From the Readers

Certificate of Recognition from Cook County Treasurer

On behalf of Maria Pappas and the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, it is our great honor to invite you to receive a Certificate of Recognition in celebration of Philippine Independence Day.

Your exceptional leadership and dedicated service have made a lasting impact on the Filipino community in Chicago and Cook County. The recognition ceremony will be held on: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (or immediately following the Daley Plaza program), Location: Cook County Treasurer’s Office, 118 North Clark Street, Room 112, Chicago, IL 60602.

We are deeply grateful for your contributions and look forward to celebrating your achievements. We kindly request a reply to this email with your attendance confirmation so we can include your name in programming.

With appreciation, Cook County Treasurer’s Office

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Birthday Wishes

To my ever-beautiful sis and inspiration, I love you, atte ko. You are a model to me, so as to my baby girl, Brigitte (your CPRTV Newscaster). We are all so so happy to witness your 68th birthday celebration. I witnessed your growth from 18th bday, then 28th bday, 38th, 48th, 58th and now you are finally 68, hahaha. I like to witness your growing as a beautiful individual as you go to 90th celebration.

love itzi (Rita Carino Cueter)

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Happy Birthday to the Iconic Veronica Leighton!

We celebrate not only another wonderful year of your life, but also the grace, strength, kindness, and inspiration you bring to everyone around you. Your presence brightens every room and your remarkable spirit continues to make a lasting difference.

May God bless you abundantly with good health, happiness, love, and countless reasons to smile in the year ahead. May your special day be filled with the warmth of family, the joy of friends, and the appreciation of all those whose lives you have enriched.

Wishing you a birthday as extraordinary, elegant, and unforgettable as you are. Happy Birthday, Veronica Leighton! May all your dreams and aspirations continue to flourish.

With love and best wishes, Ed and Nida Hernaez and family

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NAPCA Column

Dear Media Friends, We hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for your continued support in sharing our previous columns and other story pitches. We truly appreciate your partnership. Many people continue working after age 65 and are often unsure about when they should enroll in Medicare. This month’s column provides important information about Medicare enrollment, including when it may be appropriate to delay enrollment and how to avoid potential penalties and coverage gaps. We hope you’ll consider sharing this helpful information with your community.

Thank you again for your continued support. We sincerely appreciate all that you do to help keep your readers informed.

Best regards, Jung Kim National Asian Pacific Center on Aging

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Historic Chicago ordinance advances AANHPI data equity

Good afternoon, I wanted to follow up on the press release shared earlier last week regarding the historic AANHPI data equity ordinance recently passed by Chicago City Council.

This ordinance marks a significant step toward improving how Chicago collects and reports demographic data across city agencies, helping address long-standing gaps that have obscured disparities among diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.

We would be happy to coordinate interviews, provide additional background or connect you with community leaders and advocates involved in the effort.

Please let me know if there is any interest in covering the story or if I can provide any additional information.

Best, Emily Diaz Communications Coordinator CASL

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AANHPI data equity

Please see the attached press release regarding a historic ordinance recently passed by Chicago City Council advancing AANHPI data equity in Chicago. Asian and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities are often grouped into broad categories in Chicago city data, masking disparities across dozens of distinct ethnic groups. The ordinance aims to improve how the city collects and reports demographic data across agencies.

CASL is available for interviews and can connect media with:

• policy experts on implementation and impact

• community members affected by current data gaps

• coalition partners involved in advocacy efforts

• Ald. Nicole Lee (pending availability) Please feel free to reach out with any questions or interview requests.

Best, Emily Diaz Communications Coordinator CASL