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

By: Ryan Tejero   Conceived in 1981, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA), Inc. was organized with a noble vision of giving back to the University, and to realize its ideals through grand reunions, recognition of distinguished ...

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   As defined, health equity is the opportunity for an individual to remain healthy for as long as they can. This is a buzz word for me but the underlying principle remains the same, which is doing everything ...

America’s Marian Apparition Site in Champion, Wisconsin Welcomes you and your families to pray along with us on site at 11 AM (cdt) daily Mass or pray along remotely OCT 1– 9: THE NATIONAL NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP To ...

By: Veronica Leighton   It’s almost the end of summer, sad to say. Just like many Chicagoans, we always want to enjoy our short beautiful summer to the fullest; it’s sadder to think that many people have opted on staying ...

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 ...

The very first Filipino Club composed of Porsche enthusiasts and owners in Chicago CALLING ALL PINOY PORSCHE ENTHUSIASTS!!! Call Gary at 847-812-1357 or Bong at 847-219-3927.

By: Joe Mauricio   Labor Day has always been referred to traditionally as a joyful official holiday, marking the lazy days of summer slipping away. We watch scenarios of swimming pools closing, grandparents saying goodbye to visiting/vacationing grandchildren until the ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   Remember family movie nights at the drive-in? If you answered no, that’s ok. I am the same. There were no drive-in theaters in Manila where I grew up. And, news of a big mall chain in ...

September 11, 2020 – Dozens of historic deadly wildfires continue to consume millions of acres in the west, especially in California, Oregon and Washington where in some cases entire towns have been destroyed and tens of thousands of people have ...

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the state’s organ/tissue donor registry reached a milestone of 7 million registrants. “I am so proud that Illinoisans continue to show their giving spirit and commitment to others by signing up for ...