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CELEBRATE THE 2020 FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

CELEBRATE THE 2020 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 …

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Piyesta Pinoy Donate a Meal – Feed the Frontliner

We all know that our fight against COVID-19 is far from over, therefore our goal for this year’s Piyesta Pinoy is leading towards the effort of making sure that our frontliners are well and healthy. At Home with Piyesta Pinoy 2020 launches this fundraiser “Donate a Meal – Feed the Frontliner” fund raising. The money …

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Beginners Tagalog Class on Zoom starts June 15, 2020

The Philippine American Cultural Foundation and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago invite you to joinBalay Tagalog – Tagalog Class for BeginnersClass begins June 15 until July 3, 2020What: Enter to Learn Basics of Tagalog while rekindling the Filipino in You. Tuloy po kayo.When: Nine 50-minute Sessions for 3 weeks MWF. AM Session at 11am, PM session at 6pmWhere: Online using …

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PIYESTA PINOY GOES ONLINE ON ITS 7TH YEAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Louella CabalonaMay 25, 2020 Mobile: 1(708)-528-6321Email: [email protected] BIGGEST PHILIPPINE PIYESTA IN THE MIDWEST GOES ONLINE ON ITS 7TH YEAR In celebration of the 122nd independence celebration of the Philippines, the Midwest Pilipino American Coalition (MPAC) and the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF), the organizers of this Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook will …

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PACF and MORA thank ?????????? ????????????? for all you do

Please donate and share. WE are ALL in this TOGETHER!We at the Philippine American Cultural Foundation – Midwest (PACF) and Piyesta Pinoy are happy to announce that we are partnering with Mora group of restaurants who are offering FREE MEALS to essential healthcare workers to thank them for their sacrifice and heroism. Here is a ???? ?? ????????? that …

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Piyesta Pinoy 06/13/20 POSTPONED

OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2020 To Piyesta Pinoy sponsors, partners, vendors, performers, volunteers and attendees, First and foremost, our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and we are deeply grateful to the thousands of healthcare workers, many a part of the Filipino …

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Support local Filipino restaurants during pandemic

With people being encouraged to stay home and away from crowds and restaurants in  Illinois being ordered to serve takeout or delivery only, the restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. With restaurants facing an uncertain immediate future, one way we can support our kababayans who own and operate our favorite restaurants is by ordering food …

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Journey for Justice – the Life of Larry Itliong

Journey for Justice – the Life of Larry Itliong Chicago, Il. – The celebration of the Filipino American History Month in the greater Chicago area is continuing throughout the month of October. Last week, it was huge success for the three events and 3x the power for the Journey for Justice book tour Chicago stop. …

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CELEBRATE THE 2019 FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

CELEBRATE THE 2019 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 …

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6th Piyesta Pinoy was a huge success, the best ever!

Bolingbrook, IL — One of Chicagoland’s biggest celebrations of the Philippine culture returned to Bolingbrook for the 6th year on Saturday, June 8, 2019 and it was a huge success. An estimated crowd of about 7,000 to 8,000 came to join the Piyesta that was blessed with a sunny to partly sunny weather in the …

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