2018-11-05 05:37
On the 11th day of the eleventh month each year, America celebrates Veterans Day to honor all U.S. military veterans who served.
It is an important holiday because it reminds us that &ldquo&helli…Read More
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2018-11-05 05:25
Last year, I was given the opportunity to learn more about special needs planning from a partner of my firm, Kirk Barth. He is a Certified Financial Planner and holds a Special Needs Planne… Read More
2018-11-05 04:48
Sharon Zalsos Banaag
If home is truly where the heart is, it is no wonder that nothing beats a home cooked meal. Although not everyone may be experts in the kitchen like Chef Isaac Bancaco o… Read More
2018-11-05 04:47
Love, Scandal etc. by Ate Nora
9th in a series
Editor’s Note: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products… Read More
2018-10-26 03:41
Voters will be weighing in on two State Constitutional questions in the November General Election.
First, voters will be asked whether a Constitutional Convention should be held. The last Co… Read More
2018-10-26 03:05
Philippine Flag Is Raised at County Building. Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival on October 20.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Maui no ka oi! Maui is unparalleled! Maui is the best!
It… Read More
2018-10-26 02:43
As we consider the building blocks of our Filipino-American history, four cornerstones stand out.
Hard work is taught by example in most families, where all adults are engaged in employment… Read More
2018-10-26 01:51
English Language Learner—The Triumphs and Challenges
Romelyn Joy Tabangcura | Maui High School
America—the land of the free and the home of the brave. Numerous families from dif… Read More
2018-10-26 01:38
Getting Ready For Christmas
The “BER” months are alive on Maui.
Liza of “A Maui Blog”
All Photos courtesy Liza Pierce
My husband and I went to Costco for an errand a… Read More
2018-09-02 09:07
“Raider Nation, cough cough,” said Cincinnati Bengal fan, Gil Keith-Agaran (#whodey) as he mocks Alfredo Evangelista (#raidernation) in his vintage Marcus Allen 32 silver-and-bla… Read More
2018-09-02 08:55
Caregiving for our aging population.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Caregivers play a vital role in the wellness of our aging community. How we all will fare in our later years wi… Read More
2018-09-02 08:32
The Rev. John A.H. Tomoso †
In an interview in PBS’s Faith, Spirituality & Aging Series, Jennifer L. Brower, Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter R… Read More
2018-09-02 08:19
It goes without saying that Caregivers play an important role for families. They are also a significant sector of our small business community and save government a ton of money.
From a sma… Read More
2018-09-02 08:15
Elsa Agdinaoay-Segal
Weighed down by student loans? You’re not alone: Approximately 40 million Americans have student loans (in total, a staggering $1.2 trillion), and about 71 percen… Read More
2018-09-02 08:13
Liza of “A Maui Blog”
All Photos courtesy Liza Pierce
Here on Maui, when I sing the song Bahay Kubo, I think of Simpli-Fresh Farm. Not because of they have a Nipa Hut but becaus… Read More
2018-08-30 03:57
A first person account. Two months later, this is still a hot issue…
Vince Bagoyo, Jr. | All photos courtesy Vince Bagoyo, Jr.
Other signs read “Stop Caging Families,” and… Read More
2018-08-30 03:50
Bobby Andrion moves up to head ILWU Local 142 Maui Division.
Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran
When I asked if I could email Bobby Andrion some topics I wanted to cover in a profile, the newly eleva… Read More
2018-08-30 03:41
Guzman unsuccessful in bid to become first Maui Mayor of Filipino ancestry. Incumbents win in many races.
Alfredo Evangelista | Assistant Editor
The two top vote-getters in the primary elect… Read More
2018-08-30 03:00
As an immigrant and business owner, I know how important it is for government to be responsive to the people’s needs. That’s why I voted in this month’s election. Did you… Read More
2018-08-30 02:43
Listening, responding, caring—the embodiment of our spirituality.
The Rev. John A.H. Tomoso †
Spirituality is part of the make-up of every person. Our spiritual being as individ… Read More
2018-08-30 02:05
Liza of “A Maui Blog”All Photos courtesy Liza Pierce
The entrance of the Maui Swap Meet greets you with three vertical banners, the same general colors as the Philippine Nationa… Read More
2018-07-22 05:04
Earlier this month, we celebrated America’s founding and the freedoms associated with democracy. Perhaps our most important freedom is our right and responsibility to vote. In Hawai&ls&hell…Read More
2018-07-22 04:50
We are less than three weeks away from the August 11 Primary Election Day.
As citizens of these great United States of America, we have the right to vote. But it’s more than that, we… Read More
2018-07-22 04:22
Google® Is Not Everything is a monthly column authored by high school students. The title of the column emphasizes that education is more than just googling a topic. Google® is a re… Read More
2018-07-22 04:14
Say “summer” and most people think “vacation.” The reality is that most adults work year-round, and some seasonal workers may even be busier in the summer than durin… Read More
2018-07-22 04:11
Liza of “A Maui Blog”All Photos courtesy Liza Pierce
LIza Pierce, a.k.a. Aunty Pineapple shaded by the bustling crown of a giant pineapple.Have you been on a Maui Pineapple Tour… Read More
2018-07-22 03:25
Elle Cochran’s favorites were li hing mui, cuttle fish, McDonald’s fries and Dairy Queen’s crinkly fries.I recently had a pleasure of interviewing the three leading mayoral… Read More
2018-06-02 07:46
Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from Christine Sabado’s soon-to-be published memoirs. The Sabados celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on June 14.
As we were about… Read More
2018-06-02 07:29
The presentation of the finished Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia was on July 4, 1776. The Declaration was signed and copies of the text were transported to ke… Read More
2018-06-02 06:28
Congratulations to all our 2018 Graduates! You deserve every moment of praise for making it on graduation day to receive your diploma and awards. Earning your graduation has never been an e… Read More
2018-06-02 05:54
Anastasha Aco | Baldwin High School
Diligence, discipline, and leadership are traits you acquire through intensive training either in your household, school or the military. These traits ar… Read More
2018-06-02 05:43
Summer is upon us and it is hot! hot! hot! These warm summer days makes me crave for the many delicious Filipino refreshments I loved while growing up in the Philippines. I thought this wou… Read More
2018-06-02 05:24
Fourth in a series
Editor’s Note: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagin… Read More
2018-06-02 05:15
The Baggao Family celebrated Silvestre’s 90th birthday. Josephine & Silvestre are seated in front, while Jackie Hernandez, Myrna Breen and Elmer Baggao stand behind them.Young ladi… Read More
2018-06-02 03:32
Retirement saving is not on most millennials’ list of top priorities. That may be why many experts expect that millennials will not be able to retire until well into their 70s.
In fac… Read More
2018-05-24 05:04
Maui’s Filipino Community gathered on Thursday, April 19 to welcome the new Philippine Consul General, Ambasador Joselito Jimeno and his wife Madame Araceli.Photos by Lawrence Pascua… Read More
2018-05-19 10:15
When looking at another person’s ability, whether it be a decision on who to hire, or who to choose as a leader or as a friend, I look at how my experience kind of “matches up&rd&hell…Read More
2018-05-19 10:06
Sen. Gil S.C. Keith-AgaranWhen Bob Nakasone passed in the winter of 2008, shortly after winning another term as the House of Representatives member for Kahului-Pā‘ia, Maui lost o… Read More
2018-05-19 09:37
Fiesta! Just the thought of fiesta brings a smile to my face and a quickening in my heartbeat. Fiestas are a special time of festivities, a traditional event in villages, towns and barrios… Read More
2018-05-19 09:29
The Flags were positioned with great care at the 46th Barrio Fiesta, prior to the Veterans Memorial Ceremony.From a young age, my son was taught the value of each of our servicemen and women… Read More
2018-05-19 09:21
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Memorial Day is right around the corner and for almost fifty years, Maui’s Barrio Fiesta has been held during or near the Memorial Day weekend… Read More
2018-05-19 09:03
Ghenesis Balaan | Maui High School
The graduating class of 2018 at Maui High School are steps away from the beginning of a personal journey that will pave the way to their own futures. Ever… Read More
2018-05-19 08:53
We don’t graduate students from high school until they know how to read and write, and we don’t give out driver’s licenses to people who can’t pass tests showing the… Read More
2018-04-25 13:11
Scholar and Educator Robert Greenleaf* offers what he calls “Attributes of a Servant Leader.” We have just celebrated Easter, the Resurrection of our Lord, and I consider Him jus… Read More
2018-04-25 13:09
Editor’s note: We start a new column this month which features brief news from Maui’s Filipino community organizations. Send your community briefs to [email protected]. This… Read More
2018-04-25 12:49
A warm welcome from the Fil-Am Voice.
Ambassador Joselito Jimeno, Philippine Consul General of the State of Hawai‘i.On behalf of the staff of Fil-Am Voice, we send a warm welcome to M… Read More
2018-04-25 12:39
Ambassador Joselito A. Jimeno, newly appointed Philippine Consulate General.Photo courtesy Philippine Consulate GeneralAmbassador Joselito Jimeno & Madame Araceli Jimeno.
On February 5… Read More
2018-04-25 12:11
Campaign signs bespeckle this neighborhood wall on the traffic-busy corner of Pu‘unēnē and Wākea Avenues, across the street from Christ the King Church.Photo: Lawrence P… Read More
2018-04-25 12:02
Every year, hundreds of high school students across the State from different organizations compete to represent Hawai‘i at the national level during the 2018 CTSO (Career and Technica… Read More
2018-04-25 11:47
There are IRAs for retirement goals, as well as guaranteed lifetime income products, but depending on your life stage you may want to consider other solutions as well. Maybe that means perm… Read More
2018-04-25 11:43
Americans view time as “monochronic” whereas countries with influences from Spain view time as “polychronic.”Photo courtesy Gnezdoto.netIf punctuality is a virtue, t… Read More
2018-03-24 08:06
In the Church, we are commemorating the season of Lent, officially a time devoted to fasting, abstinence and penitence. Usually one is greeted, probably by a fellow believer, with “Wha… Read More
2018-03-24 07:48
For me; a sacrificial journey leading to the Cross of Christ.
Lent (kwaresma) festivities in the Philippines have survived the test of time ever since these were introduced by Spain, showca… Read More
2018-03-24 07:37
Fond memories of Easter celebrations in the Philippines.
You know you grew up in the Philippines if your idea of celebrating Easter automatically involves church and other religious activi… Read More
2018-03-24 07:30
Killings come to a head—gun laws re-examined.
Alfonso Calderon, a survivor of the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, spoke out on Feb. 21 and… Read More
2018-03-24 07:23
Living in Hawai‘i, where diversity is shared by the hand of traditions and experiences from myriads of characters, results in the life of a blissful community. Have you ever wondered… Read More
2018-03-24 07:13
The average American family spends over $7000 per year on food. Over 40 percent of that amount is for food eaten away from home. That’s about $135 per week, $54 of which is eaten in r… Read More
2018-03-24 07:08
Liza of “A Maui Blog” | Photos courtesy Liza Pierce
Hawai‘i is known for its famous tropical flowers such as the fragrant plumerias, colorful hibiscus, exotic bird of par… Read More
2018-03-24 06:27
Dulce Karen Butay was graduated from Maui High School and earned her Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts from Maui Community College and her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, s… Read More
2018-02-01 07:36
Taps, is played for the Veteran’s Memorial Service at last year’s Barrio Fiesta.Kimberly Taroma, Miss Barrio Fiesta 2017 (above).Don’t miss the 49th Annual Barrio Fiesta, b… Read More
2018-02-01 07:33
The theme for for the Water Conservation Poster Contest is “Use Water Wisely” as shown in the above graphic, whereas the theme for the Source Water Protection Video Contest is &l&hell…Read More
2018-02-01 07:31
These gentlemen had a blast, who played in last year’s Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. Get involved… Play with us!Have f… Read More
2018-02-01 07:27
Robert Martin – Robert W. Martin has been professionally preparing income taxes for 52 years. He operates his own income tax preparation business and teaches two classes at the Univers… Read More
2018-02-01 07:26
Several scholarships are available for Maui residents who will be pursuing higher education next year, the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced.
The foundation will presen… Read More
2018-02-01 07:07
Fifty Shades of Freed—boasted by movie theaters nationwide.Photo courtesy destructoid.comLove is in the air every sight and every sound.” It’s February—the month of L… Read More
2018-02-01 06:50
Emergency Alert. Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawai‘i. Seek immediate shelter. This is not a drill.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. On Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 8:06 a.m., the State o… Read More
2018-02-01 06:28
The month of love.
Tante and Telly Urban share their Valentine’s Day ritual.Photo courtesy Alfredo EvangelistaValentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide and lovers exchange gifts a… Read More
2018-01-01 08:02
The year 2018, known as the Year of the Dog, will challenge us once more to declare our New Year’s Resolutions with optimism that everything will be much better. We share with others… Read More
2018-01-01 07:45
In a world of growing uncertainty, we are invited to examine the trends of the New Year. The Fil-Am Voice staff extends to our readers best wishes and good cheer for 2018, as we touch on the… Read More
2018-01-01 07:39
Some have called the Philippines, “the land of fiestas.” And no other festival is so rich, so joyful, so meaningful and so… well, so long, as Christmas in the Philippines… Read More
2018-01-01 07:22
Most of us start the New Year with good intentions. We resolve to work out more, eat better, get out of debt, learn something new, or help other people. But within the next few weeks, there… Read More
2018-01-01 07:13
So you all have heard already. We had that False Alarm of a Ballistic Missile coming to Hawaii, this morning. (actually, by the time I uploaded this post on “A Maui Blog”).
At t… Read More
2018-01-01 07:03
Artemio Baxa in his garden.With all of his many accomplishments in life, this ambitious Sakada Offspring remains humble and compassionate. Artemio Baxa was not born with a silver spoon in hi… Read More
2017-11-22 10:03
Bicol Express (above) is cooked ginataan stylePhoto courtesy kawalingpinoy.comRice (right) is cooked luto sa kawayan style.Photo courtesy lifeofaci.comRellenong ManokPhoto courtesy smithsoni… Read More
2017-11-22 09:34
Hawai‘i’s 2018 elections are just around the corner. The filing of candidacy will begin on February 1, 2018. Qualified individuals for public office will have the opportuni… Read More
2017-11-22 09:01
Of the women who “came on strong” winning the 2016 respective Maui County Council seats were from left to right shown above; Elle Cochran, Stacy Crivello, Yuki Lei Sugimura, and… Read More
2017-11-22 08:52
Could someone you love be a victim of elder financial abuse?
Each year, seniors lose over $36 billion to elder financial abuse and more than a third of seniors are affected by financial abu… Read More
2017-11-22 08:41
it’s not easy to be a judge of Filipino cuisine!
A masterful dish, yielded from among the competing chefs at the Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival®s Master P-Noy Chef® Cook Off.Di… Read More
2017-11-22 08:33
All photos courtesy of Gil S.C. Keith-Agaran
Sen. Gil S.C. Keith Agaran stands after session at the Hawai‘i State Capitol in Honolulu, Hawai‘iThis Sakada Offspring is one of thos… Read More
2017-10-10 06:43
Street Foods.
These “American” foodies are trying Filipino Street Foods here on a BuzzFeed video. It comes to no surprise that they seem somewhat amused. Filipino-Americans alrea… Read More
2017-10-10 06:13
History shows the awakening came earlier at the time when freedom started blooming after the signing of the Treaty of Paris (December 10, 1898), which ultimately transferred Spanish soverei… Read More
2017-10-10 06:00
Celebrate at the Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival®
I confess. I’m the guy in Sam Cooke’s love song “(What a) Wonderful World” with that famous line: “Don&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-10-10 05:28
Working Families Need Help
Escaping the paradise tax: The Campbell family is moving to Georgia.Photo courtesy Rheena Lynn CampbellE, a fifty-seven year old widow, rents a small ‘Ohana… Read More
2017-10-10 05:05
Rose Anne Rafael | Maui High School
At Maui High School, learning is not limited to the classroom. On occasion, students and student organizations travel off-island to supplement their in-c… Read More
2017-10-10 04:46
The Facts of Filipino Food
Filipino American Kare-Kare is such a treat. One must keep in mind that 250 g yields 600 calories. Knowledge about your intake can be easily incorporated int… Read More
2017-10-10 04:32
It’s never too late to get started.
Saving in Your 40s and 50s: It’s Never Too Late to Get Started
Will I have enough money to retire? It’s a common question and one that… Read More
2017-09-19 07:54
TV personality, host and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain of Parts Unknown told CNN that Filipino food will be the next big thing in America.Photo courtesy CNNChef Joaquin “Jake”… Read More
2017-09-19 07:24
Why are we having a labor shortage? Let us begin with a description of what an employer looks for in a prospective employee.
Application. Complete, legible, and submitted on or before the d… Read More
2017-09-19 07:16
Hard-won Successes, Uncertain Futures
The first Monday in September is celebrated as Labor Day, a federal and state holiday and yes, one of the few days that Costco is closed. For most folks… Read More
2017-09-19 06:56
A Viewpoint from a Local Born Filipino
Whenever the Evangelista clan gathers at my 93 year old Mom’s home on South Papa Avenue in Kahului (the pink house), my Mom insists that before w… Read More
2017-09-19 06:15
Maui High School is the only high school on Maui that requires all of its graduating seniors to complete a Senior Project. Senior Project involves a proposal that needs to be approved and s… Read More
2017-09-19 06:01
Valerie Matsunaga, is a retired pharmacist who has won awards in weightlifting: 2015 Olympics, Silver Medal in the Masters World Cup; 2017 World Masters Games, Silver Medal; and 2017 Nationa… Read More
2017-08-01 14:02
Chef Joaquin “Jake” BelmonteI’m excited to be involved in The Field & The Harvest on Saturday, August 19, 6:00 pm at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College, P… Read More
2017-08-01 13:41
My special recipe for health comprises a generous portion of each of the following ingredients, enjoyed often, shared with those in your life who matter most, served with a heaping spoonfu… Read More
2017-08-01 13:27
Bernard Paet’s New Lease on Life.
In 1946, Zacarias Paet, and his fellow Sakadas, toiled the fields for many hours. Hardworking and dedicated, they enjoyed a simple diet with mainstays… Read More
2017-08-01 13:13
Buses line up outside of Maui High School to pick up students.Photo: Stacy Woodson.Back to School in 2017.
As teachers and administrators of Maui’s schools prepared for the immin… Read More
2017-08-01 13:00
Maui High School is the largest high school on Maui, with approximately 2,000 students, and is the sixth largest school in the State. (Baldwin High School, with about 1,500 students, is the… Read More
2017-08-01 12:54
Health is the essential foundation for effective employment, regardless of age, educational standing, or position held. Without health, the quest for wealth and the struggle for survival bec… Read More
2017-08-01 12:48
Americans today live longer than previous generations, and that added longevity is putting stress on traditional retirement plans and financial strategies.
On average, men and women who rea… Read More
2017-07-09 08:19
Housing Crisis Hurts Maui’s Working FamiliesVince BagoyoIf you are looking to buy or rent an affordably-priced home on Maui, well good luck as you are probably one of the thousands of… Read More
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