VIA Times – March 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Marlene Suyat, sister and a guest of VT columnist Lourdes G. Mon of Skokie, IL. (shown with her), Please notice the beautiful white collectors’ item shirt with VT logo that she’s wearing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Embassy of the Philippines, in partnership with Ms. Regina Aquino, organized a panel discussion entitled Filipino American Theater Makers: A Panel Discussion with Filipinos Who are Moving Theater Forward. It was held in celebration of the ...

Richard Felicelda with Lourdes Mon and Veronica of Via Times. Richard Felicelda, a successful entrepreneur, AACC’s recipient of Community Service award 2023, shown with family and friends at the gala event held last February 18th at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Kayla ...

By: Veronica Leighton   The last Chicago mayoral (and aldermanic) election held last February 28, 2023, witnessed nine candidates (including the incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot) vying for the same spot which ended up in a run-off election (between two top ...

By: Ryan Tejero   Chicagoland re-welcomes its newest entertainment dance host, the Chicago Dance Power. Organized with a mission to provide a fun social dance atmosphere to all Chicago dance aficionados who share the passion for expressing their love to dancing, ...

Finding the humor. Chris Rock had a few choice words while reflecting on Will Smith‘s infamous slap during his Netflix stand-up special Selective Outrage — and he made sure to involve Jada Pinkett Smith in the drama. The comedian, 58, ...

By: Sarah   This is what we hear nowadays: Limit the number of carbohydrates you eat, and instead go for eating proteins, healthful fats and vegetables. People with type 2 diabetes (not on insulin) and heart diseases can’t ignore this. ...

The 2023 Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC) of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) is fast approaching. This year marks the 22nd biennial gathering of UP Alumni from across the country. Highlighting this event is giving ...

SCGGC presents “Inday” a modern Filipiniana fashion show using “Hablon”. Hablon came from the word ‘habol’, a local word that means ‘weave’. Thus, hablon refers to the weaving process and the fi nished product that is common in places like ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   It’s good to be back! After spending almost the whole month of February back in the Philippines, I can honestly say a little bit of peace and quiet has given me the decompression time I ...