FILAM

November 1, 2012
Skokie, Illinois, November 18, 2012. Almira Astudillo Gilles, a Filipino American author based in Illinois, will launch her first novel, The Fire Beneath (Tales of Gold) on Sunday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel Street, Skokie, Illinois. Continue reading →

October 16, 2012
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October 16, 2012
Philippine American History Month in October will be observed through a public forum “Living the Social Gospel Today” on Sunday, October 21, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Philippine American Ecumenical Church at 3533 N. Albany, Chicago. The public forum will feature theologian Rev. Dr. Eleazar Fernandez as speaker to promote thoughtful reflection on the impact of martial law on our lives as Filipino Americans living in the United States. Continue reading →

October 16, 2012
The Philippine Consulate General wishes to inform the Filipino-American community that Wildlife Conservation Society of the Philippines (WCSP) President and founding member Dr. Nina R. Ingle received the 2012 Parker/Gentry Award from the Field Museum President and CEO Richard Lariviere during the Parker/Gentry award reception held at the Field Museum on October 11, 2012. Continue reading →

October 16, 2012
Ours is a special bond that has remained unbroken. It’s about a shared friendship that spans decades and continents. A history we continue to write together. Connected. Intertwined. Joined. St. John’s Institute’s Class of 1977…we are forever ONE! We, 60 minus one, forge ahead and continue our journey…together!
And journey we did. Continue reading →

October 1, 2012
Hoffman Estates, IL September 15. Amidst endless rows of food from appetizers, sushi and caviar to entrees of prime rib and seafood featuring lobsters and crab legs to desserts of all kinds at Royal Buffet, birthday celebrant Romeo Espinosa was a picture of joy. And why not? It was a surprise treat from his beloved children, namely John, Irma, Violet and Marissa and he was surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Continue reading →

October 1, 2012
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, announced that it is spearheading a Photo Essay Contest in honor of Overseas Filipinos with the theme “A Day in the Life of an Overseas Filipinos: Stories of Excellence, Ingenuity, Patience, Hard Work and Success” in celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day. Continue reading →

October 1, 2012
Life is full of surprises. It’s like opening presents on a Christmas day – you never know what you’re going to get. Some will take your breath away, and some will make you grope for words to say. Continue reading →

September 15, 2012
Country now ranks No. 65, up 20 positions in the last two years. We are pleased to announce that the Philippines has jumped another 10 spots to No. 65 out of 144 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2012/2013 Global Competitiveness Report from No. 75 the year before. Continue reading →

September 1, 2012
ROSEMONT, Illinois (jGLi) – What started as a volunteer service by Filipino health care professionals from the United States to pay back their dues to their motherland by performing surgeries, such as hair-lip operations, dental treatments, eye examination and prenatal care, has spawned a cottage industry from 1990 up to the present Continue reading →