From the Readers

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! I have also collaborated with our new Consul General to ensure this momentous occasion becomes a reality.
This is an incredible honor, but we also recognize the great responsibility it brings. While this will be a challenging endeavor, I have no doubt that, as a united team, we will rise to the occasion. Together, we will uphold our values, stay true to our vision, and create a celebration that embodies the pride, heritage, and spirit of our community.
Mark your calendars—more details will be shared in April!
Let’s embrace this challenge with passion and purpose because when we work together with faith and determination, nothing is impossible!
PIWC 2025: Karangalan.
Karapatan. Kaunlaran.
Dr. Nida
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Thank You
Drst Veronica,
Thank you so much for including Julian Lobigas Obituary in the January issue of the Via Times. We are so glad and happy that the Via Times, even with the proliferation of digital and live streaming media, had survived and continues to provide relevant news, information, perspectives and entertainment
pertinent to the Filipino American community in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Wish you more power and continued success!
Regards,
Vicky Lobigas Justo &
Andy Justo
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Thank You
Thank you very much Via Times, especially to Vero the publisher- owner for posting.
Reynel Espiritu, President
Chicago Centennial Lions Club
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VT Erratum
Hello,
Correction for your January
2025 issue on page 11, I was the charter president of this organization and not Reynel Espiritu. Please correct.
We left the organization because the current leaders just did not even acknowledge our previous position and contributions. This organization was not formed without the hard work of the late Carlota Domantay and my dedication as the charter president. Reynel is good, but he should also acknowledge that I was the charter president who worked hard at one point to create the organization.
Nelia Ladlad
Charter President of the Chicago Mabuhay Centennial Lions Club
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First, They Go After Elon Musk And DOGE
Democrats wasted no time attacking our 47th President and MAGA WARRIOR Elon Musk.
Mere moments after Donald J. Trump’s historic Inauguration ceremony, radical leftists filed not one, but THREE baseless lawsuits to sabotage the DOGE before it’s even established.
They’re back to their old dirty tricks…
But with you on our side at this moment, NOTHING they can do will stop our Patriotic movement.
So before the end of the day, we’re asking for ONE MILLION Patriots to add their name in support of DOGE. Will we see your name on the list?
STAND WITH DOGE
DOGE is the first target of the radical left hit list, but it certainly won’t be the last.
Democrats have already filed numerous other suits against his Day One Executive Orders.
They won’t stop until they obliterate our entire MAGA agenda – BUT YOU WON’T LET THAT HAPPEN!
Stand up for President Trump, Elon Musk, and the rest of the America First movement by completing your Official Survey TODAY.
STAND WITH DOGE
Thank you,
Taylor – Team Trump
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AAAFund 3-35
LUnar New Year
Dear Members and Supporters,
This Lunar New Year, the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) brought together some of the most influential leaders in Washington to celebrate our community’s strength and reaffirm our shared commitment to increasing AANHPI political representation.
Their message was clear: the work of building political power doesn’t stop. From shaping policy decisions to preparing candidates for the next election cycle, every day is an opportunity to push forward and expand AANHPI representation in our government.
AAAFund is committed to recruiting, supporting, and electing AANHPI leaders who will fight for our communities. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support to continue this work.
Asian American Fund