VIA Times – October 2020 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Richard Hanus   First, what is a green card? It’s a document evidencing a foreign national’s lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., a status allowing for, with limited exceptions, the freedom to live and work in the U.S., ...

By: Nancy Abiera   (Continues from the last issue) Ecclesiastes 8:15: “So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along ...

By: Doug Nguyen   We are excited to announce the release of a new, standardized Benefi t Verifi cation letter. People receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefi ts can obtain their letter by using their personal my Social ...

By: Vicente Perez   VICENTE PEREZ is a seasoned concert promoter, director and producer of some of the biggest Filipino live performances all over the US. He is also the creative director for Philippine Times of Southern Nevada and food enthusiast.He is a ...

Life is complex, and it’s not that simple to get any human being going and to be reachable for another human being, to touch each other’s lives. Whether rich or poor, our faith in God and our fate to carry ...

When your partner doesn’t live up to your inflated ideals anymore, do their shortcomings lead you to let go of your relationship? Or are you willing to accept them for who they are, flaws and all? This October 12, GMA ...

Chicago, Il. – In 2009, the US Congress thru the House of Senate and House of Representatives respectively passed H. Res. 780 recognizing October 2011 and every October thereafter as Filipino American History Month (FAHM) to celebrate the history and ...

By: Kayla Tejero   The month of October brings us closer to the holidays. With the ongoing pandemic and the national elections, this year will just be eventful for all of us. This month, we welcome my favorite season of ...

By: Veronica Leighton   From our windows and small porch (size 5 x 7 ft), spectacular colors of fall are displayed that brighten our lives and the whole world. I remember my favorite childhood terminology of ”technicolor” as I look ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   7 months into this work from home routine either is killing you or making you. Each person’s personality can tell whether you are a work- fromhome type or the go-to-office type. One person’s productivity booster can be ...