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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…]
How Well Do You Know Medicare?
by Rhea Bautista MD, Associate Director, Hana Hou Medical GroupGuess which statements are TRUE or FALSE. 1. There are four parts of Medicare – TRUEA. [Read More…]
After The Divorce – Retirement Pay
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. It comes as a surprise to many an ex-wife that the divorce decree does not automatically result in her getting her [Read More…]
Finding Filipino American History In The Dred Scott Decision; And, Ishmael Reed’s New Play
by Emil Guillermo This October marks the coincidence of the new Supreme Court session, the Filipino American History Month, and the opening of a new [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…]
Smart Changes to Hawaii Tourism That Include Sustainability, Environmental Preservation and Community Collaboration Should Be Welcomed
In 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, tourism in Hawaii hit a record 10.4 million. The pandemic shuttered tourism, the hotels, and all businesses related [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…]
