VIA Times – August 2014 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

A documentary in cooperation with NBC regarding Stephen Saprid, a Filipino nurse, is currently being filmed. Stephen Saprid is a Filipino American athlete who is a contestant of a TV game show. He has acquired the skills and techniques needed ...

By: Mayra Salazar   So many people buzz through extremely busy and complicated schedules these days. A smartphone in one hand, a computer in front of you, and a digital task list that never seems to end. In addition, to ...

By: Joe Mauricio   The presidential State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Nonoy Aquino last month did not touch on a very important issue facing the nation. The absence of a very important issue for the Philippines, the ...

By: Mark Javier   77On July 17, 2014, the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago (FALA Chicago) held its second annual Summer Soiree. Loyola University Chicago School of Law hosted the event and various Filipino-owned restaurants, including Sunda, E &O, ...

Burgosinians of  Ilocos Sur  all over the world and  across the USA gathered in Las Vegas.  The  3 days event , held  July 11-13, 2014 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino,  , focuses on the  Reunion theme  “  Panagiinniliw ( ...

By: Christian & Maya Leighton   Just turned 12 last July 20th, Maya and her family celebrated her birthday at a skating rink, a fun day. She is shown with her Mom Christy, Dad Bobby, Brod Christian and Cousin Christy. Bettina ...

By: Ramon Lazaro   Wealthy men and women have different priorities when it comes to weddings according to a survey from Spectrem Group’s Millionaire Corner (http://www.millionairecorner.com). Thirty-six percent of women want to spend $5,000-$10,000 on a wedding, but 24 percent ...

By: Joe Mauricio   The population of the Philippines has reached 100 million in 2014. Now what? Is this small country shooting for 200 million? Enough! But that is not enough. The Catholic Church in the Philippines has a very ...