VIA Times – July 2022 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Doug Nguyen   Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. We have useful online tools like the Social Security Statement ...

By: Janice Dantes   The issue of abortion is settled in many countries, including the Philippines, where it remains illegal based on the Roman Catholic Church’s position that life begins at conception. The United States had varying views on abortion with ...

By: Edward Cortez   The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness…,” so says the beginning of this Psalm. Simply stated the verse tells us that God owns it all. It is reinforced by the next statement in the same ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   Son of Anne and Ronnie Miranda Raiden swimming with another birthday celebrant cousin, Cha Cha. The birthday celebrant with cousins Cheenee and Liam Miranda and Grandma Neneth Miranda. Held June 18, 2022 at Devonshire ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Lina Jonson THEN: Wedding with Dr. Virgilio Jonson at Lourdes Church in Quezon City, Philippines in Jan 4, 1969 THEN: Mrs. Philippines FACC 1988 NOW: Photo taken during the PIWC Gala Night on June 18, 2022. THEN: Mrs. Philippines FACC ...

By: Kayla Tejero   Happy 4th of July! This month we remember the country’s fight for freedom and the ultimate Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress. I am sure many of us found ourselves spending time with family, barbecuing, and ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Why you should avoid practicing market timing There are many things that could aff ect the overall equity market and any individual stocks you may own—from economic trends to geopolitical events like an election. What ...

By: Veronica Leighton   First thing, my sincere thanks to Jan Paul Ferrer, VT columnist and VP, Certified Financial Planner for Stanley Morgan Chicago and a longstanding member of the prestigious University Club of Chicago for inviting us last June 23rd, ...

By: James DC   A group of 40 year old mates discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Aristocrat Restaurant because the waitresses there wore very very short mini ...

By: Sarah   The summer season is really heating up, and so are the picnics, cookouts, and potlucks! Don’t be stumped by what to take to the parties… who doesn’t love noodles, go with JAPCHAE, it is a yummy alternative ...