VIA Times – October 2014 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Joe Mauricio   EBOLA is an agent of death that evokes a lot of fear and can result in societal disruption. There’s a reason why it’s considered a possible bio-terrorism agent. So any time you have outbreak cases in ...

By: Veronica Leighton   October seems to be a very auspicious month to be celebrating important events and occurrences in our lives…There are the National Breast Cancer Month, National Vegetarian Month (see CelebrEATy page 43), and most importantly, there is ...

By: Bob Boyer   September was a big news month for the Philippines, reflected in two of my favorite sources, “The New York Times” and “The Philippine Inquirer” on-line edition. First came the news of an attack by Syrian insurgents ...

By: Victoria G. Smith   Why be ashamed of your Love, my Love? Why timid in showing courage? Has not my passion filled your cup, worthy of loyalty’s merit? The warmth of my lips you enjoy at will, why turn ...

By: Joe Mauricio   Philippines is the only country in Asia that does not subsidize electric companies. Without the government intervention, the power companies can raise the price of power and hold the consumers as hostages. The foreign businesses are ...

Chronic hepatitis B (HBV) is alarmingly common among many ethnic groups, particularly Asian, Pacific Islander and African clients and patients. A simple blood test can easily identify these individuals. Due to the asymptomatic nature of chronic hepatitis B contracted early ...

Quinn for Illinois launched Asian Americans for Quinn! Fifty Asian American community leaders endorsed Governor Quinn for re-election in November, and encourage Asian Americans across Illinois to join them in supporting the Governor. Gov. Quinn presided over the grand opening ...

MARIA FIDES BALITA, CPA, CIA (Finance/Acciunting) Maria Fides Balita is a Director of Adelfia LLC. Adelfia LLC is a women and minority-owned public accounting firm. Adelfia LLC provides audit, advisory, accounting, tax, international tax, information technology review/audit, and other services ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   The drive to Meyer’s Castle in Dyer, Indiana was a quick one, 45 minutes from downtown Chicago. The air was a little nippy and fall was definitely not far behind. At the famous landmark where ...