By: Lou Maningas Cabalona TRIVIA: there are an estimated 1 billion valentines cards sent each year? For a second, it crossed my mind “how come I haven’t gotten any in a while?” Before you think I am surrounded by uncaring people, I tell you it’s the contrary, in the past few weeks leading to this […]
By: Elsie Sy-Niebar *Gung Hei Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year of the Horse! What ‘Fortune tellers’ say? *What happened to the PIWC 2010 $6000 FUND supposedly ‘kept’ by Joy Manuel?” *Feedbacks from President Obama’s ‘State of the Union Address’ *I say it again: As a columnist, I do not cover dinner balls without […]
By: Joe Mauricio Did you know that 99% of young people, ages 12-17, have used the Internet, and 87% do so regularly? I was watching the TFC (The Filipino Channel) ANC Report saying that so many children in the Philippines are being used by some adults from foreign countries and being exploited for cyber pornography. […]
CT TALENT LAUNCHES HOSIERY LINE FOR WOMEN OF EVERY COLOUR -COMPANY BENEFITS CAROLINE’S ROOM CHARITY ASSISTING FAMILIES OF PREMATURE BABIES For two decades, Jocelyn Maminta has been a familiar face in the top television markets across the country. Now a medical reporter and contributor to News Channel 8’s “Connecticut Style” her life is played out […]
At the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 16 – 24 January 2014, the ASEAN ministers pledged to step up measures to realize the planned regional economic integration by 2015. The various committees reported on the progress of the programs and projects contained in the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP). […]
By: Veronica Leighton The most celebrated Love Day throughout the world, the Valentine’s Day on February 14th, is a most disrespectful day attributed in honor of a religious saint, St. Valentine. It’s disrespectful because St. Valentine was a priest in 270 A.D,. who was persecuted by the Roman Emperor for not worshipping the Roman […]
By: Richard Mirpuri Are your habits and routines sucking up your happiness? Oftentimes we unknowingly hold on to little, obsessive habits that cause us a great deal of stress and unhappiness. Even when we feel that something is wrong, we fail to seek the changes we need to make and instead cling to what’s […]
By: Mark Javier On January 13, 2014, the Filipino American Lawyers Association (FALA) of Chicago installed its inaugural Board of Directors and Executive Officers. Establishment of formal governance for this organization has been much anticipated and allows FALA Chicago to orchestrate its mission in a more official manner. FALA Chicago is an affiliate member […]
By: Ramon Lazaro Here are some fascinating fashion tips for this verrry, verrry cold winter months that seem to be unending for many of us. But for many fashionable people, winter is not a hindrance to show beautiful tastes in wearing winter clothes, whether going to parties, shopping, walking, or even going to work. […]
By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer Congratulations to Lindy Tan, the newly-inducted President of Laguna Association of the Midwest, Inc. Thank you for having me as one of your emcees foOne area of investing that is easy to overlook is the effect of taxes on a portfolio. Yet most investors can improve a portfolio’s bottom line […]
By: James DC Avery prestigious cardiologist died, and was given a very elaborate funeral by the hospital he worked for most of his life… huge heart… covered in flowers stood behind the casket during the service as all the doctors from the hospital sat in awe. Following the eulogy, the heart opened, and the casket rolled […]
By: Ryan Tejero One of the most active Filipino American organizations in the Quad Cities is the Filipino American Association of Iowa and Illinois, which is based in the Quad City Area (FAAII-QCA). It is the home of outstanding leaders and dedicated members of Filipino American community in QCA. This organization was founded with […]
Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 12pm – 3pm Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier FREE ADMISSION For schedules and more info: Philippine Celebration at Navy Pier SAVE THE DATE! New this year, Celebrate Philippine Independence Day and Experience Philippine Culture, Art, Music, Dance, and Food — featuring Live entertainments, booths, workshops, games and many more!!! Piyesta […]
By: Bob Boyer Wise taxpayers may want to take advantage of winter months indoors to prepare for tax filing season this spring. Whether you are a small business owner, a retiree, or a new parent, here are some Social Security tax tips that may help you. Are Social Security benefits taxable? Yes, for […]
By: Mayra Salazar Wise taxpayers may want to take advantage of winter months indoors to prepare for tax filing season this spring. Whether you are a small business owner, a retiree, or a new parent, here are some Social Security tax tips that may help you. Are Social Security benefits taxable? Yes, for some […]
By: Chernara Baker February has officially been declared “Gum Disease Awareness Month” in an effort to draw public attention to the dangers and widespread nature of the disease. Gum disease is one of the most common diseases in the United States — more prevalent than cancer, heart disease, even arthritis! The consequences can be […]
By: Maria Girlie Pascual From November until December 2013, right after super typhoon Haiyan ravaged the towns of Tacloban, Samar and Coron in the southern islands of the Philippines, the Filipino community was polarized into action to send out relief goods, to donate to different organizations, or to participate in some of the events […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
