Thank You Ate Vero and Via Times Staff, I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for being featured in your magazine. Sharing my experiences with you in the hopes of inspiring others was a tremendous privilege. I was given a chance to work with your staff, which is not something that everyone gets […]

Awardees of the following: Spirit of Loyola – Presented to an undergraduate student who embodies integrity, faith, leadership and passion for learning. A person who reflects the Jesuit value of Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, To the greater glory of God, in the work, they provide for their organization and Loyola community. Dean’s Key- Given to […]

By: Veronica Leighton   Cook County taxpayers should read their property tax bills to better understand record-high increases that have walloped homeowners, especially in the south and southwest suburbs, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. C: 312-579-5134 | E: Jennifer.born@allwyn-northamerica.com Tax bills are posted online at cookcountytreasurer.com, where property owners may view, download and pay bills. […]

Labor Day reminds us of the dedicated hard work of laborers, who fought for their rights and raised awareness of labor exploitation and its importance in our society. Citing the late 19th century when industrialization was drastically changing societies, Labor Day first emerged. During this period, workers were forced to work in harsh working conditions […]

Sweetnotes, Duo of Filipino Talents from Philippines. Serena C. Dioso. Chairperson for Police Transformation and Development Officer of the Provincial Advisory Group for Police ADAC Focal Person of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program in the Philippines. Direk Gerry Rebello. Chicago Show Promoter. Talking about Fr. Jerry Orbos’ Healing Masses & Blessings in Chicago. Nazarene (Zarah) […]

Look who is reading the Via Times in the Philippines. Officers of the Soroptimist International of Angeles City. L to R: Treasurer Aurora Canavan, President Elect Krista Bacuel, President Kap Alma Mercado, Past District Director Cecile Lazatin, Immediate Past and President Margie Boerema

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By: Veronica Leighton   We are observing this month of September two very important impactful events that happened in this country that have made indelible marks in history forever, These are the historical Labor Day (see Editorial on this page) and the 9/11 World Trade Center New York attack (23 years today, Never Forget). God […]

Maggie Cooper. Manager of Conservation Action of Shedd Aquarium. Kirsten Regalado. Accomplished International Fashion Designer, President of Miss Worldwide International. Kissel Fagaragan, Co-owner of Umaga Bakehouse. Lani Montreal. Filipina educator, writer, professor, and community activist.