By: Ryan Tejero PMAC Auxiliary President Benilda Hizon has successfully launched her flagship project on Kidney, Diabetes and Hypertension. Benny, as she is popularly known in the Filipino American community, is an outstanding leader and volunteer. She received her Excellence in Volunteer Nursing Award from the prestigious Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame […]
By: Janice Dantes As an attorney, I served many clients throughout my career. I did pro bono work for some of the neediest residents of Chicago and have also served very wealthy individuals living in the North Shore. While I may be biased because I am Filipino, Filipinos have been my favorite clients. I […]
By: Pacita Ramiro Pacis Dear Tita Eza: Hindi problema ang aking ibabahagi sa ‘yo ngayon, kungdi isang karanasan ng medyo nagkaka-edad na tulad ko. AWA NG DIOS, sa sampung taon na nandito kami sa Amerika, ngayon lang ako na-confine ng matagal. Nadulas ako sa banyo; sa pagbagsak, naapektahan ang aking spinal column, natamaan, tail […]
By: Cass Ingram For centuries mankind has relied on the cannabis plant for its medicinal properties. Ancient Egyptian text from the 2nd century (called Fayyum Medical Papyrus) contains the earliest known record for the use of cannabis as a medicine for cancer. In the 3rd through 4th centuries, the herb gained popularity for its […]
By: Melody Rabor-Dizon What is influenza (flu)? The flu (or common flu) is a viral infection that is spread from person to person in secretions of the nose and lungs, for example when sneezing. Medically, the common flu is referred to as influenza. Flu is a respiratory infection, that is, an infection that develops […]
By: Maria Girlie Pascual The Philippine Senior Golfers Association kicked off their holiday awards event by offering Filipino delicacies after registration. There was a sweet table of native concoctions of “biko” or rice cakes, small morsels of tasty appetizers that would constitute elements of a Philippine tradition called “merienda” or afternoon snack, but to […]
By: Jan Paul Ferrer Divorce is a time of many changes and is seldom easy for anyone involved. Still, certain steps you can take now may make the process less stressful and help simplify your life when the divorce is finalized. First things first – assembling a strong, experienced team of confidential professional and […]
By: James DC Ganito daw ang menu ng automated answering machine ng mental health hotline: If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you. If you have multiple personalities, press 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are paranoid, we know who you are […]
By: Elsie Sy-Niebar *Let VIA TIMES be the first to great you MERRY CHRISTMAS and a PEACEFUL, PROSPEROUS, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! The Story of Thanksgiving, and its significant influences on Christian Faith *Looks like Pres. Trump’s visit to Asia wins him many friends, including Pres. Duterte; but his one year at the Oval Office shows […]
Three distinguished family court judges from the Philippines spoke on the various aspects of the Family Code and family court proceedings to an audience of community leaders, legal practitioners and consular officers and staff at the 29th “Pagkikita sa Konsulado” in Chicago last Thursday. Hon. Amy Alabado-Avellano, Presiding Judge, RTC Branch 58, San Carlos City, […]
By: Nancy Abiera “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 When I was younger, I used to have lots of fear in life. These habits led me to think, say and do crazy things ending in more […]
By: Rowena Ortac Many of us are familiar with the expression, “failing to plan is planning to fail.” As an Agent with New York Life, I can assure you that—when it comes to financial goals and objectives—this old adage still rings true. In fact, it may be more relevant than ever. It isn’t always […]
By: Christian L, ChaCha M & Xavier D Chicago—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Supervisory Immigration Services Officer Maribel Cabrera will administer the Oath of Allegiance to 58 children who are now citizens during a Halloween- themed citizenship ceremony at the USCIS Chicago Field Office on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Officer Cabrera will administer […]
By: Lou Maningas Cabalona Chicago, Kansas City, Indianapolis, even Memphis would have been more convenient a drive. But, a year ago, when I was choosing the most ideal city to watch Bruno Mars Live for my sister, Lee, and my husband, Baron’s birthday, I chose a city 13 hours’ drive away – New Orleans. […]
By: Joe Mauricio SENTRO RIZAL is named in honor of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Philippines’ National Hero. As a means of attaining its goal, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas has made use of digital media in disseminating Filipiniana spirit for overseas Filipinos, called “Virtual Sentro Rizal”. Here’s a brief history of Sentro Rizal: In […]
By: Joe Mauricio Such is the Federal government’s power to establish new governing precedents, and mere Washington twitches can jeopardize principles and institutions. It is illustrated by a seemingly small but actually momentous provisions of the Republican tax bill – a 1.4-percent excise tax on endowment earnings of approximately 20 colleges and universities with […]
By: Veronica Leighton What an exciting November month to be meeting new and old friends when we travelled to Scottsdale, Arizona last November 10 to 12, 2017, which turned out to be a work and pleasure trip. Regarding old friends, I can aptly say the following quote by Henry David Thoreau, “Nothing makes the […]
By: Victoria Smith When I am gone— no songs shall be sung, nor passionate speech extol this solitary life lived for others, buried and forgotten by all. Poet’s Notes. I’m reading M.M. Kaye’s epic novel, “The Far Pavilions”, at this time, and came to this statement by the novel’s hero: “The years had gone […]
By: Veronica Leighton We have everything to say Salamat or Thank You on this celebrated Thanksgiving Day. First and foremost, we always thank God for being there, watching us, and leading us to the right and successful path in life’s arduous tasks. We thank 2017 for life’s smooth-(and at times, not-so-smooth) sailing experiences that […]
