Category: Features
Martin Luther King’s Impact in Hawaii
by Jim Bea Sampaga On Monday Jan. 18, the nation celebrated the life and legacy of civil-rights activist Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King [Read More…]
HFC’s Biggest Stories of 2020 in Review
by Edwin Quinabo YEAR-IN-REVIEW: 2020 will be a marker in history, the year COVID-19 devastated communities around the globe with the US posting the highest [Read More…]
Fil-Am West Point Cadet Receives Prestigious 2021 Rhodes Scholarship
by Elpidio R. Estioko As we approach 2021, the new year has many surprises to us Filipino-Americans! Recently, a fraternity brother living in Hawaii informed [Read More…]
Filipino-American Named New President of Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii
by Jim Bea Sampaga Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii (MBAH) recently named Filipino-American Pete Castillejos as its new president. A mortgage industry veteran with 17 [Read More…]
Knights of Rizal-Aloha Chapter Launches Rizalian Lecture Series
by Serafin Colmenares Jr. On Nov. 22, 2020, the Knights of Rizal-Aloha Chapter launched its Rizalian Lecture Series via Zoom, with Dr. Floro Quibuyen, Ph.D., [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: Aparador Ni Lola—Past Lives, Precious Objects
by Rose Churma For those who grew up in the Philippines, the term “aparador” is a familiar term and refers to an armoire, wardrobe or [Read More…]
A Small Hair Salon Amidst Covid
by Renelaine B. Pfister It is an inconspicuous hair salon in Kalihi: a building painted pink, connected to Jimmy’s Produce and Filipino Store, with a [Read More…]
Three Tips to Empower Children for Distance-Learning Success
by Karen Gibson Are you a parent of a child about to start the new school year with distance learning? I’ve seen the fears and frustrations [Read More…]
Creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad for The Holidays
It’s the holiday season and everyone’s cooking something special to serve during Noche Buena and Media Noche. Are you looking for an appetizer to add [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: Story Collection by Gilda Cordero-Fernando
By Rose Churma Gilda Cordero-Fernando, the author of this short story collection, is not only a fictionist, but also a “writer, publisher, producer, artist, fashion designer [Read More…]
