FILAM
Philippine Week Committee
May 1, 2013
In some remote areas in the third world, including the Philippines, clean and potable water is either scarce or not available. On an average, two out of three people in the rural areas of the Philippines lack access to potable water. This proportion is remarkably higher than the Asian average of one in three people. Continue reading
Bataan Day in Chicago: Reflecting on Shared Sacrifices
April 16, 2013
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago celebrated with the Filipino community and the Filipino and American veterans the 71st Commemoration of Bataan Day in Chicago.
In his remarks, Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim said: “More than remember and reflect on the uncommon valor shown by Filipino and American soldiers at the altar of freedom, our collective presence represents our shared resolve to make our generation worthy beneficiaries and responsible steward of freedom for future generation.” Continue reading
Philippine President P’noy congratulates essay writing contest winners
April 1, 2013
(USP4GG) —Winners of the essay writing contest, “The West Philippine Sea and its Impact on the future of the Philippines,”were feted at the awards ceremony held at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati on Feb. 26, 2013 in conjunction with the Global Summit of the Filipinos in Diaspora, a project of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) chaired by Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas. Continue reading
IPJM Youth hosts successful “Burning in Love” fundraiser for missions
April 1, 2013
In these troubled times of school violence, bullying, drugs, social media, and peer pressure, “How does the youth find their own place?” ??A group of young people dared to take on the challenge and made a stand for change last February 22nd, in the event titled “Burning in Love.” Continue reading
USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2014 Beginning April 1, 2013
April 1, 2013
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 cap on Monday, April 1, 2013. Cases will be considered accepted on the date that USCIS receives a properly filed petition for which the correct fee has been submitted; not the date that the petition is postmarked. Continue reading
PH reaps awards at Routes Asia 2013
April 1, 2013
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) was honored as highly commended in the Destination Marketing category during the recent 11th Routes Asia Conference and Exhibition held from 17 – 19 March 2013 at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel, Mumbai, India. Continue reading
TMCC (Mating Specialist) conquers 2013 USAT (North) Chess Championship
March 16, 2013
The TMCC Mating Specialist comprises of two US Players and Two Veterans Filipino chess players, IM Angelo Young who originally hails from Quezon City and Expert Florentino Inumerable, who is from Batangas City. The Team Tied for first place in the just concluded USAT Chess Team Championship February 16-17 2013 ( Hyatt Schaumburg Illinois). Continue reading
Remembering Nanay Azon
March 16, 2013
Corazon “Nanay Azon” Juat, born on August 20,1943 in Bulacan Philippines, passed away peacefully on Friday morning of March 1, 2013 at the University Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 69. Continue reading
On the Issue of Sabah A differing perspective
March 16, 2013
At present, Malaysia through its Philippine Embassy – pays the heirs only 75,000 pesos a year for all that real estate. Arguably, this by itself may be an admission that Malaysia recognizes some rights for the heirs of the original Sulo Sultan owner. Terribly low rent today if the payment in fact represents rent and not payment for the sale of the property. Some say it is rent. Others say it is payment for the sale of the property. Continue reading
NaFFAA Illinois’ Circle of Empowered Women Celebrates International Women’s History Month
March 16, 2013
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