Category: News
Larry Itliong: The Manongs’ leader in the farm, pride of Pinoys
by Elpidio R. Estioko October is Filipino-American History Month. Actually, it’s American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and as we celebrate it, we honor Larry [Read More…]
Celebrate Filipino History Month at Hilo Barrio Fiesta
To be held on October 14 from 10am to 2pm at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Campus Center Plaza, the Hilo Barrio Fiesta is [Read More…]
The Bayanihan Spirit in Action, Filipino Community Coming Together to Help the Maui Fires Victims
It’s encouraging and heartfelt that Filipino organizations across the state have risen to the challenge in the last two months by raising funds to help [Read More…]
Happy Filipino American History Month!
October is Filipino American History Month. Our population now sits at 4 million in the United States. While that is a relatively small number in [Read More…]
Maui Receives More Than $17 Million Funding For Mental Health Support
On October 4, Senator Brian Schatz announced that the Suicide Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded $17.3 million in funding to the Hawaii State [Read More…]
What Is Misrepresentation And How Is It Applied To Virginity, Immigration, And Haunted House?
by Emmanuel S. Tipon, Esq. An Ilocano lawyer asked a 19-year-old girl if she had a boyfriend. She replied “No.” He asked if she ever [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: GOVERNOR OF THE CORDILLERA, JOHN C. EARLY—Among the Philippine Highlands
by Rose Cruz Churma The United States took control of the Philippines following the Spanish-American War of 1898. The first American Governor-General of the Philippines [Read More…]
Celebrate The Filipino Community Center at the 21st Bayanihan Gala
For the past 21 years, the Filipino Community Center (FilCom) has served and welcomed the community in Oahu. To celebrate this milestone, FilCom will honor [Read More…]
Filipino Films To Watch At The 43rd Hawaii International Film Festival
October is Filipino American History Month and celebrating Filipino culture can be done through numerous ways including indulging in films that champion Filipinos. At the [Read More…]
Filipinos’ Close Encounters with Suicide and Learning Prevention Strategies That Could Save Lives
by Edwin Quinabo Suicides are preventable, unlike an incurable disease – this is what health experts say people should know first and foremost about this [Read More…]
