Category: News
Musings On History And Identity By A Filipino In The Diaspora
by Rose Churma I left the Philippines in 1976 when I was in my mid-twenties. Although I don’t “celebrate” Philippine Independence Day, I try to [Read More…]
The Recent Bongbong Marcos Victory In The Philippines
by Belinda A. Aquino, Ph.D. The recent Bongbong Marcos victory in the Philippine presidential election on May 9 is bound to be a major example of [Read More…]
Honoring Our Filipino Heroes’ Legacy, Ancestors and on Philippines Independence Day
by Edwin Quinabo Hawaii’s annual Philippine Independence Day Gala (Kalayaan Gala) returns this year on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian [Read More…]
Another Mass Shooting, and GOP Remains Covered in Blood, Playing Dead
by Emil Guillermo And so, of course, mistakes were made in Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen cops were in the hallway thinking it was a barricade situation [Read More…]
Here Are Four Stores You Can Shop For Your Next Terno Ball Outfit
by Jim Bea Sampaga The Terno Ball might be over but it’s never too early to start planning for next year’s Terno Ball outfit. But [Read More…]
Cha Thompson Awarded Salesperson of The Year
by Renelaine Pfister Charlene “Cha” Thompson was awarded Salesperson of the Year 2021 by Sales and Marketing Executives HNL on April 28, 2022. She is [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: 101 Stories of the Philippine Revolution
by Rose Churma On June 12, the Philippines will commemorate the 124th anniversary of the country’s Declaration of Independence from Spain. Perhaps it is time [Read More…]
We Give Honor to Our Ancestors Who Fought for Philippines Independence, But Assaults on Freedom and Globalism Remain As Threats
When most people think of Philippine Independence, two historical markers come to mind: independence from Spain in 1898 and independence from the U.S. in 1946. [Read More…]
Common Sense Gun Reform Now, We Demand it! Call The US Senate Hotline
This is the time that we as Americans can no longer wait, ignore or hope that the gun violence in this country will just go [Read More…]
Covid Is Out, Time To Celebrate!
by Grace Larson The District 50 Hawaii Lions International conducted its 86th Annual Convention at Bonvoy Marriott last April 28-30, 2022. As a fun-filled event, [Read More…]