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

By: Jovie Calma   The Philippines concluded it’s yearlong ASEAN host duties with the 31st ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit on November 10-14, 2017. This year’s theme is “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World”. ASEAN leaders and their ...

November 18, 2017 at Hyatt Regency O’Hare Recipients of Outstanding Dedicated Service Awards under Immediate Past President (IPP) Fely Bayona’s administration 2015-2017; From Left to Right: IPP Fely Bayona, Newly inducted President Gilbert & First Lady Arlyn Bermundo and the ...

Stop by the New Mabuhay Restaurant and Catering, a simple, non-fancy Filipino restaurant located in a mini-mall on 1232 Bloomingdale Rd., Glendale Heights, IL. on any ordinary day, either for lunch or dinner, for buffet or ala carte eating, or ...

“Let us prove to the whole world that when a Filipino wills something, he can always do it.” “I shall not stop working for my country.” – Dr. Jose P. Rizal It will be almost year since I was appointed ...

Famed jewelry artist/designer Ria Sharon from St. Louis, MO., with her daughter, who came to CPRTV’s Chicago studio for an interview.

No time to cook but want a delicious, complete-protein dish that goes from microwave to table in 90 seconds? Meet heat-and-eat Organic Quinoa from Ancient Harvest, the company that introduced the South American superfood to the U.S. more than 30 ...

The Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago wishes to invite all foodies to join “Mga Kuwentong Pagkain”, an annual contest by the Mama Sita Foundation (MSF) to gather and make a valuable compilation of Philippine food preparations, stories and ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Whether you’re ready to retire, just joining the workforce, or somewhere in between, regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record could make a big difference when it’s time to collect your retirement benefits. Just think, in ...

By: Bob Boyer   I have been reading some of the very moving accounts of one of the truly noteworthy heroes of the Philippines, Gelia Castillo: University Professor, National Academician (1983), National Scientist (1999), Consultant (in residence) at the International ...

Nov. 19, 2017 at AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier Chicago, IL CHICAGO — The board of trustees entrusted A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., with DePaul University’s mission statement and presidential Chain of Office during a formal ceremony Nov. 19. Several ...