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

Prepare for a gastronomic journey featuring Filipino food as GMA News TV launches “Pinas Sarap”, the newest travel documentary and cooking program to hit international television starting April 9 on GMA Life TV. Pinas Sarap is the latest addition to ...

By: Melody Dizon   March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The 2017 PGAM theme is “Have the Conversation” and the goals of this national campaign are to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   Since its founding 34 years ago, the Asian American Coalition of Chicago has always been a significant force in showcasing and celebrating the strength of the Asian American community in Illinois, as well as in ...

Valleau Apparel makes sure that every woman wearing their brand looks and feels fabulous, and in the world of cheap fashion and throwaway clothing, they offer women quality American-made fitness attire that is both functional and fashionable. The three-year old ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Yes, we did it at this time of our life! Kiddingly, but with some tinge of truth, before we move into a nursing home, hospital, and finally, to our grave. Maybe morbid, but true. A big ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   After ensuring your financial house is in order, it may be time for you to answer the question, “If you could make the world better in one significant way, what would it be?” Below are ...

Described by Los Angeles Times as “terrifically entertaining theatrical rollercoaster” this story is all about Women who take destiny in their own hands and transform the world! “Destiny of Desire” is a story about two women, who, in a small ...

Washington, D.C. Filipino and American World War II veterans, surviving family members, veterans advocates, community supporters, Philippine Embassy dignitaries, elected officials and congressional leaders will mark the 75th anniversary of the Bataan Death March with a series of events on ...

By: Nancy Abiera   We all have good and bad experiences in life. However, we have choices to let these situations mold us to become either bitter or better versions of ourselves. How we respond determines whether it makes or ...

By: Janice Dantes   Divorce continues to be a taboo topic for Filipinos. We are often taught to sweep these issues under the rug and never talk about it despite the “tsismis” among family and friends. As a result, Filipinos ...