VIA Times – April 2022 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Despite some downdrafts, the stock market in 2021 has been strong overall, benefi tting many investors. Still, periodic market volatility is a normal part of investing. And when volatility arises, it’s important to check your ...

By: Richard Hanus   While the U.S. faces an unprecedented healthcare worker shortage, our U.S. immigration system in theory potentially offers a variety of solutions toward bringing foreign workers here to fi ll these roles. This is especially the case for ...

By: Melody Dizon   Let’s face it, we want to look good as we age. We want to be healthy, strong and vibrant reflective of our own personalities. We want to enjoy life. We want to go spend time and ...

By: Veronica Leighton   With the soon-approaching presidential elections in the Philippines on May 9, 2022, I have been asked by many friends from here who’s my favored candidate. Though they know that I am no longer a Filipino voter ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   The rediscovered plant is a small forest floor-dweller with flamboyant neon-orange flowers. “The genus name, Gasteranthus, is Greek for ‘belly flower.’ Their flowers have a big pouch on the underside with a little ...

By: Ryan Tejero   In 1992, a group of visionary immigrant Filipino nurses established the Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada (PNANV), which is a 501c3 nonprofit professional nursing organization. Its purpose is to foster excellence in areas of nursing practice, ...

By: Kayla Tejero   This time of the year is something that we always expect a lot of changes to happen. For one, winter is over, and Spring is here. This month is also the middle of Spring Semester for ...