Category: News
Census Response Collection Ends October 5
The Census Bureau announced on Sept. 28 the extended deadline of Oct. 5, 2020 to conclude the 2020 Census self-response and field data collection operations. [Read More…]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to stay indoors and isolate, domestic violence cases are rising worldwide. The pandemic has caused many stressors that lead [Read More…]
Family Cash Assistance Act To Help Families Recover from National Disaster or Economic Crisis
The Family Crisis Cash Assistance Act is a legislation that will help families struggling through a natural disaster or economic crisis with immediate cash assistance. [Read More…]
$3.4 Million in New Funding For UH to Mitigate COVID-19 Disparities
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) announced that the University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa will receive $3,400,883 in federal funding from the Department of Health [Read More…]
FAUW Presents Lecture with Dr. Mercardo, A Global Health Advocate
The Filipino Association of University Women (FAUW) presented a ZOOM meeting and lecture with Dr. Susan Pineda Mercado on Sept. 26. The lecture, “A Portrait [Read More…]
Maximizing Your Medicare Costs and Health Benefits
By Edwin Quinabo Just thinking about growing old typically triggers anxiety. There is the inescapable reality that no amount of exercise or healthy eating can [Read More…]
As second-worst hit by COVID-19 in Hawaii, Filipino community continues to be resilient
By Jim Bea Sampaga On Sept. 8, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell extended Oahu’s second lockdown order until Sept. 23. The “Stay-at-Home, Work-from-Home” order was supposed [Read More…]
Taking Care of Our Eyes as We Age
Research shows that one in six Americans age 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses alone. [Read More…]
Living the long and loving life with 95-year-old Lola Filipina Caliboso
By Jim Bea Sampaga At 95 years old, Lola Filipina Caliboso has been living her life filled with love and care. She’s funny, friendly, kind [Read More…]
VA Health Team Heading to COVID-Struck Hilo Veteran Care Home After Urgent Request From Schatz
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) announced on Sept. 11 that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be sending a team of infection control [Read More…]
