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

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *‘What impact do I want to make today that will change the world tomorrow? How can you make a mark on Filipino American history?’ Clarissa Villacorta, NAFFA Nat’l. Executive Director *The significance of our FILIPINO AMERICAN ...

By: Veronica Leighton   “Prost” is what the Germans would say whether you’re in a bar or off bar for Octoberfest and for German greeting, and “Mabuhay” is what the Filipinos would be exclaiming for the celebration of our History ...

Last October 3, the Alliance Francaise de Chicago hosted two big events for the Filipino American community – the 2019 Filipino American History Month (FAHM) Kick-Off ceremony led by Philippine Consul General of Chicago Gina A. Jamoralin and the Chicago ...

By: Victoria Smith   I’m dreaming a new dream. Its passage is through a novel. This novel is a passage, because I’m hoping it will pave the way to realizing my ultimate new dream. I’m dreaming this new dream because ...

10 October 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago joined the launch of the fi rst-ever Chicago Filipino Restaurant Week (FRW) at the SX Sky Bar on 6 October 2019. Organized by the International Society of Filipinos in Finance ...

By: Bob Boyer   I recently emailed my Sheboygan, Wisconsin nephew Nick (not his real name) who has a Filipino fiancée. The subject was food. He replied promptly and enthusiastically. This made me happy for a couple of reasons: 1) ...

By: Janice Dantes   People tend to contact attorneys when they are in trouble. However, not everyone who needs a lawyer is always clear about the consequences of their case. Generally, a civil case means an individual or company is ...

Dear editor, I was truly impressed with last year’s event of the Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame gala awards dinner. No doubt, the 25th will be a super-fabulous one. Congratulations on your UP Alumni Association Award- well-deserved. I ...

By: Reign C ChaCha M Xavier D   A brand-new autumn experience, Jack’s Pumpkin Glow has come to the suburbs of Chicago this Halloween season, providing the perfect festive fall activity for families, couples, and young adults to capture picture-perfect memories. Over 5,000 ...

Catherine the Great, the new Sky and HBO’s TV series depicting the latter years of the Empress of Russia debuted this October. The four-part 18th-century epic with the Academy Award winner Helen Mirren as its star depicts the latter stage ...