VIA Times – December 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Margarita Holmes   Dear Dr Holmes: I had a 10-yearr relationship with “Zara.” I left her for Susan 12 years ago, left Susan for Ella, and fi nally left Ella for Ana. I am now single and want to go ...

Washington Policy Community Welcomes New PH Envoy to US WASHINGTON, D.C. – Government officials of the United States of America, members of the Washington foreign diplomatic corps, business community leaders, and other sectoral partners welcomed new Philippine Ambassador to the United ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Next payday, when you see a portion of your wages go toward FICA taxes, rest easier knowing that your investment in Social Security brings a lifetime of protections for you and your family. From your first ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel G. Romualdez gave a summary of Philippine developments in 2017, the first full year of the Duterte Administration, to a diverse audience during “2017 Philippines in Review” held on 18 ...

Above are some Vintarinians of Chicago who attended their 2017 Christmas Party on December 9 at the China Chef inMorton Grove, Illinois. Front row,from left: Amelita Enverga,Pureza Pacis, Florecita Valignota and Imee Sarandi. Back row: Missy Lao, Suzy,Mercy Defante, Janet ...

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Birthday celebrant one-year-old Keisha with proud parents Tim & Raechelle Kim. With Uncle and grandparents Drs. Amy and Rupert Mayuga. Keisha with Mom Rachelle & Grandma Amy. Traditional Korean songs and prayers from Kim friends and family. Guests Drs. Emma & ...

By: Joe Mauricio   With Christmas just around the corner, most people continue to make serious preparations for the Holiday. Judging from congested streets, packed parking lots, long lines of people in department stores, it seems that many of us ...

By: Pacita Ramiro Pacis   Dear Ate Eza, Pasko na naman! Ngayong Pasko,naala-ala ko ang aking lungkot noong kami’y bagong dating sa ‘Merika. Bagamat kasama ko na noon ang aking kabiyak at dalawang anak, may dalawa pang naiwan sa atin, ...