Category: Columns
Defending Jo Koy’s Golden Globes Performance
by Emil Guillermo Social media was brutal. Even among Filipinos. Media commentators were no better. The overwhelming majority crucified comedian Jo Koy for his jokes [Read More…]
Through The Wilderness
by Seneca Moraleda-Puguan It’s 3 o’’clock in the morning. As I write these words, I am still fighting jetlag. We flew for 22 hours from [Read More…]
What’s Happening in Gaza?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa I heard the Hawaii Workers Center has a position on what’s happening in Gaza. Can you please share? Why do we [Read More…]
Visit to the Statue of Liberty: A Rare Experience
by Elpidio R. Estioko People all over the world have been wanting to visit an important landmark that symbolizes freedom and hope: the Statue of [Read More…]
Will Trump Become The White Marcos In 2024?
by Emil Guillermo As we close 2023 this holiday season, I am moved to extend to you the gift of history. President Joe Biden made [Read More…]
Let’s Try A Bottom-Up Approach To More Homebuilding
by Keli‘i Akina Hawaii’s housing crisis sometimes seems like a formidable monster that can only be defeated by a magical, cure-all solution. But could a [Read More…]
Trump’s Presidential Bid
by Will Espero Happy New Year! January has arrived, and I wish everyone good health, prosperity, happiness, peace, and friendship for the coming year. War in [Read More…]
2024: Happy New Year!
by Elpidio Estioko Goodbye 2023, welcome 2024! As we end 2023, we are pinning our hope for 2024 to be a better year for us. [Read More…]
Start Afresh
by Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Five, four, three, two, one…Happy New Year! Oh, what a wonderful declaration! Aside from “Merry Christmas,” shouting “Happy New Year!” is one [Read More…]
On Kissinger, Asian Dictators, And Open A.I.
by Emil Guillermo During martial law in the Philippines, it was a standard news image. Uncle Sam was burned in effigy. But Uncle Sam was [Read More…]
