By: Lourdes G. Mon   For a good number of years, I worked part time at the jewelry department of TJ Maxx. The reason was because I wanted to have extra money to fund my vice — casino, a relaxation I enjoy, and not touch my regular salary. But then, I had a heart attack, […]

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 […]

By: Veronica Leighton   There are so many things going on around us on this lovely month of May, but I think the one that tops it all is MOTHER’S DAY. Don’t we just love our mothers? Don’t forget to read our Editorial on “What makes mothers special.” I would like to share with our […]

Mother’s Day is a special occasion celebrated on the second Sunday of May to honor, appreciate, and love our mothers. Mothers are honored for their unconditional love, care, and sacrifices. Mothers are special because they provide deep emotional support, and crucial nurturing that shape a child’s development, self-esteem, and ability to empathize. They act as […]

Famed Filipino actress Angel Aquino graced the red carpet of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema Film Festival in Chicago and has made many fellow Filipinos so proud of her and the Philippine film entry `April’, when she was recognized with the Pinnacle Career Achievement Award and the People’s Choice award at the 20th edition of Asian […]