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

By: Mark Javier   As a child, I remember meeting “Officer Friendly” and being taught that the police were nice, friendly and trustworthy. In large part, that remains true. However, my interactions and experience with the police changed as I ...

MERCY & TOM MATOUSEK, officers of Chicago Philippine Lions Club (Erratum: August 2014 issue) Reader Edizon Dayao is a member of Ladies Choice Band)

By: Ramon Lazaro   Lifestyle Network proudly launches its all new series, Haute the Record, now on the air. Haute the Record reveals the journey of Filipino fashion designers from around the world who have stitched their way to international ...

By: Christian & Maya Leighton   DON’T MESS WITH CHILDREN….(JOKE ONLY) A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very ...

By: Chernara Baker   Healthy teeth and gums reflect a healthy personality. Poor Oral health damages our self-esteem besides the various other harmful effects it has. Here I have outlined the 10 Commandments which will go a long way in ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   My husband, Baron, often jokes around about him marrying me for “papers.” Of course, it doesn’t sound as funny unless you know that he is a US citizen and that early this year, before we went ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *October 17, 2014 marks the Filipinos’ 427th Philippine Anniversary/History Month in the USA! * Learn about Filipinos Who Made History, known only to a handful *The Filipino American Council of Chicago, officially welcomes new Consul General ...

By: Lena Remigio   Dear Ate Lena, My problem is sexual, Ate Lena, and I don’t know how you’d handle this because hindi ordinary at hindi madali Ako at ang aking asawa ay married na ng 20 years, may apat ...

Left: Very pretty and joyous birthday celebrant JetJet Gruezo in front of her huge birthday cake; Right, JetJet enjoying the magnificent celebration with her “Kuya Love” RJ Roque and her two daughters. An amazing Singkil folk dance exhibition featuring the ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   Thinking of an early retirement? You’ll first want to consider how you intend to pay for health care costs, when you should begin collecting Social Security and how an early retirement might impact your ...