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

By: Joe Mauricio   It is turning out that shaming the Trump supporters is not a good political strategy. Though job loss and economic stagnation played a role in his victory, so did shame. The right has been very successful ...

By: Nancy Abiera   “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.’ James 1:19-20: ...

Among the inductees to the Via Times CPRTV 2016 Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame held on October 29, 2016 is our front cover feature for this month. He is the recipient of 2016 Excellence in Entertainment Award…. The Party ...

By: Mark Mabaquiao   Afew months ago, my dad approached me about helping him find an email message he lost. Once I located it I found out the message was from a stranger on the other side of the world ...

Born on April 8, 1941 in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. She died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights. Mrs. Tan was an elementary school teacher and former actress in the Philippines. She was a member and past ...

Edwin loved to cook for his family and friends and received his Chef Training Certificate through the Chinese American Service League in 2008. He also enjoyed singing and dancing and spending time with his apos (grandchildren), Desiree and Calina Camacho. ...

By: Ryan Tejero   (This article (reprinted) was the highlight of Vicky’s leadership in AREAA. She was the first Filipino American who led this prestigious national organization among Asian Americans.) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) occupy a unique place in ...

By: Jovie Calma   For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Jovie and I’m one of the daughters and the baby girl of Ricardo. On behalf of my Calma Family, please allow me to express my ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy joined international student groups, academic departments, administrative offices, and other embassies in Washington, D.C. at the 2017 Global Fest featuring Embassy Row held at the Pryz Great Room of the Catholic University of America ...