BOOK REVIEW: I AM JAKE
by Rose Cruz ChurmaJake Zyrus, when still known as Charice Pempengco, first burst into the American consciousness when he sang at...
Month: May 2023
Diverticulitis
by Jon Avery Go, MDDiverticulosis is a condition where small, bulging pouches or sacs, called diverticula, form in the lining...
Lowering Property Tax Bills Should Be High Priority
by Keliʻi AkinaProperty assessments are up across the state — and they threaten to create a “silent” tax hike for...
The Weighty Issue Of Obesity
by Anna Lo, MDObesity is a major health problem worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, in 2016 an estimated...
Loida Nicolas Lewis Shares Life Lessons In New Book
by Emil GuillermoAs Joe Biden announces his run for a second term for the presidency, you’d be hard-pressed to find...
What You Need To Know About Shingles
by Rainier Dennis D. Bautista, MD Shingles or Herpes Zoster is a disease of the skin and nerves caused by...
Support Our Filipino Fiesta & Flores de Mayo, Attend the Event, May 6
Most things in life needs to be updated for fresh relevancy, even for events like the annual Filipino Fiesta &...
Mom Fell And Broke Her Hip – Now What?!
by Marel Ver, MDIn 2016, I wrote a Hawaii Filipino Chronicle article about falls being the number one killer in...
2023 State Legislature Should Have Done More To Address Hawaii’s Physician Shortage
Hawaii lawmakers agreed to raise the Medicaid reimbursement rates for all providers. As of press time, the Hawaii State Legislature...
What You Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy
by Dr. Steven RheeDiabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects those with diabetes. It occurs when there is damage...
