Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Former Senator Will Espero Announces “Passion In Paradise” Book Signing Events
A former state senator, Filipino American Will Espero served in the Hawaii legislature for almost two decades. Now in retirement, Espero is a first-time novelist [Read More…]
Millennials Share What Being Filipino Means To Them While Growing Up In Hawaii
by Jasmine Sadang Hawaii is a mix of different cultures, making the state a unique place for people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. According to the [Read More…]
Former Governor Ben Cayetano To Receive Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award For Peace And Social Justice
by Jun Colmenares The Knights of Rizal-Aloha Chapter is proud to announce that former Hawaii governor, Benjamin J. Cayetano, has been selected to receive the [Read More…]
Gov. Proposes A State Tax Refund, to Expand UH’s Doctor’s Residency Program and Boost Broadband – in State of State Address
A refund to go to each taxpayer and dependent, support for broadband infrastructure, universal preschool, and expanding the University of Hawaii’s doctor’s residency program are [Read More…]
Two FilAm Executives Are Making Moves In Hawaii Business Landscape
Patti Ponimoi and Pete Castillejos are two Filipino American executives currently making big moves in Hawaii companies. Ponimoi has been promoted from Local Sales Manager [Read More…]
Doctors On Stage Musical ‘Fundemic’ Offers Hope Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
by Dennis Galolo Someone once said, “There’s a silver lining to every cloud that sails about the heavens if we could only see it.” That [Read More…]
Hawaii Receives $48 Million Federal Fund To Fight Pandemic, Support Hospitals
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Jan. 19 that they will provide Hawaii with a $47.9 million federal grant to support local hospitals [Read More…]
State Regulators Settle With Hundreds Of Mortgage Loan Originators
The Division of Financial Institutions, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and financial regulatory agencies from 42 other states reached with 441 mortgage loan originator [Read More…]
Proposed Bill Aims To Eliminate Down Payment Barrier To Home Ownership
Hawaii District 17 Representative Gene Ward aims to eliminate the down payment requirement on home buying in newly proposed bill. “A down payment is the [Read More…]
Year in Review – Top 10 News Covered by HFC
by Edwin Quinabo YEAR-IN-REVIEW: 2021 transitioned seamlessly from 2020 punctuated by COVID-19 and toxic politics. Pandemic anxiety once again permeated. But 2021 brought newfound hope [Read More…]
