Dr. Ferdinand Santos. Marketing Director of US Immigration Group. Melissa Villanueva. Founder & Owner of Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst. Hank Quense. Season author of “AI Toolkit”. Dr. Nida Blankas-Hernaez. Overall Chairperson of Phlippine Independence Week (PIWC 2025).

By: Ver0nica Leighton   The Day of Valor, also known as Araw ng Kagitingan, commemorates the heroism of Filipinos and American Soldiers when the Japanese occupied the Philippines during World War II. Major General Edward P. King, of the United States Army, was forced to surrender more than 76,000 Filipinos, Chinese and American soldiers to […]

[INVITATION] Mini-seminar on Philippine healthcare BPO on 13 May 2025 Dear Editor, The Consulate General invites Filipino/Filipino-American Home Health agency owners/managers and healthcare entrepreneurs in Illinois to an in-person mini-seminar on Philippine healthcare BPO to be held on 13 May 2025, 3:00pm-4:30pm, at the Consulate. Please register via the QR code or thru email: konsulado@chicagopcg.com. […]

By: Veronica Leighton   But Full of National Days Here’s wishing our readers a Happy Easter 2025! May the spirit of Easter bring us a feeling of happiness and love for the celebration, renewal, and faith! Our Editorial this month reminisces about the celebration of Easter in the Philippines. Yes, the Philippines has its own […]

The Philippines, being a Catholic Asian country (the one and only), celebrates one of the most interesting and exciting religious rituals that it inherited from Spain, the country’s colonizer for more than 300 years. Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the […]

The Chicago Local Spring Musicale is directed and produced by Chicago’s Direk Gerry Rebello with the following singers Marilou Ventura, Marilou Dichosa, Irelyn Arana, Ellen Balmadrid, Ria Jessica Bonjoc, Olivena dela Pena, Janice Israel Delima, Ingrid Bantugan, Roger Calimutan, Roland Adams and Rolando Crizaldo.

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Janice Dantes, Attorney-at-Law_ Via Times Law Columnist_ Chicago Family Law Attorney. Lori Abela. Dating Coach & Matchmaker Expert. Elad Inbar. RobotLAB’s CEO; Author of “Our Robotics Future”. Janet Reyes Macaranas. Charter President of Asian American Lions Club and Founder_ President of Millennial Home Care Services, LLC. Lani Montreal. A queer Filipina writer, performer, educator, and […]

By: Veronica Leighton   The VT’s pretty faced columnists with the mighty pens who have been delighting you and giving you joy every month, Top to bottom, L to R: Pastor Nancy Abiera (On A Bright Side); Kayla Tejero (YFA On Campus); Lourdes Mon (Lourdes Insights); Nirmla Johnson (Careless Whispers); Girlie Pascual (G-Mail); Faye Mendiola […]

Thank You From CAALC Dear Via Times, We are delighted to express our profound gratitude to Via Times Newsmagazine, Ms. Vero Leighton, and Mr. Ryan Tejero, CAALC (Chicago Asian American Lions Club) and I appreciate your invaluable support. More power! We commend CAALC officers and members for their exceptional work. We will continue to serve […]

By: Veronica Leighton   Speaking of women in leadership positions, there will be thousands, even millions of them to make mention in this story. As we’re talking internationally, let’s start from: 1. Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt (69 BC – 30 BC) Cleopatra ascended the throne at the age of 17 and died at the […]

From L to R: Merly Munoz, Neneth Miranda, Elsa Castillo and Precy Jaravata of the Chicago Filipino American community’s PIWC.  

Mr. Nick Vera Perez is currently promoting his fourth studio album, released in 2021. This collection of original Filipino compositions, penned by his collaborator Mr. Adonis Tabanda, features a diverse range of musical styles, from mellow ballads to contemporary R&B rhythms. The album’s lead single, “Parte Ng Buhay Ko (Part of My Life),” explores themes […]

Happy International Women’s Day (celebrated March 8th)! This important day is a timely reminder of the continued struggle for gender equality and the need to empower women in every sphere of life. The day is a reflection of the courage and strength of women who have made history and continue to inspire generations to come. […]

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PIWC Chaor Announces Philippine President Bong Bong Marcos to be PIWV+C Keynote Speaker Exciting News! I am beyond thrilled to announce that yesterday, the Office of the President officially confirmed that His Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved our request to be the Honorary Speaker at the PIWC Grand Ball on June 28, 2025! […]

  New Breed Training Center celebrated their 20th Anniversary. Coach Mark Vives started New Breed Training Center with his brother Myles in 2004. He has been running the successful school and competition team since then. Not only is he the Head Instructor, he is also New Breed’s most active competitor. Mark’s constant dedication has consistently […]

Many lovers’ favorite classic poem or sonnet is “How Do I Love Thee?” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Here it goes.. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and […]

Left to right…New Breed team members: Russell DePaz, Mykee Vives and Kenjo Pallarca.