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Dinengdeng & Pinakbet
Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran - Oct 1, 2022

Eyeing Hawai‘i’s past monarchy and current government Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran As we drive to church on Kamehameha Ave., my mother complains the candidates who lost in the Primary should take down their yard signs and banners, especially those who posted...

Google Is Not Everything…
Jazmyne Faith Viloria - Oct 1, 2022

The Importance of Teachers Jazmyne Faith Viloria | Maui High School, Class of 2023 On paper, a teacher is “a person who teaches, especially in a school.” This definition fails to reveal the thought behind every lesson, adoration for each...

Iti Salun-At Yo
Errol Buntuyan | M.D., F.A.A.F.P. - Oct 1, 2022

Summer’s end signals Fall preparations Errol Buntuyan, M.D., FAAFP Hard to believe we are already in the month of September which signals the end of summer. As the pumpkin spice and cinnamon flavors emerge from our favorite cafēs and dessert...

Kwento Kwentuhan
Liza A Pierce of “A Maui Blog” - Oct 1, 2022

The BER Months Are Here Again … And We Are All Excited! Keep reading … Liza A Pierce of “A Maui Blog” The BER what? If you are a Filipino (especially those who grew up in the Philippines) you know exactly what...

Let’s Talk Pinoy!
Dulce Karen Butay - Oct 1, 2022

We bid goodbye to August and we welcome the first BER month. Welcome September! In the Philippines, they start playing Christmas songs on the first day of September. Here in Hawai‘i, they also play Christmas songs and some start to...

Sakada Offspring
Lucy Peros - Oct 1, 2022

Christina (Lucy) Estrada Porte Lucy Peros | All photos courtesy Lucy Porte Health care is a human right. Such awareness has resulted in the public labeling nurses as heroes especially during the COVID pandemic. The public recognizes nurses for their...

Ti Biag Ken Pammati
Deacon Patrick Constantino - Oct 1, 2022

Born to Serve, Chosen and Called Deacon Patrick Constantino | Photos courtesy St. Ann’s Church Parish Before I introduce Fr. Jun let me explain the difference between a pastor and administrator who is assigned to a parish by Bishop Larry...

Community Briefs

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Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Oct 1, 2022

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com. Bahay Kubo Heritage Foundation On October 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Bahay Kubo Heritage Foundation will be hosting a “Terno Ball 2022” fundraiser. Proceeds of the...

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Sep 1, 2022

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com. Binhi at Ani Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center is now open for events inside the Center. Including the cleaning fee, the Center can be rented from...

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Jul 21, 2022

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com. Binhi At Ani Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center is now open for events inside the Center. Including the cleaning fee, the Center can be rented from...

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Jul 4, 2022

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com. Binhi At Ani Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center is now open for events inside the Center. Including the cleaning fee, the Center can be rented from...

Community... in action
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor - Jun 4, 2022

Compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista. Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com. Binhi At Ani Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center is now open for events inside the Center. Including the cleaning fee, the Center can be rented from...

Editors Desk

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We Must Raise the Next Generation of Maui’s Filipino Leaders
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Oct 1, 2022

We Must Raise the Next Generation of Maui’s Filipino Leaders The topic of finding the next generation of Filipino leaders for Maui may be on your mind these days. It has definitely been on my mind for some time. To...

Use the Power of Your Voice and the Power of Your Vote ... Elections Matter
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Sep 1, 2022

Use the Power of Your Voice and the Power of Your Vote … Elections Matter Now the Primary Elections are over, we can focus on the November 8th General Election when we elect who will lead our County for the...

Filipino Americans on the Move ...
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Jul 21, 2022

Filipino Americans on the Move … Youth Leaders, Wise Investment My wife and I recently spent about two months in Los Angeles to welcome our newest grandson. What a blessing indeed to experience God’s amazing grace and we are thankful...

Maui Mayor’s Race is On
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Jul 4, 2022

Maui Mayor’s Race is On Who would want to be a mayor to face these crises?   • Lack of affordable workforce housing • Homelessness • Drug & alcohol abuse —domestic violence • Rising crime • How to manage tourism and...

We remember … We honor …
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. / Editor • Fil-Am Voice - Jun 4, 2022

We remember … We honor … Historians remind us all the Civil War which ended in 1865 claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the first national cemetery. Citizens then began holding tributes to these...