VIA Times – April 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Kayla Tejero   The word April derives from the Latin “aperire” meaning “to open.” This month is all about opening, new beginnings, new opportunities. It is in April that we see the blossoming of the fl owers and trees starting ...

By: Nancy Abiera   One weekend, I had a great vacation time with my 4 grandchildren visiting the Noah’s Ark & Creation Museums in Kentucky. The 5-hour drive seemed fast with so much fun creating happy memories that brings me ...

By: Ryan Tejero   The Bataan Association of the Midwest (BAM) started 25 years ago as conventional as any group finding their province- mates through family picnics or other community events. Through the years, many Bataenos were to join the ...

By: Richard Hanus   There are some moments in our lifetimes where we look back and vividly remember the exact sights and sounds, and no matter how far in the past or unsensational the moment. One of my favorite unforgettable ...

By: Edward Cortez   If you have a Bible and turn to the third chapter of Psalms, you may fi nd a superscription that states, “A Psalm of David when he fl ed from Absalom his son.” And so, this particular ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   Siblings love Isabella Rivas kissing Kuya David Rivas during one of his Chicago visits from his current New Jersey residence From L to R, Maya Leighton, Kayla Tejero, Vanessa Viejon, Bella Ksel, and Anna Massa. Photo taken ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   It has been known to the healthcare community that Filipinos are the best caregivers. I often wonder why that is so? Is it because we are innately good and caring people? Is it because it has been ...

By: Janice Dantes   During a happy marriage, couples are willing to share their lives and their wealth with their spouse. However, after the demise of the relationship, the couple is much less willing to share, especially if one spouse ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Bringing to you on this holiest month of the year the new scientific findings to the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin as Jesus’ burial shroud, per Newsmax. The belief in Jesus is that He not ...

By: Sarah   Who doesn’t celebrate SPRING! Spring has always been, and will always be a cause for celebration. It’s a new season…and hinting on all of us that, fi nally, sunshine is on its way. We welcome spring in so ...