Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Hawaii Senator Introduces Legislation To Prevent Youth Suicide
To prevent youth suicide, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act that would fund suicide prevention initiatives [Read More…]
Newly Introduced Bipartisan Bill Aims To Improve Evacuation Route Planning
A newly introduced bipartisan bill presented by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Alex Padilla (D-California), and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) aims to develop [Read More…]
Hawaii Calls For Vigilance In Contracting Hiring Amid Maui Wildfire Aftermath
Homeowners, especially those affected by the Maui wildfires, are urged to exercise caution and prioritize hiring licensed contractors for rebuilding and repair projects. Hiring licensed [Read More…]
Hawaii To Participate In Federal Effort To Improve Healthcare, Housing Services
Hawaii has been selected to participate in the Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator program, announced Senator Brian Schatz earlier this month. The new initiative aims [Read More…]
University of California Looking For Asian American Participants For Its Cancer Study
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is conducting research on the study of stress and coping in Asian Americans diagnosed with advanced/metastatic cancer. Metastatic cancer [Read More…]
The Importance of Workers’ Compensation Part 2
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa Can you please explain about Workers’ Compensation claims for work injuries?– Reader Dear Reader, Here’s the continuation of the last issue’s Hawaii [Read More…]
As Filipinos Grapple with High Rent, What Is the State Planning This Legislative Session
by Edwin QuinaboFor decades outside investment in Hawaii’s real estate has been met with mixed feelings. To some locals, they say U.S. mainland and international [Read More…]
Blackouts Cast Doubt On Renewable Energy Mandates
by Joe Kent Hawaii’s rolling blackouts on Jan. 8 gave residents a lot of time to wonder whether this could become a regular occurrence on [Read More…]
The Aftermath of the Maui Wildfire
by Will Espero The Hawaii Legislature has convened, and many issues will once again be discussed and debated in the big square building on Beretania [Read More…]
Filipino Chamber To Launch Its International Programs In The First Quarter of 2024
by Rose Cruz Churma The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii president, Susie Berardy recently announced the launch of the Filipino chambers’ international programs in [Read More…]
