VIA Times – February 2020 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

The singer grew up in the Philippines and he lived on the streets from a young age, earning the equivalent of a dollar per day. He said he’s been singing since he was 7 years old, but it wasn’t until ...

Twelve (12) Filipino-American youth aged 18-25 years from the different states in the US Midwest participated in a face-to-face interaction with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) offi cials as part of the activities for the 2nd US Midwest Youth Leaders ...

February 2020- Known as Heart Health Month February 2020 – Earthquake Preparedness Month in Illinois Feb. 1, 2020 – Today at Apple: Chinese New Year Celebration, (2:00 – 3:30 pm), Apple Michigan Avenue Feb. 1, 2020 – 2020 Argyle Lunar ...

By: Bob Boyer   The issue of pivoting to China has currently received much attention in the Philippines, and, as a consequence, in the U.S. It is one of two topics—the other is President Duterte’s controversial War on Drugs— for ...

“… the scope and enormity of Schindler’s List … Quezon’s Game delivers the same powerful message against racism, bigotry and discrimination … a very compelling and deeply moving film …” — Esquire Philippines “The story of Quezon’s Game is nothing short of magnificent.” ...

By: Reign C ChaCha M Xavier D   SCOTT ESCALERA, of Oak Park, Illinois, a 1st Grader of Oliver Wendell Holmes School, and the multi-awarded chess whiz kid has a good start in the year 2020 as he celebrate his 2nd anniversary milestone ...

By: James DC   COUGH SYRUP VS. LAXATIVES A chemist walks into his shop to find a man leaning against the wall. ”What’s wrong with him?” he asks his assistant. “He came in for some cough syrup,” his assistant explains, ...

By: Pureza Ramiro Pacis   Natutuwa akong magbasa ng inyong kuwento ng pagibig. Sa umpisa, mukhang simple. Di umano, may twists and turns. May suspense. May climax, di mo mahulaan ang ending. Kung minsan, may gamu-gamo. Salamin nga talaga ang buhay! ...

By: Kayla Tejero   We are already on the second merry month of the year 2020! It has been an exciting year so far. Personally, I started off this year with my second semester of school. I have new subjects, and ...