Category: Features
Moore and Diaz Bring Pride to Hawaii and the Philippines at Tokyo Olympics
After being cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic last year, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad got back on track, with Tokyo hosting it from [Read More…]
The Foster Grandparent Program Makes a Difference in The Community They Serve!
by Elpidio Estioko There’s one nationwide program that we are overlooking for its value and effectiveness in the community, the Job Corps under the Department [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: PHILIPPINE HERITAGE HOMES, A Guidebook
by Rose Churma Of the outstanding heritage homes identified in a 2000-2004 survey conducted by the United Architects of the Philippines, about 50% have already [Read More…]
Protecting Your Vision from The Sun and UV Damage
August has been heating up! And while one of the best ways to cool off is by heading to the beach, don’t forget to protect [Read More…]
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz Wins Philippines’ First Olympic Gold Medal
by Jim Bea Sampaga For the first time since the Philippines joined the Olympics in 1924, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines’ first gold medal [Read More…]
FilAm Sienna Aczon Debuts First Solo Show, “Do You Speak?”
by Jim Bea SampagaHawaii-born and raised Filipino American Sienna Aczon debuted her first solo show film “Do You Speak?” at 59E59 Theaters’ East to Edinburgh [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: FILIPINO TATTOOS – Ancient to Modern
by Rose ChurmaThis is the first study of ancient Filipino tattoos, a cultural practice connected with ancestral and spiritual beliefs. It is also an art [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: THE STATE DEPARTMENT BOYS – Philippines Diplomacy and Its American Heritage
by Rose Churma In commemoration of the 75th anniversary on July 4th of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines, [Read More…]
Filipino Organization in Maui Awards $24,000 In Scholarships
Twenty-one Maui high school graduates will receive $24,000 in scholarships from Maui-based Filipino organization, Binhi at Ani. The non-profit will award three top students with [Read More…]
Fatherhood, Memories, Father’s Day Tips and Gift-giving
by Edwin Quinabo (with contributions from Carlota Ader) When the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910, there was no [Read More…]
