Marcos dismisses health rumors: ‘Do I look sick?’

September 21, 2024

Headliner News

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed rumors circulating about his alleged hospitalization, firmly refuting claims that he recently faced a medical emergency. In a brief interview with reporters on Wednesday, September 4, Marcos urged the public to rely on credible sources for information. “Do I look sick? That’s what we need to watch out for—fake […]

Study: Mobile Phones Don’t Increase Brain Cancer Risk

September 21, 2024

Headliner News

There is no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer, according to a new World Health Organization-commissioned review of available published evidence worldwide. Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding increase in the incidence of brain cancers, the review, published on […]

Asian American Golfers of Illinois Hosts The 2024 Interstate Golf Tournament

September 21, 2024

G-Mail

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   We could not have asked for a better weekend for golf. Blue skies, a balmy breeze, warm, perfect temperature in the mid 70’s were all auspicious signs that we were going to have a great Labor Day weekend for the 26 year old Interstate Golf Tournament or IGT…and we did […]

Chill Out With These Summertime Sweets

September 20, 2024

Fun Baking and Cooking

By: Sarah   Boy, oh boy, we are in the final stretch of summer, and as the weatherman always says, there is plenty of hot 100 degrees weather and summer lovin’ over the next few weeks. So let’s just chill, keep ourselves cool and enjoy some easy sweet treats perfect while enjoying the lazy summer […]

Then and Now

September 20, 2024

Faye Mendiola

By: Faye Mendiola   Ann Teano THEN: Graduated in Nursing Illinois Carrier Institute (ICI) Chicago 2013, Age 40. NOW: Present billboard New York Fashion Show at Hard Rock Cafe.   Segundina Quiba THEN: Graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City in 1975! Came to Chicago in 1978, went […]

Do You Have Real Estate or Other Assets in the Philippines? Understanding the Importance of Special Power of Attorney (SPA)

September 20, 2024

Janice Dantes

By: Janice Dantes   A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is a legal document that grants a person, known as the agent or attorney-in-fact, the authority to act on behalf of another person, referred to as the principal, in specific matters or transactions. Unlike a General Power of Attorney, which gives broad powers to the […]

Philippine Independence Week Committee (PIWC) Appreciation event

September 20, 2024

Press Release

US Immigration Finally Unveils Details for Filing Under New Legalization Program

September 20, 2024

Richard Hanus

By: Richard Hanus   With last Friday’s release of a filing guide and an actual application, U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS/CIS) looks to be ready to launch a new legalization program that will benefit more than 550,000 undocumented spouses and step children of U.S. citizen. Starting August 19, DHS/CIS will begin […]

CPRTV Newscaster Brigitte Cariño Cueter Loyola University Graduate

September 20, 2024

About Our Cover

Awardees of the following: Spirit of Loyola – Presented to an undergraduate student who embodies integrity, faith, leadership and passion for learning. A person who reflects the Jesuit value of Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, To the greater glory of God, in the work, they provide for their organization and Loyola community. Dean’s Key- Given to […]

Officers of the Soroptimist International of Angeles City.

September 20, 2024

VT Readers

Look who is reading the Via Times in the Philippines. Officers of the Soroptimist International of Angeles City. L to R: Treasurer Aurora Canavan, President Elect Krista Bacuel, President Kap Alma Mercado, Past District Director Cecile Lazatin, Immediate Past and President Margie Boerema

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September 20, 2024

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From The Readers

September 20, 2024

From the Readers

Thank You Ate Vero and Via Times Staff, I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for being featured in your magazine. Sharing my experiences with you in the hopes of inspiring others was a tremendous privilege. I was given a chance to work with your staff, which is not something that everyone gets […]

The Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago’s De Facto Archivist and Collection Manager, Ashley Dequilla

September 20, 2024

Press Release

As part of the Chicago History Museum’s Aquí en Chicago project, a Community Awareness Council was formed and is charged with: (1) building relationships among and across the Chicago area’s many different Latine communities, (2) bringing as many voices to the table as possible, (3) networking through this group, and (4) learning of ways the […]

Bally’s Chicago Casino Named Chicagoland’s Best Casino by Casino Player Magazine

September 20, 2024

Press Release

(CHICAGO, IL) – Bally’s Chicago Casino is proud to announce it has been named “Best Casino – Chicagoland” in Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Gaming 2024, an annual award competition voted on by magazine readers and casino guests. “Bally’s Chicago Casino is thrilled to be named the Best Casino in Chicagoland during our first year […]

Balik Scientist Program Orientation

September 20, 2024

Press Release

August 6, 2024 – Balik Scientist Program Orientation in Chicago at Palmer House Hotel conducted by Eric Paringit, Executive Director of the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). Dr. Evelyn Natividad, PESO President joined the Balik Scientist Orientation Program in Chicago through Viber Chat. […]

Illinois Lottery Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Giant Disco Ball

September 20, 2024

Press Release

Overnight, the Illinois Lottery set up a spectacular 35-foot giant disco ball in preparation for its 50th anniversary celebration in Chicago… and have a very cool time-lapse video of it. This disco ball took months to make and has nearly 1,900 gold tiles that were individually fixed to it. The Illinois Lottery is turning 50 […]

Treasurer Pappas tells homeowners hit by record property tax hikes to see `Where Your Money Goes’: Read Your Bill

September 20, 2024

Veronica Leighton

By: Veronica Leighton   Cook County taxpayers should read their property tax bills to better understand record-high increases that have walloped homeowners, especially in the south and southwest suburbs, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. C: 312-579-5134 | E: Jennifer.born@allwyn-northamerica.com Tax bills are posted online at cookcountytreasurer.com, where property owners may view, download and pay bills. […]

Brief History of Labor Day in America

September 20, 2024

Editorial

Labor Day reminds us of the dedicated hard work of laborers, who fought for their rights and raised awareness of labor exploitation and its importance in our society. Citing the late 19th century when industrialization was drastically changing societies, Labor Day first emerged. During this period, workers were forced to work in harsh working conditions […]

Historical Labor Day, Remembering 9/11 and The Magnificence of Niagara Falls

September 20, 2024

Publisher's Notes

By: Veronica Leighton   We are observing this month of September two very important impactful events that happened in this country that have made indelible marks in history forever, These are the historical Labor Day (see Editorial on this page) and the 9/11 World Trade Center New York attack (23 years today, Never Forget). God […]