Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Perennial ‘Green Fee’ Proposal Would Harm Hawaii Businesses
Simply put: Imposing a tax hike on a major industry in order to pay for more government-funded programs will not boost Hawaii’s economy.
Tax Bills Suggest Obliviousness To Our Daily Struggles
Thankfully, not every one of the dozens of tax- or fee-hike bills introduced each year will be enacted into law. Many are introduced simply as discussion-starters.
Brainstorming A Path Forward
At the end of the day, we must somehow chart a course that brings us out the other side, not just intact, but better off from where we entered.
A History Of Resistance & Resilience…as It Defined Filipinos Of Hawai’i
Since early last year, the Filipino Association of University Women (FAUW) has been conducting weekend writing workshops to encourage the community to write first-person, original, never-before-told stories that will enhance the understanding of the Filipino experience in Hawai’i and its contribution to the history, values, and traditions of our State.
Mass Deportation Is Enforcing The Law But Relief Is Available For Some
by Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. In a prior article, we listed President Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration which he signed on his first day in [Read More…]
Hawaii’s Commission on Salaries Considers Controversial Pay Raises for Elected Officials
While some argue that elected officials deserve competitive salaries, I question whether such increases are justified when pressing issues remain unresolved.
Plumbing Victory On Maui More Meaningful Than It Might Seem
That’s because updating those regulations for the first time since 1995 will in many cases make building new homes and renovating existing ones — and even recovery from the August 2023 wildfires — easier and less costly.
Supporting Workers Is More Important Than Ever In These Times, Part 2
However, one source of hope for low-income workers is the growing solidarity shown toward them.
Supporting Workers Is More Needed In These Times, Part 1
But first, who are the low-income workers in Hawaii?
Korean Horror Film ‘Dark Nuns’ To Premiere In Hawaii
Watch the film at Consolidated Theatres in Kapolei and Ward branches.
