By: Veronica Leighton What is it in April that makes so many people feeling jubilant, hopeful, refreshed, and inspired? We guess it’s the beauty of April–a welcoming, embracing, and nurturing month. This must be the reason why so many artists, celebrities and philosophers have expressed unforgettable quotes about April. Such as, Mark Twain: ““The […]
Financial assistance with you in mind ComEd is committed to making it easier for families to take control of their energy bills. That’s why we created the Smart Assistance Manager to help you find the assistance and payment options that are right for you. You may be relieved to discover what you are eligible for. […]
VT’s April Cover Girl Dalisay (Dely) Villalon is a very popular mover- and-shaker and a distinguished female leader for more than fifty years in the ever-active Filipino American community of Chicago. An independent-minded woman and steadfast in spirit who has single-handedly raised her family for the last forty years, she is a proud mother of […]
Easter usually comes in the month of April. It is what is called a ‘moveable feast’ because the date of it is fixed according to the moon. Easter Sunday has to be the first Sunday after the full moon which means that Easter can fall as early as 22 March or as late as 25 […]
By: Veronica Leighton Chicago is well-known for its world-class blues scene, theatre districts, and diverse live shows. This city is known for its vibrant nightlife, featuring comedy, cabaret, and specialized musical productions. New study confirms that Chicago is a hub for creative professionals. That’s why it’s no wonder that Chicago’s Fil-Am ethnic community has […]
Thank You From BBWC Thank you Ate Vero for the wonderful BBWC write-up. We would like to encourage women to join us. We have weekly Zoom Bible studies on Wednesdays at 7pm to help us grow spiritually. For those interested please DM me for information on how to join. Maritess V Wynkoop __________ Thank You […]
By: Veronica Leighton Let me share with you, dear readers, the speech that I delivered for the NVP1World 7th Year Gala Anniversary as the even’s guest speaker. It was a wonderful and enchanting evening held on April 12, 2025 at Jolly Inn Banquets Chicago. “The Filipino immigration to Chicago significantly increased after 1965 due […]
Financial assistance with you in mind ComEd is committed to making it easier for families to take control of their energy bills. That’s why we created the Smart Assistance Manager to help you find the assistance and payment options that are right for you. You may be relieved to discover what you are eligible for. […]
The Average American Has Already Ingested 11 kg Worth of Microplastics, New Study Finds Greetings, A recent study by the WellnessPulse Research Team reports that the average 39-year-old American has already ingested approximately 11 kg (24 lbs) of microplastics. Importantly, however, the study notes a massive difference between the amount of microplastics ingested and the […]
By: Veronica Leighton As May has always been the most beautiful month as our Editorial talks about the wonderful occasions or celebrations or events of Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day, happy to say that this is also my birthday month (May 31st). My umpteenth celebration is something that gives me mixed […]
Anak ni Tapia (“Child of Tapia”): Leaving Mother by Lani T. Montreal is a deeply personal, moving one-woman show currently making waves in the Chicago theater scene and is slated to reach audiences in theaters around the world. Montreal explores the complexities of growing up in the shadows of a famous mother while forging her […]
The month of May is not only a beautiful and exciting month but it is also a busy month with many celebrated events that every one can look forward to, Let’s discuss here the most important ones that the mere mention would not call for any further explanation. Let’s start from Cinco de Mayo (May […]
By: Ver0nica Leighton The Day of Valor, also known as Araw ng Kagitingan, commemorates the heroism of Filipinos and American Soldiers when the Japanese occupied the Philippines during World War II. Major General Edward P. King, of the United States Army, was forced to surrender more than 76,000 Filipinos, Chinese and American soldiers to […]
[INVITATION] Mini-seminar on Philippine healthcare BPO on 13 May 2025 Dear Editor, The Consulate General invites Filipino/Filipino-American Home Health agency owners/managers and healthcare entrepreneurs in Illinois to an in-person mini-seminar on Philippine healthcare BPO to be held on 13 May 2025, 3:00pm-4:30pm, at the Consulate. Please register via the QR code or thru email: konsulado@chicagopcg.com. […]
By: Veronica Leighton But Full of National Days Here’s wishing our readers a Happy Easter 2025! May the spirit of Easter bring us a feeling of happiness and love for the celebration, renewal, and faith! Our Editorial this month reminisces about the celebration of Easter in the Philippines. Yes, the Philippines has its own […]
The Philippines, being a Catholic Asian country (the one and only), celebrates one of the most interesting and exciting religious rituals that it inherited from Spain, the country’s colonizer for more than 300 years. Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the […]
The Chicago Local Spring Musicale is directed and produced by Chicago’s Direk Gerry Rebello with the following singers Marilou Ventura, Marilou Dichosa, Irelyn Arana, Ellen Balmadrid, Ria Jessica Bonjoc, Olivena dela Pena, Janice Israel Delima, Ingrid Bantugan, Roger Calimutan, Roland Adams and Rolando Crizaldo.
