Connie Esparza. Communications Manager, American Red Cross Illinois Region. Pastor Edward Cortez. Senior Pastor, Faith Family Worship Center, Via Times Spiritual Columnist. Norman Paredes. Owner_Manager of Paredes Investment, Inc. Paul Enriquez and Jing Velasco. Seasoned Filipino Entertainers 02.

Many cultural holidays coincide with Christmas: Kwanzaa, (a secular festival observed by many African Americans), Pasko (Filipino word for Christmas from the Spanish word of “pascua”, and Hanukkah, (a Jewish festival that reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem), to name a few of the popularized names associated with […]

Laging Ikaw The Concert May 10, 2025 Save The Date Manila, Philippines Nick Vera Perez, a celebrated artist and esteemed healthcare professional, invites listeners on a captivating musical journey with his fourth album, “Parte Ng Buhay Ko.” Released in September 2021 across 220 global digital platforms via NVP1Music, this album showcases a seamless fusion of […]

Thank You Ate Vero and Via Times Staff, I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for being featured in your magazine. Sharing my experiences with you in the hopes of inspiring others was a tremendous privilege. I was given a chance to work with your staff, which is not something that everyone gets […]

Awardees of the following: Spirit of Loyola – Presented to an undergraduate student who embodies integrity, faith, leadership and passion for learning. A person who reflects the Jesuit value of Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, To the greater glory of God, in the work, they provide for their organization and Loyola community. Dean’s Key- Given to […]

By: Veronica Leighton   Cook County taxpayers should read their property tax bills to better understand record-high increases that have walloped homeowners, especially in the south and southwest suburbs, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. C: 312-579-5134 | E: Jennifer.born@allwyn-northamerica.com Tax bills are posted online at cookcountytreasurer.com, where property owners may view, download and pay bills. […]

Labor Day reminds us of the dedicated hard work of laborers, who fought for their rights and raised awareness of labor exploitation and its importance in our society. Citing the late 19th century when industrialization was drastically changing societies, Labor Day first emerged. During this period, workers were forced to work in harsh working conditions […]

Sweetnotes, Duo of Filipino Talents from Philippines. Serena C. Dioso. Chairperson for Police Transformation and Development Officer of the Provincial Advisory Group for Police ADAC Focal Person of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program in the Philippines. Direk Gerry Rebello. Chicago Show Promoter. Talking about Fr. Jerry Orbos’ Healing Masses & Blessings in Chicago. Nazarene (Zarah) […]

Look who is reading the Via Times in the Philippines. Officers of the Soroptimist International of Angeles City. L to R: Treasurer Aurora Canavan, President Elect Krista Bacuel, President Kap Alma Mercado, Past District Director Cecile Lazatin, Immediate Past and President Margie Boerema

By: Veronica Leighton   We are observing this month of September two very important impactful events that happened in this country that have made indelible marks in history forever, These are the historical Labor Day (see Editorial on this page) and the 9/11 World Trade Center New York attack (23 years today, Never Forget). God […]

Maggie Cooper. Manager of Conservation Action of Shedd Aquarium. Kirsten Regalado. Accomplished International Fashion Designer, President of Miss Worldwide International. Kissel Fagaragan, Co-owner of Umaga Bakehouse. Lani Montreal. Filipina educator, writer, professor, and community activist.

Atty. and Judge Russell Hartigan. Candidate for Judge of Circuit Court of Cook County 2024. Sandi Price. Executive Director of Rogers Park Business Alliance. Dr. Carla Marie Manly. Clinical Psychologist & Author of “The Joy of Imperfect Love”. Richard Kaufman. Book Author of “Played – The Games of the 1936 Berlin Olympics”. Prof. Bhanu Jena. […]

Connie Esparza. Communications Manager, Red Cross of Illinois. Ideneth Vega. SVP of Strategy, Revenue Growth, and Marketing of Zurvita, Inc. John Wood, Esq. Founding Attorney of Grant Park Legal Advisers in Chicago. Dr. Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek. Executive Director of Ladder Up. Danny Aguilar, Film Director & Producer of “Take Me To Banaue” movie. Brandon Melo, Leading […]

Dale Tippett. Realtor (R) Designated Marketing Broker. Doug Nguyen. Social Security Administration Regional Communications Director in Chicago and Via Times SS Columnist. Dr. Floyd Ski Chilton. Distinguished Innovator, Academician & Entrepreneur, Book Author of “There Is Another Way To Happiness”. Jacqueline Kim, Ph. D, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Hematolgy/Oncology, Medicine University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. […]

Clerk Iris Martinez. Clerk Circuit Court of Cook County. Jenny Guzon Bae. Yoga teacher and author of “The Yoga Within You – Living Within the Mat”. Jay Pestuchka. Executive Director of Oil Lamp Theatre Glenview. Lea Agaton. Founder & Charter President of Chicago Healthcare Alliance Lions Club.

Melody Dizon. Via Times Health Columnist, Founder_President of Vital Signs Wellness. Romeo Sobrepena. Local Filipino Performing Artist. Sarah Lee Turner. Via times Cooking Columnist, Author of “The Via Times Delicious Treasures”. Christopher Weber. Co-founder & CEO of Animals Around The Globe. PJ Raval. Award-winning Fil-Am Filmmaker, New Documentary “Who We Become”.

Maria Fides Balita, Founder and Managing Partner of Maharlika PLLC. Topics – FWN’s Disrupt 4.0 Book Launch and ISFFA Chicago. Commissioner Josina Morita. 1st Asian American woman to serve on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Judy Ni and Jasmine Ni from Pacifica Square_Windfalll. About Aurora Moon Festival. Randy Bunnao. Chief Communications Officer of National […]

Mylene Agana Jao Richardson. Author of Memoirs, “The Legend of Tessie Agana, Beloved Child Star of Philippines, An Intimate Portrait of My Mother”. Louella Cabalona. Founder of Sama Sama Project Band, Former CPRTV Newscaster. Robbie Simpson. Director of the Addams Family musical at Metropolis Performing Arts Center. Director & actor based in New York. Jenifer Remsik. CEO […]

Dr. Cornelius N. Grove, Author of How Other Children Learn. Irene Alano, Popular Global Filipina Entertainer Starred in “Miss Saigon” UK West End. Nick Vera Perez, candidate for Mr. USA United Nations 2023-24. Thomas Mustac, Otter Medical & Health Industry PR Specialist. Ryan Tejero, Via Times Columnist and active community leader in Chicago and Houston.