VIA Times – June 2018 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Veronica Leighton   Expressions of “oooh”, “aahh” and “wow” came out uncontrollably from my mouth upon entering the Philippine Consulate’s social hall for the invitation-only diplomatic reception held for the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Proclamation of ...

By: Nina Savelle-Rocklin   “If I had more willpower, I wouldn’t eat cake.” “I have no control when it comes to potato chips.” “Bread is my thing. I can’t help myself.” If you’re like most people, you probably know exactly how ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Morgan Stanley’s Investor Pulse poll highlights that while most investors hold an optimistic outlook—worries about their financial futures remain. From record-breaking stock market returns to falling unemployment, the U.S. has no shortage of positive economic ...

By: Margarita Holmes   Dear Dr Holmes and Mr Baer: I am a widower and a retired ophthalmologist. My wife died 6 years ago. Since then, my 3 daughters, between the ages of 27-42, make sure I am not alone; ...

By: Janice Dantes   My very first client was my autistic sister. Throughout my entire life, I have served as her advocate. Because of her, I am particularly sensitive to ensuring that children with special needs in my cases are protected. ...

By: Ryan Tejero   IPEN or the International Professional & Entertainment Network is one of the largest professional groups in North America that serves as “breeding ground” for aspiring beauty pageant enthusiasts and entertainers. It is based in Toronto, Canada, ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   For the last five years, the trademarked “Piyesta Pinoy” festivities in Bolingbrook, Illinois featured Filipino based artists from the Philippines sent by The Filipino Channel or TFC owned by ABS-CBN, and in its first year, ...

By: Pureza Pacis   Dear Tita Eza: Unica hija po ako, apple of the eye ng Mommy ko. Single mom siya kaya sa akin lang umiikot ang kanyang mundo. Upon my college graduation sa Vigan, nag-file siya agad ng early ...

By: Victoria Smith   Last month, I wrote this column from my native country, the Philippines. I had attended a college reunion, and read, sold, and signed my books at my Manila debut book launch. Today, I am incredibly still ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   “Lovely, samahan mo si J-rick sa banyo” (“Lovely, come with J-Rick to the bathroom”), I recall my mom saying. J-Rick is my youngest sibling born 8 years after me and accompanying him to the bathroom ...