Bruce was born and raised in Illinois. His grandfather was a Swedish-speaking, small-town dairyman who taught Bruce about fishing and hunting, the value of hard work and the importance of giving back. Bruce knew how to ride a horse at 6, milk a cow at 8, and shoot a rifle at 10. Bruce’s first job […]
Aeron Lancero was born June 13, to the parents of Armando and Rose Lancero. He was born and raised on the Island of Guam, which is a territory of the USA. Lancero is the second oldest among his three siblings. He was educated in the Philippines where he received his secondary, collegiate, and majored in […]
Born the 4th of December, this Sagitarrian is a true care topnotch in her own ways. Melencia Tolledo, or Mel as fondly called by many, earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing at the De Ocampo Memorial College, Manila, Philippines. Ms. Tolledo worked as a Registered Nurse after her graduation and sailed through the […]
Victura, the beloved sailboat that taught the Kennedys about life, family, leadership and winning. James W. Graham’s new book – Victura: the Kennedys, a Sailboat, and the Sea – offers new insights into the dynamics and magic of the Kennedy family and their intense relationship with sailing and the sea. Many families sail together, but the Kennedys’ relationship with Victura, the […]
Daphne Winston is the newest Resident Financial Planner at Financial Finesse who works with clients’ employees on a daily basis through the Financial Helpline. Daphne is a key member of the company’s Think Tank and supports the consulting team with client program design and strategy. She has over 14 years experience in financial planning and […]
A documentary in cooperation with NBC regarding Stephen Saprid, a Filipino nurse, is currently being filmed. Stephen Saprid is a Filipino American athlete who is a contestant of a TV game show. He has acquired the skills and techniques needed to conquer any obstacles and challenges from practicing holistic training discipline from Parkour and core strength and […]
Robert Leonardo received his Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines 1992. He received Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification from the California Department of Health in 1994 and MT certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT) in 1997. In addition, he holds multiple Microsoft MCSE IT certifications. For […]
Dr. Lili Wells was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines. She received her Bachelors in Physical Therapy from De La Salle University and went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Des Moines University in Iowa. Her interest in Physical Therapy comes from years of observing her mother who was the […]
Mark is the President/Owner of The Javier Law Firm, P.C., located at 3029 N. Kedzie, Chicago. He writes a Law column for VIA Times monthly publication. He is a graduate from The John Marshall Law School JD in 2006 and finished his bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois in 2002. His extensive law practice includes […]
Vernie Velarde-Morales is the Philippine Department of Tourism’s Director for the Central Region of North America (USA and Canada). Her office’s area of coverage encompasses 19 states of the U.S.A. and 2 provinces of Canada. Vernie is a Philippine Career Executive Service (CES) Director. Prior to her posting in Chicago, she served as the Department […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
