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

By: Veronica Leighton   In my exclusive interview with our Honorable Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., who is poised to retire from his ambassadorial position by the end of this month due to the change of the administration, we touched on the topic of “Filipino disunity,” and how it is his ardent dream to see the Filipinos unite particularly those living in the U.S. He ...

The Pilipino American Social Services (PASS) and Human Resources has been serving the Filipino American community of Chicago for twenty years, with service and humanitarian mission for the community. Other services include health outreach, food distribution, training, socialization, recreational and cultural programs for Filipino Americans in Chicago particularly the low income and senior citizens.  It is a non-profit organization with (501-c3 exeption), located at 1511 W. Irving Park Rd. in ...

By: Joe Mauricio   A turncoat is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty to another party, betraying or deserting an original cause, or by switching to opposing side or political party. “Balimbing” is a Filipino fruit that has the scientific name Averrhoa carambola. It’s called a star fruit in English because when you cut it crosswise, the shape you see is that of a star. (To compare, when ...

Veronica interviewing Gary Moore, author of “The Final Service” Dr. Lawrence Kosova, one of the leaders in Sports Medicine, practicing Podiatric Medicine in Naperville, in an exclusive interview with CPRTV’s Joe Mauricio. Veronica, host of CPRTV interview, with community activists and leaders, Sally Velasco Richmond and Kristina Tendilla, from AFIRE and Asian American Advancing Justice, respectively. Jovie Calma interviews Direk Gerry Rebello (left) & his latest discovery singing sensation, Sychar ...

PAT MICHALSKI, retired deputy Cook County Treasurer, once an “adopted Daughter” of the Rizal Center during the time of the late Mr. Carmelo Llapitan, FACC president. Pat who turned 82 recently, said: “I don’t mind driving to a Filipino store to find Via Times. Most interesting community newspaper.” (ESNphoto)

Mareia Opuntelisima, owner of Transformation Beauty Spa, located 9215 Washington St., Morton Grove, IL. at the grand opening of her new spa held at Wyndham Glenview. Call her at 847-983-0412 for a special beauty treat with affordable prices. (See ad on page 10).