VIA Times – September 2021 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Faye Mendiola   THEN: Lourdes Mon was 8 years old attending the high school graduation of her half-sister, who is her namesake. Their dad named both of them Lourdes after his patron saint, Our Lady of Lourdes. NOW: *Retired Catholic School ...

GMA Network births a new pairing that will definitely entice the Kapuso viewers in the upcoming primetime series “Love. Die. Repeat.” top-billed by Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado and versatile actor Xian Lim. In a brand new and out-of-the-box concept, Jennylyn ...

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By: Veronica Leighton   Remember that sad, grim, and fateful day of 9/11 that still gives us the goosebumps to these days? Popular question that arose after the incident was, “What were you doing on that day that it happened?” ...

Couple RJ and Jo Turija, Fil-Am Chicago community leaders and parents of Debutante Abby Turija, featured VT cover in August 2021.

Support to Military Families and Refugees Amid Crisis in Afghanistan Hi Veronica, The situation in Afghanistan is beyond desperate. The trauma has only begun to aff ect U.S. military families and their children. The images are drastic and heartbreaking. Social ...

Peak Performance Accelerated by the pandemic alongside environmental aggressors, this story paves the way for hard-working apparel that explores the fusion of performance and protection. Encouraged by a deeper appreciation of hyper-functional items and problem-solving design, active-inspired silhouettes are being ...

By: Kayla Tejero   Happy Fall, ya’ll! The weather is starting to change from the upper 70s-80s to the mid 60s. Hopefully, we will feel more fall weather and be able to engage in fall activities like going to the pumpkin ...

By: Richard Hanus   The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced it now classifi es COVID-19 as a “Class A inadmissible condition”, and applicants present in the U.S. seeking to adjust status to lawful permanent resident (green ...

By: Doug Nguyen   We have great news for non U.S. citizens! Now you can apply for a Social Security number or replacement Social Security card at the same time you file for your lawful permanent resident status or green ...