Category: News
Schatz Urges Federal Government to Expand Access to Telehealth Services
Senator Brian Schatz led a bipartisan group of 26 senators in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase subsidies to health care providers through [Read More…]
Schatz Press Vice President to Address COVID-19 Testing Shortfall
Senator Brian Schatz and a group of his colleagues called on Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force, as well as the Federal [Read More…]
Paid Leave Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
By Jim Bea Sampaga With businesses greatly affected due to COVID-19 pandemic, some employees are given reduced hours or even laid-off while others have no [Read More…]
New Youth, Student Activist Organization Launches at UH Mānoa
Launched on March 12, Anakbayan Hawai’i is a newly registered independent organization at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (UHM) heralding a new era of Filipino youth and student activism in the islands.
COVID-19 Raises Greater Urgency in Health Care, Is It Time For Universal Health Care?
By Edwin Quinabo Stay-at-home orders to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic quickly took an immediate and dramatic toll on businesses. Last week [Read More…]
Award-winning Actress and Singer Lea Salonga Postpones Hawaii Shows
With the concerns surrounding COVID-19 pandemic, Lea Salonga postpones her Spring 2020 North American Tour.
Gov Ige Announces Measures to Address Economic Impact of COVID-19
On March 20, Gov. David Ige announced several measures to address the economic impact of COVID-19 in Hawaii.
A Decade of Dancing with Ian Navasca
Every week, Ian Navasca teaches at least seven dance classes between Waipahu Intermediate School and his non-profit Waipahu dance studio, Treasure Box Studios. A former Jabbawockeez Show performer in Las Vegas, the 25-year-old Navasca has been dancing for more than a decade now.
CFO Secretary Francisco Acosta Visits Hawaii for UGNAYAN sa US, To Discuss Ways to Strengthen the Filipino Connection
Last month, Sec. Acosta visited Honolulu for a week as part of the CFO’s UGNAYAN Series where he discusses ways to strengthen Filipino connection and participation with local Filipino leaders and community.
