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CELEBRATE THE 2017 FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

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 …

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2017 Piyesta Pinoy – Another Huge Success, Year four and stronger than ever!

2017 Piyesta Pinoy – Another Huge Success Year four and stronger than ever! Bolingbrook, IL — One of Chicagoland’s biggest celebrations of the Philippine culture returned to Bolingbrook for the 4th year on Saturday, June 10, 2017 and it was a huge success. An estimated crowd of about 7,000 came to join the Piyesta in …

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PINOY COOKING AT PIYESTA PINOY!

For the fourth year in a row, the Village of Bolingbrook is hosting Piyesta Pinoy, the largest Filipino-American festival in the Midwest, gathering an average of 7,000 visitors. One of the highlights of the day-long event is a series of cooking demonstrations of Filipino dishes by highly accomplished Filipino-American chefs. The June 10 event also …

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2017 Piyesta Pinoy announces lineup

2017 Piyesta Pinoy announces lineup Jericho Rosales, Six bands performing and many more!    CHICAGO, May 12  – The greater Chicago’s biggest Filipino American festival, in celebration of the Philippine Independence Day, returns to Bolingbrook for the fourth year this summer. Join us for a massive 11-hour festival, Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11 a.m. to …

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PIYESTA PINOY returns to Bolingbrook 6/10/17

PIYESTA PINOY returns to Bolingbrook 6/10/17 Jericho “Echo” Rosales will be performing Chicago, Il. – We are very happy to announce that the biggest Filipino American event in the Chicago area will be back. The 4th Philippine Fest Celebration (Piyesta Pinoy sa Bolingbrook)  will be on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the beautiful Bolingbrook Performing …

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Save the Date for 2017 PIYESTA PINOY (Philippine Fest)

Chicago, Il. – We are so happy to announce that the biggest Filipino American event in the Chicago area will be back next year – the Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook will be outdoors during summer time. The event will be coordinated by the Philippine American Cultural Foundation in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in …

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SUPPORT PACF WITH YOUR DONATION!.

Dear Friend & Supporter:   11/29/16 IS GIVING TUESDAY! SUPPORT PACF WITH YOUR DONATION! . On behalf of the PACF Family, we extend our very best wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!   Let us continue to promote and share our rich Filipino cultural heritage and traditions in America, so our children, grandkids and future …

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TGIF CONCERT TO CELEBRATE FAHM – Mission Accomplished

CHICAGO HOSTS THE TGIF CONCERT TO CELEBRATE FAHM WITH JESSICA SANCHEZ, MIKEY BUSTOS AND SAMASAMA PROJECT TO VIEW AND/OR DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION OF THE PRESS RELEASE Click here => – tgif-concert-press-release-101216 CHICAGO, IL – “October is the Filipino American History Month and a night of Filipino music performed by Filipino and Filipino-American performers is a fitting …

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FAHM PROCLAMATIONS FROM MIDWEST OFFICIALS

FAHM PROCLAMATIONS FROM MIDWEST OFFICIALS   Illinois Governor Bill Rauner “proclaims October 2016 as Filipino American History of Filipino Americans to our state and to our nation, and in recognition of Filipino Americans who call Illinois home.” Click here to view the 2016 FAHM proclamation from Illinois Governor Bill Rauner     Wisconsin Governor Scott …

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Celebrate 2016 Filipino American History Month

CELEBRATE THE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH 2016 FAHM NEWSLETTER 2016 FAHM Press Release 10/12/2016 updatedpress_release_101216-rtf 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 …

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