VIA Times – July 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

A N N O U N C E M E N T To show support to the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in their #OgopMarawi (Help Marawi) drive, a campaign that aims to aid the internally displaced reidents ...

A get–together & welcome private dinner for Marie Cunning from Arizona, President, Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce hosted by Ms. Cindy Flores of PACCGC at Jade Court Restaurant, 616 Racine Ave. last July 2, 2017. Marie discussed the ...

NAAAP’S Annual Career Fair will be held on August 18 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Swissotel Chicago.

Andrew Bonje, only son of Dr. Neil Bonje and Zaida Bonje, RN, is one quiet “kid” who loves Karate. At Faith Community Presbyterian Church where his parents are active officers, Andrew participates in some youth program but is always very ...

By: Cass Ingram   Whole food, unprocessed cannabis is a powerful natural medicine. Few people realize it, but it was in every doctor’s black bag in Victorian times. Known as Hempanol, it is extracted only with CO2, so it is ...

Introducing new beetology beverages: Simple, nutrition-packed juices made from nature’s superfood – beets. Finally, a cold-pressed wellness beverage that’s delicious, healthy, and “clean”. Non-GMO, Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade, Kosher, All Natural, Non-Dairy Perfectly Crafted & Refreshing, in Five Delicious, ...

Officiated by Deputy Consul Romulo Israel July 15 – Harms Wood North Park, Morton Grove- Dress Attire: HAWAIIAN Officers and Directors of The Ateneans USA for 2016-2018 President/Board Secretary – Jesse Farrales; Vice President – Dr. Jose delos Reyes; Treasurer ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   Walking down the street towards the Normandy Hill Clubhouse in Northbrook, I hear Santana’s Oye Como Va underscored by a trio of distinct yet perfectly synchronized percussion sounds of the congas, timbales and drums. Not ...

By: Janice Dantes   When clients ask me about estate planning, they are typically very informed about the importance of a will and a Power of Attorney for Healthcare. They often have had conversations with their loved ones about when ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *NAFFAA: Congressional Gold Medal Presentation to Filipino WWII Vets set in October *Chicago’s Philippine Independence Week Committee (PIWC) 2017 Gala, well-attended! Hats off to all the officers and Beauty Queens! *Philippine President Duterte gets Supreme Court ...