Category: News
Island Insights: May 9 Philippine Election Poll Watching
by Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand “Tinawagan kami kahapon.” (They called us yesterday.)This was the curt response of a couple after casting their ballot last May 8 at [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: Marcos Martial Law: Never Again – A Brief History of Torture and Atrocity under the New Society
by Rose Churma The first page of the book contains a poem from the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. written while he was in [Read More…]
Give Marcos Jr A Chance To Succeed, And A Strong Opposition Is Also Needed To Keep Him On The Right Track
Whichever side of the political fence you stand with regard to Philippine politics, what’s undeniable is the victory of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr’s presidential campaign [Read More…]
Hawaii’s Election Season Is About To Takeoff Starting June 7, Stayed Tuned, Get Informed
June 7 is the candidate filing deadline for Hawaii’s primary election which will be held on Saturday, August 13. Already we’re seeing early tremors – [Read More…]
Celebrate Filipino Culture at the 53rd Annual Barrio Fiesta!
by HFC Staff Enjoy and celebrate Filipino culture through food, pageantry, special performances and contents at the two-day 53rd Annual Barrio Fiesta event. The event [Read More…]
Optimism, “Will To Fight” Keep Zelenskyy In Contention
by Elpidio Estioko As the Ukraine-Russia war enters its third month, both camps think they will win the war. Both staged their own version of victory [Read More…]
Delaware Proves the Most Effective Way to Reduce Abortions
by Sheryll Bonilla, Esq. Want to bring down the incidence of abortions? Start with the obvious – not getting pregnant in the first place. One [Read More…]
Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Filipino Curriculum Resolution
Earlier this month, both Hawaii House and Senate passed HCR56, a Filipino Curriculum project that urges the state Department of Education to create Filipino history [Read More…]
Celebrating Our Mothers, Giving Thanks on Mother’s Day
by Edwin Quinabo Susan Martin, 61, Kapolei, surprisingly said one of her most memorable Mother’s Day happened when her mother was no longer alive. The [Read More…]
Hawaii Lawmakers To Raise Minimum Wage in October
The Hawaii House and Senate finally agreed to raise the state’s minimum wage to $12 per hour by October 1, 2022. The minimum wage bill [Read More…]