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From The Editor’s Desk The Beauty of Filipinas Our Filipino culture highly values the beauty of Filipinas. When the 2018 Miss Philippines Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe in 2018, Filipinos world-wide were so proud … even though Gray was...
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In The News… It’s not by design but our staff is in the news. First, I am deeply honored to have been nominated and selected as a 2019 Gintong Pamana Leadership Awardee (of which our staff writer Dulce Karen Butay...
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Our Continuing Ties to the Philippines Yes, it’s almost time for the 50th Annual Barrio Fiesta! In just a few short weeks, Maui will gather at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center for the 50th Annual Barrio Fiesta—the longest-running...
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Our Voices Are Important Spring is officially here. In Hawai‘i, many things are happening during this time. For Christians, it is also the season of Lent during which we prepare for Easter Sunday. It is also a time when new...
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Farmers: Our Partners Buy fresh—buy local. As we near the end of February, I’m hoping all of you remembered to share your love and appreciation with the special person in your life. Telly and I have shared many, many Valentine’s...
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Just a few weeks ago, the transition from Mayor Alan Arakawa to Mayor Michael Victorino was completed with the swearing in of Mayor Victorino on January 2. Mayor Arakawa will perhaps be remembered as Maui’s only three term Mayor. While...
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