Thank you from VT Cover Boy June 2026 Issue I’m honored to have my journey featured by VIA Times. Our campaign is about restoring opportunity, making Illinois more affordable, supporting law enforcement, improving education, and bringing honest, accountable leadership back to Springfield. Thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign. This movement is growing […]

Concerned Citizen Reader Dear Veronica: It must be God’s calling that I was directed to go to Seafood City today and “STUMBLED” upon a copy of your VIATIMES where I found out about your 86th birthday. Although it has been a belated birthday greeting for you, I believe every GOOD “WISHES” and good “THOUGHTS” has […]

Certificate of Recognition from Cook County Treasurer On behalf of Maria Pappas and the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, it is our great honor to invite you to receive a Certificate of Recognition in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. Your exceptional leadership and dedicated service have made a lasting impact on the Filipino community in Chicago […]

Thanks From April Cover Girl Thank you, my friend Veronique and Via Times for the beautiful cover and story for my 85th birthday. I will pass it on to my children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, their great grandmother, at 85 years old, cover of a magazine. You said to me four years ago when I reached […]

Thank You From BBWC Thank you Ate Vero for the wonderful BBWC write-up. We would like to encourage women to join us. We have weekly Zoom Bible studies on Wednesdays at 7pm to help us grow spiritually. For those interested please DM me for information on how to join. Maritess V Wynkoop __________ Thank You […]

The Average American Has Already Ingested 11 kg Worth of Microplastics, New Study Finds Greetings, A recent study by the WellnessPulse Research Team reports that the average 39-year-old American has already ingested approximately 11 kg (24 lbs) of microplastics. Importantly, however, the study notes a massive difference between the amount of microplastics ingested and the […]

[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. […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]