Category: Hawaii – Filipino
On Mother’s Day: Its Significance, Where to Celebrate and Gift-giving Ideas
by Edwin Quinabo The busiest day for restaurants and the second busiest day for florists is fast approaching. It’s Mother’s Day, this year, landing on [Read More…]
How To Defend Trump By Really Trying
by Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. FULL DISCLOSURE: This writer met former President Donald Trump in person in July 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio, when he was [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: What Kids Should Know About…
by Rose Cruz Churma As a multi-volume publication, “What Kids Should Know About…” is designed for children and the young at heart. All have colorful [Read More…]
Yes, Hawaii Can Afford The ‘Green Affordability Plan’
by Keliʻi Akina Prominent Hawaii legislators have questioned whether Hawaii can afford Gov. Josh Green’s proposed tax cuts that would comprise one of the largest [Read More…]
On Mother’s Day and Motherhood
by Carlota Ader NENILA BALLESTEROS, WaipahuMy relationship with my mom is amazing. She is like my best friend and my life coach. I see my [Read More…]
Why Do We Commemorate World War II Veterans?
by Carlota Ader In February, four bronze sculptures honoring the tens and thousands of Filipino World War II veterans are unveiled outside Waipahu Public Library. [Read More…]
Hawaii Businesses Are Heading to Washington DC Event: Hawaii on the Hill
On April 10, Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Hawaii Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Sherry Menor-McNamara visited three local business that are participating on Hawaii on [Read More…]
From Conversion 500 Years Ago to Today’s Filipino Religiosity and Embrace of Catholicism
by Edwin Quinabo On March 16, 1521 explorer Ferdinand Magellan landed on Cebu. Two weeks later on March 31, the expedition’s chaplain, Father Pedro de [Read More…]
Honolulu City Council Passes Bill Banning Guns From Schools, Hospitals And Other “Sensitive Places”
On Mar. 15, the Honolulu City Council passed Bill 57 that bans the public carry of firearms in schools, hospitals, polling places and more. In [Read More…]
Hawaii Must Never Allow a Gun-Friendly Majority in Any Governing Body; Kudos to Honolulu City Council on Their Gun Ban at Sensitive Places
The Honolulu City Council’s approval of a bill to ban guns from sensitives places will save lives. It is one of the most significant legislations [Read More…]
