By: Veronica Leighton Our 19th annual Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame fundraising gala event reminded me so much of one of my favorite songs while growing up, “Some Enchanted Evening” by Perry Como from the hitmovie of that decade, “South Pacific.” Not that I saw a stranger across the crowded ballroom…what I saw […]
Known as Alvin Tan to many, Nick Vera Perez was coined to create a character suited to entertainment. NVP began singing at the age of three where he performed at a local restaurant called Ngo Hiong House and Native Foods, in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Born fourth out of five siblings, NVP was raised by Pastor […]
BANK OF PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI): “With our sophisticated way of outreach to the Filipino American community in Chicago, we know that VIA Times is the best avenue and medium to reach out as it has proven its mettle through the years. It is the most popular publication and has the most professional staff to service […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
