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

By: Veronica Leighton Though we are caught in the midst of winter in the month of February, no one can deny that this is a most celebrated month when it comes to love (Valentine’s), revelry (Mardi Gras), remembrances (Presidents’ Day) and (EDSA Revolution in the Philippines), including the Groundhog Day ...

Mabel has over 20 years of experience in the Home Care industry. A nurse by profession, she is the President and Administrator of Healthcare Plus Corporation and HOPE Palliative & Hospice Care with offices in Palatine, Rockford and South Holland. Both agencies have recently been awarded “deemed status” accreditation by ...

By: Joe Mauricio   With the debates over and the issues out of the way, voters and politicians will just have to put politics in its proper perspective and historical place. Political parties and politicians have been with us from the beginning of politics. Philippines’ young democracy had been transplanted ...

Wassup?! Interview Host Jovie Calma with young, beauteous Fil-Am stage actress and singer, Janelle Villas. Veronica’s exclusive interview with W. Hulsey Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive of Aero Kinetics, about the risks and benefits of drone toys.   Field Museum conservationists/researchers discussing with CPRTV interview host Joe Mauric

Andrew Seo, a young Korean American, who is running for Commissioner of the Water Reclamation District of Cook County, 2-year term. Vote for Andrew Seo in this coming primary election on March 15th.

Hall of Famers Drs. Amelita & Rupert Mayuga’s Valentine’s Day dinner with their friends at Sumo restaurant in Naperville…saying, “The food quality and food selection were very good.” Amy Wu, the manager, joined the Mayuga’s in this picture. Sitting L to R: Dolly Godinez, Mommy Nieva Aguilar,ArtMancao, RupertMayuga.; Standing Lto ...