VIA Times – October 2019 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Joe Mauricio   Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is an annual event celebrated by the Filipino American communities in the United States since it was passed by the U.S. Congress in 2009 in honoring this minority group for their ...

Chicago 09 October 2019 – Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin led the 2019 Filipino American History Month (FAHM) Kick-Off ceremony held at the Alliance Francaise de Chicago on Thursday, 03 October 2019. Consul General Jamoralin delivered remarks on the occasion ...

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   He had that ring in his possession for a decade. He bought it because he was waiting for the right woman to come along, and being the hopeless and hopeful romantic that he was, Jerry ...

New 2c2i program to cultivate startups working on technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change CHICAGO (October 3, 2019) – Innovators across northern Illinois can now take advantage of up to $20 million in funding from the ...

By: Joe Mauricio   NURSES:The demands for Filipino nurses, both at the Philippines and U.S. and other countries, may have declined in the last few years, but the Philippine Nurses Association believes that the future is still bright for the ...

1. Allen Cabiles – Excellence in Entrepreneurship/Philanthropy As CEO of PayMaple LLC, he brought 32 years of experience in the payment processing industry.He is an entrepreneur, laser-focused on business development and technology innovation. Allen aims to make PayMaple LLC the ...

By: Elaine Lehman   We are becoming. 2019 marks the 45th anniversary of the Filipino American Council of Greater Chicago at Rizal Community Center, which has been a hub for community since it opened its doors in 1974. Through the years, ...

By: Nancy Abiera   “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your ...