Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Bill 56 Moves Forward At Honolulu City Council
Bill 56 aims to reduce the Department of Planning and Permitting’s (DPP) permit backlog and it’s now moving ahead with unanimous support at the Honolulu [Read More…]
Filipino Farmers Are Major Part of Hawaii’s Drive Towards Building Food Sustainability
by Edwin Quinabo There are many myths surrounding agriculture and farming in Hawaii. Myth: There isn’t enough agriculture land in the state for an Ag [Read More…]
Young Local Journalists Discuss the Future of the Filipino Narrative
by Lizette Nolasco The Filipino community makes up a large portion of the melting pot of Hawaii—more than 23% of the state’s population, according to [Read More…]
House Committee Pass Bill To Provide Tax Relief To Hawaii Residents
Announced on Feb. 14, the House Committee on Education and Committee on Economic Development approved bill HB1049 for a second hearing. “The bill aims to [Read More…]
Hawaii Needs Food Sustainability – First in Order is We Must Support our Farmers
Hawaii farmers deserve far more recognition for the work they do. Farming is one of the oldest and most important professions, but it’s an occupation [Read More…]
DOH Announces First Pediatric Influenza Death of the Season
On Feb. 10, the Hawaii Department of Health announced that a state resident under the age of 18 has died of influenza. The child was [Read More…]
Melody Yadao Santiago: Mega Star Of Ilocandia; Pride Of Sinait
by Amado I. Yoro ANIA TI NAGAN A Melody. Balikas a Greigo “meloidia” singing and chanting. Naalumamay nga ayug ti kansion, addaan rima, addaan rikna [Read More…]
Ex-Usec Manalac, group appeal to PBBM: Take full control of Malampaya
by Dr. Celia Lamkin Former Philippine Department of Energy Undersecretary Eduardo Mañalac and the National Movement for the West Philippine Sea (NYMWPS) on Feb. 13, [Read More…]
KOR-Aloha Chapter To Hold “Aloha For The Youth” Golf Tournament
by Jun Colmenares The Knights of Rizal-Aloha Chapter, through its nonprofit arm Friends of Rizal, Inc., will be holding its inaugural ‘Aloha for the Youth’ [Read More…]
Filipinos Caring for Their Elderly: Home Care or Assisted Living Facility? Having Options Is Empowering
by Edwin Quinabo Senior advocacy groups have been warning of a silver tsunami for decades and a need to prepare for the rising demand in [Read More…]
