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

The Historic Hotels of America held a Luncheon meeting & Media Showcase last Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Place, Chicago. Participating Hotels included The Brown Hotel – Louisville, Kentucky; Capital Hotel – Little Rock, ...

By: Mark Javier   On March 12, FALA Chicago formally installed its officers and board members for the 2015 term during a ceremony held at the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP. Congratulations to all those who took the oath ...

With the deliciously indulgent creations from WOATS Oatsnack it’s easy to fuel one’s body while putting sweet tooth cravings to bed. They’ve tapped into the wholesome goodness of the old-fashioned oat and paired it with a host of other natural ...

By: James DC   An elderly Irish woman of advanced age visited her doctor to ask his advice on reviving her husband’s lagging libido What about trying Viagra? asked the doctor. “Not a chance,” she said . . . He won’t even take ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   * Our 73rd ‘Bataan Day,‘ A Time of Remembrance and Recognition’ says US Army Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba *MBDO Pres. Maj. Richard McMahon joins Philippine Vets celebrations *Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wears ‘New Clothes for his ...

By: Ryan Tejero   Iowa welcomes a new organization, The Filipino American Society (FAS) – Iowa. Over the past few years, the number of Filipinos in Iowa has been growing. Fil-Am leaders have been actively involved in major community events ...

April 7, 2015 – CHICAGO RUN-OFF MAYORAL ELECTION & OTHER ALDERMANIC WARDS April 11, Alpha Phi Omega Midwest-Chicago Alliance Association, Inc. (APOMCAA) 15th Induction of Officers, Embassy Suites, Rosemont, IL. May 8-9. 2015- “Transforming My Now” Conference, Hoffman House Banquet ...

By: Ramon Lazaro Held on St. Patrick’s Day, the prestigious fashion runway event was the 3rd annual fundraiser for the Live Out Loud Charity (LOLC), a nonprofit organization that promotes self-esteem, suicide prevention and awareness, anti-bullying, and community service. Fashion ...

By: Joe Mauricio   It was late March when I got a call from my friend, Fred Tsai, who just came back from his annual quadruple treks from the Philippines. After exchanging pleasantries, Fred had asked me if I had ...

By: Robert Gard   > President Obama’s Executive Actions — Status of Implementation & Political Infighting — Part 3 Two key pieces (expanded “DACA” without age limits and “DAPA”) of President Obama’s Executive Actions Program, announced on November 20, 2014, ...