Category: News
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to End DACA, But Uncertainty Remains as to the Ultimate Fate of the Program
The Supreme Court rightly rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This marks an important victory for [Read More…]
Loving Husband, Father and Provider: The Paul Tamayo Legacy
By Carlota Ader After three-and-a-half decades of service in the U.S. Coast Guard, Paul Tamayo is thriving once again in a new work environment, this [Read More…]
Nursing Homes Poor Care Makes Residents Susceptible to COVID-19
Nursing homes represent 0.6 percent of the U.S. population, but nursing home residents are about 40 percent of the COVID-19 deaths nationwide, according to Dr. [Read More…]
Sen. Hirono Talks SBA Loans, Budget Shortfall and Keeping Hawaii Safe During COVID-19
By Jim Bea Sampaga Hawaii is one of the few states with low coronavirus cases in the United States. As of June 5th, the state [Read More…]
Free Medical Services Available for People Who Lost Their Health Insurance
The Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls (BCWW) and Hawaii Filipino Healthcare (HFH) teamed up tolaunch the COVID Relief Job Losses Program, which offers free medical services [Read More…]
14-Day Quarantine for Inter-island Travel to Be Lifted, June 16
Gov. David Ige announced the state will be lifting the 14-day quarantine requirement for interisland travelers, starting June 16. Travelers may be prohibited from boarding [Read More…]
Filipino Food Week Goes Online
By Jim Bea Sampaga For its second year, Filipino Food Week goes online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the Philippine Consulate General (PCG), [Read More…]
Senate Passes Measure to Offer More Flexibility to PPP
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) that gives more flexibility to small business and nonprofits that have signed [Read More…]
Legislators and Health Experts Discuss Possible $350M Savings on Health Care
The Medicare for All Hawaii Coalition held a zoom Town Hall meeting featuring Rep. John Mizuno, Rep. Romy Cachola, Dr. Stephen Kemble and Dr. Phillip [Read More…]
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Calls For Further State Action to Save Small Business
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and other neighbor island Chambers launched a new petition calling on Governor David Ige to take further action to save [Read More…]
