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: Joe Mauricio   The recently-held Philippine Presidential election can be described as anAMAZING election, with an assemblage of political talents unlike anything we’ve ever seen before in Philippine Politics. Jejomar Binay, Mar Roxas, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Rodrigo Duterte are ...

Handcrafted with care and delicacy, using the finest materials found at exotic places like the Rainforest, Andes Mountains and mines of Semi-Precious gems from around the globe, AGOOA jewelry carry with it all the positive qualities of the gemstones and ...

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 ...

The happy Patron couple ready to blow their birthday candles; (2) Teenie-bopper dancers pose with Chaz and Veronica. (1) Patrons’ friends and original Juzz Dance members surround the Patron couple; (2) Special choreographed dance number by friends’ (3) Robert Chavez, ...

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 ...

(1) Maya’s farewell embrace from her teachers; (2) Her beautiful graduation cake. (1) Maya opening her graduation presents; (2) With loving family, Mom Christy, Brod Christian, and Dad Bobby Leighton; (3) Maya and her Lola Veronica Leighton. Fun surprise gift ...

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: 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 ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service salutes Jaime Escalante, the east Los Angeles teacher known for using unconventional methods to inspire innercity high school students to master calculus, with the issuance of a new Forever Stamp. The stamp dedication ceremony ...