VIA Times – May 2014 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippines marked the 116thanniversary of the proclamation of its independence in Washington, D.C. by paying tribute to the United States and the American people for extending a helping hand in the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.   “Typhoon ...

The Consulate General of the Philippines celebrated the 116th Anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence on Thursday, 12 June 2014. Deputy Consul General Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr. led the officers and staff of the Consulate, its attached agencies ...

July 5 – Induction of the Bangon Palompon USA Foundation (BPUSAFI), Hilton Hotel & Suites, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada   July 7 – Mortgage Foreclosure on the next “you and the law”   July 10, 7PM – Eucharistic Celebration & ...

Quoting Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s message in the souvenir program of PASS’ Humanitarian Golden Heart gala event, the Mayor writes: “Chicago is proud of a hard-working and vibrant Filipino American community. Chicago’s Filipino Americans have made a significant impact on ...

By: Bob Boyer   The Philippines hosted U.S. President Barack Obama on April 28 and 29. It was a historic occasion of a sitting American president visiting the Philippines. I am tempted to say that some might complain that it ...