VIA Times – February 2024 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Ricardo Cariso Cosio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age 75. Born in Binan, Laguna Philippines and lived in Chicago for 22 years. Achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Beloved husband of Antonia Jaurigue Cosio. ...

Loving husband of Laarni Basa, nee Larracas; cherished brother of Rick (Visitacion) Basa, Ulie (Josie) Basa and Marife (Artemio) Tulio; devoted uncle to Richy, Joy, Jhoanna, Joselle, Eul, Arielle, Carlo, Faye, Marvy, Arnel, Jr, Jason, Jonathan, Monique, Alex and Arianna. ...

“The Brotonel Family Reunion 2024 was a most wonderful time for all who attended. Great to see the Brotonel Family. They came from all over the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Italy. Those I haven’t seen in decades, ...

By: Doug Nguyen   Sharing is caring. 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 ...

By: Ryan Tejero   The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) opens this year with a new set of board of directors that will serve for 2024-2025. UPAAA is an organization of UP alumni from all over the ...

By: Janice Dantes   Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process that involves the dissolution of a marital relationship. In recent years, the rise of technology and the widespread use of social media have introduced a new dimension to divorce ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   In today’s complex and volatile markets, making sound investment and financial decisions is a challenge. Investing on your own can be complicated, overwhelming and risky. In fact, studies have shown that self-directed investors can often ...

Taylor Swift took home album of the year at the 2024 Grammy Awards for her album “Midnights,” giving her four wins in that category over her career, the most for any artist. Swift also won best pop vocal album and ...

The 10 films that competed at MMFF 2023 led by “Firefly” competed at the inaugural MIFF in Los Angeles, United States, with a separate jury to distinguish honors. The film won more honors as Alessandra de Rossi won Best Supporting ...

Directed by Mae Cruz Alviar, Rewind tells the story of the deteriorating relationship between married couple John (Dingdong Dantes) and Mary (Marian Rivera). After a divine intervention, John receives an opportunity to go back in time and make amends. This ...