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

Chicago, IL – December 2, 2014. The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is offering vouchers for free flu shots provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with Walgreens. This is the fourth ...

By: Joe Mauricio   Since the beginning of life on the planet earth, mankind began worshipping God, and over thousands of years, it took the forms of different organized religions. The Western civilization was primarily influenced by the teachings of ...

(From L to R) Guest Speaker Anthony quigley, PE (IDOT), Outstanding Engineers – Elbert Regacho, Clarita Lao, Ramon Dela Cruz, and Executive Officers – Lee Rito Rigos, Rolf Talusan, Jan Paul Ferrer, Zeny Tagamolila, Mila Bensing, Marilin Solomon, Fely Bayona, ...

  By: Joe Mauricio   Last December 2, I was asked by a neighbor friend to be a witness in the case against an abusive tenant, who skipped rental payments for three months. When my friend asked for payment, the ...

By: James DC   Once upon a time there lived a king. The king had a beautiful daughter, the PRINCESS.But there was a problem. Everything the princess touched would melt. No matter what; metal, wood, stone, Anything she touched would ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   It is common knowledge among Illinoisians that as the temperature starts dropping during the Fall-Winter months, folks also start semi-hibernating in their homes. To some, it may even trigger winter depression not being able to go ...

ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Even if it did not have to call for international assistance in the wake of Typhoon Hagupit last month, the Philippines is assured of the assistance of the United States if another major disaster strikes the country, Manila’s ...

By: Richard Mirpuri   (Part 3) 6. Ask God for help – James 1:5 in the Amplified Bible says: “If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, ...

By: Christian & Maya Leighton   Maya and Christian are now both enrolled in a karate school 2-year-old ChaCha (Charlie) Miranda wearing her Grandma’s Santa outfit. Meet Dr. Bushy, the sweetest “receptionist” at his “Dad’s” Eye clinic: Dr. Mark Rosanova, my eye doc. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—All lines lead to the Philippines. The Philippines was among the favorites at an annual event showcasing global culture in Washington as seen by the long lines of people waiting to get a taste of pancit, lumpia and dried ...