VIA Times – September 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Veronica Leighton   THE MOST COVETED HOF 2017 CRYSTAL TROPHY RECIPIENTS! Presenting the batch of the most deserving achievers, 2017 CHICAGO FILIPINO ASIAN AMERICAN HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2017 ON OCT. 14, 2017 AT HYATT REGENCY O’HARE ROSEMONT! Celebrating ...

By: Pacita Pacis   Dear Tita Eza: “Bilisan mong umuwi para makausap mo ang Daddy mo,” sabi sa sulat ng Inay, at binilisan ko nga ang pagasikaso ng aking passport. Di pa naman masyadong matanda ang Itay, kaya lang dinapuan ...

By: Nancy Abiera   “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” John 13:34 “We are God’s Masterpiece. Therefore, let us treasure each other with ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban, first Filipino American president of De Paul U in Chicago, is guest speaker at the prestigious City Club of Chicago! A ‘feather on our cap.’ You are invited! *The PIWC Merry-go-keeps spinning… ...

By: Jovie Calma   Former ‘80s matinee idol and seasoned Filipino actor, Gabby Concepcion made the country proud as he bagged the Asian Star Prize in the 12th Seoul International Drama Awards. The prestigious and star-studded awards night that honored ...

  By: Cass Ingram For centuries mankind has relied on the cannabis plant for its medicinal properties. Ancient Egyptian text from the 2nd century (called Fayyum Medical Papyrus) contains the earliest known record for the use of cannabis as a ...

By: Margarita Holmes   Dear Dr. Holmes: I used to agree to quickies, because my husband always tells me this is the only way we could make love and he not be late for work. He said quickies were the ...

By: Janice Dantes   Recently, a potential client called me and asked if I would be interested in representing her in a custody dispute. I agreed and we were ready to sign the documents. She was unable to come to ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. We’ve been with you from day one, when your parents applied for your Social Security number, and we are with you from your first job through your ...

By: Ryan Tejero   There are different kinds of good people in the world –those who follow the norm and do not engage in anything that may disrupt the status quo, those who does more than what is expected when the ...