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

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 ...

CHIP PAYOS EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS Nominator: Jovie Calma, VT “Wassup” Columnist CPRTV Interview Host Born and raised in the Philippines, Chip Payos is proud to be a Filipino actor performing in the American stage, in pursuit of his passion ...

CHAZ PATRON EXCELLENCE IN ENTERTAINMENT Nominator: Jovie Calma, VT “Wassup” Columnist CPRTV Interview Host A freelance singer, vocalist, and event coordinator, Chaz was born and raised in Manila on June 29. Singing has always been her passion. Blessed with a ...

REYNALDO PABELLANO, RN, MS, MHA EXCELLENCE IN NURSING LEADERSHIP Nominator: Nick Vera Perez, HOF Awardee in Excellence in Entertainment 2013 Born and raised in Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines, Reynaldo Pabellano earned his Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from San Juan De Dios ...

LOURDES (NENA) MEDRANO NISPEROS, MSN, BSN, RN EXCELLENCE IN NURSING LEADERSHIP – NATIONAL Nominator: Philippine Nurses Association of Illinois, Dr. Alma Jaromahum & Gloria Simon, Past HOF Awardees in Nursing Mrs. Lourdes M. Nisperos, an accomplished registered professional nurse of excellence and ...

OMEED M. MEMAR, M.D., PhD FRIEND OF THE FILIPINO Nominator: Joe Mauricio, VT Co-publisher, CPRTV Producer Dr. Omeed Memar is an active Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, and medical director of Academic Dermatology & Skin Cancer Institute. Dr. Memar ...