VIA Times – January 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera-Dantes posted a thank you message for her Instagram followers, which has now reached a whopping 3.3 million. The multi-talented actress and doting mother gained even more followers in her account (@therealmarian) when she started posting ...

Do you have a story to share about your family when growing up in Chicago? Write an essay in a letter format and enter to win in the Letter to My Parents ContestTM organized by Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc., and ...

Performing live together with the “Grand Champion and Performer of the World” Jed Madela on February 11, 2017, are Chicago’s Diamond Divas. Each one has her own unique musical style, each one so talented and ready to shine bright like ...

MARISSA CROME Calendar Mom 2017 Marissa Crome was born in Cavite City, Philippines. She is married to Charles Crome, and blessed with five children and six grandchildren. She currently works at Ideal Industries, and involves with a franchise business named ...

Another project for this coming February 12, 2017 (Saturday) at Copernicus Center will be “the Jed Madela Show.” As the show’s line producer, I take responsibility for creative decisions, guests, set design, sounds, special effects, choreography, and many other facets ...

By: Lena Remigio   Dear Ate Lena, Ako ay isang biyuda na may tatlong anak na puro mababait at masunuring mga bata at pawang matatalino at mga scholars sa school. Hindi sila problemang mga anak. Ako ay muling umibig sa ...

Coco-Roons is revolutionizing the cookie aisle, and these delightful and flavor-filled super food cookies are perfect for on-the-go snacking. They are both compact and portable making it very easy to pack in any lunch box as a wholesome treat or ...

By: Veronica Leighton   As of deadline and in meeting the first issue of the year 2017, the country is preparing for a smooth historical transition of our presidents, outgoing Barack Obama and incoming new 45th President of the United ...

By: Mark Mabaquiao   The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) ended on December 8, 2016. I hope you reviewed your coverage and made sure you have the best plan for your situation for 2017. After performing annual reviews with my ...

Six Ilocos-based designers showcased their contemporary take on the Philippine terno when some 20 candidates of the Miss Universe pageant who visited the cobblestone streets of Vigan, Ilocos Norte first week in January 2017. “Candidates from Great Britain, Netherlands, Nicaragua, ...