VIA Times – December 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Ryan Tejero   Chicago takes pride for having an active organization like the Philippine Medical Association in Chicago (PMAC). It was one of the organizations that were acknowledged by no less than Philippine President Benigno Aquino, Jr. during his ...

  By: Richard Mirpuri   Have you ever wondered why your prayers aren’t being answered? Have you ever wondered if God really hears your prayers? Have you ever wondered what the scriptures say about your prayers being unanswered? Here are seven ...

  By:  Jovie Calma     It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you “be of good cheer,” it’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s the happiest season of all ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Regardless of whatever else may await you in life, saving for the future could be one of your biggest financial challenges. That’s why it’s important to take steps now to make sure you’ll have enough ...

By: Joe Mauricio   There are maybe millions of them, but who’s counting? There are fewer oranges than white ones, lots of red ones traveling, few yellows and greens. When you look at the world from a distance, they are ...

  By: Mayra Salazar   For many of us, preparing for winter involves pulling out heavy coats from the closet and making sure our vehicle is ready for intense weather. Whether your winter brings snow, ice, or flooding, you need ...

By: James DC At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on, point a hair dryer at passing cars, and watch them slowdown! 2. On all your cheque stubs, write, ‘For Marijuana’! 3. Skip down the street rather than ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   “Wow”, “Amazing”, “Fabulous”, “Classy”…these were some of the remarks heard and overheard at the recently concluded Via Times and the Chicago Philippine Reports TV’s (CPRTV) 21st offering of the Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame (HOF) ...

By: Nancy H. Abiera   I had one of the best times in my life with my family, friends and new acquaintances receiving the gift of being a recipient of the HOF (Hall of Fame) Gala, (Chicago Filipino Asian American ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   As the lead singer of SamaSama Project, a Filipino Folk Fusion Band based in Chicago, I have had the tremendous opportunity to be part of local happenings and events that show the vibrancy of our sweet ...