CPRTV (Chicago Philippine Reports TV) Interviews/Features…[APR]

April 1, 2017

CPRTV

CPRTV Host Veronicao on a one-on-one interviewwith Jack Kang, Project Manager for Xylem Bell & Gossett, talking about Dec. 7, 2016 when the state of Illinois recognized his company as Xelem Bell & Gossett Day, for having been one of Morton Grove’s largest employers for the past 75 years. Joe Mauricio’s interview with Brent Craine, […]

By: Janice Dantes

April 1, 2017

Janice Dantes

CPRTV (Chicago Philippine Reports TV) Interviews/Features…[mar]

March 1, 2017

CPRTV

CPRTV Host Veronicao on a one-on-one interviewwith Jack Kang, Project Manager for Xylem Bell & Gossett, talking about Dec. 7, 2016 when the state of Illinois recognized his company as Xelem Bell & Gossett Day, for having been one of Morton Grove’s largest employers for the past 75 years. Joe Mauricio’s interview with Brent Craine, […]

CPRTV (Chicago Philippine Reports TV) Interviews/Features…[Feb]

February 1, 2017

CPRTV

CPRTV Host Joe Mauricio on a one-on-one interview with Dr. Anil Shah, professor at University of Chicago, on topic about “A face lift alternative with people of color,” a minimally invasive procedure, no kelloids, in other words. With him is a patient, Ms. Kathy Polak. Veronica’s interview with Betsy Sobiech, a Life Coach and Global […]

CPRTV (Chicago Philippine Reports TV) Interviews/Features…[Jan]

January 1, 2017

CPRTV

Veronica’s one-on-one on-location interview with Judge Dante Corminal, a first-time Chicago visitor from the province of Surigao del Norte. He was entertained by many townmates & friends through many U.S. cities that he visited. Internationally-known author of health books, Dr. Cass Ingram with CPRTV Host Joe Mauricio, whose latest best-seller is “The Cannabis Cure.” Dr. […]

Christine A. Pompa Excellence in Law

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Christine Abuel Pompa is Senior Patent Counsel at The Kraft Heinz Company. She is responsible for developing and managing the strategy for the company’s global patent portfolio. She is also heavily involved in the company’s technology transactions and supply-chain agreements. Prior to joining The Kraft Heinz Company, Christine was a partner at Fitch, Even, Tabin […]

Maria Victoria G. Smith VIA Woman of the year 2016

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Philippine-born, award-winning author Maria Victoria A. Grageda-Smith writes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, following an earlier law practice career in Manila distinguished not only by the prestige of the law firm (Sycip, Salazar, Hernandez & Gatmaitan) and company (San Miguel Corporation) she’s worked with, but by her significant pro bono work for indigent clients and other […]

Nunilo Rubio, Jr., M.D. Young achiever in Medicine

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Dr. Nunilo Ignacio Rubio, Jr. (or Jun Jun as he was affectionately called) was born to Drs. Nunilo and Elenita Rubio in 1971 at the start of their new life together in the United States doing their residency at Hines VA hospital in Chicago (Model Family awardees 2011 & Excellence in Medicine, Dr. Nunilo Rubio, […]

Former Illinois Governer Patrick Joseph “Pat” Quinn, Jr. Friend of the Filipino 2016

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Patrick Joseph “Pat” Quinn, Jr., is the 41st Governor of Illinois who served from 2009-2015. As a member of the Democratic Party, his political career started as an activist and founder of the Coalition for Political Honesty. In the 2002 gubernatorial election, Quinn won as Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. He assumed the governorship on January […]

CPRTV (Chicago Philippine Reports TV) Interviews/Features…[Nov]

November 1, 2016

CPRTV

Malagos Chocolate owners on-location CPRTV interview at Unimart Niles, where the Filipino-owned chocolate company from Davao was launched in Chicago Nov. 17. Top photos (1) The Puentespina family, owners of Malagos farm & company, Charita & her son, Rex Puentespina & his wife Jen, being interviewed by Veronica on CPRTV; (2) Rex, Jen & Veronica; […]

Merly Perricone Excellence in Nursing 2016

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Merly served as the Interim President of the Philippine Nurses Association of Illinois – in 2010-2011 during the Historical Dispute of the two PNAIs in Illinois that they finally won over in court in 2011. She served in the Board of Directors of PNAI for many years. She has served as past president of the […]

Raja Krishnamoorthi Most Outstanding Asian American

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Raja Krishnamoorthi, 42, has a unique understanding of the challenges facing the U.S. economy and their implications for families and future workers. With successful experience in both the public and private sectors, he will go to Congress with clear ideas to help more Americans find good jobs and economic security in a changing world. Raja […]

Christine Cadlaon Cabiltes Community Service via MUSIC (Vocalist)

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Christine Cadlaon Cabiltes, soprano, was born in Manila, but grew up in Cebu City. She comes from a musically-inclined family. Her mother, Elizabeth Lucero Cadlaon {a graduate of the Conservatory of Music from the University of the Philippines Diliman) is the musical director of the Sampaguita Singers of Chicago. “Sweetie,“ as she is fondly called, […]

Josey Nieto Young Achiever in Engineering

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Josey Nieto currently serves as the Principal Business Project Manager for the Office of the President and CEO of ComEd, Anne Pramaggiore. With a background in engineering, Josey brings a unique point of view to the Office of the President and CEO to support all meetings and events that ensure that operations at ComEd keep […]

Rodolfo T. Poblacion Excellence in Sports-Martial Arts

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Rodolfo T. Poblacion, Jr. comes from a martial arts family and as expected, has excelled in the field.  His uncle, Grandmaster Romeo Tabano, founded the Martial Arts Training Center of the Philippines (MATCOP) in Quiapo in 1975.  Many world-renowned martial artists of all styles visited MATCOP during its heyday, including Shotokan Karate’s Hirozaku Kanazawa, and […]

Nhick Ramiro Pacis Community Service/Excellence in Music National Award

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Nicolas Ramiro Pacis, Jr., more popularly known as Nhick Ramiro Pacis, is a Filipino-American music composer, arranger and pianist in Tampa, Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Piano from the University of the Philippines College of Music. He was also a member of the UP Concert Chorus from 1989-1999 and has […]

Consul General Generoso DG Calonge VIA Man of the year 2016

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Consul General Generoso D.G. Calonge Consul General Calonge is a career diplomat whose career in the Foreign Service spans more than three decades. He has served in Philippine diplomatic missions in Tel Aviv, Washington DC, Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Saipan in various capacities, as well as in the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Office of […]

Glenn V. Amante, DDS Excellence in Allied Health-Dentistry

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Dr. Glenn V. Amante is the president and owner of Amante Dental Center and Lisle Dental Center, two thriving dental practices located in Schaumburg and Lisle, Illinois. Dr. Amante has been practicing in the west/northwest suburbs of Chicago for over ten years. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois […]

Richie Gil Excellence in Entertainment 2016

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Richie Gil’s pursuit of excellence in any endeavor he sets to do is rooted from the values and inspiration his parents instilled in him at a young age. He was born to Sofronio and Gildegarda Lamera Gil, both educators, from the town of Dueñas, Iloilo, Philippines. In his youth, he was part of the crop […]

Elizabeth Rosas Excellence in Nursing Leadership National Award

November 1, 2016

Hall of Fame 2016

Beth was born in San Marcelino, Zambales and graduated from St. William’s High School. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila in 1976. After graduation, she worked briefly at the UST Pay Hospital as an Emergency room nurse. She immigrated to the US in 1978 and found […]