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Filipinos Shine as High School Valedictorians

Filipinos Shine as High School Valedictorians Alexis Joy Viloria Leads the List Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor Each year, I scan the list of high school valedictorians—looking for easily recognizable Filipino surnames such as Arellano, Butac and Calibuso … and I start...

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Casil and Mattos — 2021 Gintong Pamana Leadership Awards Recipients

Casil and Mattos—2021 Gintong Pamana Leadership Awards Recipients Elizabeth Ayson, Ph.D. “The primary mission of the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce is to promote, advance and stimulate interest and participation in business, industry, trade and commerce.” To this end, the...

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The 2021 State Legislature Ends

The 2021 State Legislature Ends Success or disappointment? Maui’s legislative team comments. Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor “This session was a little disappointing for me,” asserts Representative Tina Wildberger (D-Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena). The Vice Chair of the House Government...

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Three Chefs and the Pandemic

Three Chefs and the Pandemic Alexis Viloria Editor’s Note: With the Philippine Consulate General in Hawaii’s upcoming sponsorship of Filipino Food Week from June 6 through June 12—as of press time, Maui’s Joey’s Kitchen and Tante’s Island Cuisine are scheduled...

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Congressman Kai Kahele Hits the Ground Running

Congressman Kai Kahele Hits the Ground Running Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor Editor’s Note: Back from Washington D.C., new U.S. Representative Kaiali‘i Kahele sat down briefly for an exclusive interview with the Fil-Am Voice. While visiting the Binhi at...

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Anti-Asian Violence Erupts

Anti-Asian Violence Erupts Alexis Joy Viloria A year after the COVID-19 virus started to wreak havoc on our country, another virus continues to make its mark on America with a target of its own. With unwarranted associations between COVID-19 and...

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