Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Federal Support Provides Housing Assistance To Maui Wildfires Victims
On August 21, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Maui and saw the damage and recovery of Lahaina residents from the devastating [Read More…]
Family Medicine Training to Expand on Kauaʻi via Federal Grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) via the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is investing $750,000 to plan and develop a [Read More…]
DOH: Be Aware Of Urinary Catheter, Glucose Monitors And Supplies Scam
The Hawaii Department of Health advises the public to be aware and cautious of fraudulent claims regarding urinary catheters, glucose monitors and similar supplies. To [Read More…]
Kilauea Eruption Raises Concern For Air Quality Hazards
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health advises the public to be prepared for air quality impacts due to the recent Kīlauea eruption. As of Sunday, September [Read More…]
Here’s What you Need to Know to Avoid a Gap in Coverage and How HealthCare.gov Can Help
by CMS Staff Millions of people across the county are at risk of losing health coverage starting now and over the next several months. Medicaid [Read More…]
Filipinos Make Up 30% of Hawaii’s Domestic Violence Victims, Hawaii Task Force Formed to Help Filipinos
by Edwin Quinabo Sadness, secrecy, and shame – this is how Conchita (anonymity requested), Kalihi, described her abusive relationship with her ex-husband that went from [Read More…]
THEATRE REVIEW: Symphony In Manila
by Rose Cruz Churma Unlike a full-blown play, in a staged reading the cast read their lines on stage. The setting is minimal—in this case, [Read More…]
“All of Us Belong Right Here”: Asian American Stories Video Competition
by Elpidio R. Estioko Videos tell stories! This is the theme of this year’s Asian American Stories Video Competition; the first major project launched this [Read More…]
Do We Have Paid Sick Day in Hawaii?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa Does Hawaii require employers to offer some paid sick days or paid family and medical leave? I have family in other [Read More…]
Filipinos on Surviving Maui’s Wildfires, Coping with the Aftermath and Looking Ahead
by Edwin Quinabo Hawaii is in a period of mourning, loss and shock. Historic Lahaina town in Maui was leveled to debris in the deadliest [Read More…]
