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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

By: Margarita Holmes   Dear Dr Holmes and Mr Baer: I am 16 years old, have no one else to ask except people my age who are gay like me. We discuss our sexcapades; many in the group say they ...