Ilocano native Arman R. Talbo assumed the top post as Consul General at the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu on March 18.

The book not only provides recipes for cooking but also documents the contributions of the Chinoys to the culinary heritage of the Philippines.

Sometimes a situation looks better on paper — and that seems to be the case with Hawaii’s economic recovery from the devastating COVID-19 lockdowns.

As I look back over my life and the lives of others, I catch glimpses of resurrection power at work.

Talbo is an Ilocano native who previously served as Deputy Consul General in New York during an important time in history.