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

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 ...

By: Maria Victoria A. Grageda-Smith   “I’ll be fine, Mom,” he said, this little son of mine, to persuade me to let him ride the school bus. All these years, I’ve been his chauffeur, and now he wants to let me ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual

By: Richard Mirpuri   Who are the seven most influential people in your life? Let me ask that question a bit differently. . .who are the seven most positive and influential people in your life. . .that you interact with ...

By: Joe Mauricio   Is the Philippine Independence celebration of June 12 legal? When I left the Philippines in 1959, we were celebrating the Philippine Independence on the 4th of July, like the United States of America. But in the ...

By: James DC   Every Wife is a “Mistress” for her Husband. “Miss” for one hour & “Stress” for the rest 23 hours! There are 2 times when a Man doesn’t understand a Woman. Before Marriage and After Marriage. My ...

By: Robert Gard   VISA AVAILABILITY – JUNE 2014 (PHILIPPINES) Family First – 01 Jun 2002 Family Second – “A” 01 May 2012 Family Second“B” – 15 July 2003 Family Third – 08 Mar 1993 Family Fourth – 15 Nov 1990 Employment Based ...

By: Ramon Lazaro   Many girls dream about having a slim and tall figure as the supermodels on runway. Nowadays we can read many articles and practical advices for other body types but we cannot find so many useful fashion ...

By: Chernara Baker   Abroken or cracked tooth may cause a very painful toothache. If you have a broken or cracked tooth and you are unable to see your dentist immediately, here are some ways for you to relieve the ...

By: Veronica Leighton   We recently received the following official notice about the sudden move of Chicago Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim and his family to a new post in Los Angeles, California. He will be replaced by Hon. Ambassador Generoso ...