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

By: Judith Santiago     Hello Fellow Seniors, Let’s discuss the four important Pillars of your Retirement ( In care you have not prepared yet.) What are the 4 Pillars of your Retirement? I am here to fill in the Gaps ...

By: Nancy Abiera   Happy Valentine Day to all! We all experience being in love where we can describe it to be so glorious as if we are like floating on Cloud 9. Some of us also have experienced being ...

By: James DC   We have a saying Not all handsome guys have girlfriend… Others have boyfriends Bill knew everything about cheese. He knew every flavor and every smell. He was a real cheese whiz. Broke-up with my cross-eyed girlfriend. .She ...

Teresita D. Cruz, age 93, of West Chicago, died January 20, 2024. She was lovingly known to us as Nanay. Teresita was born October 28, 1930 in Bulacan, Philippines. She was the daughter of Veronica and Martin Dino and was ...

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. ...

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 ...