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 […]
By: Veronica Leighton Speaking of women in leadership positions, there will be thousands, even millions of them to make mention in this story. As we’re talking internationally, let’s start from: 1. Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt (69 BC – 30 BC) Cleopatra ascended the throne at the age of 17 and died at the […]
By: Veronica Leighton 4723 / 2025 Celebration Extravaganza February 22, 2025 – Hyatt Regency O’Hare Every year, a different Asian community takes turn playing host of the Lunar New Year gala. This year, it is the Indonesian American Community, which has twice before (2006 and 2015) held the gavel for the Asian Pacific American […]
By: Veronica Leighton As I have mentioned in Publisher’s Notes on page 4 regarding New Year’s resolutions that get broken or result in unfulfillment after gyms fill up, people would stay off from booze, sugar, and eating out, after a few months into the new year, we dig up the reasons why. What are […]
By: Veronica Leighton Cook County taxpayers should read their property tax bills to better understand record-high increases that have walloped homeowners, especially in the south and southwest suburbs, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. C: 312-579-5134 | E: Jennifer.born@allwyn-northamerica.com Tax bills are posted online at cookcountytreasurer.com, where property owners may view, download and pay bills. […]
