Category: News
Why It’s Still More Fun in the Philippines
by Seneca Moraleda-PuguanIt’s More Fun in the Philippines! For more than a decade, this had been the tourism marketing campaign of the Philippines, one of [Read More…]
Honolulu To Become First Major US City To Require Narcan In Bars, Nightclubs
On June 12, Honolulu City Council passed a bill that requires Honolulu bars and nightclubs to keep Narcan naloxone spray on site. This essentially makes [Read More…]
Two Immigration Reform Bills in 2023 Congress, Will Updating Immigration Finally Happen?
by Edwin Quinabo It’s long overdue that the country’s immigration system be updated and modernized, most politicians on both sides of the political spectrum can [Read More…]
Look Out For The Pink Insurance Envelope!
by Arcelita Imasa Aloha everyone, Mabuhay kayo, manggagawa! Agbiagkayo, mangmangged! This is ourfirst Hawaii Workers Corner column brought to you by the Hawaii Workers Center! We are very thankful [Read More…]
THEATRICAL REVIEW: KASARINLAN: A Journey to Independence
by Rose Cruz Churma KASARINLAN: A Journey to Independenceis a stage production held at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu last June 11 to commemorate [Read More…]
There Is a Glimmer of Hope for Passing Immigration Reform in the 2023 Dignity Act
It’s high time and long overdue that comprehensive immigration reform finally be enacted and both Democrats and Republicans must make concessions. Both parties in principle [Read More…]
It’s a Banner Year for Filipino Chefs in the Prestigious James Beard Awards, Congrats to All Winners and Nominees
Filipino cuisine is a big part of Filipino culture. Slowly but surely, we see our cuisine’s popularity growing especially in communities with large Filipino populations [Read More…]
Father’s Day: Honoring Fatherhood Or The Father Of The Family
by Elpidio R. Estioko One of the Ten Commandments in the Hebrew Bible states: “Honor thy father and thy mother.” So, we need to honor both fathers and [Read More…]
The Need To Understand Philippine Independence History
by Belinda A. Aquino, Ph.D. Philippine Independence Day officially declared on June 12 was celebrated by an overflow audience at the Filipino Community Center on [Read More…]
Filipino Organization in Maui to Award 25 Scholarships
Maui’s Binhi at Ani awarded scholarships to 25 high school graduates from the Class of 2023 this past June. A $2,000 scholarship was given to [Read More…]
