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

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 ...

By: Kayla Tejero   Love is truly in the air! When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of chocolates, teddy bears and flowers. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, taken or celebrating with friends, Valentine’s Day is the day ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   As February rolls in, so does a gentle reminder to cherish matters of the heart – not just in love and romance but also in matters of health. This month, amidst the flurry of Valentine’s Day excitement, ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   Tuesday, Feb 6: Waiting at Woy Woy Written by Robin George and Illustrated by Emily Snape. In the sleepy Australian seaside town of Woy Woy, two beloved animals help their community learn what it ...

By: Lourdes G. Mon   CNN Heroes, hosted by Anderson Cooper started in 2007. Annually, CNN conducts a world-wide search for the 10 top recipients of the award. The program honors individuals who make extraordinary contributions to humanitarian aid and make ...

NEW YORK – Bravo’s “Top Chef” serves up new flavors this season when host Kristen Kish joins head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons at the judges’ table as they head to the Midwest to call Wisconsin home. ...

By: Sarah   Hello, it’s February, it’s THE MONTH dedicated to and for celebrating LOVE! We are so over the holiday season, the splurging, the chaos, the travels, let’s take a minute and place attention to see how we love ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Tessie Zaretsky THEN: Tessie de Garriz Road worked as secretary in the Operations Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Photo taken at the old ADB Headquarters in Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Through ADB missions, traveled extensively through ...