VIA Times – August 2022 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   So, just how exactly are we to react or respond when there is an active shooter who is in front of you? For purposes of saving lives, allow me to share resources that will be helpful ...

This August, exciting Saturday afternoons await viewers as Wish Ko Lang – hosted by GMA News and Public Affairs pillar Vicky Morales – celebrates 20 years of granting wishes with the most cinematic anniversary episodes and biggest presents to date. ...

The members of the US Filipinos for Good Governance, an advocacy organization based in Virginia, joined the Filipino People in mourning the death of former Philippine President Fidel Valdez Ramos on Sunday. “We in USFGG extend our deepest sympathies to ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Good News first. Some say that the mighty month of August is a sad month. Not only that it is being counted as the last month of the enjoyable summer months, but it is also the ...

Attorney Richard Boykin (VT cover in June 2022), who was a candidate for Cook County Board President

School Starts For many kids around the country, summer break is over. School starts back up this week. I remember several of my high school teachers vividly – and for very different reasons. Mr. Lewis was an educator who helped ...

By: Janice Dantes   (Continuation of article from last month’s issue.) Re-victimizing the victim. Pregnancy could be a traumatic event for a victim of rape and/or incest. The pregnant person may not be ready to come forward with what happened to ...