Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Philippine Consulate General, US Occupational Safety and Health Administration Explore Collaboration Opportunities
On May 22, the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu’s Acting Head of Post Grace Bulos (second from left) met with United States Department of Labor [Read More…]
Social Security Administration Extends Outreach and Access For Supplemental Security Income
The Social Security Administration has expanded its outreach to underserved communities in need of financial help who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). [Read More…]
Public Health Nurses to Promote Disaster Preparedness
June marks the beginning of the 2023 Central Pacific hurricane season and the state is gearing up to prepare Hawaii communities. The Department of Health [Read More…]
Honolulu City Council Chairs Introduce Charter Amendment, Bill Prohibiting Outside Employment for Councilmembers
Council Chair Tommy Waters (D-4) and Vice Chair Esther Kiaʻāina (D-3) introduced a charter amendment and bill to ensure the undivided attention and commitment of [Read More…]
The 2023 Summer Reading Challenge Is Here!
The community is invited to grow seeds of knowledge as part of the Hawaii State Public Library System’s annual Summer Reading Challenge which began June [Read More…]
PINOY PRIDE: Three Young Filipinos Share How They Are Perpetuating Their Culture In Hawaii
by Lizette Nolasco Hawaii is a large melting pot of cultures so it is understandable that much of one’s traditions, practices and beliefs can get [Read More…]
Governor Is Last Hope To Rein In State Spending Spree
by Keli‘i Akina The chaos that typically characterizes the final days of a Hawaii legislative session this year produced a state budget that exceeds the [Read More…]
The 31st Annual Filipino Fiesta Celebration
Last May 6, thousands attended the 31st Annual Filipino Fiesta at the Filipino Community Center (FilCom Center) in Waipahu. Attendees enjoyed cultural performances and exhibits [Read More…]
New Events Aim to Reinvigorate the 2023 Filipino Fiesta & Flores de Mayo
by Edwin Quinabo It’s that time of year again, when Hawaii brings together all that is beautiful about Filipino culture for a daylong extravaganza that [Read More…]
Ligaya Fruto: One Lingering Backward Look
by Renelaine Bontol Pfister “Nothing that I have done, it seems to me, was planned,” Ligaya Victorio Fruto said in an interview for the Watumull [Read More…]
