2023-11-30 07:55
Lahaina Fire Survivors Continue To Face An Uncertain Future
Binhi at Ani’s Tulong for Lahaina® Fund begins distributing aid.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
“Ania n… Read More
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2023-11-30 07:47
Gratitude in Troubled Times
There are many troubles in our world today: an earthquake in Turkey, flooding in Libya, wars in Ukraine and Israel, Hamas senselessly killing numerous people, of… Read More
2023-11-12 08:25
Sen. Imee Marcos Makes Special Visit With Lahaina Fire Survivors
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
“I commiserate with you and we feel your pain even as we are unable to fully… Read More
2023-11-12 08:14
Maui Community United to Help Our Kababayans Affected by Wildfires
Over two months ago the fires in Lahaina brought devastation and destruction to the homes, businesses and memorable sites… Read More
2023-09-19 06:28
Tulong For Lahaina® Fund Launched
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
“Tulong means help in the Tagalog and Ilokano languages,” said Melen Agcolicol, president of Binhi… Read More
2023-09-19 06:22
Filipino Businesses Destroyed by the Lahaina Fire
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Standing amidst the ruins of their family business, R.V.N. Deli Kitchen And Catering, Rogelio Nava… Read More
2023-09-19 06:10
If We Hold On Together
From the soundtrack of the 1988 film Land Before Time, comes a song composed by Diana Ross, sung by many recording stars, including Maui’s own Keali‘i Rei… Read More
2023-08-21 14:18
Disaster In Lahaina
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Editor’s Note: The Fil-Am Voice is deeply saddened by the wildfire that ravaged Lahaina town, where many Filipinos re… Read More
2023-08-21 14:03
The Fire This Time …
Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran
Maui has been leading the news locally, nationally and even internationally. But not for a reason we would want. Only a fourth in… Read More
2023-08-21 13:54
God Is Faithful in Light of Devastation
We know times of disaster and devastation bring uncertainty, fear and hopelessness. They can shake us to our core, test us and stretch us beyond our… Read More
2023-07-31 08:53
Maui’s Filipino Community Awards Scholarships
Binhi at Ani, Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation and Maui Filipino Community Council honors local graduates.
Alfredo G. Evangelista, As… Read More
2023-07-31 08:47
U.S. Supreme Court Eliminates Race Conscious Policies In Selective College Admissions
Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran
On June 28, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued expec… Read More
2023-07-31 08:41
Maui Filipino-American Youth Scholars Join Leadership Cohort
Recently, I attended the 2023 Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s (MFCCF) scholarship award celebration to hono… Read More
2023-07-03 09:25
Summer is the Time for Reunions
Alfredo G. EvangelistaAssistant Editor
Life is short. Turning AARP and Medicare eligible, I’ve been contemplating mortality. In the last six months, I&r&hell…Read More
2023-07-03 09:16
Five Honored as Gintong Pamana Leadership Awardees
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Leadership. There are many definitions but a blog by Emeritus provides a good one. “Taking… Read More
2023-07-03 09:07
How Maui Families Enjoy Summer on the Best Island in the World
Summer is here!
Why do visitors flock to Maui every summer to relax, rejuvenate and experience local hospitality, unmatched by… Read More
2023-06-12 11:10
It’s Barrio Fiesta Time
The longest running Fiesta in the United States is held on Maui.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
For the 54th consecutive year, Maui will host the Ann… Read More
2023-06-12 11:00
Rogerene “Kali” Arce
Leading the only County Department of Agriculture
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
“Agriculture is the basis for food, feed and clothing,&rdqu&hell…Read More
2023-06-12 10:49
Island of Lāna‘i …
Playground for the ultra-rich and famous.
It is an understatement to say the Island of Lāna‘i is probably the best island in the entire… Read More
2023-04-23 15:32
Nurses Make a Difference
The Philippine Nurses Association of America Western Region meets on Maui.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
There are 4.4 million registered nurses in the U… Read More
2023-04-23 15:21
Leon Salacup Bolosan
Governor’s Man on Maui.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
When Leon Salacup Bolosan arrived on Maui as a 16-year-old in September 1965, little did he know… Read More
2023-04-23 15:14
Consul General’s Corner
Emil T. Fernandez
I had the pleasure of meeting many of my countrymen in Maui last month. It would be my first official engagement outside O‘ahu after as… Read More
2023-04-23 15:08
Maui County Budget
Mayor Bissen’s 2024 budget proposal now under Council consideration.
Folks are asking if Mayor Bissen’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 addresses “… Read More
2023-03-24 08:24
Maui Economic Opportunity: A Life Changer
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Helping People. Changing Lives. This phrase appears prominently on Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO)’s… Read More
2023-03-24 08:15
BOLO MEN–Spirit of the Filipinos
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
“He was a bolo man in WW2.” That single phrase in the obituary of Stanley “Islao” Mag… Read More
2023-03-24 08:02
Maui’s Future in Good Hands
Now the Maui County Council is organized, there are many reasons to be hopeful and optimistic about a bright future for our County. In addition to the Coun… Read More
2023-02-25 10:27
Consul General Emil T. Fernandez to Visit Maui
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor | Photos courtesy Philippine Consulate General
On March 5, Consul General Emil T. Fernandez will make… Read More
2023-02-25 10:18
Savannah Gankiewicz
A Filipina’s Journey as the newly crowned Miss Hawai‘i USA
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Photos courtesy Brice Kurihara
“I am very excited f… Read More
2023-02-25 10:05
Aloha February …
Valentine’s Day celebrations and many more.
Can you believe it? Christmas and the New Year have come and gone! Now comes the month of February. We are already… Read More
2023-01-20 08:48
Counting the Manongs and Manangs …
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
All political power of this State is inherent in the people and the responsibility for the exercise… Read More
2023-01-20 08:40
Celebrating the Santo Niño
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor | *Feature story begins on page 3
Pit Senyor! Senyor! Senyor!
Pit Senyor! Senyor! Senyor!
Sugod na sa Sinulog Kita… Read More
2023-01-20 08:30
So Much to Celebrate …
and Look Forward to a Better and Brighter Future
2022 turned out to be a good year for many reasons. The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be in our rear-view mirro… Read More
2022-12-26 08:05
Ready to Lead: Mayor-Elect Richard Bissen
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Collaborative. Team approach. Open to suggestions. Those are the words Mayor-Elect Richard Bissen use… Read More
2022-12-26 07:57
The Holiday Season Means It’s Time to Eat!
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor | Photos: Alfredo G. Evangelista
I know. I know. We just stuffed ourselves during Thanksgiving (eve… Read More
2022-12-26 07:42
We Look Forward to a Brighter Future with Unity and Common Purpose
Now the elections are finally over, both nationally and locally, we all can breathe a sigh of relief that extreme policies… Read More
2022-11-25 12:14
Maui County Election Recap
Bissen Elected Mayor; Progressive Council Candidates Lose
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Delayed initial results provided the only bump for the Bissen… Read More
2022-11-25 12:05
Photo courtesy Administration for Community LivingFamily Caregivers—Assisting With Love
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
4:30 a.m. ‘Īao Intermediate School teacher… Read More
2022-11-25 11:18
There is So Much to be Thankful For
One of my favorite months of the year is November—when we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, usually on the fourth Thursday. An annual holiday in the USA… Read More
2022-10-23 11:45
Remembering Maui’s Filipino Veterans
Including Unsung Heroes Maui Volunteers
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Veterans Day will be celebrated on November 11. The federal holid… Read More
2022-10-23 11:29
Amendments to the Charter Also On the Ballot
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
The County of Maui’s Charter is in effect its Constitution. There are two ways amendments to the… Read More
2022-10-23 11:11
Mayoral Candidates Differ on How to Address Maui’s Housing Crisis
As we look to the General Election on November 8, let us consider the contrasting approaches of our Mayoral candidate… Read More
2022-10-01 11:40
The Challenge of Building Housing Maui Working Families Can Afford
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Affordable Housing. During the political season, it’s the buzzword for all… Read More
2022-10-01 11:24
Teachers Play an Important Role in the Advancement of Maui’s Filipino Community
Ancheta is Teacher of the Year for the Hāna – Lāhaināluna – Lāna‘i… Read More
2022-10-01 11:13
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 be… Read More
2022-09-01 09:04
The top two mayoral vote-getters who will be in this November’s general election are Judge Richard Bissen (left) and incumbent Mayor Mike Victorino.It’s Bissen vs Victorino
Maui… Read More
2022-09-01 08:52
Lennel Joy Felix Alvarez was crowned as the new Miss Maui Filipina on Saturday, June 4, 2022 by previous Miss Maui Filipina Mary Grace Basig.Photo: Sean Michael HowerMiss Maui Filipina 2022… Read More
2022-09-01 08:42
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… Read More
2022-07-21 13:27
Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, Jr. Inaugurated as President of the Philippines
Maui’s Filipino community is generally supportive.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
[… Read More
2022-07-21 13:15
Small Scholarly Support Creates Fruitful Impacts
Filipino Community Scholarships in Action
Alexis Joy Viloria
Year after year, college students face a growing obstacle in the wake of a burde… Read More
2022-07-21 13:08
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… Read More
2022-07-04 07:37
Time to Concentrate on US Elections
Maui Mayor, Governor head list of Hot Races; Keith-Agaran and Hashimoto unopposed
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
Now that the Philippine elect… Read More
2022-07-04 07:25
Five Years Later: Maui Health is Meeting the Challenges
Alfredo G. Evangelista, Assistant Editor
Five years ago, on July 1, 2017, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Maui Memorial Medical Center O… Read More
2022-07-04 07:13
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 &mdas&helli…Read More
2022-06-03 16:51
It’s Time for A Fiesta
53rd Annual Barrio Fiesta goes LIVE!
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
In the Philippines, the month of May is Fiesta time. And on Maui, the Barrio Fiest… Read More
2022-06-03 16:42
Celebrating and Recognizing Nurses
Alfredo G. Evangelista, Assistant Editor and Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Contributing Writer
Almost every Filipino family has someone working as a nurse or… Read More
2022-06-03 16:27
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 establish… Read More
2022-04-24 14:06
Gas prices in Central Maui as of April 1st.Photos: Alfredo G. EvangelistaThe War in Ukraine: Affecting Maui’s Residents
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
On February 22, Russia… Read More
2022-04-24 13:57
Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran
The Ninth and final in a Series.
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Governor… Read More
2022-04-24 13:41
Significance of Easter
Making a Difference …
For many around the world, April is a particularly important month. Easter comes in April this year and is the most celebrated holiday fo… Read More
2022-03-22 09:22
University of Hawai‘i Maui College …
A great option for Maui’s graduating high school students.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
“Why should I move wh… Read More
2022-03-22 09:08
Sen. Lynn DeCoite
The Eighth in a Series.
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Governor, Maui Mayor, Council, a… Read More
2022-03-22 09:01
We All Need a Little Encouragement
Every one of us has more than one memory of a specific time when we have felt hopeless, helpless, and at the brink, ready to give up on our dreams and wor… Read More
2022-02-17 11:18
Raising The Minimum Wage To Eighteen Dollars
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
The Governor and both the State House and Senate leadership have made raising the minimum wage one of t… Read More
2022-02-17 10:57
Troy Hashimoto and Justin Woodson
The Seventh in a Series.
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Governor, Maui… Read More
2022-02-17 10:40
Electing Good Leaders is Essential …
Leadership matters.
Voting, especially during this year’s election is our sacred duty as citizens. Our democratic process requires particip… Read More
2022-01-21 13:19
Mayor Michael Victorno, Grace Sales, Chancellor Luis Hokoana, Michelle Balala, Rep. Kai Kahele are just a few names who have hopeful expectations for the New Year 2022.Hopes and Expectations… Read More
2022-01-21 13:07
Tamara Paltin, Shane Sinenci and Yuki Lei Sugimura
The Sixth in a Series.
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for… Read More
2022-01-21 12:59
New Year’s Resolution’s
Making New Year’s resolution’s is easy … Sticking with it is hard …
“Why?” we ask ourselves, as we cont… Read More
2021-12-23 14:05
Portrait of a Sole Caregiver
Lucy Peros | All Photos Courtesy Lucy Peros and ‘Ohana
Caregiving can be a tough job! According to statistics in the United States, 43.5 million caregivers… Read More
2021-12-23 13:55
The Fifth in a Series.
Gabe Johnson, Tasha Kama & Mike Molina
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Governor… Read More
2021-12-23 13:39
Count Your Blessings One By One …
The holiday season brings us to that special time when we reflect on all that happened to each of us … big, small, good, bad and… Read More
2021-11-19 13:42
The Bahay Kubo over the last 51 years: 1970—the original (Photo courtesy Sevilla ‘ohana); 1989—the first major renovation (Photo courtesy Sevilla ‘ohana); 2021—… Read More
2021-11-19 13:32
Michael Victorino
The Fourth in a Series.
Photos courtesy Michael Victorino
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections fo… Read More
2021-11-19 13:22
So Much to Be Thankful For … Especially With the Pandemic
No doubt for many of us, the past year and a half have been extremely hard, challenging times. The year 2020 is not on… Read More
2021-10-23 13:08
Bato – Ronald dela RosaBy Presidential Communications Operations Office – Presidential Communications Operations Office (Immediate: [1]), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia… Read More
2021-10-23 13:00
Josh Green
The Third in a Series.
Photos courtesy Josh Green
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Governor, Mau… Read More
2021-10-23 12:35
The Life You Save May Be Your Own
Get the vaccine.
Never before has the world faced a health crisis like this life and death pandemic. COVID-19 does not discriminate. It does not know or ca… Read More
2021-09-23 07:59
Back to School Woes
Alfredo G. EvangelistaAssistant Editor
A year ago, education was all about parents, teachers and students adjusting to a virtual classroom. Quite a problem on the fly the… Read More
2021-09-23 07:47
Vicky Cayetano
The Second in a Series.
Photos courtesy Vicky Cayetano
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Gove… Read More
2021-09-23 07:39
We Are Going to Die One Day …
How do we prepare for the inevitable?
Like the old saying goes—there are two things for sure in life: death and taxes! It is not a matter of if; i… Read More
2021-08-18 09:19
Managing Tourism: Searching for Balance
Alexis Viloria
After a year and a half of travel restrictions, safety protocols, quarantines and vaccines, tourism is once again carving its path here… Read More
2021-08-18 09:06
Kirk Caldwell
The First in a Series.
Photos courtesy Kirk Caldwell
Editor’s note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Governo… Read More
2021-08-18 08:58
Leaders with Bold and Real Solutions Needed to Meet Maui’s Challenges…
Elections are just one year away!
Can you believe we are just a year away from electing new leaders for o… Read More
2021-07-20 11:49
Cravalho’s Photo at the Hawaiian Airlines mural.Photo: Gilbert Keith-AgaranThe MAYOR F. CRAVALHO WAY
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
When Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho passed in 2… Read More
2021-07-20 11:29
Let’s Be a Community That Cares. … Get Vaccinnated
The COVID-19 virus is still a threat to our community and especially to people who are unvaccinated. We are now all too… Read More
2021-06-18 08:59
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—… Read More
2021-06-18 08:38
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… Read More
2021-06-18 07:25
Getting Old Is Unavoidable … Living It Is a Choice
Aging is a beautiful gift from God… the Holy Bible reminds us in Proverbs 16:31 “Gray hair is a crown of g… Read More
2021-05-18 07:46
The 2021 State Legislature Ends
Success or disappointment? Maui’s legislative team comments.
Alfredo G. Evangelista | Assistant Editor
“This session was a little disappointing fo… Read More
2021-05-18 07:28
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 1… Read More
2021-05-18 07:15
Let’s Choose Love and Kindness Over Hate and Racism
In the past several years, we have seen many reports on hate and racism, not just in our country but in the world. It seems we live… Read More
2021-04-23 14:21
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 dow… Read More
2021-04-23 14:07
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… Read More
2021-04-23 12:12
First 100 Days: Biden/Harris Administration
Promises made … Promises kept … So far so good
Even before their 100-day marker, there is much to celebrate… Read More
2021-03-16 10:30
2021 Legislative Session
COVID-19 Response, Balancing the State Budget and Looking for Money
Troy Hashimoto and Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran
Former President Barack Obama, in accepting the 2008… Read More
2021-03-16 10:13
Cultural Connections
Relationships are deeper than commonly thought. The CD release of Kāwili starts new conversations raising questions about being one ‘ohana.
Alfredo G. Evangel… Read More
2021-03-16 09:57
Help Needed … NOW!
The Hawai‘i State Legislature must address the economic impact of the pandemic on our residents. Help is needed NOW. Having recently returned from a visit wi… Read More
2021-02-16 09:35
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. administers the oath of office of the President of the United States to Joseph Robinette Biden. Biden chose his 127-year-old, 5-inch-thick family Bible upo… Read More
2021-02-16 09:10
When Electing Our National Leader… CHARACTER MATTERS
What a refreshing experience to have watched the inauguration of our new President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on… Read More
2021-02-16 08:25
Keep the Faith
Happy New Year everyone! We pray 2021 will be a better year!
Deacon Patrick Constantino
2020 was a challenging year for us. COVID-19 hit us and everything changed. Our life s… Read More
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