Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the Midwestern States of America.
LEADING U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel visited Chicago, where he answered questions of Kapamilya from the “Windy City” and neighboring areas. In Part 1 of “Your Tanong, My Sagot,” viewers will hear answers to the following immigration concerns: Maria’s mother petitioned her sister 15 years ago but passed away in 2018. Maria asks…
Following Dr. Amy Agbayani’s appearance representing Hawaii during the roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, this week’s Republican National Convention featured a high-profile Filipino American elected official during the primetime program. Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, whose father was an immigrant of Filipino-Spanish descent from the Philippines, took to the main stage on…
Nurse Divina “Debbie” Accad had cared for veterans for over 25 years and was set to retire in April. But after contracting the novel coronavirus, she spent her final 11 days on a ventilator — and didn’t survive past March. She joined a growing list of health care professionals working on the front lines of…
A HIGH school teacher from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been accused of human trafficking and sexual assault after he allegedly forced a Filipina woman and her son into servitude after promising them a better life in the United States. Christian Mothershead, 46, made his initial court appearance on Tuesday, September 3. He faces two counts of…
A YOUNG Filipina American caregiver faces charges in a lawsuit filed by an Illinois family this week for a Snapchat video that showed her and another caregiver taunting an elderly woman with dementia. According to court filings, Filipina American certified nursing assistant (CNA) Jamie Montesa recorded a Snapchat video of fellow CNA Brayan Cortez repeatedly…
A LAWSUIT was filed on Tuesday, June 25, accusing the luxury Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah of using interns from the Philippines to do menial jobs for long hours with minimal pay. Represented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice and other organizations, the four plaintiffs — namely, Jann Descanzo, Veronica Bondoc, Glen Segundino…
Chicago, Illinois – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago lauded the United States business delegation from Iowa that successfully conducted a trade mission to the Philippines on 20-23 March 2019. The mission was organized by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IED) and led by International Marketing Manager for Asia/Pacific Trade Promotion Programs Joseph A. Rude…
Two Filipino-Americans are among the 12 individuals President Donald Trump intends to appoint to his Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), the White House announced on Thursday, January 17. A White House press release revealed the names considered for the commission, including Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Herman Martir, a pastor…
Jessica Arong O’Brien had made history for being first Filipina judge in Cook County, Illinois A former Filipina-American judge in Cook County, Illinois this week has been sentenced to jail for one year for her involvement in a $1.4 million mortgage fraud scam. Jessica Arong O’Brien — who made history when she was elected as…
A Filipino priest in Michigan has been suspended by the Archdiocese of Detroit from speaking at funerals after he upset the family of a teenager who killed himself by including in the homily, questions of whether those who die by suicide can be forgiven by God. Father Don LaCuesta of Our Lady of Mount Carmel…
CHICAGO 09 October 2018 — Highlighting the country’s commitment towards peace, the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago participated in the 40th Peace Day in Chicago at the Daley Plaza on 17 September 2018. Peace Day in Chicago was started by the non-profit organization The Peace School on 07 September 1978, which aims to gather Chicago residents…
Ex-wife of Fil-Am shortstop opens up to MLB investigators, speaks publicly for the first time since divorce filing On Wednesday, October 3, the Major League Baseball league suspended Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell for 40 games for violating the league’s policy on domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse after Russell’s ex-wife opened up to investigators regarding…
CHICAGO 04 October 2018 – The Aklanons of Illinois hosted a welcome dinner in honor of Consul General in Chicago Gina A. Jamoralin and her family at the “Kusina De Manila” in Des Plaines, Illinois on 15 September 2018.Consul General Jamoralin thanked the community for their hospitality and fellowship in organizing an event that brings…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez undertook an official visit to Utah on September 12-15 upon the invitation of Brigham Young University (BYU). As the featured speaker of BYU’s Ambassadorial lecture series, Ambassador Romualdez talked about developments in the Philippines and the enduring alliance between the Philippines and the…
ILLINOIS 20 September 2018 — “They were barely more than kids, only in their teens and early twenties.” This was how the 89 young American soldiers of the 192nd Tank Batallion from Maywood, Illinois were described when they arrived in Manila and Clark Field in the Philippines on 20 November 1941 to reinforce General Douglas…
CHICAGO 11 September 2018 – Aimed to inform the Filipino-American electorate in Illinois on the significance of elections and their right to suffrage, a voters’ education forum was held at the Seafood City Community Center in Chicago on 15 August 2018. Promoting a more active civic engagement and participation by the Filipino community in Illinois,…
23-year-old Dan Santos found inspiration from his immigrant parents’ journey Most Asian Americans grow up with the overwhelming expectation to academically and financially succeed pursuant to the wishes of their immigrant parents. Usually that means following a very precise trajectory — school, school and even more school before landing a job and establishing a career in…
