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

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 ...

By: Melody Dizon   February being the month of the hearts, I feel it’s important to address all matters of the heart from keeping it healthy, with tips on diet, replacing bad habits with good ones, eliminating risks, increasing knowledge ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   Gong Xi Fa Cai! Wishes of happiness and prosperity to everyone in this year of the Rooster! At the start of every new calendar, many folks look to the stars for what is in store ...

By: Lena Remigio   Dear Ate Lena, Hindi ko mawari na ang aking minahal na lalaki ay isang napaksasinungaling. tahi-tahi ang dila, isang psychopath or sociopath, or whatever, hindi ko talaga maintindihan ang aking sarili kung bakit ako ay umibig ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Filipinos, being known as the “Latin Lovers” of Asia, always look forward to Valentine’s Day as their Romantic Feast Day. This is the day that Manila’s usual congested traffic problem double or triple and all hotel ...