Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Remember Filipino Traditions During National Filipino Values Month and Throughout The Year
By Brenna Flores When the Filipino “sakadas” (migrant workers) came to Hawaii to work in the sugar and pineapple plantations in the early 20th century, [Read More…]
The Annual Taste of Waipahu is Back
After postponing the 2020 event due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 15th Annual Taste of Waipahu is back on November 13, from [Read More…]
Hawaiian Electric Reminds Customers to Be Vigilant of Scammers
An incident concerning real estate agents and a client has been the recent target of scammers using Hawaiian Electric’s credentials. According to Hawaiian Electric’s press [Read More…]
Hawaii To Welcome International Travelers In Alignment With Federal Requirements
Starting Monday, November 8, the state of Hawaii will welcome international travelers under the new federal requirements. Non-U.S. citizens who are traveling directly to Hawaii [Read More…]
Philippine VP’s Daughters to Speak at the 2021 Filipino Young Leaders Conference
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) announced that the three daughters of Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo are among the keynote speakers for the Filipino [Read More…]
UH JABSOM Issues Statement on Vandalized RV That Provides Free Medical Care
The Houseless Outreach & Medical Education (H.O.M.E.) Project van, a mobile free clinic for Oahu’s houseless population, has been vandalized twice this year. A project [Read More…]
The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle $2,500 Journalism Scholarship is Now Accepting Applications
Launched in 2019, the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle Journalism Scholarship aims to support Hawaii-based Filipino students who are pursuing an education and career in journalism. Applications [Read More…]
Hawaii Filipinos COVID-19 Stats Dismal, Campaign to Vaccinate Ramped Up
by Edwin Quinabo Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, statistics that measure well-being haven’t been flattering to Hawaii’s Filipino community. In some areas like higher [Read More…]
Hawaii State Airports In Need of Airport Screeners
In preparation for incoming travelers, the State of Hawaii is hiring 100 airport screeners to serve at airports across the state namely: Daniel K. Inouye [Read More…]
Hawaii to Receive Nearly $6 Million To Expand, Improve Kaneohe Veterans Cemetery
Hawaii will receive $5,901,475 in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand and improve the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, announced [Read More…]
