VIA Times – November 2016 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Via Times thanks the very nice couple Sevillas, Winston & Mary, for their graciousness and hospitality for a taste of dining experience at their newly-opened Kusina de Manila restaurant, 632 W. Algonquin, Des Plaines. This is a place to visit ...

By: Veronica Leighton   The resounding success of the gala ceremony of the 22nd Annual Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame 2016 still echoes and reverberates in our ears. What a great feeling to see and witness so much ...

NOV 3 – Field Museum will host a traditional powhiri on November 3 to welcome the Māori All Blacks rugby team to Chicago. Field Museum will host a traditional powhiri on November 3 to welcome the Māori All Blacks rugby ...

By: Victoria G. Smith   Let’s lick our lips and kiss each other’s wounds; let’s not speak of fear or transgression, but scent of orange blossoms in the spring. I want to push the hyacinths to break the ice; I ...

(1) Birthday celebrant Neneth Miranda cutting her towering birthday cake surrounded by her children Ronald, Ronnie & Richard & her many grandchildren and sisters Rhodora Mariquit & Veronica; (2) A special dance number in white, choreographed by Rose Hipona, from ...

By: Mark Mabaquiao   When I meet with potential clients, they usually fall into two camps. They either have never heard of Medicare Advantage (MA) or they think an MA plan is a Medicare Supplement plan or vice versa. To ...

By: Veronica Leighton   There is so much to be thankful about on Thanksgiving as we bow our heads, close our eyes, and think of all the blessings bestowed on us by God Almighty. We are thankful for all the ...

By: Jan Paul Ferrer   As you consider gifting options, ask yourself how you would like financial gifts made to children or other family members to be spent. Giving financial gifts to children or grandchildren can help reduce your estate ...