VIA Times – Dec 2016 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Aeron Lancero   Magandang araw sa inyong lahat, and hope you are all ready for this wonderful Holiday Season upon us. Many FilAms enjoy and love the Christmas Holiday and feast mostly on the Christmas Eve after going to ...

December 18, 2016 Christmas Caroling, Food Samplings, ENERI Kid’s Coloring Contest, Jean Christine Giftaways and More! (1) Musician Singer/Songwriter Russell Kuzuhara singing Christmas carols.; (2) Irene Cualoping, announcing the release of her book Copacetic. A blissful wedding anniversary was celebrated ...

Dear Families and Friends: Today, we are jubilant and joyful from the 3-star New York Times restaurant review on Bad Saint. We are in awe of the creative talent and energy from Chef Tom Cunanan, Bad Saint Executive Chef, Genevieve ...

The Consulate General of the Philippines would like to invite the Filipino-American community and the general public to participate in the Commemoration of the 120th Death Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. The highlight of the event will be a ...

By: Bob Boyer   This outcry sums up the frightening news I received recently from my friend José (Butch) Dalisay. It arrived by email on Oct. 26, a few days after I had submitted my November article for this column. ...

There are times when making sacrifices in the name of fashion are worth it. But polishing off a look with a favorite pair of heels, stylish flats or cute sneakers is not an instance where women need to suffer any ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *DECEMBER 7 marks the 75th year of the BOMBING OF PEARL HARBOR by Imperial Japan which killed 2,400 American soldiers and 1,200 wounded *BEST CHRISTMAS to ourWWII Veterans: US CONGRESS’ approval of the GOLD MEDAL of ...

   “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…” is an immortal Tribute of an unconditional love from the classic poems of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The following Tributes from the Family in this story — the “Celebration of ...

Performing live together with the “Grand Champion and Performer of the World” Jed Madela on February 11, 2017, are Chicago’s Diamond Divas. Each one has her own unique musical style, each one so talented ad ready to shine bright like ...