VIA Times – July 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Lourdes G. Mon   A few years back, I came across an article about a college student who sacrificed and saved his money to do something extraordinary for his grandparents. His name is Stefun Darts. The story was this. In ...

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: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Diversifi cation” is probably one of the fi rst terms you see when you read about strategies for smart investing. But are you clear on exactly what it means to have a diversifi ed portfolio ...

By: Richard Hanus   Our nation is home to more than 11 million undocumented foreign nationals, a reality that has taken hold over the course of several decades and a half dozen presidential administrations. Whether overstaying their visa or entering the ...

By: Veronica Leighton   UP Alumni Association of Greater Chicago (UPAAGC) hosted a welcome dinner for University of the Philippines President Angelo “Jijil”Jimenez and UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Leo Cubillan and UP Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Wendell ...

By: Sarah   If you’re new to my page, first and foremost…welcome! I’m happy and excited to have you here. You’re right, one thing I checked off my bucket list…a mini trip to Savannah, Georgia. A friend mentioned the best ...

Grace Pamelar Usman Pride of Davao City THEN: An actress, singer, dancer & model. Child movie star in the late 80s at age of 12 appearing in No. 1 Hit Movie Kumander At Hashim Muslim Rebel NOW: Lead singer and owner ...

By: Edward Cortez   In times of trouble when evil seems to triumph over good, we tend to ask the question whether God is still in control. Or whether God truly exists and is aware of what is going on ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   What: Brightpoint Summer Party 2023 Where: Marletta Darnall Child & Family Center , 725 East Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 When: June 10th, 2023, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join Brightpoint, formerly Children’s Home ...

By: Ryan Tejero   The Women’s Auxiliary to the Philippine Medical Association of Chicago (PMAC), also known as PMAC Auxiliary, is turning 57 years old this year. For many years since its inception, the Auxiliary group has been a strong partner ...