VIA Times – December 2018 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Veronica Leighton   After more than a century (117 years, to be exact) of wrangling for the return of the war trophy bells that the Americans seized from the Filipinos in Eastern Samar in 1901, after days of fierce ...

By: Pureza Ramiro Pacis   December na naman, buwan na napaka-importante, napakasaya ngunit napakalungkot din na buwan ng aking buhay. Taong 1981 noong nagsimulang dumating ang aking mga blessings sa buhay. Nabuntis ang aking girlfriend na 19 years old; 20 years ...

By: Christian L ChaCha M Xavier D   New York – November 27, 2018 – The New Year gets a sweet start with the return of Kids Baking Championship on Monday, January 7th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network. A dozen new ...

By: Nancy Abiera   C Christ from H Heaven R Redeeming/ I Inviting S Souls’ T Transformations M Moving/ A Activating the S Spirit of God Christmas is a time of love, joy, peace and many opportunities to give and ...

By: Janice Dantes   Lately, I have been receiving many inquiries about living trusts. A living trust is like eating vegetables: everyone knows it’s good for you, but few people know why. Here are some common questions about trusts: “What ...

By: James DC   I had a dream about you. Nasa heaven daw tayo with a cute angel, my angel was ugly, tampo ‘ko. I ask St. Peter why cute angel mo. he replied, ” Balance of Nature”. __________ A ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *AMERICA mourns over the death of President GEORGE W.H. BUSH, 94, a wellloved and very distinguished President! *Gov. Bruce Rauner celebrates a Star-studded Illinois’ Grand Bicentennial 200th Birthday Party at Chicago’s Navy Pier. *17 Hopefuls for ...

By: Victoria Smith   A couple of months ago, still plagued by jet lag from an extended trip to the Philippines, I was channel surfing late night TV programs when I came across a show about the history of the ...

By: Mayra Salazar   During the holiday season, we surround ourselves with family and friends, some of whom may rely on us for a number of reasons. An aging parent might need help clearing snow. A sibling may require help ...

By: Melody Dizon   Ahhhhh the most wonderful time of the year and my most favorite time of the year – CHRISTMAS- is right around the corner !!!! The smell of the pine Christmas tree, christmas music is in the ...