Category: Hawaii – Filipino
PPP Application Extended to May 31
The Senate on March 25 passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, moving the deadline of the Paycheck Protection Program to May 31 from March [Read More…]
Social Security Beneficiaries Still Waiting for Third Stimulus Checks
by Jim Bea Sampaga While most Americans have already received their third stimulus checks as early as St. Patrick’s Day, nearly 30 million Social Security [Read More…]
Social Security Administration Connects with People Through Advocates and Community Organizations
by Jane Burigsay The Social Security Administration has a long history of outreach and coordination with advocates and community-based organizations across the nation. During the [Read More…]
Final Approval Granted for Construction of Community-Based Outpatient Clinic for Leeward Oahu Veterans
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved a resolution that is the final step for the Department of Veteran Affairs to grant the lease [Read More…]
Kokua Kauai Card Program to Help Local Businesses Attract Customers
The Kauai Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses to participate in the Kokua Kauai Card program: a discount card program to help drive visitors to [Read More…]
Filipina Rum Company Founder Partners with Philippine Consulate in Honolulu
by Jim Bea Sampaga In celebration of Women’s Month, the Philippine Consulate in Honolulu is partnering with Filipina-founded Kasama Rum for a virtual Kasama Rum [Read More…]
Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan To Provide Relief Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The plan aims [Read More…]
Securities Commission Warns Investors of Threats
The State Office of Securities Commissioners (OSC) reminds Hawaii investors to be cautious of investment schemes that are circulating online and on social media. Most [Read More…]
AARP Community Challenge Grant Program is Now Open
With one month left before the deadline, AARP is encouraging community organizations and local governments to apply for its 2021 Community Challenge grant program. The [Read More…]
More Hawaii Health Centers To Receive Additional Vaccines For Underserved Communities
by Jim Bea Sampaga Twelve health centers across the Hawaii state have been selected to receive additional vaccines to serve those who have been disproportionately [Read More…]
