VIA Times – February 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Richard Hanus   People fl eeing persecution in their homeland because of threats to their life or liberty and on account of their political belief, socia l group, race, religion or the like are eligible to seek protection in t ...

By: Edward Cortez   Psalm 2 is one of those Messianic psalms that points to the future arrival of an eternal King – Christ the Lord. He is described as the “One enthroned in heaven (verse 4)” who is the absolute, ...

By: Doug Nguyen   This Valentine’s Day, take time to remind your loved ones that Social Security helps people in all stages of life. We provide easy and convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits. Using our online services, ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   Not wanting to sound morbid, but all of us have a timetable. If there is anything constant in this world, it is that we are here for only a short time. Last time I checked, the likelihood ...

By: Janice Dantes   While divorce is not generally a pleasant experience, there are many people who find love again after divorce. Sometimes people find love quickly, while others may take time to find love. Most people do not want to ...

By: James DC   A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack. “Miss Whack, I’d like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday.” Patty ...

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Rules of the Road (Nope), only in the Philippines! First, about Filipino drivers not adhering to any Rules of the Road, putting themselves in harm’s way. As a passenger, it is an unsettling feeling, finding myself ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Here’s a special message from our Social Security columnist Doug Nguyen who is the Chairperson for the 40th annual celebration of the Asian American Coalition of Chicago 2023. “Each year, the Asian American Community celebrates the accomplishments ...

By: Kayla Tejero   Happy month of love! We welcomed the new year with open arms last month. This month, we celebrate Valentine’s day which is all about love. We experience love in many ways. We receive and give love ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   When the market is volatile, almost everyone thinks about their fi nancial future and the potential impact such fl uctuations may have on their retirement accounts. However, it is during these turbulent times that it’s ...