VIA Times – April 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Joe Mauricio   Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson stood in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty and signed a law that few Americans knew as much or cared about. But the law may be one of ...

By: Jovie Calma The City of Miami Beach marked its 100th year anniversary with its white sands and azure waters as a stunning backdrop to its centennial week-long celebration. It was culminated with iconic music festivals and 100 hours of ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   How you borrow is an important aspect of maintaining your wealth and achieving your overall financial objectives. When executed properly, a securities based loan can provide the financing you need without liquidating assets, diminishing ...

By: Christian & Maya Leighton   “Kuya” Dave Rivas always takes good care of young sibling Isabella shown on top photo. Very cute and very smart Isabella Rivas proudly shows her art work from school. “I am Batman!,” 5-yearold Rainiel Andrew ...

PIWC Picnic – June 7th, Sunday @ Prossel Park, Lincolnwood (chairperson, Evelyn Tolledo) PIWC Gala Nite – June 13, Sat @ Crowne Plaza, Rosemont Flag Raising/Cultural Presentation – June 12, Friday …Chicago, (chairperson, Brenda Stevens) Senior Citizens Day – TBA ...

By: Veronica Leighton   This month of April, let me share with my dear readers a couple of interesting letters from two wonderful ladies with different purposes in trying to reach out to you. The first one concerns a Mom’s ...

By: Aeron Lancero   Magandang Araw sa inyong lahat and I wish you a great start to the Spring and to the wonderful weather that I am confident we will have soon. I thank you in advance in reading my ...

An exclusive CPRTV interview with Dr. James Horvath (left) with Joe Mauricio; photo from left, Dr. Horvath, his wife Michelle, Veronica, Host Joe, and Dr. Jonathan Abiera. Dr. Horvath has been the Senior Pastor of Calvary Lighthouse Church (www.calvarylighthouse.com) since ...

By: Bob Boyer   “Discover the Philippines” is the title of a lecture I gave a couple of months back. Part of that lecture was supposed to have been this “Eclectic Chronology” or history of the Philippines, but I decided ...