Category: News
BOOK REVIEW: WOMEN AGAINST MARCOS – Stories of Filipino and Filipino American Women Who Fought a Dictator
by Rose Churma It would be 50 years ago this month of September when then President Ferdinand Marcos would declare Martial Law in the Philippines. [Read More…]
College Debt Cancellation Is A Start, Real Discussion Should Be On Lowering Cost of Higher Education
President Joe Biden’s federal student loan cancellation of up to $20,000 ($10,000 for those making under $125,000 and an additional $10,000 for Pell Grants loan [Read More…]
We’ve Learned from COVID-19, We Can Beat Monkeypox Early On
For only the seventh time in history, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on July 23 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) – [Read More…]
Confessions of a Surgeon New Mom
by Dr. Marvel Ver It took many years of schooling and training to achieve success in my current career as a general surgeon. Additionally, many [Read More…]
Hawaii Residents To Receive Tax Refunds By October
The first round of refund distributions has been sent to 100,000 taxpayers through direct deposit or by mail around Sept 12. However, for those who [Read More…]
UH Reveals Vaccine Hesitancy Factors In Recent Study
The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) and Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) partnered in a research paper to learn more about vaccine hesitancy [Read More…]
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Is Now Accepting 2023 Public Health Fund Grant Applications
As a trustee of the Public Health Fund, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii (COC) is now encouraging non-profit organizations to apply for its 2023 Public [Read More…]
Out Of The Fire, Into The Frying Pan: Long Covid
by Dr. Dennis Bautista For the last three years, COVID-19 has continued to spread among our community, resulting in more than 330,000 cases and 1,641 [Read More…]
Generational Recipes Nourish and Strengthen Filipino Families and Communities
by Jasmine Sadang Like important pieces of family heirlooms such as jewelry, antique furniture and homes, family recipes are invaluable treasures passed down from generation [Read More…]
Are Americans Workaholics?
by Elpidio R. Estioko On September 5, we celebrated a national holiday that was dear to our hearts… Labor Day! It’s a national holiday that [Read More…]
