Aeia Sue Nazario-Adriatico held her debut at the Carlisle in Lomabard, Illinois last Saturday, June 29. In attendance were relatives and friends from all over the United States.

The debutante is the only daughter of Dr. Claude Adriatico and Suzy Nazario, both from Dipolog City.

Consul General Blesila Cabrera (center) and Philippine Tourism Director Vernie Morales (left) join leaders of the COP Kalayaan and the Philippine Week Committee in leading the release of 109 balloons at Chicago’s community picnic celebrating the 109th anniversary of Philippine Independence.

Zanortians Eve and Greg Trabanca joined Fr. Tony Pizzaro after celebrating the mass for the community. (Photos:ABF)

Visitation for the late Demetrio “Demet” Bustaliño was held Saturday at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Homes on Cicero Avenue in Chicago. Throngs of friends and supporters gathered to comfort his bereaved wife Loben, children Pinky, Marlon and Troy and their families.

Nong Demet passed away on June 6th due to complications from a lingering illness. His body will be flown to Dapitan City for burial on June 21st.

Just as the Dipolognons were wrapping up this year’s fiesta, Dapitanons in the Chicagoland area, begun their novena for Señor Santiago on Sunday, May 27 at the Cagbabanua family residence in Chicago’s Northwest Side. The affair coincided with the birthday of Aida Cagbabanua-Aquino.

The next prayers will be hosted by the following families:

June 3 Mary Ann Adasa Nazario, Woodridge, IL
June 10 Lagrimas Sorronda & Stephen and Angie Hamoy, Niles, IL
June 17 Florebel Bajamunde Cunanan, Aurora, IL
June 24 Sy/ Nixon Flores & Jingle Acaylar, Skokie, IL
July 1 Carol and Cyril Ruiz, Chicago, IL
July 8 Sygaco Family, Hoffman Estates, IL
July 15 Dan and Mary Ruth Narvaez, Chicago, IL
July 22 Fiesta Celebration, Lone Tree Manor, Niles, IL

Contact any officer of the Circulo de Dapitanon for details