Save the Date – June 10, 2023 Piyesta Pinoy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                 

February 16, 2023                                                                                Email: [email protected]

PHILIPPINE PIYESTA IN THE MIDWEST will be BACK IN-Person ON ITS 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSATY

In celebration of the 125th Independence day of the Philippines, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF), the organizers of this Piyesta Pinoy will host the annual Philippines Fiesta.

PIYESTA PINOY IS BACK IN-PERSONI
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 10, 202
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11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
The Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center
375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL

We are very happy to announce that Piyesta Pnoy will be back in-person and celebrating its 10th year anniversary at the beautiful Roger C. Claar performing arts center in Bolingbrook.

There will be vendors that will be serving food starting at 11am. Visit our sponsors, and partner organizations located around the park. There will be a parade of costumes to open the event starting at noon, followed by a program of music, dance, songs, bands, games, children’s activities and others.

Interested in participating as a sponsor, performer, partner organization, vendor, volunteer, or parade participant, please fill up the interest form and submit as soon as you can.

PPinoy 23 Interest QR Code

On behalf of the Philippine American Cultural Foundation, we invite sponsors to support our event.
Corporate Sponsor, please click here to fill up the sponsorship form
Individual Sponsor, please click here to fill up the individual sponsorship form
Food Vendor, please click here to fill up the food vendor form and the WCHD Temporary Food event application
Small Business and Non-Food vendor, please contact Cindy Lopez by email [email protected]
Not-for-profit partners, click here to fill up the partnership form

Any questions, please send us an email at  [email protected]

To keep posted on updates and happenings in the community subscribe to (like) our Piyesta Pinoy Facebook page. You can also visit us at piyestapinoy.org and pacfmidwest.org.

About the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF)

Founded in 1996, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization formed exclusively for charitable, civic, cultural, humanitarian, educational and social services. PACF’s primary objective is to promote cultural, educational, social and civic activities among Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the Midwest.  — ### —

Celebrate the Filipino American History Month 2022

CELEBRATE THE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH 2022

Chicago, Il. – In 2009, the US Congress thru the House of Senate and House of Representatives respectively passed H. Res. 780 recognizing October 2011 and every October thereafter as Filipino American History Month (FAHM) to celebrate the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the Nation. Since 2011, Filipino American community groups in Chicago and suburbs have been working and partnering together to consolidate and promote the various events in celebration of FAHM every October. We would like to invite everyone to actively participate and support the celebration of the Filipino American History Month Celebrations in Chicago and the Midwest. The schedule of events/activities is listed below. Let us take pride in our Filipino heritage and history.  Let us come together and make every October celebration – a meaningful and memorable month.  

The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) is pleased to share the Filipino American History Month 2022 theme: Celebrating Our History and Legacies:  50 Years of Filipino American Studies, 40 Years of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), and 30 years of Filipino American History Month. Click here for more information about the theme for the Filipino American History Month 2022 theme 

FANHS also reminds everyone that the month is HISTORY month, not “Heritage” month. “History” encompasses the experiences and events that have shaped our lives, as well as culture and heritage.

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All times are in Central Standard Time (in the United Sates)

Oct 1, Saturday to Oct 31, Monday–Taste of the Filipino food – The event will run for the whole month of October. In celebration of the FAHM, we invite you to support Filipino owned restaurants in the greater Chicago area. Click here to see the complete list of Filipino restaurants in the greater Chicago area.

Oct 1 Saturday 1:30pm to 4:00pmHoly Name Cathedral Filipino Network (CFN) invites you to an afternoon of co-curation exploring the intersection of the Catholic faith and indigenous inculturation at the Field Museum. Pre-registration required: email [email protected] with your full name and phone number.

Oct 2, Sunday at 2pm to 4pm – 2022 FAHM Celebration Kickoff. The Filipino American History Month celebration kickoff event will be held at the Bolingbrook Fountaindale Library at 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. There will be a film screening of “Everything Stays” followed by Q&A with film director Cole Bacani in-person. Contact Tito Ruben [email protected]. Click here to attend this FREE event.

Oct 7, Friday – Meetup of the FILAMS JOINING THE 2022 CHICAGO MARATHON. The Philippine Consulate in Chicago will be hosting a carbo-loading event, time and place to be announced later. Contact Fritz John De Jesus [email protected] to join.

October 8 & 9, 2022 (Saturday & Sunday) – FANHS NATIONAL ONLINE AUCTION. TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT THE ONLINE AUCTION CATALOG, and check back periodically to see new auction donations added as they come in.  FANHS-National-Auction-Catalog-2022

Oct 8, Saturday 2pm to 4pm –  FANHS Greater Chicago Chapter aND CIRCA PINTIG are hosting the Film Screening of Honor Thy Mother to be followed by a panel discussion on the racial-ethnic spectrum of Filipino American mestizos (mixed race) and how social consequences of their ethnicity—such as racism and self-identity issues—have affected their lives.. Guest panelists include Maria Alvarez Stroud, a writer and author of the book “Brave Crossing” from Wisconsin and Jennifer Ligaya, a  a medium weaver: a vocalist, a dancer, a performer from Chicago.The event will be at the Skokie Public Library. Click here to register to attend this FREE event.

Oct 9, Sunday at at 8am to 1pm at Michigan Ave & 28th street – Chicago Marathon. BIBBAK Illinois and CIRCA Pintig ivite you to watch and cheer the more than 30 Pinoy runners who are joining this year’s marathon. Bring snacks, chairs and banners and let’s celebrate Filipino American History Month together.

Oct 9, Sunday at at 2pm to 4pm  – A Taste of Two Cultures – The Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago is partnering with the Polish Museum of Chicago to present a workshop featuring two types of dumplings – the Filipino Lumpia and the Polish Pierogi. This event is part of the month-long series of events Journey Chicago organized by the Chicago Cultural Alliance 

Oct 10 Monday at 1230pm – Columbus Day Parade. The Filipino American community will be participating at the parade along State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren street. Contact RJ Turija [email protected]  to join.

October 11, Tuesday at 2pm – Learn and tour the Philippine collections at the Field Museum Chicago. For more info about co-curation and the Philippine collection at the Field Museum https://philippines.fieldmuseum.org/heritage/narrative/4172
Contact Fritz John De Jesus [email protected] or Tito Ruben [email protected]. to join.

October 13, Thursday – Watch Filipino health care worker and singer/artist Emil Nicolasin sings the National Anthem at the Chicago Bears Game sponsored by Advocate Hospitals.

Oct 14 Friday, 5pm to 9pm Para sa Kultura – Join us as we celebrate Filipino American History Month featuring Chicagoland’s up and coming Filipinx owned businesses and vendors at the Oakton College Margaret B. Lee Building 1600 Golf Rd Des Plaines, IL.

Oct 15 Saturday –  FANHS Greater Chicago Chapter is hosting the Film Screening Chicago Premiere of Lumpia with a Vengeance. Time and Place to be announced later.

Oct 18 Thursday 7pm to 10pm – CIRCA Pintig presents a New Play Reading of RJ Silva’s Hail Mary/Maria at Edge Off Broadway Theatre for more information visit: www.circapintig.org. To RSVP, contact: [email protected]

Oct 22 Saturday 10am to 4pm – CIRCA Pintig and Chicago Nightingales presents  Life in America Orientation, Pinoy Games, A Trio of Film Project Screenings at Klausner Auditorium 1127 N. Oakley Chicago, IL. To RSVP, contact [email protected] 

Oct 23, Sunday at 12pm to 4pm FAHM Closing Celebration Honoring the Filipino American Community Organizations – the Philippine American Cultural Foundation will host a luncheon event to honor and present awards to some of the Filipino American community organizations who have displayed outstanding service to the community in the greater Chicago area over the years. The event will be held at the Avalon Banquets at 1905 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL Contact Adeline Fajardo at [email protected] and Evelyn Natividad at [email protected].

2022 Piyesta Pinoy is back in-person

PIYESTA PINOY IS BACK IN-PERSONI
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 11, 2022

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
The Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center
375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL

We are very happy to announce that Piyesta Pnoy will be back in-person after 2 years off due to the pandemic. This will be the 9th year of the biggest Filipino American festival of culture, music, arts, games and food in the Midwest. We are all looking forward to being outdoor again in person. There will be at least 6 food vendors that will be serving food starting at 11am. Visit our sponsors, non-food vendors and partner organizations under the big tents located around the park. Just like in the past, there will be a parade of costumes to open the event starting at noon. Performances will be at the beautiful Roger C. Claar performing arts center in Bolingbrook. Click on the promo videos on Youtube here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzctQQGKpgc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWySDa7llnw&t=13s

Interested in participating as a corporate sponsor, download, fill up and submit the sponsorship application form.

Interested in participating as an individual sponsor, download, fill up and submit the individual sponsorship application form.

Interested in participating as a performer(s), fill up and submit the performance application form.

Interested in participating as a volunteer, fill up and submit the volunteer application form.

Interested in participating as a partner organization, vendor, or parade participant please contact us at
Email – [email protected]

More information will be available soon at the following social media sites:
Piyesta Pinoy
PHILIPPINE FEST 2022
www.piyestapinoy.org
https://www.facebook.com/PivestaPinoy
contact: [email protected]

FILIPINO FILM feature at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF38)

FILIPINO FILM feature at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF38)

Chicago, Il. – Welcome to FACETS’ 38th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF38), one of only two Oscar-qualifying children’s film festivals in the world. Each year, the CICFF is proud to present a diverse selection of high-quality films for children, teens, and adults, featuring over 250 films from 40 countries. Since 1984, the CICFF has carefully curated films from around the world that break new ground in their approach to storytelling, offer unique or seldom-heard points of view, and demonstrate artistic and technical mastery.

This year, a Filipino film “Last Days at Sea” by director Venice Atienza will be offered with virtually screenings from November 5-14, 2021 and limited in-person screening on Sunday, November 14th at 1pm at FACETS, located at 1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL.

About the Film Last Days at Sea

12-year-old Reyboy lives in Karihatag, an isolated fishing village in the south of the Philippines. Every morning, the men of his village set out to sea. Their daily catch is shared upon their return and the area close to the shore has been turned into an ecological safe haven for fish. In Karihatag, most boys grow up to become subsistence fishermen. However, in pursuit of a more prosperous future, Reyboy will have to leave his village to attend school in the city. This documentary captures Reyboy’s last days in his village. It is a memento of the life he is leaving behind. Through his thoughtful conversations with the film’s director, Venice Atienza we learn that Reyboy has a unique and poetic vision of the world that is deeply anchored to life on the sea. Follow Reyboy and see the beauty in the unnoticeable moments of growing up, and perhaps you’ll find the courage to face the difficulties of life with kindness and tenderness.

About FACETS

FACETS is a nonprofit that connects people to independent ideas through transformative film experiences.

CELEBRATE THE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH – October 2021

CELEBRATE THE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH – October 2021

CELEBRATE THE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

Chicago, Il. – In 2009, the US Congress thru the House of Senate and House of Representatives respectively passed H. Res. 780 recognizing October 2011 and every October thereafter as Filipino American History Month (FAHM) to celebrate the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the Nation. 

Since 2011, Filipino American community groups in Chicago and suburbs have been working and partnering together to consolidate and promote the various events in celebration of FAHM every October. We would like to invite everyone to actively participate and support the celebration of the Filipino American History Month Celebrations in Chicago and the Midwest. The schedule of events/activities is listed below. Let us take pride of our Filipino heritage and history.  Let us come together and make every October celebration – a meaningful and memorable month. 

The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) is pleased to share the Filipino American History Month 2021 theme: 50 Years Since the First Young Filipino People’s Far West Convention.

The year 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the First Young Filipino People’s Far West Convention, a meeting that took place at Seattle University in 1971 and brought over 300 young Filipino American participants from the West Coast of the US. The convention is hailed as the beginning of the Filipino American Movement.

In Chicago, we are going to celebrate the milestone anniversaries of 3 organizations with common mission of preserving and promoting the arts, culture and history of Filipinos and Filipino Americans – PACF (25), CIRCA Pintig (30) and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (35).

FANHS also reminds everyone that the month is HISTORY month, not “Heritage” month. “History” encompasses the experiences and events that have shaped our lives, as well as culture and heritage.

FAHM planned events in 2021

All times below are in (CST) Central Standard Time.

Oct 2, Saturday at 8pm – Songs from Larry: A New Musical about the life and legacy of Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong. Brava Theater presents songs from Larry: A New Musical. A FREE virtual workshop reading and panel discussion. Based on the life of Larry Itliong and the archival research of Dr. Dawn Bohulano Mabalon, the musical tells the stories of the Filipino American Farmworkers who led one of the most successful labor movements in US history. Register:https://tinyurl.com/LarryPremiere  

Oct 6, Wednesday at 1130am – UNITE, United Airlines’ multi-cultural business resource group invites you to join them in a virtual celebration of the Filipino American History Month with special guests, Albert Samaha, and Chicago’s very own, Billy Dec.  Come and learn about the Filipino culture and American roots. Your host, Richelle Tuazon, will lead the conversation and trivia questions and share more about what’s happening around the city to celebrate this special month. We hope that you can join! Contact: Richelle Tuazon [email protected]

Oct 9, Saturday 3pm to 6pm – FYLPRO Arts Fest 2021. In celebration of Filipino American History Month, Join FYLPRO, Asian Pop-up Cinema for the US Premiere screening of Akin Ang Korona and a panel with award winning Filipino American Filmmakers. We close FYLPRO Arts Fest with An Evening of Filipino All-Star Comedy with Rex Navarrete, the Premiere Filipino American Comic, and JR de Guzman, Winner of the 13th Annual “Standup NBC 2017”, featured on Comedy Central’s ‘Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City,.’ Event Schedule: Akin ang Korona Screening: 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Filipino Film makers Panel: 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Rex Navarrete and Jr De Guzman Comedy Show: 8:30 – 10:00 pm. Venue –  Alliance Française de Chicago Theater, 810 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL For tickets and more information, visit: bit.ly/fylproartsfest2021 For inquiries or group discount call JP Ferrer at 1 (224) 607-1139.

Oct 10 Sunday 2021 Chicago Marathon. Cheer the Filipino and Filipino American runners coming from the Philippines and other U.S. cities along with several local runners from the greater Chicago area. Contact Noly Dulay [email protected]

Oct 11 Monday at 12 Noon – The Filipino American community will once again join the Columbus Day Parade starting at State and Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago. The parade will also be telecast on ABC7. To participate, contact Noly Dulay [email protected] or RJ Turija at [email protected]

Oct 17 Sunday at 2pm Filipino American History Month Celebration. Celebrate Filipino American History Month, the 35-year anniversary of the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, the 30-year anniversary of CIRCA/Pintig and 25-year anniversary of the Philippine American Cultural Foundation at our exhibit event with a luncheon, and performance. Featuring performances by the Samasama Project, UIC FIA Cultural and FIA’liwan, CIRCA/Pintig and others to be announced later. $30 ticket includes food/drink, reserved seat at the luncheon and all performances. Register here to attend.

Oct 19, Tuesday at 6pm– Save the Date for FAHM Celebration and Film Showing at the Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook, IL. Movie to be announced later. Contact [email protected]

Oct 21 Thursday at 6pm – A Workshop on the Immigration Stories of Filipino Americans with guest speaker Maria Alvarez Stroud, author of the book book, Brave Crossing. The book is the story of a young man’s dream of adventure and a different if not a better life in another country. This coming-of-age saga is told through the eyes of Ricardo, a young Spanish-Filipino, as he voyages to America in 1916.  Venue – Skokie Public Library Mary Radmacher Meeting Room at 5215 Oakton St, Skokie. Contact [email protected]. Free event. Register here to attend.

Support Filipino Restaurants Raffle Winners

Thank you so much for all of you who participated, dined-in and/or ordered take-out food from the local Filipino restaurants during the 2021 Piyesta Pinoy campaign and raffle to support the Filipino restaurants for recovery. The raffle drawing was held on July 3. Here is the link to watch the virtual drawing and announcement of the winners – https://youtu.be/lYTwtE4Rm8Y

Photo of a group of former employees of Pepsico who went to support Filipino restaurants for recovery. Taken at the Chicaken Ati-Atihan Restaurant at Niles, IL. Thank you to owners Randy Famacion and wife for your raffle prize donation.

A huge thank you to all our sponsors and participating restaurants that donated prizes for the raffle drawing. There were a total of 75 dining certificates that were awarded to the raffle winners. All winners were notified by email. Prizes must be claimed no later than 60 days after they were notified or they become void.

Maraming Salamat,

Photo of a group of Piyesta Pinoy planning committee and volunteers who went to support Filipino restaurants for recovery. Taken at the Night Market Restaurant at Chicago, IL. Thank you to owner Rose for your raffle prize donation.
Photo of a group of members of CIRCA Pintig who went to support Filipino restaurants for recovery. Taken at the Sarrap Restaurant at Chicago, IL. Thank you to GMA Pinoy TV and World Remit for your raffle prize donation.
Photo of a group of Ladies on Lockdown who went to support Filipino restaurants for recovery. Taken at the Crab & Spice Restaurant at Lisle, IL. Thank you to GMA Pinoy TV and World Remit for your raffle prize donation.
Photo of a group of fboard members of PACF who went to support Filipino restaurants for recovery. Taken at the Hong Ning Restaurant at Carol Stream, IL. Thank you to GMA Pinoy TV and World Remit for your raffle prize donation.
Photo of a group of Piyesta Pinoy attendees who celebrated Philippine Independence Day in Bolingbrook enjoying Pinoy breakfast food to support Filipino restaurants for recovery. Food from Lina’s Filipino Marketplace – 120 Ridge Ave #17, Bloomingdale.Thank you to owners Of Lina’s Filipino Marketplacefor your raffle prize donation.

Photo of PACF board members Alpha and Emili Nicolasin who went to support Filipino restaurants for recovery. Taken at the Lola Tining’s Cuisine – 1141 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304 Thank you to Lola Tining, Tonet and Jinky for your raffle prize donation.

Photo of Daniel Boyle with owner Rose at Night Market – 4461 N Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL 60031. Taken at the Night Market Restaurant at Chicago, IL. Thank you to owner Rose for your raffle prize donation.

PIYESTA PINOY In celebration of the 123rd Independence Day of the Philippines

In celebration of the 123rd Independence Day of the Philippines, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF), the organizers of this Piyesta Pinoy will host a virtual Philippines Fiesta in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago.

“At Home with Piyesta Pinoy 2021: Support Local Filipino Restaurants for Recovery”
will be live on the Piyesta Pinoy FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/PiyestaPinoy/
on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 2pm to 4:30pm CST.

In support of social distancing measures, the annual event that hosts a power-packed 12-hour programming live event at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center will instead be online, streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. This year’s celebration will be condensed into a 2 hour online show of local cultural and variety performances plus an additional half hour special recorded video of celebrities from the Philippines sponsored by GMA Pinoy TV, our exclusive media sponsor.  We are happy to announce the GMA celebrities who will be joining our virtual celebration – Rayver Cruz,  Glaiza de Castro  and  Chef JR Royol. In addition, we also will feature Cathy Ang as our special guest. Cathy Ang is a Filipino-Chinese American actress and singer based in New York City. She is best known for playing Fei Fei in Netflix’s Academy award animated movie-musical Over the Moon! Just like in the past, several local cultural and variety performers will be featured including Chicago’s local Filipino American celebrity Emil Nicolasin who recently sang at the Chicago Bears game and the Chicago Cubs game.

For its theme this year, the organizers of Piyesta Pinoy hope to support the local Filipino restaurants for recovery. The coronavirus pandemic has been incredibly damaging to the restaurant industry so let’s show our support for their recovery during these challenging times. We are inviting all local Filipino restaurants to partner with Piyesta Pinoy to take part in a raffle promotion to benefit the Filipino owned restaurants affected due to the coronavirus pandemic. To participate or for any questions, please email us at  [email protected].

From May 15 to June 30, 2021, we invite everyone to dine in or order takeout food from any of the participating restaurants and you will be eligible to enter a raffle and get a chance to win prizes donated by the Piyesta Pinoy sponsors and donors. To join the raffle, fill up the Google form online – https://bit.ly/3x6RNy9. Watch for the announcement on the raffle drawing on July 3.

With the announcement of the easing of Covid restrictions in Illinois, we are happy to announce that we will be back at the “Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center,” formerly know as the

Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center. In celebration of the 123rd Independence Day of the Philippines, we invite everyone to attend the Philippine flag raising ceremony at 8am on Saturday, June 12, 2021. We welcome Bolingbrook’s new Mayor – Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, the staff from the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago and the newly ordained priest from the Diocese of Joliet Father John Ronaldo Gabutan Abulag who will be joining us. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to [email protected]. For everyone’s safety, we asked everyone to please bring and wear face masks and observe social distancing when necessary.

To keep posted on updates and happenings in the community subscribe to (like) our Piyesta Pinoy Facebook page. You can also visit us at piyestapinoy.org and pacfmidwest.org.

About the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF)

Founded in 1996, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization formed exclusively for charitable, civic, cultural, humanitarian, educational and social services. PACF’s primary objective is to promote cultural, educational, social and civic activities among Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the Midwest.  — ### —

PIYESTA PINOY GOES ONLINE ON ITS 8TH YEAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  Contact: Ruben Salazar

May 20, 2021                                                                                 Email: [email protected]

BIGGEST PHILIPPINE PIYESTA IN THE MIDWEST GOES ONLINE ON ITS 8TH YEAR

In celebration of the 123rd independence day of the Philippines, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF), the organizers of this Piyesta Pinoy will host a virtual Philippines Fiesta with “At Home with Piyesta Pinoy 2021: Support Local Filipino Restaurants for Recovery” on Saturday June 12, 2021 in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago.

In support of social distancing measures, the annual event that hosts a power-packed 12 hour programming live event at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center will instead be online, streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. This year’s celebration will be condensed into a 2 hour online show of local cultural performances, talent showcases, raffles plus an additional half hour special recorded video of celebrities from the Philippines sponsored by GMA Pinoy TV, our exclusive media sponsor. 

For its theme this year, the organizers of Piyesta Pinoy hope to support the local Filipino restaurants for recovery. The coronavirus pandemic has been incredibly damaging to the restaurant industry so let’s show our support for their recovery during these challenging times. We are inviting all local Filipino restaurants to partner with Piyesta Pinoy to take part in a raffle promotion to benefit the Filipino owned restaurants affected due to the coronavirus pandemic. To participate or for any questions, please email us at  [email protected] or contact Ruben Salazar (630)379-9636, Cindy Lopez , (630)336-0511, Jan Paul Ferrer, (708)692-0393, Pia Natividad (630)706-1629or Jean Gavina ([email protected])

From May 15 to June 30, 2021, dine in or order takeout food from any of the participating restaurants and you will be eligible to enter a raffle and get a chance to win prizes donated by the Piyesta Pinoy sponsors and donors.

“At Home with Piyesta Pinoy 2021: Support Local Filipino Restaurants for Recovery”
will be live on the Piyesta Pinoy FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/PiyestaPinoy/
on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 2pm to 4:30pm CST.

To keep posted on updates and happenings in the community subscribe to (like) our Piyesta Pinoy Facebook page. You can also visit us at piyestapinoy.org and pacfmidwest.org.

About the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF)

Founded in 1996, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization formed exclusively for charitable, civic, cultural, humanitarian, educational and social services. PACF’s primary objective is to promote cultural, educational, social and civic activities among Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the Midwest.  — ### —

Support Local Filipino Restaurants for Recovery

PACF (Philippine American Cultural Foundation) and Piyesta Pinoy are asking your support to help the local Filipino restaurants for recovery. 
The coronavirus pandemic has been incredibly damaging to the restaurant industry so let’s show our support for their recovery during these challenging times. We are inviting local Filipino restaurants to partner with Piyesta Pinoy to take part in a raffle promotion to benefit the Filipino owned restaurants affected due to the coronavirus pandemic. We are aware that some restaurants were struggling to stay afloat while waiting to reopen their business so we would like to show our support by promoting/advertising your restaurant on social media as part of the “At Home With Piyesta Pinoy” online event to be held on June 12th.

From May 15 to June 30, 2021, for every dine in or order takeout food from any of the participating restaurants, you will be eligible to enter a raffle and win prizes donated by the Piyesta Pinoy sponsors. Only one raffle entry per dine-in or take-out order please.

To join the raffle, fill up the Google form online – https://bit.ly/3x6RNy9.
Drawing will be held on Saturday, July 3.

LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

LIST OF RAFFLE PRIZES DONORS

  • Balikbayan Box Certificate from LBC Express
  • Food Items from Crave Filipino Magnolia and Ramar Foods
  • Gift basket from CIRCA Pintig

To participate or for any questions, please contact us at at [email protected]
Ruben Salazar (630-379-9636
Pia Natividad (630-706-1629)
Jean Gavina ([email protected])
Jan Paul Ferrer (708)692-0393

2020 FAHM Awardees

Announcing the 2020 Filipino American History Month Awardees

Chicago, Il. – In celebration of the Filipino-American History Month every October and in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, FAHM committee in Chicago have been giving awards to individuals and organizations in recognition and appreciation of their contributions to the history of the Fil-Am community; and for the sustained activism, contribution and commitment for the preservation, promotion and appreciation of the Filipino-American history and heritage in an effort to further empower the Fil-Am community in the greater Chicago area.

The 2020 Filipino American History Month (FAHM) committee have bestowed the awards to remarkable individuals who embody an exceptional commitment as healthcare front liners during this Covid pandemic and a community organization that have been active in the community, staging plays that displayed Filipino American activism in theater. This year’s recognized awardees as the Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the Midwest are: Dr. Dan Garganera (Physician), Joanne Turija (Registered Nurse), Emilio Nicolasin Jr. (Medical Technician) and CIRCA Pintig Organization.

Dr. Dan Garganera is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease physician for the past 20 years, with a group private practice affiliated with Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet and Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Currently, he chairs the Infection Control and Covid-19 Emergency Services at Amita-St. Joseph. He is involved in the early and rapid organization of the local Covid19 pandemic response and physician leadership; screening, testing, formulation and drafting of local isolation, quarantine, infection control and PPE guidelines; assisted in the local Catholic school Covid19 guidelines for the reopening of school; Led, reviewed, penned local treatment and management protocols, and currently leading and managing as part of the leadership team for the hospital’s Command Center for Covid. Moreover, he collaborates with the Will County Health Department as their current Medical Advisor to guide local hospital leaders for a united front in the crisis, i.e. Stateville Correctional Facility and local nursing homes in Joliet among others. He graduated as Magna Cum Laude, Salutatorian; with the distinction as the Most Outstanding Medical Graduate, Most Outstanding Medical Intern, and one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines. He participated in Studies, researches & clinical trials for H.I.V. drugs; and publications on VRE, MRSA, Herpesvirus 6, Antiretroviral and Antimicrobial therapies, and Nosocomial Pneumonia; and had been a Speaker’s Bureau & Advisory Board on HIV drugs for Glaxo-Smith-Kline, Abbott, and Gilead Laboratories.

Ms. Joanne Turija has been a nurse for 27 years having worked as a rehabilitation, MDS, wound nurse in the past; became an assistant Director of Nursing at a Nursing and Rehab center; and has extensive experience as an oncology and neurology nurse up to the present. Currently, she works in an airborne unit-capable Primary Covid floor at Silver Cross Hospital. She dedicated herself during this pandemic to touch her patients’ lives with a goal in mind to do small things with great love as quoted by Mother Teresa. She is a member of the Chicago Filipino Lions Club, JDCRF, PIWC 2020 Kick-off committee member, Kankakee Santacruzan Group, PNA- Greater Chicago chapter and Piyesta Pinoy Volunteer.

Mr. Emilio Nicolasin, Jr. currently works at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital as an Intraoperative technician and has worked in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years. He is an actor, singer and musician; recognized as a Hall of Fame Awardee in entertainment in 2007. He was named “Hero in Long-term Care” during the National Nursing Home Week by the Illinois Health Care Association and has received an award for CNA of the Year from the Illinois Long-term Care Nurses Association. Recently, he had the privileged of being chosen by the Chicago Bears to record and sing the Star-Spangled Banner for the official NFL game at the Soldiers Field representing the healthcare workers.

CIRCA-PINTIG is a Chicago-based Filipino-American organization committed to engaging immigrant communities in movements for social justice and transformative change through theater. It was founded on April 1, 1991. It is a community theater company, education and outreach organization with a mission to serve as a voice of the Filipino American community by engaging in active cultural work – using art as a means to celebrate the community’s rich history and culture. 18 years and 28 productions after, it still throbs dramatically, not without challenges, but with a newfound passion for building vibrant communities through the arts.

The 2020 FAHM awards were given during the kick-off event of the the Filipino American History Month celebrations in the greater Chicago area held virtually on October 2, 2020. We wish to congratulate all the awardees and thank them for their contributions and service to our community. MABUHAY!