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Dinengdeng & Pinakbet
Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran - Apr 21, 2026

In My Sexy 60s and the Elections in 2026 Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran I happily learned Foodland offers a kūpuna discount on Thursdays (anyone over sixty is eligible). Good deal. Picked up some poke and Roselani Banana Mac Nut ice cream....

Google Is Not Everything
Ehra Louise Guiwa - Apr 21, 2026

Uso pa ba ang Harana? Ehra Louise Guiwa | Maui High School, Class of 2028 Paniligaw is the act of traditional Filipino courtship, a process where the man attempts to woo the woman through acts of service, harana (serenade) and...

Kwento-Kwentuhan
Liza A Pierce - Apr 21, 2026

I Love You More Liza A Pierce of “A Maui Blog” | Photos: Liza Pierce Children’s books hold a special place in my heart. Their words may be simple and their illustrations colorful and playful but the messages they carry...

Let’s Talk Pinoy!
Dulce Karen Butay - Apr 21, 2026

  Dulce Karen Butay February is here—the official Month of Love! That means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Are you ready? Or are you one of those people who suddenly remembers on the morning of February 14 and...

Sakada Offspring
Lucy Peros - Apr 21, 2026

Melanie Sarmiento Lucy Peros | Photos courtesy Sarmiento ‘Ohana This month’s featured Sakada offspring, Melanie Sarmiento considers her Dad, a 1946 Sakada, as a person who practiced sustainability even before that word became a popular word. Melanie was born on...

Ti Biag ken Pammati
Deacon Patrick Constantino - Apr 21, 2026

  Easter: A Time to Reset Our “Life and Faith!” Deacon Patrick Constantino We need to look at our life from the beginning to the present so we can increase our faith and receive God’s graces forever! Easter serves as...

Dinengdeng & Pinakbet
Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran - Apr 4, 2026

Does the Pacific Ocean protect Hawai‘i from recent ICE operations? Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran Hawai‘i is one of the most remote places in the world. The early explorers from Marquesa and Society islands navigating by the sun, stars, winds and currents...

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Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Apr 21, 2026

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoicemaui.com. Binhi At Ani Celebrate your special events at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center. The Center can be rented on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m....

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Apr 4, 2026

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoicemaui.com. Binhi at Ani Celebrate your special events at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center. The Center can be rented on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m....

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Apr 2, 2026

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoicemaui.com. Binhi At Ani Celebrate your special events at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center. The Center can be rented on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m....

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Mar 31, 2026

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com.   Binhi at Ani Celebrate your special events at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center. The Center can be rented on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to...

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Mar 28, 2026

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com. Binhi at Ani Celebrate your special events at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center. The Center can be rented on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m....

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Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Elects New Generation of Leaders
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Apr 21, 2026

Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Elects New Generation of Leaders On January 19, 2026, I had the distinct privilege and honor to administer the oath of office to the newly elected officers and members of the board of the Maui...

New Year, New Beginning, New Goals 2026
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Apr 4, 2026

New Year, New Beginning, New Goals 2026 Happy New Year! Oh well, another new year, another year of making resolutions—that I/we most likely will not be able to reach. Most of the time I do not even try very hard....

Merry Christmas!
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Apr 2, 2026

Merry Christmas! Birth of a Savior. It’s Christmas—my favorite season of the year! Many will be busy shopping for gifts for someone special in your life. Christmas has evolved into a widely celebrated cultural holiday of gift-giving, family and festive...

Council Member Tasha Kama
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Mar 31, 2026

Councilmember Tasha Kama A selfless public servant We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Councilmember, Tasha Kama—who left a legacy of a selfless public servant. She was a resolute member of the Maui County Council representing Kahului...

Our Hospital. Our Health.
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Mar 28, 2026

Our Hospital. Our Health. Compassionate care with excellence Maui is so blessed and we are thankful to have very dedicated staff at our hospital to take care of our health needs with compassion and commitment to excellence that continue to...