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On a Mission Helping the Philippines’ Less Fortunate Alfredo Evangelista | Assistant Editor On May 17, 2019, Miss Maui Filipina Vanessa Joy Baldos will embark on a journey to the Philippines. This will not be her first trip there as...
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Give It Up For Lent! Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor Pinapaitan. Dinuguan. Fatty foods. Beer. That’s what sixty-four year old Elmer Tolentino is giving up for Lent. Besides, “it gives me gout,” said Tolentino, who worships at Maria Lanakila...
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Hawai‘i’s Minimum Wage Editor’s Note: The Hawai‘i State Legislature is currently debating an increase of the State’s minimum wage, currently at $10.10. [row] [column md=”6″] Workers need the “wages of decent living:” Please enact a true living wage Ma Glodilet...
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Buy Local and Support Our Farmers Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor I love food! Everyone who follows me on Facebook or Instagram knows I love to post photos of food. I don’t get to cook a lot except for...
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Leizl M. Tabon, CPA The New Year is upon us and that means another tax season is just around the corner. As you may know, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) on December 22, 2017,...
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To serve the People of Maui County Alfredo Evangelista | Assistant Editor Editor’s Note: On January 12, 2019, The Fil-Am Voice was granted the privilege of being the first media outlet to interview Mayor Michael Victorino. Michael P. Victorino officially...
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