Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Filipino Curriculum Resolution
Earlier this month, both Hawaii House and Senate passed HCR56, a Filipino Curriculum project that urges the state Department of Education to create Filipino history [Read More…]
Celebrating Our Mothers, Giving Thanks on Mother’s Day
by Edwin Quinabo Susan Martin, 61, Kapolei, surprisingly said one of her most memorable Mother’s Day happened when her mother was no longer alive. The [Read More…]
Hawaii Lawmakers To Raise Minimum Wage in October
The Hawaii House and Senate finally agreed to raise the state’s minimum wage to $12 per hour by October 1, 2022. The minimum wage bill [Read More…]
On Democratically Ushering in a New Philippine President
by Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand The six-year term of Rodrigo Duterte as president of the Philippines is almost over. Around 67.5 million Filipinos have registered to vote [Read More…]
The Cultural Extravaganza Lives! Join the Celebration at the Annual Filipino Fiesta and Flores De Mayo
by Raymund Liongson, Ph.D. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Filipino Fiesta & Flores de Mayo returns to Waipahu May 14 [Read More…]
House Lawmakers Vote Down The $1,300 Tax Refund Amendment
Earlier in the week, Representative Gene Ward’s proposed tax refund of $1,300 has been rejected by the Hawaii House of Representatives. Governor David Ige’s initial [Read More…]
PICTORIAL: Happy Wedding Anniversary!
Victor and Paulina Espero of Ewa Beach celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 8, 2022. Victor is a retired Navy veteran from Bacnotan, La [Read More…]
Governor Ige To End Hawaii’s Indoor Mask Requirement
Last week, Governor David Ige announced that the Hawaii indoor mask requirement will end on March 25, 2022. State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char said [Read More…]
Gov. Ige Appoints Filipino American Community Leader To Fill Seat In State House
Filipino American Luella Costales has been appointed by Governor David Ige to fill the open seat in the state House of Representatives, District 39. Former [Read More…]
Felicing Marquez Celebrates 101 Years
by Renelaine Bontol Pfister On March 5, 2022, Felicidad Bautista Marquez celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by family from Hawaii and all over the US. [Read More…]
