Category: News
So You Think Your White Lawyer Is Better Than A Brown Monkey Lawyer, Eh?
by Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq When I started practicing law in San Francisco in the 80s, I also had a full-time job writing law books [Read More…]
General Election And Filipino American Candidates: Quick Guide On Voting By Nov. 8
The Hawaii General Election 2022 is coming to a close soon! On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the polls will be gathering and counting votes to officially [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: WEAVING WAYS: Filipino Style and Techniques
by Rose ChurmaThis is the third in a series of books published by HABI, The Philippine Textile Council, and is intended for the use of students [Read More…]
GM of the Kahala Joe Ibarra: On Early Life, Managing the Hotel, and Direction of Hawaii’s Tourism
by Edwin Quinabo Before the Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina and Aulani Disney Resort on West Oahu, or the Turtle Bay Resort on the [Read More…]
Fixing Hawaii’s Housing Crisis Need Not Be Complicated
by Keli‘i Akina Hawaii has the highest level of government regulation related to homebuilding in the country. It also has the highest average home prices [Read More…]
Congratulations to R’Bonney Gabriel for Winning Miss USA, a First For a Filipino-American
2002 is turning out to be a banner year for Filipino-Americans impacting American pop culture. In August, the first-ever Hollywood big production Filipino-themed and almost [Read More…]
Two Filipino Directors at the Kahala: Lamontagne and Alcantara
Flora Galla Lamontagne, Director of Guest RelationsLamontagne has been working at the Kahala Hotel & Resort for over 14 years. As Director of Guest Relations, [Read More…]
“I was kidnapped” – Marcos; Did father and son forgive kidnappers? Part II
by Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. In last issue’s Part I, we quoted former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ declaration “I was kidnapped.” We cited the [Read More…]
Ukraine Students Back To School, Sword Of Damocles Hanging
by Elpidio R. Estioko When Ukraine bounced back to regain territories occupied by Russian troops, their troops in the war zone didn’t see it coming! [Read More…]
Petition Aims To Exempt Medical Costs From Hawaii’s General Excise Tax
by Mark Coleman The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has launched a petition urging the Hawaii Legislature to exempt medical services from the state’s general excise tax. The [Read More…]
