Category: Hawaii – Filipino
CHRONICLE PULSE: What Makes You Happy – Love, Money or Good Health?
Almost one year since the world went on lockdown due to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s difficult to reflect on the life we [Read More…]
Hawaii’s Nursing Homes Manage COVID-19 Better Than Mainland Counterparts
Hawaii’s Nursing Homes had the lowest rate of deaths, resident and staff COVID-19 cases in the four weeks ending Dec. 20, 2020, according to AARP’s [Read More…]
Filipino-American Named New President of Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii
by Jim Bea Sampaga Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii (MBAH) recently named Filipino-American Pete Castillejos as its new president. A mortgage industry veteran with 17 [Read More…]
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Second Stimulus Package
by Jim Bea Sampaga In Dec. 27, President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion stimulus bill into law providing another round of funding to support [Read More…]
Expiring Driver Licenses, State IDs and Permits Extended Until Feb. 14
Honolulu County extends expiration dates of driver licenses, state IDs and permits to Feb. 14, 2021, making more time for Oahu residents to schedule appointments [Read More…]
Honolulu City Council Members Sworn In
On Jan. 2, 2021, Andria Tupola (Council District 1), Esther Kiaʻāina (District 3), Calvin Say (District 5), Radiant Cordero (District 7), and Augie Tulba (District 9) were [Read More…]
Medical Tele-Training Bill Sight into Law
The Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) 2019 Act was signed into law as part of the annual government funding bill. Authored by Senator Brian [Read More…]
US Travelers Banned to Enter Philippines until January 15
The Philippines has banned foreign passengers coming from United States, or have been to United States within 14 days, from entering the Philippines from Jan. [Read More…]
A Small Hair Salon Amidst Covid
by Renelaine B. Pfister It is an inconspicuous hair salon in Kalihi: a building painted pink, connected to Jimmy’s Produce and Filipino Store, with a [Read More…]
National League of Cities Elects Honolulu City Councilmember Brandon Elefante To Its Board of Directors
Honolulu City Councilmember Brandon Elefante, who represents District 8’s Aiea, Pearl City and Waipahu, was recently elected to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) board [Read More…]
