Publisher's NotesFebruary 2010
Introducing the 2010 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Famers
With spring showers just around the
corner, there’s no need to hide inside and cover up anymore! Pretty
soon, we will all be set in welcoming the rain and budding flowers, and
have fun watching the greening of the leaves.
That’s how excited and anxious I feel in welcoming Springtime 2010, together with the salute and honoring of the 2010 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Famers, picked from the most outstanding Filipino Americans and friends from around the U.S. This annual salute that used to be held in the fall (every November) has been moved to spring this year (March 13th), and we just love it for the feeling of freshness and newness...the total ambiance that goes with spring.
Just like in welcoming spring with open arms and smiles, help me introduce to you the most exciting and interesting batch of 2010 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Famers...Joe Aldeguer (Man of the Year - Outstanding in Business); Ferdinand Alido (Engineering); Ira Azulay (Friend of the Filipino in Immigration Law); Angelynne Amores (Media Executive); Erlinda Barranda, Ph.D. (Education/Public Service); Bob Dacanay (Entrepreneurship); Pacita Guinsatao & family (Model Family); Rose Hipona (Dance Art-Choreography); Jane Miran (Dance Art-Folk Dance Choreography); Vernie Morales (Outstanding Community/Public Service); Dave Pauldine (Friend of Filipino in Education); Bong Penera (Music); Cesar Puray, M.D. (Sexual Medicine); Guia Rivera (Entertainment); Chantimar Sriaroon (Outstanding Asian American); Brad Tan, M.D. (Medicine-Pathology); Ellen Tan (Outstanding Community Service); Grace Tomas-Tolentino (Mental Health); Dalisay Villalon (Woman of the Year - Outstanding in Nursing & Community Service); and Dave Villanueva, M.D. (Medicine).
That’s how excited and anxious I feel in welcoming Springtime 2010, together with the salute and honoring of the 2010 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Famers, picked from the most outstanding Filipino Americans and friends from around the U.S. This annual salute that used to be held in the fall (every November) has been moved to spring this year (March 13th), and we just love it for the feeling of freshness and newness...the total ambiance that goes with spring.
Just like in welcoming spring with open arms and smiles, help me introduce to you the most exciting and interesting batch of 2010 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Famers...Joe Aldeguer (Man of the Year - Outstanding in Business); Ferdinand Alido (Engineering); Ira Azulay (Friend of the Filipino in Immigration Law); Angelynne Amores (Media Executive); Erlinda Barranda, Ph.D. (Education/Public Service); Bob Dacanay (Entrepreneurship); Pacita Guinsatao & family (Model Family); Rose Hipona (Dance Art-Choreography); Jane Miran (Dance Art-Folk Dance Choreography); Vernie Morales (Outstanding Community/Public Service); Dave Pauldine (Friend of Filipino in Education); Bong Penera (Music); Cesar Puray, M.D. (Sexual Medicine); Guia Rivera (Entertainment); Chantimar Sriaroon (Outstanding Asian American); Brad Tan, M.D. (Medicine-Pathology); Ellen Tan (Outstanding Community Service); Grace Tomas-Tolentino (Mental Health); Dalisay Villalon (Woman of the Year - Outstanding in Nursing & Community Service); and Dave Villanueva, M.D. (Medicine).
A very exciting
group of community leaders at Consul General Cabrera’s farewell party
(see more pictures on page 24). standing, l-r: Atty. Al Bascos, Jovie
Santos, Luz Nunez, Dely Villalon & Thelma Bascos. Seated, l-r: Joe
Mauricio, Veronica, Paz Saladino, Tom & Mercy Matousek.
The Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame is an inspiring project that highlights the best in the Filipino and Filipino Americans and Friends, an outstanding annual community event that benefits a locally produced television show in Chicago, the Chicago Philippine Reports TV (CPRTV).
It focuses on the achievements of the well-selected awardees, focusing on their achievements in their own field of interest or profession, and in their abilities and capabilities to promote a positive image of the Filipino not only in Chicago, but also in the entire United States of America, the Philippines, and even globally.
This black-tie dinner-dance event will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago Downtown, 151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL. 60601. This is a joint fundraising effort of the 26-year-old VIA Times Newsmagazine and the 22-year-old Chicago Philippine Reports TV (CPRTV).
These hall of famers will be the featured cover of the VT’s March issue, and the whole program of the awards ceremony can be seen on CPRTV’s noontime show till 2PM the following Sunday. There will be a repeat broadcast of the CPRTV show from 6PM till 8PM on Sunday evening, if you miss the noon show. Their photos and write-ups can also be seen and read on www.viatimes.com website, and you can follow them up on Facebook.com.
Speaking of Facebook, yes, we are now a new member of this very popular social media, and we welcome you to be a friend and a fan of viatimes/chicago philippine reports tv. Don’t forget to follow us up on Facebook. My thanks and salute to Jovie Calma-Santos, our Facebook Social Media Director.
We found ourselves saying goodbye to our beloved Consul General Blesila Cabrera at a heartwarming despedida party tendered by the community, and co-chaired by Norma Manankil, Dr. Elenita Rubio, and Dr. Virgilio Jonson. The evening was filled with warmth, love and camaraderie amongst community members. I’ve witnessed embraces, handshakes, and words of reconciliation that seem to be spontaneously overflowing from their hearts. Whatever it was, it must be Congen’s humble, genuine, and pure spirit that she wants to impart with the people who love and care for her in this community.
Enjoy reading, as usual your favorite columnists’ articles always written with thoughts of you in their minds, in this February 2010 issue.
