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

Melinda Leen Carag Kennedy tearfully poses by Edwin’s picture and urn at the memorial reception. Edwin S. Yaneza was born in Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines. His parents are the late Rodolfo Yaneza and Lolita Sy Yaneza. He attended Francisco Benitez Elementary ...

By: Veronica Leighton As many of us think of the month of February as the love month because of Valentine’s Day, we tend to overlook a big commemoration that honors the presidents of this land, the Presidents’ Day, February 20th, ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Filipino artists are part of the 10% of the Philippine population that resides overseas. This National Arts Month, the Department of Foreign Affairs and this Embassy take our hats off to all Filipino artists in the Philippines ...

By: Aeron Lancero   Magandang araw sa inyong lahat and Happy Mahal’s month or Happy Valentine’s month. Today, I share with you two food items considered as aphrodisiac and why. There are many of them, especially specific ingredients. Basil, Bananas, ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Plan for a long life and keep certain vital documents up to date for your protection and the sake of those you love. The underlying goal of proper estate planning is to ensure the legacy ...

By: James Dc   At a wedding ceremony, the pastor asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom. It was their time to stand up and talk, or forever hold their peace. The ...

By: Christian L & ChaCha M & Xavier D   Yohanna and Kielah Castro, from Makati, Philippines, send HAPPY VALENTINE greetings to their Lola Vi Molina and Lola Elsie Sy-Niebar, in Chicago. Dateline Australia: Elsie Sy-Niebar’s grandkids in Brisbane: Vienna Maunders cuddling ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Social Security is always evolving to meet the needs of the American public. We’re optimistic about the future and the limitless possibilities for progress. Much of the progress we’ve made together, as a nation, is through ...

By: Bob Boyer   “What does that mean?” you ask. I only know because I was an exchange professor at UP (University of the Philippines Diliman) in the Department of English and Comparative Languages (DECL). I am impressed that UP ...