VIA Times Filipino American Lifestyle and Culture in the Greater Chicago Area

Richie Gil’s pursuit of excellence in any endeavor he sets to do is rooted from the values and inspiration his parents instilled in him at a young age. He was born to Sofronio and Gildegarda Lamera Gil, both educators, from ...

Beth was born in San Marcelino, Zambales and graduated from St. William’s High School. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila in 1976. After graduation, she worked briefly at the UST Pay ...

The Floro family as a model family can be emulated by others who aspire to bring out wellmolded children for what they are now—successful professionals—educator, business executive, civic leaders, good parents. Starting out from the mother. Dr. Lourdes Floro, who ...

Born of city schoolteachers, Menchee, as she is fondly called by her friends, was valedictorian at Paco Catholic Elementary and High School. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude from the University of the Philippines, a Masters ...

ROSALYN ARANAS MD Dr. Rosalyn Aranas is a wife, mother, physician, business owner, political activist, and a beginner karate student. Dr. Aranas is married to her husband of 15 years, Martin Aranas, and both have a 7 year old son, ...

Born in Cebu, Rudolfo “Rudy” Campos grew up singing.  From the age of nine, he performed in churches and local contests.   He was a standout on the PMC Amateur Hour on Sunday nights at the local radio station, where he ...

MARILIN D. SOLOMON, P.E. EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING Nominator: Edith Ardiente, VIA Woman of the Year 2015 Marilin D. Solomon is a Field Engineer/Head of West Division in the Bureau of Local Road sat Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), District One ...

STELLA MARIE B. SANTOS, CPA EXCELLENCE IN FINANCE/ACCOUNTING Nominator: Maria Fides Balita, 2014 HOF Awardee of Excellence in Finance/Accounting, Stella Marie B. Santos is the Managing Director and Founding Member of Adelfia LLC. Adelfia LLC is public accounting firm proud ...

MARIA ISABEL (MABEL) TURTOGO-SACAY EXCELLENCE IN HOME HEALTH CARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP Nominator: Jan Paul Ferrer, 2015 VIA Man of the Year Mabel has over 20 years of experience in the Home Care industry. A nurse by profession, she is the President ...

ERNIE ROSAS, RN, BSN EXCELLENCE IN NURSING – INTERNATIONAL Nominator: Remy Dela Cruz, RN, BSN Former HOF Recipient Ernie Rosas, RN BSN, is a successful nursing professional, entrepreneur, and a community and business leader. Most recently, he served as President ...