Category: News
The Tradition of Remittances Continues to Bolster the Philippines, But It Also Comes at a Cost
The new 1% tax on remittances goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects the tax could cost about $250 million of a whopping 38-40 billion dollars annually, about 9% of the nation’s GDP.
Let’s Keep Alive Our Filipino Tradition of Aguinaldo Remittance, Merry Christmas and Maligayang Pasko to All
That’s millions upon millions flowing into the Philippines to the tune of 9% of the country’s GDP.
Thank You Pope Leo XIV and American Bishops for Bringing Moral Clarity to the Treatment of Migrants
We join migrants, immigrants and immigrant communities across the U.S. in welcoming the efforts of Pope Leo XIV and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops [Read More…]
No Room at The Inn
After reading about “homeless sweeps” occurring throughout Hawaii, I thought I’d try an experiment to evaluate the availability of emergency shelters in each County.
Donald Trump and the Epstein Files
Polls have shown Trump’s approval ratings falling, and the partial release of the Epstein files has brought more interest and scrutiny to this subject matter.
A Life Well Lived
I am 92 years old. I will be 93 on December 24, this year. Have I achieved success? Have I lived well, laughed often, and loved much?
Ending The Year With Loved Ones At Down Under
This year, however, we will be spending the holidays separately in their respective homes with us travelling to Sydney and spending our Christmas with our eldest child Gigi and her husband Eric.
Christmas Prayer For The Philippines
For a people already burdened by hardship, the sting of lost trust has been even harder to bear.
West Coast Health Alliance Stands With Scientific Evidence: Vaccines Are Not Linked To Autism
The Alliance is deeply concerned about inaccurate claims to the contrary recently posted on the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Senior Halau Shares Love of Hawaiian Culture
They have spent most of the past year learning to dance the hula and embracing Hawaiian culture.
