Category: Columns
Improve Hawaii healthcare via GET exemption
by Ted Kefalas You’ve probably heard the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But in Hawaii, it’s actually the general excise [Read More…]
Some Thoughts On Immigration
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. The agricultural industry relies heavily on immigrants. They take smelly, physically hard, low-paying jobs cutting chickens, beef, and pork, and packaging [Read More…]
Shane Gillis? Don’t Cancel Racist Comedy, Debate It
by Emil Guillermo I just got back from a President’s Day Weekend in Los Angeles where I did five minutes of standup at the Hollywood [Read More…]
“Magsaysay Is My Guy!”: A Reflection On Our Late Former Philippine President
by Elpidio R. Estioko Fellow Filipinos in Hawaii, did you know that our late former Philippine Ramon Magsaysay had no bank account? And when he [Read More…]
The Case For Arts Education
by Will EsperoArts education can play a significant role in the development and life of a child. Because of future opportunities, arts education should be made [Read More…]
Letting Go
by Seneca Moraleda-Puguan “I’ll miss you mom!”With a kiss on my cheeks and a hug so tight, these were the sweet words uttered by my [Read More…]
What Is The Tipped Wage About?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa My sister works in a restaurant, and she receives tips. Can you please explain what this tipped wage is about? What [Read More…]
My Ilocano Father, Citizen Willie And His The History Made On His Birthday Week
by Emil Guillermo My father, Willie Guillermo, born under the American flag in the colonial America that was the Philippines, had his birthday on Thursday, [Read More…]
In Celebration of Valentine’s Day: Poetry by Will Espero
by Will Espero I can remember writing poems during my elementary school days. Who knew I would still be enjoying poetry writing at this time in [Read More…]
Some Thoughts on Abortion
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. One in four pregnancies ends in a miscarriage, according to the National Library of Medicine. The March of Dimes says as [Read More…]
