Category: Columns
Battle For South Korea’s Youth: The Itaewon Tragedy
by Seneca Moraleda-Puguan October 29, 2022. It was a beautiful Saturday. My family went out for a walk that morning from our house to the [Read More…]
Pinoy Plights
by Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Roof on our heads, comfortable beds, a nice bathroom with hot and cold water, a warm place to stay, a spacious car [Read More…]
Batangas Kapeng Barako anyone?
by Elpidio Estioko When we talk of coffee in the Philippines, we talk of kapeng barako. As I lived in Hawaii for many years, Big [Read More…]
After the Divorce: Wills & Trusts
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. Most couples who prepare their wills or trusts, name their spouse as the personal representative or trustee for their property and [Read More…]
So You Think Your White Lawyer Is Better Than A Brown Monkey Lawyer, Eh?
by Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq When I started practicing law in San Francisco in the 80s, I also had a full-time job writing law books [Read More…]
How To Vote Filipino
by Emil Guillermo Here’s a test of your electoral Filipino-ness. If Larry Itliong were on the ballot would you vote for him? Such an existential [Read More…]
Fixing Hawaii’s Housing Crisis Need Not Be Complicated
by Keli‘i Akina Hawaii has the highest level of government regulation related to homebuilding in the country. It also has the highest average home prices [Read More…]
After The Divorce – Retirement Pay
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. It comes as a surprise to many an ex-wife that the divorce decree does not automatically result in her getting her [Read More…]
Finding Filipino American History In The Dred Scott Decision; And, Ishmael Reed’s New Play
by Emil Guillermo This October marks the coincidence of the new Supreme Court session, the Filipino American History Month, and the opening of a new [Read More…]
“I was kidnapped” – Marcos; Did father and son forgive kidnappers? Part II
by Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. In last issue’s Part I, we quoted former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ declaration “I was kidnapped.” We cited the [Read More…]
