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

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *Rose Tibayan, ‘Mrs. Philippines International’ writes about her (must-read) ‘wonderful experience’ competing with 64 other lovely ladies from all over the world, vying for the “Mrs. International” crown *A daughter writes a heartwarming tribute to her beloved ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   When planning your estate, be sure you understand the differences between bequests made in your Last Will and Testament and beneficiary designations for retirement plans, IRAs and investment accounts. The scenario plays out over and ...

By: Ryan Tejero   About 27 years ago, this growing number of Filipino Americans who hail from Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental, Philippines, gathered together in Elk Grove, Illinois, and organized their hometown group called, Kabankalan City Club of Chicago (KCCC). ...

By: Lena Remigio   Dear Ate Lena, Alam kong ikaw ay hindi doktor at hindi rin namang sexual therapist or psychologist, Ate Lena. Ngunit ako ay sumusulat sa iyo sa dahilang gusto ko lamang mag-express ng aking problem sa isang ...

By: Sarah Lee   ike me, I am sure you love thinking of new themes and things for summertime gatherings and inviting friends over. Oh, throw an easy pizza pie party. I know, I know, of course, you get apprehensive ...

By: Richard Mirpuri   See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16) This expression—“redeeming the time”—occurs also in Colossians 4:5: “Walk in wisdom toward them that ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   “To Filipinos, July 4th is also known as Filipino American Friendship Day so today and all this weekend, we are giving all of you the permission to kiss a Filipino in honor of the holiday.” I ...

By: Robert Gard       On July 11, 2014, USCIS published and released a new Policy Memorandum to provide additional operational guidance to USCIS adjudicators in their efforts to adjudicate H-1B petitions filed for Registered Nurses. This memo has been ...

By: Maria Victoria A. Grageda-Smith   Friendship is the joy of life, Sweet ingredient to mortal strife, Like a warm, soothing cup of tea, Comforting balm for the weary. Friendship is no “tit-for-tat,” Just sheer delight even in mindless chat! Genuine ...

By: Jovie Calma   If there’s one thing Chicago knows how to do, it’s to throw a great festival! Whether you like to get mushy with it, fist pump, or you’d rather close your eyes and dreamily dance the night ...