Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Maui County Council Urges Legislature To Set Visitor Fees For The Environment
Earlier this month, Maui County Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced eight proposals have been introduced as the 2022 Maui County Council Legislative Package. Included [Read More…]
Free Brain Health Webinar For Hawaii Residents
Learn more about the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in an upcoming Facebook Live on Mar. 2 at 10am. Hosted by Dr. Kamal [Read More…]
Up Close and Personal With New Consul General Emil T. Fernandez
by Carlota Ader For many adventurous young Filipinos who dream of traveling abroad, working as a flight steward or aboard an international cruise ship or [Read More…]
Former Senator Will Espero Announces “Passion In Paradise” Book Signing Events
A former state senator, Filipino American Will Espero served in the Hawaii legislature for almost two decades. Now in retirement, Espero is a first-time novelist [Read More…]
Millennials Share What Being Filipino Means To Them While Growing Up In Hawaii
by Jasmine Sadang Hawaii is a mix of different cultures, making the state a unique place for people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. According to the [Read More…]
Former Governor Ben Cayetano To Receive Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award For Peace And Social Justice
by Jun Colmenares The Knights of Rizal-Aloha Chapter is proud to announce that former Hawaii governor, Benjamin J. Cayetano, has been selected to receive the [Read More…]
Gov. Proposes A State Tax Refund, to Expand UH’s Doctor’s Residency Program and Boost Broadband – in State of State Address
A refund to go to each taxpayer and dependent, support for broadband infrastructure, universal preschool, and expanding the University of Hawaii’s doctor’s residency program are [Read More…]
Two FilAm Executives Are Making Moves In Hawaii Business Landscape
Patti Ponimoi and Pete Castillejos are two Filipino American executives currently making big moves in Hawaii companies. Ponimoi has been promoted from Local Sales Manager [Read More…]
Doctors On Stage Musical ‘Fundemic’ Offers Hope Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
by Dennis Galolo Someone once said, “There’s a silver lining to every cloud that sails about the heavens if we could only see it.” That [Read More…]
Hawaii Receives $48 Million Federal Fund To Fight Pandemic, Support Hospitals
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Jan. 19 that they will provide Hawaii with a $47.9 million federal grant to support local hospitals [Read More…]
