By: Melody Dizon Perhaps the most challenging yet for a writer is to expose her vulnerability in print. Though, over the course of time, I may have given Via Times’ Melody Unchained followers’ tips, infos, things to watch out for, when to do this and that, what is this versus that, but nothing will […]
By: Veronica Leighton When the awesome month of March comes, many people used to refer to March Madness (for the sports fans) and Ides of March (the historical date of the assassination of Julius Caesar) and, of course, the upcoming Holy Week religious celebration. But these days, as we get health-conscious, it’s the National […]
By: Maria Girlie Pascual The fourteen-hour flight from Chicago’s O’Hare to Narita, Japan was not so bad, nor was the three-hour layover. In fact, after two years from my last visit, it felt good leaving the snow covered runway of O’Hare, and landing solidly at Ninoy Aquino International Terminal at about 11 pm, Manila […]
Health-conscious consumers can now drink hot teas to experience wellness benefits like weight loss, detoxification, better sleep and appetite control. Luckily for the estimated 160 million North Americans who drink tea on any given day, one global brand is at the forefront of wellness tea offerings. Known internationally as ‘The Aristocratic Tea’, Hyleys Teas caters […]
By: Christian & Chacha Miranda Very young, pretty and talented well-acclaimed singer Kayla Tejero, flanked by Elsie Niebar, Dad Ryan Tejero, Grandma, Pressian Tejero & Veronica at Baby & Mario Sales’ wedding anniversary party. From Brisbane, Australia with Love: We’d would like to formally introduce Adelaide Amariah Maunders, born Feb,. 25th, to Justin (our nephew) and […]
Attorney Leandro Alhambra of Woodruff Johnson & Palermo, Injury Lawyers dealing with Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Trucking Accidents, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, and many others. Call toll free at 866-891-9211. Attorney Alhambra is a Board member of the Filipino American Lawyers Asociation.
By: Ryan Tejero Majayjay is a town in Laguna, Philippines, which is becoming a fast-rising tourist destination in the country. Famous for its waterfalls, this town is beautifully located at the foot of Mount Banahaw, and strategically standing 1,000 feet above sea level. It can easily be reached by driving about 120 kilometers from […]
By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer As part of last year’s Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Congress approved some major changes to Social Security which could impact your benefits. Designed to eliminate “loopholes,” the new rules will mostly impact married dual-income couples. It is estimated that couples could stand to lose as much as $60,000 in […]
CHICAGO — A photographic exploration of papal visits to Israel from 1964-2014 will be on display at DePaul University this spring in a special exhibition cosponsored with the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. The 44 historic images depict stirring scenes as well as quiet, intimate moments during visits to the Holy Land by […]
By: Joe Mauricio Remember the 80’s election? Remember Reaganphobia, when we heard that Ronald Reagan was a member of John Birch Society, whose credo was “Better Dead Than Red”? He rejected “Mutual Assured Destruction,” the bedrock stretegy of the liberal consensus to guarantee coexistence by nuclear deterrence, the belief in “counterforce,” that was […]
By: Bob Boyer Two items in particular caught my attention in the January 2016 issue of “VIA Times Newsmagazine.” One is an amazing feature I call “the Medical Mayugas.” It’s about the six members of the Mayuga family. Both parents and three of their four children are medical doctors; the fourth child is a […]
By: Nancy H. Abiera “Then one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults at Him (Jesus). “Aren’t You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us! ” But the other answered, rebuking him: “Don’t you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment? We are punished justly, because we’re getting back what we […]
Rosé was hot last year, and this year, it’s going to be red, er, PINK hot! As you may know, last year there was a dreadful rosé shortage in the Hamptons and Los Angeles that left fashionable sippers scrambling. In anticipation for this year’s even bigger craze, be a savior and let your readers know […]
By: Veronica Leighton The official United Nations theme for International Women’s Day in 2016 is Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality focusing on new commitments under UN Women’s Step It Up initiative, and other existing commitments on gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s human rights. International Women’s Day (IWD) is […]
CHICAGO, – A study conducted by the Illinois Eye Institute at Princeton Elementary School and Chicago Public Schools showed a statistically significant improvement in student GPAs and math test scores after students received comprehensive eye exams and glasses. IEI at Princeton, a partnership between the Illinois Eye Institute and Chicago Public Schools, is celebrating its […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
