VIA Times – July 2016 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Veronica Leighton   The month of July has brought us the most interesting news stories that not only affect us as individuals but the entire world that we live in. From the city of Chicago’s property tax concerns thus ...

Medicare Smart Mark Mabaquiao doing a selfie after an interview with Veronica, behind is photobomber Joe Mauricio. Pls. read Mabaquiao’s Medicare column on page 10. Veronica interviews Mindy Mackenzie, local Chicago Female Exec. at Liquor Giant Jim Beam on “Rising ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   July 2016 marks the start of an era for the Philippines as the newly sworn-in President Rodrigo Duterte takes over the “Rising Tiger of Asia,” promising to continue the macro-economic policies of the outgoing administration ...

By: James DC   One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you , I’m doing community service this week.’ The florist was pleased ...

By: Jan Paul Ferrer   For today’s parents, planning for your child’s college years often begins long before your student starts filling out college applications. Rising college costs require most families to save for their children’s post-secondary education, and the ...

After towels, workout clothes, gear from a weekend camping trip, even the sweatshirt from last night’s bonfire have endured a spin cycle in the wash, it is expected that they will be clean and odor free. But, this is not ...

By: Aeron Lancero   Magandang araw sa inyong lahat. And there is big news in the Chicagoland area… It’s been news for almost two years but it is now official. Jollibee is coming to town. I am sure everyone is ...