MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA 3) on Tuesday, March 11, over a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), becoming the first former Philippine head of state to be arrested through an order by an international tribunal. Earlier, an informed ranking […]
Award-winning actor Tom Hanks raised health concerns after demonstrating a visible tremor during a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” The 68-year-old actor joined a lineup of other five-time hosts including Scarlett Johansson, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, John Mulaney, Emma Stone, and 17-time host Alec Baldwin to honor Martin Short’s induction […]
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: Kayla Tejero 2025 goes faster that I thought! I cannot believe it is already the third month of the year. We are three months in, meaning we are 25% of the way done with this year. It seems just like yesterday we celebrated New Year’s Day! This month, we celebrate the International Women’s […]
Gene Hackman’s wife died from a virus often found in rodents, and the actor likely died a week later, but both died from natural causes, officials in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said Friday. Betsy Arakawa, 65, died from Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, and the Oscar-winning actor, who was in poor health with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, died […]
a night of political theater perhaps not seen in U.S. history, with Democrats protesting President Donald Trump’s primetime address to Congress, several members walking out, shouting at the president, and Texas Democrat Al Green being removed from the chamber, actress Roseanne Barr said the spectacle marks an end for the Democrats. “I take back when […]
By: Melody Rabor-Dizon As I celebrate another year of life, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has brought me to this moment. Each birthday serves as a reminder of the changes I’ve embraced, the challenges I’ve overcome, and the growth I’ve experienced. This year, as I navigate both my personal and professional […]
Britain’s ambassador to the United States, Lord Peter Mandelson, has delivered a wake-up call to Ukraine and Europe that many conservatives have been waiting to hear. Following President Trump’s tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mandelson is now urging Europe to face reality and get on board with Trump’s peace initiative. The meeting ended […]
Julia Estrada, nee Fernandez, 90, of Chicago and of the Philippines passed away on February 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ruperto. A Mama to all – Loving mother to Alegria (Jansel Bacerdo), Eligio, Teodore (Celedonia), and Jessica. Adored grandmother of Maxine (Alex Angeles), Kristin (William Flatley), Philip, Eli (Adrianna), Krystle (Daniel Allen), Adrianne […]
By: Richard Hanus We are in thick of winter and our immigration headlines are focused on Donald Trump’s vision for deporting all of our nation’s undocumented individuals and families and overturning well established law relating to automatic U.S. citizenship for those born here. While these noisy pronouncements make for potent messaging and merit our […]
Norma de Leon Maranan, Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Col. Andres A. Maranan. Loving mother of Normandy L. (Teresita A.), Henry L.(Belinda I.), Edsel L. (Maria Lourdes L.), Allan L. (Amy Lynne F.), Glenn L. (Shirley Ann T.), Ariel L. (Maria Carmel B.), Ronald L. (Teresita B.), Andrew L. (Pinky P.) and the […]
By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda La Naval Academy Prom Night 2025 Junior Senior Prom JOHN REED C. LUMABONG 16, a student at Holy Trinity Catholic School, ready to attend Junior Prom at Manila Prince Hotel on March 1, 2025. Guardian: Mench Par of Chicago MICHAEL ROBERT T. SANTIAGO 16, a […]
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: Faye Mendiola Nirmie Johnson THEN: A young bride, Nirmie with her husband, Dr. Matthew Johnson. Photo taken at Ritz Carlton Chicago. THEN: A young mother, photo taken with her 10-year-old son, in 2010. NOW: At the Chicago Auto Show Gala Night Mccormick Place Chicago 2025. Irelyn Arana THEN: Irelyn Arana is a […]
By: Lourdes G. Mon More often than not, many successful Asian parents believe that their children should attain a professional career especially being a doctor, lawyer, nurse, teacher, accountant, engineer, etc. A vocational career is not good enough. Many Filipino doctors expect their children to follow in their footsteps. In my case, since I […]
By: Shahzaib (Shazz) Shakeel We’ve released new resources to help you better understand Social Security benefits. We’ve designed easy-to-use toolkits to provide education about our programs for children and our benefits for families after the death of a loved one. Our toolkits (School Professional and Survivor Benefits) are downloadable PDFs that include ready-to-go communications, […]
FELICITY JONES Jones’ silver gown from Armani Privé featured a halter neckline and cutouts on the bodice. EMMA STONE Emma Stone’s cream dress — custom from Louis Vuitton — was covered in large, reflective sequins that shimmered as she walked the red carpet. CYNTHIA ERIVO Erivo wore a custom, bow-shaped ball gown from Louis Vuitton […]
