VIA Times – August 2016 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar *IF YOU DON’T WANT TO LEAVE A MESSAGE, DON’T CALLME! *COMING UP FUNDRAISERS IN OUR FILAM COMMUNITY: Aug. 26, FACC 42ND Anniversary; Aug. 27, Expo Taghap and Friends Dance Concert; Aug. 28, the Sound of the ‘50’s ...

By: Veronica Leighton   From the Chicago Bears country to Green Bay Packers country was not exactly an enchanting come-on for me. It’s not that I am a Chicago Bears fan–far from it–I don’t like watching football games, for that ...

By: Aeron Lancero   Magandang araw sa inyo lahat. And hope you are enjoying this wonderful summer season we are having. For most, I believe they love it but I know a few FilAms that feel it’s a bit too ...

By: Mark J. Mabaquiao   The next time you visit your primary doctor, specialist or hospital, you may want to take a look at some important information about them, because what you find out could be of benefit to you. I ...

(1) Fr. Carlos Llagas giving the blessing before meal; The “young” celebrant cutting the cake; (3) Clockwise, ConGen Valonge, Dino Dizon, James dela Cruz, Baron Cabalona, Jovie Calma, Veronica, Melody Dizon, Dan Gawat, Don Kramer (partly hidden), Joe Mauricio, Lou ...

By: Lena Remigio   Dear Ate Lena, Papaano kaya ang isang anak ay makakawala at maproprotectahan ang kanyang sarili sa pag-aaruga sa kanyang matandang magulang? Ako at ang aking kapatid na lalaki ay galing lamang sa hirap na pinalaki ng ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   There is that slight dip in nighttime temps that signal the soft approach of cooler days ahead, although this summer has been one of the most sunshine-(and heat-) filled days ever for this year. I am ...

CPRTV Veronica’s one-on-one interview with Anna Bang, KANWIN’s Education Coordinator, talking about the Global Day of Action’s demonstration on August 10, 2016 where KAN-WIN and 3AProject Team will gather in Chicago on the north side of Dusable Bridge to participate ...