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

By: Boom Boom Cabalona,”X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   Bullying in America is a huge problem – for both children and parents. Our forthcoming study finds 84% of parents report their children have experienced bullying in their lifetime. Other highlights include: • 1 ...

By: Nancy Abiera   “You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I ...

By: Faye Mendiola   Benilda Filart Degracia Hizon, RN THEN: BSNursing student and graduate Class 1979 UERamon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Philippines. NOW: Married to Dr. Miguel Hizon UERM MED 1980 and grandparents to Samuel Mason and Sydney May   Salvy Marino THEN: ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   In today’s complex and volatile markets, making sound investment and financial decisions is a challenge. Investing on your own can be complicated, overwhelming and risky. In fact, studies have shown that self-directed investors can often ...

The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetRep) Duty to Country – Under One Flag Education Project has added a new component to its program – a graphic novel. The 225-page graphic novel, “In the Shadows of Giants,” follows the ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   Ineed not elaborate further on the dangers of taking opiates – medications for pain. Another Hollywood personality life has been claimed once more losing his battle from addiction – Matthew Perry. The amount of hunger, silent tears ...

Filma Bunag Yuson, age 58, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband Alan Yuson; sister Sheila Bunag; brother Nathaniel Bunag; sisters-in-law Tina, Victoria, Bernadette; brothers-in-law Alfred, Rico (Carrie), and Arnel. Filma is preceded ...

Encouraged alumni to create an impact and take leadership The President of the University of the Philippines, Atty. Angelo Jimenez was the special guest speaker and inducting officer of the newly-formed board of directors at the recently concluded 22nd UP ...

Santi was born in Abucay, Bataan, Philippines on May 23,1944 to his mother, Emilia Dominguez and father, Pedro Enriquez Canare. At the age of 2, he lost his mother due to illness during World War II and was instead raised ...

In a world filled with challenges, one organization stands tall, determined to make a positive impact and create a more just and compassionate society. The ILAMID Organization is dedicated to bringing about meaningful through their purposeful initiatives, inspiring events, and ...