By: Melody Dizon November – Ahhhhh, the beauty of fall foliage brings about such calming reassurance that the changing colors of nature add life, warmth and a deep sense of appreciation of having to reside in a state that gets to experience four seasons. Ask me winter time and I might have another answer […]
By: Christian & Maya Leighton Happy Thanksgiving to our VT readers! From Cha Cha (Charlie Miranda, upcoming Bata columnist). First photo shows Cha with Lola Veronica at VT/CPRTV T’Giving party, 2nd photo, glamorously posing for the camera. A new welcome addition to the Jonson household…Baby Kaylee Anastasia, 5lbs. 11 oz, born 11/11/15 to […]
By: Maria Girlie Pascual Three women, all registered nurses, all attractive, highly educated and equal partners to a home health care agency in Oakbrook. Sounds like a good cast for a reality show, or a recipe for disaster. Thankfully, none of that happened because after ten years of running and managing Supreme Home Health, Inc., […]
By: Joe Mauricio With several months before the 2016 Philippine presidential election, once a fuzzy picture, is now gradually coming into focus. We now know several things with high degree of confidence, starting with party of the incumbent President Aquino–the Liberal Party. The party endorses the former Philippine Interior SecretaryMar Roxas along with party-mate […]
The Leaders of the 21 APEC member economies concluded their meeting in Manila last No. 19 by issuing the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’Meeting Declaration— Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World: A Vision for an Asia-Pacific Community. The Declaration outlines new commitments for APEC members to take forward over the coming year to build inclusive […]
By: Veronica Leighton Thank you’s and expressions of gratitude might not be enough for the space allotted here but nevertheless we are sincerely grateful on this Thanksgiving for all the blessings showered on us for 2015, particularly in the conclusion of our 21st anniversary celebration and awards ceremonies of our pet project, the Chicago […]
By: Aeron Lancero Thanksgiving is a big tradition in this country that gets observed by everyone, whether natural-born or not, as it is a tradition that gets embedded in you, making you feel eating and enjoying turkey in the observance of the history of thanksgiving. Instead of talking about the traditional turkey dish, let […]
By: Ryan Tejero 2016 is the year that I am looking forward to serve as President of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Chicago (UPAAGC). This organization is close to my heart. I remembered joining the then UP Club of America in 2001, the same year that I was introduced to the […]
By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer Automated, online investment management services offer a low-fee alternative to those with limited assets and basic investing needs. But for investors with more than $100,000 to invest, the holistic, hands-on approach of a traditional Financial Advisor may make more sense. There is a new breed of financial advisor getting […]
(1) Birthday celebrant Jane Palomar with Kim, owner of Pasteur restaurant on Broadway, who hosted the birthday celebration.; (2) Jane’s family, standing from left to right, daughter Mary Sheika, Jane, sister Aurora and son Arnold. Seated in front is her sister, Nelly Weise. Jane with friend Patricia; Right: Veronica, Kim & Jane. […]
By: Mayra Salazar People with disabilities are challenged with both overcoming barriers and with convincing others that those barriers do not define them. That’s why we wanted to mark this October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month by reminding you that Social Security is an earned benefit for millions of disabled individuals, and we can […]
By: Bob Boyer The following is my annual tribute to the Northeastern Wisconsin veterans who served in the Philippines. Their obituaries came to my attention since my November, 2014 article. As a soldier in the 503rd Airborne Division, Ralph J. Watzka shared the precarious honor of parachuting onto Corregidor, “the Rock” in Manila Bay, […]
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By: Robert Gard President Obama’s Executive Actions — Status of Implementation & Political Infighting — Part 8 — Hope for Implementation is Fading Fast Americans should not forget the party and the people who brought us to this grim situation. It was hard-core Republican nativists who repeatedly stymied comprehensive reform, most recently killing […]
By: Joe Mauricio Military tensions with China in the South China Sea and the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement are the key issues discussed at the recent APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted by the Philippines involving 21 Pacific Rim economies. There were some caution from some member countries on how to respond to […]
The birthday celebrant blowing her birthday candles, surrounded by her loving family; Her talented grandkids performing for Grandma’s birthday, from left: Liam, Sophia, Raniel, Raide and ChaCha Miranda. Hyde Sombilla, Dina Guzman, Tess Schell, Lissa Cada, Elsa Castillo, Jane Cannon and Baby Sales. LEFT TO RIGHT … David Cannon,Regino Lujan, Nestor Castillo,Scott Schell, Robert Chavez and Bobby. LEFT […]
Dear Editor, Attorney General Lisa Madigan released her annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled over the past year to help Illinois families ensure their home is safe for the holidays. In addition, the guide details practices that should be used with many popular holiday gifts […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
