FILAM
PH Ambassador Cuisia exhorts Fil-Ams to go out and vote in November
August 16, 2012
Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. exhorted Filipino-Americans to realize their true power by going out to register and vote in November as the nation’s largest Fil-Am organization vowed to intensify efforts to bring more Fil-Ams to the voting precints. Continue reading
Detroit Conference Affirms NaFFAA’s New National Leaders
August 16, 2012
Re-elected for another two-year term at the 10th Empowerment Conference of the National Federation of FIlipino American Associations (NaFFAA) held in Detroit, MI. Aug. 3-5 were: Eduard Navarra, national chair; JT Mallonga, national vice chair; Bart Tubalinal, national treasurer; Jelly Carandang, national secretary. Also elected were members of a new 15-member board of governors who will, including regional chairs, constitute NaFFAA’s national board: Continue reading
300 churches set for August 21 Global Day of Prayer for Peace in Scarborough
August 16, 2012
NEW YORK- Over 300 cities and towns in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Philippines have already signed up to join the Global Day of Prayer for Peace in the Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 to pray for a peaceful resolution of the Philippines territorial dispute with China and to call for a boycott of China-made products as a non-violent protest against China’s “creeping invasion” of the Philippines. Continue reading
Chicago SLA Conference Features Filipino Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Research
August 1, 2012
The SLA International Conference at the McCormick Center features two leading Filipino leaders from the U. S. advertising and marketing research industry. Beth Uyenco, (a Gintong Pamana Awardee) SVP of International Research, comScore, Inc. and Grace A. Villamora, Consultant on Knowledge Management, join a panel of expert speakers on the impact and implications of social media in advertising and marketing campaigns. Continue reading
CREATIVE SPARK FUELS CELEBRATION OF RIZAL’S SESQUINCENTENNIAL IN CHICAGO
November 2011
Among the many events inspired by Dr. Jose Rizal 150th Year Anniversary, two productions staged in Chicago brought to the fore the exemplary talent and exceptional community collaboration within the Filipino community. Both productions were presented to honor Dr. Rizal, the Philippine national hero, and to remember his heroic sacrifice of dying so we may live, as he puts it in his “Mi Ultimo Adios”. Continue reading
Bahay Kubo Restaurant opens door for business
July 16, 2012
Located at 5750 N. California Ave. in Chicago, corner of Lincoln Ave., Bahay Kubo restaurant had a successful formal opening and blessing last Sunday, July 8 at around 6 P.M. Guests present to cut the ribbon were Atty. Jun Joaquin, Ms. Lourdes Livas and Ms. Anita Rosa. Continue reading
National Geographic Captures Philippines
July 1, 2012
International television channel, National Geographic, is set to feature the Philippines through Islands Insider, a Filipino-produced 6-part documentary series that seeks to reveal cultural and historical insights on some of the country’s world-class destinations, which include the Batad Rice Terraces in Mountain Province, Coron in Palawan, Taal and Anilao in Batangas, Siquijor, and Mt. Pulag in Benguet. Continue reading
‘THE ANGELOS’ IN CHICAGO, JULY 7
June 1, 2012
The rising Filipino classical-pop tenor quartet, The Angelos, dubbed by local media as Asia’s answer to world famous Il Divo, is composed of young, vibrant and good-looking artists: George Sison-Tagle, its founder, Rei Paolo Libiran and John Louie Abaigar. The Angelos won the Aliw Awards’ Best Group in Concert category in 2009. Continue reading
U.P. Concert Chorus Celebrates 50th Year In Chicago
May 16, 2012
The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (Korus) includes Chicago in the world tour to celebrate its 50th year of superlative choir performances all over the world. A veteran of 19 world concert tours, Korus promotes Filipino culture and heritage while earning numerous prestigious awards in Germany, Italy, London, Philippines and the U.S. Continue reading
Rediscovering the Philippines…and Yearning to Come Back for More
May 16, 2012
I recently had the opportunity to go on a six day trip to Manila and Hong Kong, courtesy of Cathay Pacific. I have never been to Hong Kong before and I haven’t been to the Philippines in 22 years, so I had no idea what to expect. I was so young the last time I went to the Philippines that I can’t really remember much of it. I remembered the heat, the heavy rains, the jeepneys and tricycles, and the smells from the local markets. Continue reading