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

Attorney, former Illinois Commerce Commission Chair and former Asian American Coalition of Chicago member Calvin K. Manshio recently passed away (on July 24, 2014). Calvin K. Manshio was an attorney by profession, a writer by avocation, and a community leader ...

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 ...

Parents-to-be Jojo Paras and his wife Nina Naval-Paras happily pose at a baby shower party held at Morton Grove Community Park. Nina and Jojo posing with Aunt Connie Bohannen and Mom Lesty Naval.

Aiza Seguerra and Stephen Bishop will give a performance of a lifetime at one of Chicago’s prestige yet intimate venue, Park West on Friday, September 12, 2014. Stephen is known worldwide as a versatile, talented songwriter and singer. The Filipino ...

Overview: Four of the best comedians in the Philippine entertainment…Pokwang, Pooh, Chokoleit and K Brosas have joined forces for a much anticipated performance of their concert “4 Da Best – Pak na Pak” – US Tour. It’s been on the ...

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 ...

Friday, September 12 NAGA CITY MAGNIFICAT CHOIR 6:30 P.M. – Procession from Shrine to main altar St. Matthias Church , 2310 W. Ainslie, Chicago, IL (773) 506- 2191 DELIA SILVA,Gene Brizuela, Caezar Buena, Monette Calderon, Tita Curry & Ellen Balmadrid ...

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 ...