VIA Times – November 2019 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Doug Nguyen   Marriage is a tradition that exists on every continent and in nearly every country. Having a partner not only means creating a family unit, it means sharing things like a home and other property. Understanding how ...

Chicago, 14 November 2019 – H.E. Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, received the International Public Service Award at the 25th Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame Awards Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago ...

By: James DC   1. Noon: Long hair Ngayon: Longing for hair 2. Noon: Enjoying Beer Joints Ngayon: Suffering from aching Joints 3. Noon: Enjoying the music of the Rolling Stones Ngayon: Suffering from kidney stones 4. Frequenting Beer Gardens Ngayon: Surveying Memorial Gardens 5. Noon: Always ...

By: Ryan Tejero   Top Filipino Organization in the U.S. Celebrates 10th Anniversary with well-attended State Dinner and Awards for 10 Outstanding Filipinos in Texas Greatness is achieved when motivated people perform extraordinary things. Powered by the desire to succeed, the ...

The fourth Rebels With A Cause Gala raised $12.1 million in support of the lifesaving research led by Dr. David B. Agus, MD, Founding Director and CEO of the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute of Transformative Medicine of USC. Notable guests ...

Chicago, 14 November 2019 – H.E. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, met members of the media, local officials, and Filipino communities from the Midwest in a “Town Hall” Meeting at Tita Mia’s Filipino Restaurant and ...

National Anthems: (left photo)Alyssa Solomon, Star-Spangled Banner; Lupang Hinirang, (right photo)Christine Cadlaon Cabiltes (Recipient of Community Service/Music, 2016) SONG: How Great Thou Art Kayla Tejero (multi-awarded young singer) Group singing of “Ang Bayan Ko” by PCFI Philippine Choral Group of Tampa Bay, Florida ...

By: Reign C ChaCha M Xavier D It’s time to break out the pumpkin spice and get a jump on the holiday shopping. Going on a unicorn chase for “that perfect gift” can take a lot of time. We have the ...