Category: News
The Philippines Is Now a Practical Destination for Americans to Retire
If you grew up in a Filipino immigrant household, it’s likely that you’ve heard your parents talk about retiring in the Philippines ad nauseum. As [Read More…]
Are You Confused With Overtime Pay Qualification?
by Arcelita Imasa We have been very busy at work the past few months. I am regularly working six days a week and putting in [Read More…]
MOVIE REVIEW: Smaller And Smaller Circles
by Rose Cruz Churma Based on the novel of the same title by F.H. Batacan, the book is considered the Philippines’ first crime novel. True [Read More…]
Why It’s Still More Fun in the Philippines
by Seneca Moraleda-PuguanIt’s More Fun in the Philippines! For more than a decade, this had been the tourism marketing campaign of the Philippines, one of [Read More…]
Honolulu To Become First Major US City To Require Narcan In Bars, Nightclubs
On June 12, Honolulu City Council passed a bill that requires Honolulu bars and nightclubs to keep Narcan naloxone spray on site. This essentially makes [Read More…]
Two Immigration Reform Bills in 2023 Congress, Will Updating Immigration Finally Happen?
by Edwin Quinabo It’s long overdue that the country’s immigration system be updated and modernized, most politicians on both sides of the political spectrum can [Read More…]
Look Out For The Pink Insurance Envelope!
by Arcelita Imasa Aloha everyone, Mabuhay kayo, manggagawa! Agbiagkayo, mangmangged! This is ourfirst Hawaii Workers Corner column brought to you by the Hawaii Workers Center! We are very thankful [Read More…]
THEATRICAL REVIEW: KASARINLAN: A Journey to Independence
by Rose Cruz Churma KASARINLAN: A Journey to Independenceis a stage production held at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu last June 11 to commemorate [Read More…]
There Is a Glimmer of Hope for Passing Immigration Reform in the 2023 Dignity Act
It’s high time and long overdue that comprehensive immigration reform finally be enacted and both Democrats and Republicans must make concessions. Both parties in principle [Read More…]
It’s a Banner Year for Filipino Chefs in the Prestigious James Beard Awards, Congrats to All Winners and Nominees
Filipino cuisine is a big part of Filipino culture. Slowly but surely, we see our cuisine’s popularity growing especially in communities with large Filipino populations [Read More…]
