By: Ryan Tejero   Founded in 2024, Kultura Chicago was established with a mission to build one strong Filipino community through Filipinos’ most loved sports – basketball. The game of basketball brings people together, supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and creates lasting memories for players, families, volunteers, and supporters. While basketball is highly competitive […]

VP1 Lion Danny Gepolio with First Lady, VP3 Lion Jo Gepolio VP1 Lion Danny Gepolio with the Leader Dog Representative, Lion Karen Swacker. IPP Lion Dina Quiba with PP Lion Pabs Quiba. The Leader Dogs with their caretakers and District Region 2 Chairperson, Lion Chantimar Sriaroon. IPRC Lion Yoly Zoleta acknowledging the presence of District […]

By: Veronica Leighton   For two and a half centuries, our American Republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history, one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time. This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag that’s the banner of […]

By: Faye Mendiola   Rudy Gonzalo 2nd VP of Chicago Global Lions Club THEN: When he was 35 years old, photo taken during a vacation in Seattle, WA. NOW: Attending Composting 101 by the Chicago Healthcare Alliance Lions Club under the presidency of Lea Agaton. Yolanda Constantino Sampan from Mangan-Vaca, Subic, Zambales 3rd VP of […]

By: Kayla Tejero   Happy 4th of July! The 4th of July is known as Independence day which celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Specifically, it celebrates the 13 American colonies gaining independence from Great Britain and forming its own nation, now known as the United States. We are definitely going to see […]

Geraldine De Leon Quipse is an accomplished entrepreneur, devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose life reflects resilience, perseverance, and compassion. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, she comes from a family rooted in Filipino heritage, with ties to Cabanatuan and the Bicol Region. She earned a degree in Management from Siena College, which […]

— Notice of Class Action Settlement —Si desea leer este aviso en español, llámenos o visite nuestro sitio web. TO: All merchants in the U.S. who accepted Visa or Mastercard credit or debit cards at any time since December 18, 2020.This notice (“Notice”) is authorized by the Court to inform you about an agreement to […]

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 […]

By: Nancy Abiera   Pastors: Dr. Jonathan & Rev. Nancy Abiera Master Christ Prepaid Credit “Prayer Card” Happy 4th of July as America celebrates 250 years of freedom. Many people are clueless, helpless while some are depressed. The good news is there is hope and help in Jesus. Just for your information for you to […]

The Filipino American Association of South DuPage (FAASD) proudly participated in the 55th Annual Independence Day Parade in Darien, Illinois, joining the community in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence. Members proudly represented the Filipino American community with colorful cultural attire, festive decorations, and a spirit of unity and patriotism. FAASD’s participation highlighted the organization’s […]

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon Ireached for my phone before my brain even filed the paperwork. I was standing in line. That was the whole emergency. No 911, no code blue — just four seconds of unscheduled silence, and my hand shot out like it had somewhere important to be. Yup, that’s me, as if the universe […]