VIA Times – December 2022 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Janice Dantes   People think that estate planning is only for rich people. Everyone can benefit from estate planning. So long as you are over the age of 18 years old, a little bit of estate planning goes a ...

By: Sarah   Christmas is “ilang tulog na lang” and is just around the corner. The holiday (the good old days) season is defi nitely returning. Radio stations now play nonstop holiday tunes, way way ahead of the actual holiday. ...

• Being a fan can bring a sense of belonging and community. • A new book by sports fans found that while 61% of Americans report experiencing loneliness, nonfans are lonelier than fans. • Whether it’s sports, music, cosplay, comics, ...

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. donated Philippine history books to the Library of Congress in conjunction with the celebration of the 88th National Book Week on 24-30 November 2022 in the Philippines. ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   We all know that kids wish for the latest smartphones, laptops and tablets for the holidays. But did you know that those very gifts can turn your children into addicts and practically ruin their ...

By: Nancy Abiera   Iam in New York as I write. It was amazing how beautiful the light shows display they had in Manhattan. Many People flock the city just to see the majesty of Christmas preparations including the gigantic ...

By: Kyla Tejero   Turning 21 this year, and ending a very eventful year of 2022 with a promising scholastic achievement are two of the best Christmas presents I ever received. Aging is indeed an opportunity to gain more life ...

Jane Quiaoit Miran FAASD (Filipino American Association of South DuPage) Mrs. Philippines 2022-24

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Saving and investing are two very different fi nancial strategies. Once you understand the difference between saving and investing, you may do a better job of managing your money. Why? You’ll have a better grasp ...

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, as a popular song goes. Many Filipinos who have uprooted themselves from the mother country and have implanted themselves in many parts of the world are nostalgically missing this most fun ...