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

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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

By: Robert Gard   U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) Dealing With Growing Pains, a Culture of Impunity and a Lack of Accountability U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has announced that it will accept applications for CBP officer positions ...

By: Ramon Lazaro   Pretty CPRTV stars modeling elegant Akira clothes in a mini-fashion show during the program presentation, from left, Neneth Miranda, Alicia Monk, Jovie Calma, Karla Maglantay and Elsa Castillo. Sharing the Magic of the Night are fashion ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Indeed it was an honor to receive the award and a humbling experience to be with such accomplished Filipino-Americans and Friends of Filipinos. This is a beginning of another journey to continue to make a difference. ...

Governor Quinn’s Proclamation of Filipino American History Month Dear Filipino American media friends, I wanted to share with you a copy of the Governor’s proclamation of October as Filipino American History Month. I had the pleasure of presenting the proclamation ...