Filipino Community in Maui Launches Bayanihan Feeding Program
by Jim Bea Sampaga In partnership with Maui Food Bank, the Binhi at Ani Filipino…
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Hawaii To Receive $1.215m To Combat Fraud and Identity Theft In Unemployment Insurance Claims
Last month, the Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced the $1.215 million…
Oahu Moves to Tier 3, Pandemic Restrictions Loosened
In response to reduced COVID-19 infections, Oahu moved to Tier 3 of the city’s COVID-19…
Hawaii Police Union Loses Legal Battle Against Police Misconduct Disclosure
The State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) lost months-long legal battle against Act…
Vaccination for Aged 70+ Starts in March 8th
by Jim Bea Sampaga As Hawaii expands eligibility pool for the COVID-19 vaccine, people age…
U.S. House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
The third COVID-19 relief bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on February 26. The…
Mail-In Voting Amendment Included in Voting Rights Bill
by Jim Bea Sampaga The “For The People” Act, which advocates for better voting rights,…
Feds Move to Save Small Businesses on the Brink of Closure
by Edwin Quinabo Small businesses are running out of cash and running out of time….
Workers Group Calls for Improved Processing of Unemployment Insurance, Plans Rally on Feb. 24
The Hawaii Workers Center plans a rally in front of the Dept. of Labor and…
Philippine Consulate Invites Filipino Organizations to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Every March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the globe to shed light on…