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

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 ...

The gala celebration of the Philippine Independence Week Committee (PIWC) 2016 has made a great impact and left its indelible mark amongst the Philippine Independence celebrators in the Filipino American community of Chicago, remarkably considering that it is the community’s ...

Relaxing, soothing massage in experiencing Soothe Massage, the new “Uber massage” style, likewise experienced & talked about by Sharon Stone and ZachWoods and Sebastian Stan on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Via Times thanks Soothe Massage for the ...

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 ...

By: Mark J. Mabaquiao   According to the recently released 2016 Social Security & Medicare Board of Trustees’ annual report, the Hospital Insurance Trust (Part A) is expected to exhaust its excess cash reserves by 2028. The trustees warn that politically ...

By: Veronica Leighton   July marks the most patriotic month in this country for the celebration of the American Independence every fourth of July commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 240 years ago in 1776. As ethnic immigrants ...

RIZ VILLASENOR, owner of Sandok n Palayok restaurant on 14149 Cicero Ave., Crestwood, IL. 60445, tel. no.: 708-737-2189. Sandok is the new talk of the town resto in the Filipino American community of Chicago! Pls. see advertisement on page 25.