VIA Times – November 2023 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Janice Dantes   One of my mother’s favorite singers when I was growing up was Sharon Cuneta. She sang a beautiful love song about growing old together. As societal norms evolve and lifespans increase, a growing trend is emerging in ...

(Submission by Maria Cristina Gutierrez of American Airlines)   American Airlines Asian Pacific Islader Employee Business Group collaborated with American Airlines Living Green Employee Business Group and volunteered to lend hand at cleaning the streets around Pullman National Park. API ...

My Thank You’s to all Who Sent Get-Well Wishes I’m deeply saddened by your recent experience since we just finished our conversation about my husband’s recent stroke and hospitalization. I’m praying for your speedy recovery. Please take it easy my ...

By: Doug Nguyen   Most business owners are hyper-focused on growing their business and legacy. But at some point, they must consider a plan for retirement. That’s why it’s important for business owners to begin thinking about how Social Security ...

Cast a vote for your favorite Community Hero and most deserving of receiving a donation toward their charity. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive money to donate to their charity of choice. Via Times Nick Vera Perez Mr. United ...

October 14, 2023 – Carlucci Restaurant Rosemont The Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) is the organization for the Most Influential Filipina Women Awardees. They are leaders in the public and private sectors from 34 countries selected yearly from a ...

By: Kayla Tejero   Cheers to a month of thankfulness, family and pumpkin pie. This month, we celebrate one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Nothing brings me more joy than being surrounded by my family, eating good food (my mom ...

By: Ryan Tejero   Year after year, this FilAm organization just keeps on bringing pride and raising the flag of the Philippines in Chicagoland. Since its inception in 2013, the group has been actively engaging its members and been visually ...

By: James DC   …..I got out from the supermarket and looked for the key of my car. It was not in my pockets. I went back inside and searched among tomatoes, potatoes and all the shelves attentively but found ...

Ernie Lapid, past Filipino Governor of Lions Club International district 1-A.