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

By: Christian & ChaCha Miranda Birthday Girl Princess Charlie Miranda. (2) Princess Charlie (Cha Cha) with Queen Elsa (Fairy Castle Entertainment). (1) Birthday celebrant Princess Charlies with parents Annie & Richard Miranda & Queen Elsa.; Charlie with Grandma Neneth Miranda; (3) ...

By: Lena Remigio   Dear Ate Lena, Papaano kaya ang isang anak ay makakawala at maproprotectahan ang kanyang sarili sa pag-aaruga sa kanyang matandang magulang? Ako at ang aking kapatid na lalaki ay galing lamang sa hirap na pinalaki ng ...

By: Nancy Abiera   Learning is a gift. Even if pain is your teacher. Anonymous” Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do ...

By: Joe Mauricio   To our American readers, not too many Americans know but, July 4th, besides a celebration of American Independence and celebration of freedom, is also U.S.-Philippine Friendship Day. July 4 is a day in the Philippines designated ...

By: Melody Dizon   You hear it all the time, drink your water, hydrate, finish your jug. You want to beat the heat by hydrating. Drink it up!!! You go to a store and the choices you are faced with ...

By: Jovie Calma   It’s summer in Chicago, and the city is crammed again with the best festivals, concerts, beach days, baseball, and more outdoor things to do during this most-awaited season! On Sunday, July 24, Jed Madela, Philippines’ pop ...

By: Bob Boyer   “I’m watching the oath-taking of Vice President-elect Leni Robredo and my heart is filled with pride and joy. I am teary-eyed while clapping before the television! I am so happy for the Filipinos! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! ...

By: Ryan Tejero   In the last days of 2015, the US Pinoys for Good Governance (USP4GG) was successfully organized in the state of Michigan. Inspired by Fil-Am global leader and its founder, Loida Nicolas-Lewis, USP4GG Michigan truly represents the ...

By: Victoria Smith   Between light and shadow of sunrise and sunset, within the folds of sand and tide the seeker’s soul resides—here where abide not neat answers of black and white, nor absolute course of destiny, but kingdom of ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   The text message was short and direct to the point. “Arriving on May 31, Cathay Pacific Flight #…..” After my trip to Manila last February, my eldest brother, Dr. Arsenio Tristan Pascual lll, expressed his desire ...