By Mariano A. Santos PINOY Editor/Publisher Luis “Cito” Lorenzo is perceived as a key in unlocking a huge anomaly under Gloria M. Arroyo’s regime. He went to the US in 2005 when he was summoned in his capacity as former agriculture secretary by the Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chaired by then Sen. Ramon...
Guest Editorial By Fernando Fajardo Inquirer News Service Used with permission President Aquino’s inaugural speech was criticized by some for being full of motherhood statements and not mentioning the needed specific actions. What is wrong with that? In his inaugural speech, P-Noy need only to state the tone of his new administration without the...
By Jon D. Melegrito Contributing Editor DENVER, CO–Every two years, the Dizon Clan – named after my maternal grandfather, Marcelino Dizon – gathers for a family reunion. On this July weekend, we’re being hosted by my neices here in the Rocky Mountain state. Family members take turns hosting these well-attended reunions – typically a...
By Christina Rosales, Phil Jacobson Special to PINOY Willi Buhay is an artist, a writer and a leader in Chicago’s Filipino community. He is also a son, and he prioritizes caring for his bedridden mother above all else. Every day for several hours, Buhay visits her at the rehabilitation center where she stays. He...
By Fr. Tirso Villaverde Pastor, St. Bartholomew Parish On July 26th, the Catholic Church honors Sts. Joachim and Anne who are the parents of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus. It follows, then, that they are the grandparents of Jesus. Their names are never mentioned anywhere in the New Testament nor is there any...
“Eskwelahang Pinoy sa Konsulado” July 17, 24, & 31, Aug. 7, 2-4 p.m. Are you interested in learning about the Philippine Heritage and culture? A free summer class program is being offered at the RP Consulate General’s office in Chicago. The program aims to teach basic Language, Traditions, Customs, History, Folk Dancing and Cuisine....
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago congratulated Mr. Edilberto C. Ortiz, Filipino-American Managing Partner of the E.C. Ortiz & Co. LLP (a wholly owned and managed public accounting limited liability partnership), after he was bestowed the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest award given this year to a member of the Illinois CPA Society...
By Pastor Dick Mirpuri While international outcry ring loud against Israel for recently not allowing ships to violate the maritime blockade that it has imposed, along with Egypt, on Gaza to prevent the smuggling of weapons to terrorist groups – the Word of Grace Family Christian Fellowship of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (U.S.A.)...
Joe Reyes, Filipino journalist TV pioneer Mr. Reyes died of a heart attack last May. He was one of the first Filipinos to develop and host Filipino television programs in the Chicagoland area. Mr. Reyes brought to the Filipino community the first TV programs in Tagalog titled “Philippine Hour.” He was also responsible for ...
