VIA Times – October 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Dear Veronica, My eldest brother just passed away. Another brother from the Philippines emailed me his “Simple Tribute to our Deceased Brother. ” I would like to share this “Eulogy” to all our relatives and other friends through your newspaper ...

By: Victoria G. Smith   Morning crashes the windows of my daughter’s apartment in the rattle and din of recyclables being dumped in collection bins; the groaning, belching lurch and heave of buses transporting their day’s travelers; the angry yells of ...

JANICE JANG, Owner of CJ Travel & Distributor of Atomy USA Products, 5940 W. Touhy Ave #195, Niles IL 60714,TEL: (773) 969-TOUR (8687), “It has been a great pleasure associating and advertising with VIA Times. Great service, good community outreach ...

By: James DC   An atheist was walking through the woods. “What majestic trees”! “What powerful rivers”! “What beautiful animals”! He said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He ...

By: Aeron Lancero   Magandang araw sa inyo lahat. And for you, Cubs fans, I wish you all a good luck. It has been too long but it’s nice to see them in the playoffs and playing still in October. ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Most people love surprises, but many dislike change. It’s just the opposite with Social Security. If you receive benefits, we want to hear about your changes. Keeping us informed minimizes the chance that we learn about something ...

By: Robert Gard   Allow me to start this month’s article with an apology for the confusion, since the Department of Homeland Security, USCIS and State Department Visa Office sure aren’t apologizing for their “miscalculation.” The BIG immigration news for ...

By: Ramon Lazaro   Accentuate, Balance, and Camouflage. Shoppers should always look for styles that accentuate their body’s strengths and downplay their weaknesses. For example, shoppers who have an hourglass figure should wear clothing that accentuates those attributes, including scooped ...

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  By: Joe Mauricio   We owe the Philippines’ political parties a great deal of gratitude. They keep the country’s democratic principles of election at local and national level elections. Political aides and voters volunteer for their respective candidates, they ...