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

By: Victoria Smith   I cannot fathom your resolve to keep away from flesh and blood. Could it be that your fear is greater than your hope, your pride greater than your love, your hatred for their mother—a bottomless pit? ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   I wanted a Bruno Mars’ cake! Almost half a year ago, I grabbed the few remaining Gold VIP seats for one of our favorite singer’s 24 Karat Magic Tour Concert in New Orleans and I ...

It is with saddest regret that we announce the death of Rey Sapnu, community leader and friend. Mr. Sapnu died at 2:30 am on May 2, 2017, in the Philippines. His memory is a Blessing to all who knew and ...

By: Ryan Tejero   Just recently chartered on April 25, 2017, Chicago One World Centennial Lions Club (COWCLC) is a newly-formed Lions Club, under the auspices of District 1-A Governor Lion Ernie Lapid, Region 2, Zone 2B Chair Lion Ben ...

By: Joe Mauricio   We read that the Trump administration has filled only 22 of 553 key positions that require Senate confirmation. This makes us worry about enough manpower to produce the same volume and standard of incompetence that we ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Veronica’s Vibes topic last month dealt on the FACC’s recent trouble that involved the newly phased-out Board of Trustees or Directors versus the newly-formed Board headed by its current president, Dr. Rufino Crisostomo and his executive ...

By: Cass Ingram   Whole food, unprocessed cannabis is a powerful natural medicine. Few people realize it, but it was in every doctor’s black bag in Victorian times. Known as Hempanol, it is extracted only with CO2, so it is ...