Social media users blasted adult film star Stormy Daniels after her testimony in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial contradicted statements with her signature from more than six years ago. Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday, describing for jurors a sexual encounter she claims she had with him in 2006 that resulted in her being […]
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It’s a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion. The organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after […]
Washington, DC – Critical updates on anti-discrimination provisions made by the Biden Administration to Section 1557, designed to protect underserved communities from health care discrimination in the Affordable Care Act, are a good first step towards advancing health equity, says the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF). “NAPAWF advocates for issues that impact AANHPI […]
On Tuesday, May 14, 13th District Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita, 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee, and 48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth will host a celebration in recognition of Asian American Heritage Month at the Cook County Building. Commissioner Morita and Alderwoman Lee made history in 2022 as the first Asian American women to serve […]
Long-term daily use of aspirin has been known to prevent colon cancer, but up to now it’s been unclear why that is. Now, researchers think they understand how aspirin acts against colon cancer, a new study says. Aspirin appears to boost aspects of the body’s immune response against cancer cells, according to findings published April […]
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month! OCA- Asian Pacific American Advocates, Greater Chicago (OCA Greater Chicago) is hosting the Third Annual AAPI Restaurants Week, taking place May 17-26, 2024, in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, with over 50 participating AAPI-owned restaurants/cafés/bakeries/food trucks/delivery-only food […]
Thank you for your commitment and support of AFI’s mission! For nearly 50 years, with support from movie lovers like you, the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute has brought artists and audiences together to celebrate this great art form – and we did just that once again this past weekend to honor an iconic artist […]
Multi-awarded public affairs program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS)” continues to prove its superiority in television and online, becoming the number 1 program nationwide for the first quarter of the year. Based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement data for Q1 2024, KMJS is the leading program nationwide with a combined GMA/GTV/Pinoy Hits people rating of […]
Waiting to find a cure and hoping for a miracle, Celine Dion has publicly shared her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological illness diagnosed in 2022. In an interview with Vogue France, the 56-year-old singer described her daily struggle with the disease and emphasized her approach of taking life step by step. […]
The latest album from Taylor Swift, “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” has generated considerable debate and controversy, especially regarding the song “I Hate It Here.” In this song, Swift muses about life in the 1830s, albeit a sanitized version lacking the era’s widespread racism and sexism. This specific lyric has ignited discussions about the […]
A former TV anchor is being criticized for suggesting that support for former President Donald Trump is based in class resentment and “anti-intellectualism.” Katie Couric, who worked as the anchor for CBS Evening News, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, and former host of the “Today” show on NBC, appeared on Bill Maher’s podcast “Club Random” […]
“What makes us human is not our mind but our heart, not our ability to think but our ability to love.” All Hail the Queen! Beginning April 1, Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera marks her much-anticipated comeback on GMA Prime. Under the helm of award-winning director Zig Dulay, “My Guardian Alien” showcases the long-awaited tandem […]
By: Richard Hanus Most Americans have heard about sanctuary cities, but few really understand what they truly are. I come to this conclusion based on the way this term, along with “open borders”, is thrown around in various media outlets and by certain politicians to strategically rev up emotion among their audience. In today’s world, […]
By: Edward Cortez Psalm 26 is a prayer of a person who has experienced the freedom and the joy that emanate from God’s total forgiveness. It is a prayer brimming with confidence not in one’s ability to be good, but in God’s ability to forgive. “Vindicate me, Lord,” David implores of God, “for I have […]
Triumph in life can seem uncertain, but hope remains a tangible idea. One can only drift with life’s movements, uncertain of its destination unless they defy social norms and create their own vision, as possibility becomes survival in a world where impossibility is normal. Ma. Geneviva Nazarene Sespeñe Tumbokon Montalvo, known as ‘Zarah’, is a […]
Thanks from the Silvanos Hello Tita Vee! Wow! This Via Times May 2024 issue would travel around the world! Tony & I appreciate all the generous gestures to make the Anniversary & Birthday layout more informative & enjoyable. The inclusion of my Sidebar comments at the bottom page was a Surprise! And the “Please donate […]
By: Veronica Leighton The Spring month of May has always been the family’s favorite month for many wonderful family celebrations from graduations to Mother’s Day, birthdays, weddings, and many more commemorations. For graduations and new graduates, we’ve selected to spotlight on the following young individuals: Please see pictures on this page, Rene Joseph Turija graduated […]
Some time ago the U.S. population was lumped together as either Black or White in terms of the Census race classification. Filipinos then fell under the WHITE classification. Then, there came a time that we, as a member of the Asian group, are referred to as “Orientals.” This was followed by the classification of Asian […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
