Monthly Archives: March 2011
Tsunami spares Philippine northeastern seaboard
March 20, 2011
QUEZON CITY — Tsunami alert levels in the country’s northeastern seaboard such as the Batanes Islands, Aurora and Isabela provinces have been lifted by disaster-preparedness authorities, though residents in coastal areas must look out for so-called “weird” waves. Continue reading
Bishop appeals: Junk Bataan nuclear plant
March 20, 2011
CALOOAN CITY — A Catholic bishop has appealed to abandon plans to revive the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant following a nuclear emergency declared in earthquake-hit Japan. Continue reading
Clinton, del Rosario agree to push South China Sea code of conduct
March 20, 2011
PASAY CITY — Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed that concluding a binding regional code of conduct in the South China Sea “is a way forward” to ensuring maritime security in the Asia-Pacific. Continue reading
ACGTDT Launched in Chicago!
March 20, 2011
Chicago, IL – The Philippine Consulate General, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, and the Philippine Department of Tourism officially launched the 6th Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) recently at the Philippine Consulate General Chicago’s Social Hall. Continue reading
UP Nursing Alumni Association to hold Inaugural Ball April 2
March 20, 2011
On Saturday, April 2, 2011, the University of the Philippines Nursing Alumni Association of the Midwest (UPNAAM) will be holding an Inaugural Ball honoring its 2011-2012 Officers and Board of Directors at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 10249 W. Irving Park Rd., Schiller Park, Illinois. Continue reading
Introducing, Grace Pamelar
March 20, 2011
Grace Pamelar, one of Chicago’s best and most versatile performers to emerge recently will now be performing routinely within the Chicago land area. Her modern style combined with the perfect blend of “Old school funk” brings entertainment to a whole new high.
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In Memory of Antonia “Tonie” Cruz
March 20, 2011
When Tonie Cruz was taken to the Northwestern’s Prentice Women’s Hospital sometime in the last week of January, no one knew how serious her illness was. Continue reading
Philippines far away from Japan radiation
March 19, 2011
MANILA/TOKYO — As the crisis deepens in Japan as a result of a big and devastating temblor that triggered giant tidal waves, Filipinos in the stricken area and the Japanese capital want to return to the Philippines to ensure their safety. Continue reading
1st PASS Golden Heart Award for Humanitarian Service
March 19, 2011
Oak Brook, IL. PASS (Pilipino American Social Services) now known as the Pilipino American Social Services and Human Resources Center, honored on Saturday, March 12, 2011 ten (10) outstanding men and women with its first Golden Heart Awards for their humanitarian services. The award recipients were Judy C. Agno, Atty. Manny Aguja, George T. Boerema, Daisy A. Cajigal, Dr. Rogelio O. Cave, Don Kramer, Lourdes C. Livas, Dr. Pascual B. Sales, Roland Sinio and the surprised awardee, Max B. Norte. Continue reading