PAGE 2 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 STATEWIDE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by AMELIA CASAMINA CABATU

Amelia Casamina Cabatu is a community leader and a familiar face, often hosting community events and celebrations. She is a veteran radio announcer and hosts the “FIL-AM COURIER COMMUNITY HOUR on 1270 KNDI Radio every 1st Sunday of the month. In addition to other affiliations, Amelia is the former Chair of the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii. She owns and operates an adult daycare business and is happily married to Arnold Cabatu. They live in Salt Lake and are blessed with one daughter, Armay. Please send your event information to [email protected] or call her at (808) 282-2033. SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 OAHU “Hawaii’s Best Filipino Adobo” at 8090, Amelia Casamina Cabatu of Directors. Fil-Com Center, 94- Filipino Women’s Civic Club the Philippine Consulate Lanai. 282-2033. 428 Mokuola Street Waipahu, HI (FWCC) Annual Maria Clara Ball MAY 19, 2017 6:00 PM; Contact Persons: Cecilia 6:00 PM; vb Cost: $50.00 for Dinner, 2017. Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Bicol Club of Hawaii’s Premier Villafuerte 780-4985, Bernadette JUNE 11, 2017 Entertainment, Door Prizes and Ballroom. 6:00 PM. Contact Scholarship Fundraiser, Fajardo 342-8090, Amelia The Oahu Filipino Community Rotary Foundation RSVP to Rev. Persons: Rose Galanto 688-4458, Celebrates the Art & Music of Casamina Cabatu 282-2033. Council presents the 2017 Miss Alex Vergara, RCK President at Cecilia Villafuerte 780-4985 Bicolano heritage. Filipino Oahu Filipina Scholarship 808-5514303 or email: alex@ Community Center 428 Mokuola JUNE 9, 2017 Pageant Sheraton Waikiki Hawaii alexvergaraphotography.com OCTOBER 12-15, 2017 St. Waipahu, HI. 5:30 PM – 10:00 Earth Philippines Hawaii, an art Ballroom. 5:30 PM; No Host Santa Lucia Academy Aloha Grand PM; $50.00 General Admission, show featuring the abstract arts Cocktails, 6:30 PM Gala Banquet, JULY 8, 2017 Reunion, Ala Moana Hotel, 410 VIP tickets available by and paintings of Earth Philippines 7:30 PM; Pageantry chaired by Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii sponsorship Level. Contact Artists & featuring Actress and Miss Deedee Melchor-Paguyo in Hawaii (FCCH) Installation of New 10/12, 6:00 PM-12:00 AM. Person: Arnold Pontillas 391-9185 Artist Heart Evangelista together association with the Miss Oahu Officers and Board of directors Hawaiian Night, Opening and with her husband Senator Francis Filipina Sisterhood. For 6:00 PM. Hilton Hawaiian Village Networking Night 10/13, 9:00 AM- MAY 28, 2017 “Chiz” Escudero, The ARTS at Sponsorship, Advertising, & Ticket Resorts, Ballroom Contact 3:00 PM; General Assembly Tyson Perry’s Fearless Funding 4 Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Reservations Call Deedee at 554- Persons: Bernadette Fajardo 342- Meeting 10/13 5:00PM-11:00 PM Kidney Function Fundraiser Crab Avenue, Honolulu HI. 6:00 PM – 2897 8090, Brandon DelaCruz 389- Luau, 10/14 6:00 PM-12:00 AM Shack Kapolei 590 Farrington 9:00 PM; Cost: $60.00. Contact 0517 Filipiniana Gala Night, Hibiscus Highway 4:00 PM–9:00 PM; $25.00 Person: Indah Fides Delgado 724- JUNE 17, 2017 Ballroom, 10/15 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Donation. Contact Person: Nancy 0602 Operation Manong/OMSS (Office JULY 10- 16, 2017 Picnic at Magic Island. Contact Ortiz 285-0072 of Multicultural Student Services) 11th Ambassadors’ Tour to the Person: Tina Salvador 808 426- 45th Anniversary. 10:00 AM – 3:00 Philippines, Manila and Davao 6183. For more detailed JUNE 8, 2017 JUNE 10, 2017 PM; University of Hawaii Manoa City Join the annual tour to the information and to register visit Adobo Festival, the very first in 119th Philippine Independence Campus Center Ballroom. $10.00 Philippines with the Philippine their website: https://ronnicah. Hawaii presented by the Day Celebration presented by the per person, Free for children 12 Diplomats and explore the cultural wixsite.com/slaaloha2017 Philippine Celebrations Philippine Celebrations yrs old and under open to the heritage sites of Manila and Davao Coordinating Committee of Hawaii Coordinating Committee of Hawaii Public RSVP by May 31, 2017. City. Experience the Philippine OCTOBER 20, 2017 (PCCCH) in Cooperation with the (PCCCH) in cooperation with the Contact Information: 808-956- culture, cuisine and Filipino Community Center, Inc. Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Philippine Consulate General, 7348 or email entertainment. Starting from Bayanihan Gala Fundraiser Hawaii (FCCH) and the Hawaii Hilton Hawaiian Village Resorts, [email protected] $1813.00 (hotel twin sharing honoring extraordinary Acts of Restaurant Association to promote Tapa Ballroom. 6:00 PM; Contact basis) and price is on a first come Service for more information and local businesses and promote Persons: Cecilia Villafuerte 780- JUNE 23, 2017 first served basis. For more sponsorship opportunities contact Filipino Culture and Cuisine. 4985, Bennette Misalucha 398- Rotary Club of Kapolei 2017-2018 information please contact the Fil-Com Center (808) 680-0451 Selection of winning the title 5988, Bernadette Fajardo 342- Installation of Officers and Board Philippine Consulate General Honolulu (808) 595-6316 to 19, OCTOBER 29, 2017 Aloha Tours & Travel 845-2218, Philippine Nurses Association of Services Inc. 841- Hawaii (PNAH) Halloween and 2881, Nobel Travel (808) 244- Masquerade Ball Fundraising at 4609, Panda Travel Inc.732-6691 Ala Moana Hotel, Rumuors press 3, or Philippine Airlines Nightclub, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM. Cost: Honolulu (808) 840-1109 $30.00 heavy pupus and one drink included. Contact Persons: Tina AUGUST 26, 2017 Salvador 426-6183, Ramon Philippine Cultural Foundation of Sumibcay 489-7148, Tina Hawaii (PCFH) Recognition Night Fernandez 721-1721 honoring the 2017 Parents/parent of the year, recognizing the 2017 NOVEMBER 4, 2017 outstanding achievements of Filipino Business Women’s graduating high school Association (FBWA) presents the valedictorians in public and private Annual Kimona Ball and the schools & presentation of the Business Woman of the Year continuing scholar recipients,and Awards Ceremony. Dole Cannery announcement of the Trailblazer Pomaikai, Ballroom. 735 Iwilei of the year award to Mr. Roland Road, Honolulu, HI 6:00 PM Casamina. Empress Restaurant, Contact Person: Elsa Talavera 100 North Beretania St. 6:00 PM. 358-8964 We are currently searching for the parents/parent of the year who NOVEMBER 19, 2017 sacrificed to send their children (3 International Filipino-American minimum) to college and/or Asian Cultural Association of universities & have attained their Hawaii’s 6th Year Anniversary Ball. professional chosen careers. Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Contact Persons: Janice Sevilla Ballroom Makai. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 595-8000, Lina Longboy 421- Cost: $40.00 donation. Contact 7381, Leo Rojas Gozar 630-6268, Persons: Wilma Ibay 221-2407, Maggie Domingo 783-0068 Linda Jakosalem 679-9511, Becky Schmidt 291-4579 AUGUST 26, 2017 Filipino Nurses Organization of BIG ISLAND Hawaii (FNOH) Annual Awards and Biennial Installation Banquet MAY 20-21, 2017 Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Philippine Consulate Outreach Ballrooms IV & V 6:30. PM – 11:30 Mobile Team Visit in Hilo County PM; Contact Person: Stephanie of Hawaii Aupuni Center, Chung 221- 6212 Conference Room 101, Pauahi Street, Hilo. May 20, 2017 SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 (Saturday) 8;00AM – 5:00 PM, May Filipiniana Ball and Scholarship 21, 2017 (Sunday) 8:00 AM – 12:00 Award presented by the Philippine PM Appointments highly Women’s Association in Hawaii recommended. Contact Person: (PWAH). 6:00 PM at the Ala Moana Tulpe Day (808) 961-8220 this Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom. Contact service is made in collaboration Persons: Letty Saban 255-9429, with CoH Immigration Information Jenny Quezon 292-8105, Edna Office. Alikpala 282-3669 THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 3

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

PUBLISHERS Mary Llanos Cordero David Cordero

MANAGING EDITOR Bennette Espineli Misalucha

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN Armando Dela Cruz Busmente

PRODUCTION MANAGER Alice Llanos Busmente

ASSISTANT EDITOR Radiant Cordero

COPY EDITOR Danielle Evangelista By RADIANT CORDERO

PHOTOGRAPHERS/GRAPHICS Brandon dela Cruz Noah Felipe Gabe de Liso Jeff Orig James Ramos

COLUMNISTS Year after year, we get through which to both evolution of these foods that history that they adapted and Edna Alikpala Rhoda Yabez Alvarez, Esq. further away from when understand what is happening we continue to share today. put into their interpretation of Jesse Bacon II events occurred in history. in our world today and to Food isn’t just a mere the . Nancy Bernal Cesar Bonilla Therefore, that is even more actively affect it. means of sustenance in our The way Filipinos have Alice Llanos Busmente Amelia Casamina Cabatu of a reason to make an effort In 1986, Dr. R.J. lives. evolved the noodle from just Anabel Gasmen Cabebe Dr. Rickie Camara to continuously teach and Rushdoony wrote: Food will also allow for a boiling it in water with fresh Dr. Patricia Halagao Zeny Muyot pass on the history to Memory is basic to the life deeper understanding of a garnishes to what we see at Angie Santiago Perfecto Yasay Jr. children and future of man … Most people culture, especially through a Filipino celebrations around generations. It is also just as think very little of the culture’s transformation of the world is just a small CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Conrad Abuel important to celebrate importance of their food. example of how Filipino food Ric Agnes Paul Alimbuyao successes in history as well. memory, either personal One food that has had and even the Filipino way of Ria Baldevia Eriza Bareng It is also important to or cultural. … But history different influences in the life has transformed Marnelli Joy Basilio Bernie Caalim remember and celebrate is simply a religious Philippines and strived throughout the course of Randy Cortez Radiant Cordero important events that are memory of the past. In our through the colonization of history. Mary Cruzada currently occurring that will be history, we remember the the Spanish, Chinese, In this issue, the Fil-Am Jaime de Jesus Brandon dela Cruz learned in the future. faith, men, and events Japanese, and American was Courier highlights, Christian Evangelista Imelda Gasmen In this day in age with which we recognize as the oh-so yummy noodles! remembers, and Veronika Geronimo Leo Gozar history being made in front of basic to our lives. Yes, I may also be biased commemorates Philippine Ben Gutierrez Kathleen Lee eyes, it can become difficult because I love noodles more Independence Day and the Carmela Minaya Gladys Quinto Marrone to process all of the History class is not than rice, bread, and just so Philippine Independence Day Gladys Menor information available, let enough. Not enough! many more things in life. Gala that honors two very John Pagaragan Paola Rodelas alone respond to each event Society and communities, But if you take a look at influential individuals in the Judy Relosimon Sandra Sagisi with the massive influx of especially like the one we the noodle…. We have our culinary community in Hawaii, Nicole Velasco Jason Ubay information in today’s culture, have in our state - as diverse different types of pancit from but also internationally. Michi Villaruz and people’s attention spans as we are - commemorating bihon to canton to palabok Join us this issue with an NEIGHBOR ISLAND BUREAU Maui are short-lived and inevitably and celebrating history should and then we have our sweet open heart, mind, and empty Kit Zulueta jump from one outrage to continue. Filipino . If we look stomach to commemorate Jeremy Zane another. It is through doing, even deeper from the these histories, because the Big Island Mil Asuncion But, focusing on history reenacting, discussing all the Philippines as a whole, we can good and the bad have led Jane Clement Dr. Margarita Hopkins together with current events histories and lessons from the even see that each region’s the Philippines to its current

Kauai creates a lens through which past, present and future that culture and history and independence and its rich Virgie Cruzada Liza Trinidad we can process what is going will allow us to remember and experiences throughout cultural diversity today. Marynell Valenzuela on around us both locally and apply history to our daily lives. ADVERTISING SALES globally. One way that we apply Marivic Aldaya Mary Cordero This is why the past, history through our daily lives Annabel Cabebe Florence Tan McCollom rather than distracting us from is through the foods and the Lydia Kamiya Joni Redick-Yundt the present, gives us a means Rudy Bautista Marynel Valenzuela

CIRCULATION Florence Tan (Oahu) Ron Oshiro (Leeward Oahu) David Cordero (Maui) Marynel Valenzuela (Kauai) Milli Asuncion (Big Island)

LEGAL COUNSEL Alfredo Evangelista, Esq. Atty. Ernesto Urbano (Phils.)

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notable projects were the at the Punchbowl National community gatherings for Cemetery of the Pacific and visiting Philippine Presidents was attended by a number of Estrada, Gloria Macapagal- government officials, World This colorful photo of the members Arroyo and the most recent, War II veterans, military of the Philippine Celebrations in 2011, when President officials from the United States Coordinating Committee of Hawaii Benigno S. Aquino came to Pacific Command, and Filipino (PCCCH) in their authentic Filipino Hawaii as part of the APEC community leaders. Wreaths attire, was taken at the Philippine global conference. These of colorful flowers were Consulate General edifice located at events showcased the offered to honor the sacrifices the Pali Highway. growing influence of the of those who had fallen for Filipino community in Hawaii the sake of freedom. Photo Credit: Beverly Lau as the population numbers Every year, the local reflected that Filipinos are Philippine Independence Day Photo Design by Noah Felipe of now the largest ethnic group celebration is highlighted by Orig Media. Mahalo to Jeff Orig of in the State. a well-attended gala and this Orig Media. Today, the PCCCH is led year, the Gala will be held on by its current Chair, Cecilia Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Both Noah and Jeff can be reached Villafuerte, who is a veteran Hilton Hawaiian Village from at www.origmedia.com or by community organizer having 5:30 pm. About 500 guests dialing 808 447-9559. led many organizations, are expected to attend. (For including the Filipino Chamber ticket information, details are On most given Mondays, group called the Philippine of Commerce of Hawaii. In at the end of this article). a group of dedicated Filipino Celebrations Coordinating addition to coordinating Consul General Jamoralin community volunteers meet Committee of Hawaii various functions involving will be expected to officially on the lanai of the Philippine (PCCCH) was first regular visiting Philippine host the event and will be Consulate to map out plans conceptualized to help dignitaries, the PCCCH plans offering the toast on behalf of for a forthcoming community support the Philippine two major events in the the Philippine government, event. Composed of twenty Consulate General as that community calendar. while Governor David Ige, five leaders of various office plans for milestone The two annual events who is expected to attend, will community organizations, the celebrations in the Philippine are significant historical offer his own greetings on calendar. Today, the PCCCH milestones in the annals of behalf of the State of Hawaii. has since evolved into a Philippine history: the Araw ng The PCCCH Committee liaison organization which, in Kagitingan or Day of Valor, has chosen to focus this year addition to planning key which is celebrated around on the theme of food, since events, also tries to bring the April 9th, and the Philippine food is considered a window Filipino community into the Independence Day into our culture. fold, in the spirit of pride and celebration, which is usually Chair Cecilia Villafuerte unity. celebrated on June 12th and said that the theme this year The work of the committee marks the declaration of is appropriate because of the has been welcomed by the Philippine independence from current culinary trend: “The present Philippine Consul the Spanish monarchy which Filipino food movement is General Gina Jamoralin, as it had ruled the country for 350 currently sweeping the had with Consul Generals years. country. We have Filipino prior to her. The staff at the The Araw ng Kagitingan American chefs who are Philippine Consulate and the marks the commemoration of winning national awards or PCCCH have successfully the Fall of Bataan where are featured in mainstream collaborated on a number of hundreds of American and prestigious cooking high profile projects in the Filipino soldiers died during competitions. We have past, and all these projects World War II in a hard-fought Filipino restaurants that are have resulted in successful battle to preserve democracy. being recognized as the best outcomes. Amongst the The event was held this year in the country. I think we THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 5

need to make sure we also not only in Hawaii but also start bringing focus on the worldwide, especially with his Filipino food movement as it generous donations to the happens in Hawaii.” Filipino Community Center The PCCCH will be and the University of Hawaii.” honoring two individuals The theme of highlighting during the Gala Night: Filipino food is carried out this international chef Alan Wong year with the launch of the and entrepreneur and 2017 Hawaii Adobo Festival, restaurant operator Eddie which the PCCCH hopes will Flores. be an annual event. From In selecting Wong, June 1 to June 7, restaurants Villafuerte said: “The award are asked to feature adobo as honors Alan’s tremendous a “special” in their daily menu. contributions over the years “It can be any kind of to introduce and celebrate adobo—chicken, pork, beef, Filipino food to the Hawai’i seafood, or even vegetables,” mainstream community. We said Villafuerte. note with interest how Alan Alan Wong’s restaurants, has always featured our both at the South King Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii (PCCCH) cuisine in your restaurants — restaurant and the Pineapple Officers and Members pancit, , halohalo for Room locations, have agreed example— which he usually to be part of the festival, as Cecilia Villafuerte MEMBERS enhances with his own special well as L&L. A partial list of Chair touch, and thereby elevating the participating restaurants Eddie Agas Sr.* their flavors to suit even the will be published in this issue Bennette Misalucha* Edna Alikpala* most discriminating palate. while the final list will be online Vice Chair We also commend Alan for on May 30th. Allan Alvarez* mentoring the generations of The festival will culminate Bernie Ardiente chefs that have passed in the 2017 Great Adobo Cook- Lynne Gutierrez Amelia Casamina Cabatu* through the portals of the off which will be held on June Executive Secretary culinary schools at Kapiolani 8, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the Serafin Colmenares, Sr* Gladys Menor Community College and Philippine Consulate on the Faye Cudal Leeward Community College Pali Highway. Twelve Secretary — many of these chefs are of restaurants will be competing Maggie Domingo* Filipino ancestry. Through his for the title of Best Adobo in Rossita Patton Maria A F Etrata* example, he has inspired so the 50th State. A panel of five Assistant Secretary many others to have a judges will be making the Melga Gendrano passion for the fine art of choice and the winner will be Bernadette Fajardo* Leo Roxas Gozar* food.” announced that night, Treasurer In selecting Flores, although the actual awarding Editha Gudoy Villafuerte noted, “Eddie will be held during the Gala Dr. Raymund Liongson* th Maria Jo Farina Flores and his restaurants, night on June 10 . One Ruby Sarmiento L&L Hawaiian Barbecue roundtrip ticket, courtesy of Assistant Treasurer franchise, has provided many Philippine Airlines, will also be Janice Sevilla people opportunities to awarded to the winning William Cudal Dr. Arnold Villafuerte* improve their financial restaurant. Auditor standing. Through his many The Great Adobo festival Ethel Alikpala Ward* efforts, he had contributed in is envisioned to unite the Angie Santiago helping the progress of the Filipino-American community Assistant Auditor * Past PCCCH Chairs Filipino-American community and instill a sense of pride amongst Hawaii’s Filipinos. After all, a philosopher EVENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS once said that food connects Rocky Anguay Ben Pulido us to one another. When we share our food, we open Armi Farinas Oliver Adela Salacup doors to better understanding Rose Galanto Sol Solleza each other; we are able to Cirvalina Longboy share our culture, of who we are. We can build trust. And trust builds lasting PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL relationships. For ticket information on the June 10th gala, please call GINA JAMORALIN Cecilia Villafuerte at 808 371- Consul General 8538. For more information on the Adobo Festival, please ROBERTO BERNARDO call Bennette Misalucha at 808 Deputy Consul General 398 5988 JOYLEEN SANTOS Consul Bennette Espineli Misalucha is the Managing Editor of the Fil-am Courier, a role JEFFREY de MESA she embraced since April 2013. She has Protocol Officer been affiliated with the Courier for 29 years. PAGE 6 • TTHE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017

By BENNETTE ESPINELI MISALUCHA Fil-Am Courier Managing Editor

The restaurant on S. King Street, with its non-descript frontage, attracts very little attention. But as most locals know, it is a must-stop for a former U.S. President whenever he is in town,Hollywood stars, or political figures visiting from other parts of the country. You look around the restaurant, and VIPs abound on any given night. They all rave about the food. You see, is served with “fresh fruits, America, had to learn how to salt level is always perfect. It him as he makes a mark in the if one were to count culinary sweet corn, azuki beans and cook the most authentic took a year before my mom culinary world. superstars domiciled in coconut shave ice.” With the Filipino dishes! My stepfather perfected the balance that is “At that time, I watched, I Hawaii, Alan Wong, with his first delicious spoonful, any taught her, and so those necessary in cooking Filipino tasted, and I listened.” honed creative talent, would Filipino would be able to flavors from my childhood has food—the triog of salt, Wong’s mom was the be one of them. distinguish its similarity to the stayed with me.” , garlic—which makes designated cook in their His food has been called Filipino summer go-to Wong rattled off a number the flavor robust but not one home, and she did not suffer amarvelous blend of East and refresher, halo-halo. of dishes he grew up with: flavor can overpower the anyone meddling in her West, and presented in such As it turns out, Alan Wong “We ate kalamunggay others.” kitchen. But after high school, a manner it can be elevated has been keeping a secret chicken papaya, mongo “I remember how we killed Wong decided to go into the into an art form. As one (not intentionally, mind you). beans, we had pig’s feet, a pig in the backyard and all culinary arts program at peruses the menu,however, He actually grew up with chicken paria soup, and of the men in our neighborhood Kapiolani Community College. one is intrigued that Filipino Filipino food, no, erase that, course, adobo.” helped. Nothing, I mean His first dabble into dishes, albeit in he was immersed in it and as The family had a simple nothing, was wasted. The cooking Filipino food was deconstructed form, seem to such, these flavors form part lifestyle in the middle of blood, the guts, the feet, were learning to cook pork adobo. make an appearance from of his culinary soul. pineapple fields in Waipio, all used in some fashion. It “It took a few tries, but I think time to time (lumpiais a “When I was 7 years old, outside Wahiawa. Wong’s was impressive.” I have it perfected by favorite offering) or even the my mom and dad divorced mom was a homemaker and To an impressionable now,”Wong admitted with a Filipino taste, with its and shortly after, my first- his stepdad worked in the future chef, it was all part of self-deprecating tone in his distinctive flavors, can spring generation Japanese mom government, and together, his growth and development, voice. a surprise appearance in Terry Ambo married my they raised five children. even as he exposed himself He said that he was otherwise traditional menu stepfather Mariano Castillo. Throughout his childhood, to other local cuisines fortunate to have forged items. He was Ilocano, born in the Wong developed an whether it was Hawaiian, strong relationships with Take for example, the Philippines and of course, he appreciation for the way Japanese, Chinese or other Filipinos, particularly his Haupia Tapioca dessert item wanted to eat his food. My Filipinos cook. “The best of Korean, the result of which co-workers as he was going at the Pineapple room, which mom, born in Japan, new to them never measured, but the today continues to influence up the proverbial career ladder. “I love the generosity of the Filipinos. When lunchtime comes, they would gladly share their food. Every time I encountered something new, I would ask. They would teach me how to cook Filipino food in as authentic manner as you can imagine.” Today, here are his preferences: favorite food to cook: mongo beans with kalamunggay; signature Filipino dish (because he said it’s his own recipe): vegetarian (“I do not use pork or shrimp or any meat product but it still tastes like pinakbet”); Filipino : kawali, mongo beans, chicken paria, chicken papaya, pinakbet, THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 7 LIST OF FILIPINO RESTAURANTS IN THE STATE

HAWAII ISLAND Golden Coin Bake Shop Nayong Fast Food Kauai Family Cafe & Restaurant (Wahiawa) 1116 Fort St Mall 4-361 Kuhio Hwy GJ’s Filipino Restaurant 661 Kilani Ave Honolulu, HI 96813 Kapaa, HI 96746 & Video General Store Wahiawa, HI 96786 64-1067 Mamalahoa Hwy Nestor’s Filipino Fast Mama Lucy’s Kitchen Kamuela, HI 96743 Jesse’s Bakery Food 4495 Puhi Rd 1101 N King St 1120 Maunakea St Lihue, HI 96766 Trini’s Mix Plate & Honolulu, HI 96817 Honolulu, HI 96817 Catering MAUI 74-5533 Luhia St (Kalihi) North Star Deli & Kailua Kona, HI 96740 555 N King St Sausage Bistro Manila OAHU Honolulu, HI 96817 2225 N School St 230 Hana Hwy Honolulu, HI 96819 Kahului, HI 96732 Alonzo’s Jollibee (Waipahu) 95-176 Kuahelani Ave 94-300 Farrington Hwy People's Cafe CAA Market Place Mililani, HI 96789 Waipahu, HI 96797 1310 Pali Hwy 960 Lower Main St Honolulu, HI 96813 Wailuku, HI 96793 Alyssandra’s Lumpia Julie’z Restaurant Express 91-590 Farrington Hwy Pinoy Grill and Seafood Joey’s Kitchen (Salt Lake) Kapolei, HI 96707 Outlet 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd 91-1001 Kaimalie St Lahaina, HI 96761 Honolulu, HI 96818 Ken’s In & Out Plate Ewa Beach, HI 96706 Lunch Juan’s Kitchen Alyssandra’s Lumpia 41-1537 Kalanianaole Hwy Seafood City 62 N Market St Express (Waipahu) Waimanalo, HI 96795 94-050 Farrington Hwy. Wailuku, HI 96793 94-790 Lumiaina St Waipahu HI 9679 Waipahu, HI 96797 Kambingan FIlipino Kusina Oriental Express San Nicolas Chicharon 1295 S Kihei Rd Ste D Bautista’s Filipino 94-366 Pupupani St, & Sausage Kihei, HI 96753 Filipino inspired dish: Crispy Pork Belly Salad, Wild Paria, Alocon, Kitchen Waipahu, 2130 N King St Marunggay Leaves (Pearl City) HI 96786 Honolulu, HI 96819 Migrant 850 Kamehameha Hwy 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr anything with kalamunggay, history and the blend of Pearl City, HI 96782 Kambingan Wahiawa Shay's Filipino Café Kihei, HI 96753 70 Kukui St, Wahiawa, HI 94-1040 Waipio Uka Blvd anything with sabaw.” cultures that all contribute to Bautista’s FIlipino 96786 #10 Paradise Supermart “And of course, I eat all of make Hawaii unique. I have Kitchen (Pearlridge) Waipahu, Hi 96797 207 E Wakea Ave these with a spoon and fork!” to say the Filipinos are such Pearlridge Ctr Kusina Kahului, HI 96732 he laughed heartily at the a big part of our local history. Aiea, HI 96701 98-150 Kaonohi Street Sugarmill Café inside joke since most They have worked hard for Aiea, HI 96701 94-333 Waipahu Depot St. Plantation Grindz Buk Buk Kitchen Waipahu, HI 96797 70 Lono Ave Filipinos know we cannot eat their place in today’s society.” Foodstand Kusina Korner Kahului, HI 96732 such dishes with any other “Food is a universal International Marketplace 1151 Mapunapuna St Thelma’s Restaurant utensils. language. It is the heartbeat Food Ct Honolulu, HI 96819 94-366 Pupupani St Randy’s Catering & Fast When asked about the of every culture. When you Honolulu, HI 96815 Waipahu, HI 96797 Food Candie’s Onolicious Grindz M & N Fast Foods & 1032 Lower Main St Filipino food movement invite someone to eat at your Akamainui St Restaurant Tiano's Restaurant , Wailuku, HI 96793 sweeping the country, Wong home, you become family.I am Mililani, HI 96789 844 N King St 94-235 Hanawai Cir said he is happy that people fortunate to have been Honolulu, HI 96817 Ste 9 Tante’s Island Cuisine are finally discovering the joys embraced by my Filipino Gerry’s Grill Waipahu, HI 96797 100 Kaahumanu Ave 1125 N King Street Mabuhay Cafe & Kahului, HI 96732 of Filipino food: “It’s family.” Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 Restaurant Vicky’s Filipino Fast awesome! For a long time, Wong may yet achieve 1049 River St Food Vidad’s Local Kine Filipino food was not known, higher pinnacles in his career, Elena’s Home of Finest Honolulu, HI 96817 1113 Fort Street Mall Grindz and the Filipinos only shared taking him to other worlds that Filipino Foods Honolulu, HI 96813 275 W Kaahumanu Ave their recipes amongst need conquering, but the 94-866 Moloalo St Max’s of Manila (Kalihi) Kahului, HI 96732 Waipahu, HI 96797 801 Dillingham Blvd, Ste 108 Wahiawa Kambingan themselves or close quarters. connections to home and Honolulu, HI 96817 Filipino Food & Catering Z-Man’s Kitchen Other people did not family will remain. His soul, a Filipino Express 70 Kukui St 1500-B Lower Main St understand Filipino food, and part of it anyway, bleeds Restaurant Max’s of Manila (Waipahu) Wahiawa, HI 96786 Wailuku, HI 96793 so, they did not eat it. I guess Filipino. The next time you bite 94-366 Pupupani St 94-300 Farrington Hwy, Kauai Waipahu, HI 96797 Ste F1 MOLOKAI Filipinos now want to share into that delicious meat with Waipahu, HI 96797 Aaron’s Kitchen and the results are the vinegar and garlic taste at Golden Coin Bake Shop 3611 Hanapepe Rd Big Daddy’s Store & encouraging.” Alan Wong’s restaurant,you & Restaurant (Ala Moana) Merlina’s Kitchen Hanapepe, HI 96716 Restaurant The Filipino influence on know from whence it came. 680 Keeaumoku St 1203 Whitmore Ave 67 Ala Malama Ave his culinary creations came Honolulu, HI 96814 Wahiawa, HI 96786 Halo-Halo Corner Kaunakakai, HI 96748 3501-3611 Rice St organically. Wong is steeped Lihue, HI 96766 and trained in classic French cooking but Hawaii, with its Ed’s Note: Chef Alan Wong will diversity of culture and food, be honored by the Filipino has added multiple Community on June 10, 2017 dimensions to his development as a chef. during the Philippine “I actually have a Independence Day Gala at the personal mission: to let Sheraton Hotel for his people know about our contributions to the Filipino food regional eclectic cuisine. movement in Hawaii. When I travel the world, I ask people what they think we eat in Hawaii, and inevitably, it Bennette Espineli Misalucha is the comes out that they think we Managing Editor of the Fil-Am Courier, a role eat everything with pineapple! she has taken on since April 2013. She had So, that gets me started on been affiliated with the Courier in various educating others about our capacities for the past 29 years. 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By BENNETTE ESPINELI EMERALD: • ALoha Tours and Travel MISALUCHA Fil-Am Courier Managing Editor • Cecilia Villafuerte Foundation • Valley of the Temples • Argosy University If validation is what one • Cal Hawaii seeks to affirm that one is on the right track, then there SAPPHIRE: • Francis Padron Foundation could be no bigger validation than the prestigious James PEARL: • Maria Jo Farina Beard Foundation Award if • Armi Farinas, AVOR one is in the culinary industry. • Bridget Arrastia, Usually held in May, the Century 21 All Islands, VP, BIC James Beard Foundation Awards has long been considered “The Oscar of PARTIAL LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Food” in the United States NELSON DAQUIP (as of May 15, 2017. Please check www.filamcourier.com for an updated list) and seeks to recognize excellence in cuisine, culinary 1. L&L Hawaiian Barrbecue 8. Tante's Island Cuisine writing and education. 2. Alan Wong's Restaurant 9. 3 Star Gourmet At this year’s ceremonies 3. The Pineapple Room 10. North Star Deli & Sausage held a week ago in Chicago, Local Boy and by Alan Wong 11. Kambingan Filipino Seattle-based Canlis 4. Shays Café Express Restaurant Restaurant was declared the 5. Gerry's Grill 12. San Nicolas Chicharon winner for its outstanding 6. Nayong Filipino Restaurant & Sausage wine program. And credit for His Team Wins James 7. Jesse's Bakery & 13. Pinoy 1 the program rightfully belongs Restaurant to its Director of Wine and Spirits, Nelson Daquip. Born and raised in Hawaii Beard Award 2017 HAWAII ADOBO FESTIVAL RULES to Filipino-American parents WHEN: The 2017 Festival will run for one week: Quintin (from Batac, Ilocos learned a lot, particularly to Seattle intending to grow June 1, 2017 to June 7, 2017. Norte) and the former pairing wines with the menus. grapes and produce wine. Emiliana De Leon (from From Alan Wong, I learned a But in the meantime, he WHAT: The festival is open to any restaurant that does business Tarlac), Daquip moved to strong work ethic. But the connected with the owners of in the State that is willing to feature their version of Seattle about fifteen years longer I stayed, the more I Canlis Restaurants who were adobo on their menu for that entire week. ago to further explore his realized that the kitchen was his regular customers at Alan career options. not the place for me. I just Wong’s restaurant. “I was 25 RULES: “At first I wanted to be a felt I was not creative enough years old and was hungry for 1. The adobo dish should be cooked “Filipino style” and may involve the use of any type of chef, and while in school at meat (chicken, pork, beef), seafood or vegetables. to make it. The kitchen then the opportunity. I got hired but 2. The names of all participating restaurants in the Adobo festival will be published in the KCC, I chose to work at Alan was packed with superstars I had to start at the bottom. May 16, 2017 issue of the Fil-Am Courier as well as its online edition. The list will be Wong’s which I considered who were incredible chefs. I That experience taught me updated to accommodate entries until May 30, 2017. 3. Participating restaurants have the option to compete in a 2017 Great Adobo Cook-off, the the best training ground. I will knew my own limitations. It patience.” judging of which is scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 6 pm at the Philippine always be grateful that they was clear I needed to find my But talent and ambition Consulate grounds (Pali Highway). gave me my first start. But own niche.” could not be denied, and a 4. Additional Rules: a) Competing entries are limited to 12 restaurants. Entry forms can be secured by because of my school As Daquip weighed his year later, the Canlis wine calling Bernadette Fajardo at 342-8091, Cecilia Villafuerte at 371-8538 or Amelia schedule, it was difficult to get options, he realized that director Shayn Bjornholm Casamina Cabatu at 282-2033. Please submit completed entry forms to Bernadette hours in the kitchen. Instead, Fajardo at [email protected] on or before May 25, 2017. perhaps the wine business must have seen Daquip’s b) Note that due to limited space, entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve they assigned me to work in may offer a haven for his potential and started to groom basis. the dining room.” creativity. Armed with little him in the intricacies of wines. c) No cooking will be done on site. However, heat implements are allowed. Please provide your own serving bowls for the judging. Points will be given for creative It proved to be a more than a dream, he moved (continued to next page) presentations. fortuitous development: “I d) A representative from the competing restaurant should be present at the time of judging to respond to any judge’s query. e) Third-party judges will be invited to render the judging. We are dedicated to ensure that the highest integrity of the process is maintained. f) The winner of the 2017 Great Adobo Cook-off will be announced that evening, however, the trophy and award will be presented during the Philippine Indepen- dence Day Gala on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

5. The first place winner of the Great Adobo Cookoff will receive a recognition plaque as well as a round-trip ticket to the Philippines courtesy of Philippine Airline. . The winning restaurant will have the option to use the title “2017 Best Adobo in the State” for one year in their logo or marketing. 6. Media outreach will be provided for both Filipino and mainstream venues. 7. Although not anticipated, the organizers reserve the right to change the competition rules or prizes at any time. 8. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into by the judges or by the organizers in relation to that decision.

A restaurant is defined as “a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.” THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 9

By DR. ALFRED SISON

For some, simplicity in life is their key to balance, freedom, and happiness. Imagine a life with no drama, no constraints, no duties to attend, no multi tasking… is it possible? According to philoso- phers and researchers, mothers and mentors, and in this modern age - bloggers and tweets here is a list of it. Choose to think intimate relations. Milk – it does a body 10 Signs You’re Doing Well suggestion to simplify your positive, think good, Video games, laptops, good. in Life life. and live with gratitude. tablets, and smart 7. Cultivate Relationships - (Even if you don’t feel like it) 1. Manage your Time – 3. Take it Slow with Tasks– phones – limit times for Let go of people who no learn how to manage ”Rome was not built in the little ones to one longer need, or want to 1. You have a roof over your time; plan ahead one day”; multitasking is hour a day, let them be in your life. Avoid your head. and write it down; it will a gift or is it a burden? play, run around, and gossip, truly love and 2. You ate today. take hurry and Burden - Take one step get a scratch or scrap listen; cherish the 3. You have a good heart. indecision out of your at a time. from physical play or moments you have. 4. You wish good for life. 4. Simplify Possessions – exercise. For the older And pray for them each others. 2. Choose your thoughts - “Too many material ones and adults, turn day. Be grateful for 5. You have clean water. life becomes hard when possessions off all social media, tv having an opportunity to 6. Someone cares for you. we hold on to negative complicate our lives to programs, email, and share time with the ones (okay even if it is your thoughts, fears, and a greater degree than phones during meals that mean the most to pet) limitations; let go of self- we ever give them with loved ones and you. 7. You forgive others. doubt and stop credit. They drain our have a conversation! 8. You have clean clothes. questioning your worth. bank account, our 6. Healthy Diet – artificial Just a few tips from the 9. You Stay in faith. Let go of pointless energy, and our ingredients can make wise, the experienced, and 10.You’re breathing. drama, thoughts and attention. They keep the body a blob. the worldly that I have come behaviors. Stop us from the ones we Research studies have across from my travels, Be THANKFUL for the attaching yourself to the love and from living a shown avoiding trans research, and roads less little things they are many ideas in your head life based on our fats, refined grains, traveled. And in the spirit of IMPORTANT! about how life should be values.” - Joshua high fructose corn simplicity, here is a piece I Please feel free to contact me lived and how Becker , and decreasing found on some social media with any question or thoughts via my happiness should be 5. Limit Tech - take out the sodium increases about appreciating your good website www.alspsy.com . Aloha, packaged and TV from the bedroom energy levels and like life. Peace, Mabuhay, Amen. – Dr Al delivered and just go do and sleep or have the advertisement for

Nelson Daquip... (cont. from page 8) “He really mentored me. aunties who helped raise me kick that I mentioned their It was at that point that I fully and my siblings. Each of names in this article,” he committed myself to these aunties has their own laughed. concentrate on this aspect of specialty dish. Every time I At 39 years old, Daquip the culinary world. I got come home, my dad would knows he is still learning. No promoted, and over time, I got have a big dinner at his matter what heights he my sommelier accreditation house, each of the aunties climbs, no matter his and I am scheduled to sit for would cook their specialty and remaining aspirations, the my master sommelier exams my dad would freeze the food Hawaii connections will keep in July.” for me. I am sent packing with his feet planted on the ground. Despite his busy a big cooler! During those “Never in my wildest schedule and travel cold days in Seattle, the home dreams did I ever imagine nowadays, Daquip continues cooked meals keep my soul that I would be dealing with to stay connected with Hawaii warm.” wine, let alone winning an relatives through regular “Auntie Monica Padunan award. It was surreal to be visits every few months. makes the best adobo, sitting in a room full of He admits he misses not pinakbet and balatong, Auntie legends. When the winner for just Hawaii’s warm weather, Linda Agliam cooks the best the outstanding wine program but most especially home- miki, and Auntie Trini Agliam’s was announced, it was cooked Filipino dishes. “My tabungaw is to die for!” validation that I am where I mom passed away when I Daquip said, “they will get a need to be.” was 13, and there were three PAGE 10 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017

by LALAINE IGNAO

Growing up, Eddie Flores never received any type of cooking experience, let alone cooked at home as he left that to his mother and grandmother to do. In fact, as a half Filipino, half Chinese man, his grandma did most of the Filipino cooking in the house, cooking chicken adobo and as well as Flores’ favorite comfort attending college. But that food, Flores and his team plan begin to include Filipino food been mainstream. It all started food, mungo bean. never stopped him from to change that, serving such as pork adobo and in Washington D.C. and has “She cooked Tagalog buying the restaurant as a chicken adobo in the next six chicken guisantes. But this started to become more style Filipino food, not Ilocano present to his mother in 1976. months. does not mark as the popular, a more high end type like we’re used to here in Today, he owns a chain of “We’re going to have a beginning of Filipino food of food.” Although it seems Hawaii.” The only over 200 restaurants located new concept serving filipino taking over the mainstream unknown as to why all of the relation this owner of L&L has all over the world. food called mixed plate by L food industry. places, Washington D.C. to cooking comes from Although L & L currently & L.” They plan to serve not “It’s kind of weird because became the turning point, working as a busboy while does not serve any Filipino only the best local food but the Filipino food has never Flores constantly asks himself THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 11

what the reason Filipino food food industry as well as for has not caught the attention hisphilantrophic activities. of mainstream people’s food The event will be held on June of choice. 10, 2017 at the Hilton In this restaurant owner’s Hawaiian Village and it starts opinion, the cause may at 5:30 pm. revolve around the thought that Filipinos do not share the same entrepreneurship interest as other people do which causes the lack of Filipino restaurants in the and Flores, along with his “People don’t realize that accustomed to the Ilocano Lalaine Ignao moved to Oahu in 2016 with world. chain of restaurants,plan to in the Philippines there are style of food which is salty and hopes of engaging with the Filipino community. A graduate from Seattle “It is becoming more join in. He finishes off, over 7,000 islands, over 200 vegetables cooked to death. University with a degree in accepted but we need to explaining that it will take a different kinds of people with The mainland is more of a Strategic Communi-cations, the make modifications, like a while for Filipino food to 170 different languages. So Tagalog style food.” ambitious writer enjoys writing lifestyle, fusion type of food like for the become mainstream, everywhere you go, there’s Restaurant owner Eddie cultural and profilestories along with dinuguan. People can’t eat all especially because of how different people and different Flores will be recognized reflective pieces that showcase her the guts and the blood.” many different styles of food so you have the chance during the Philippine vulnerable and honest self. During herfree But the Filipino food cooking takes place in the to try a lot of things. But most Independence Day Gala for time, you can find her dabbling in art projects, movement has only begun culture. of the people in Hawaii are his entrepreneurship in the graduate school or in wanderlust. PAGE 12 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017

By ANGIE SANTIAGO The Pagdidiwata (imploring the aid of the supernatural) is a Tagabanua dance Dugso, a sacred ritual dance where stomping of feet awaken and invite the to mend warring factions. caretaker spirits of the environment. Parangal Dance Company Performs at

During the middle of April, invited to perform during dances and music the 30- Executive Director Dio-Ann the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi- Ho’ike night on April 19th – member troupe performed Valmores. Purpose Stadium in Hilo is and wowed the spectators! were largely unknown outside The Parangal Dance usually filled with thousands of The Parangal Dance their regions of origin, Company also held a benefit spectators for the annual Company performed including a dance in which dinner concert the following Merrie Monarch Festival. This indigenous Filipino tribal women stood on a stack of night at the Hilo Daijingu Hall year was no exception and, for dances from the major plates, and a ritual dance and and participated in the Merrie the second year in a row, geographical regions of the chant in which the dancers Monarch Parade along the thanks to Hilo-based fashion Philippines — northern Luzon, used coconut leaves to drive streets of Hilo town. designer Iris Gil Viacrusis, a the Visayas, in the center of away harmful spirits. This was the first time the Filipino dance troupe based in the island chain, and Directing the superb Parangal Dance Company Iris Viacrusis designed the gown worn by the royal court queen. San Francisco, California, was Mindanao in the south. The dance performances of the performed in Hawaii — and I dance troupe were its creative certainly hope it was not their director Eric Solano, musical last! They were magnificent! director Major Julian, and

Senator Russell Ruderman presents Pangalay, a traditional "fingernail" Iris Viacrusis with a Certificate of dance of the Ta'u Sug people of the Recognition for his contribution to the Sulu Archipelago in Southern community. Philippines.

Friends and supporters of Iris Viacrusis who attended the 54th Merrie Monarch Festivals. THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 13

A ritual dance and chant of "Pag-alintabo ni Manama", meaning "the blazing Halau who did not compete in the kahiko or auana nights performed during Ho'ike night to showcase their skills. radiance of the gods" is a ritual dance and chant of the people of Tagabanua. the 54th Merrie Monarch Festival’s Ho’ike Night

Dinner hosted by the Hilo Visayan Club under the leadership of President Dayday Hopkins.

Lami-lamihan is an annual festivity in the city of Basilan, Mindanao that showcases the rich culture of the Kahiko hula performed during Ho'ike night. Lami-lamihan dance. Yakan tribe.

Angie Dytioco Santiago, our Gathering Place columnist, is a U.H. Manoa graduate. Angie is currently a Governor of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH), the Recording Secretary of the Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii (BCAH), and the Assistant Treasurer for the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH). She served as an Assistant Auditor for the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii (PCCCH) from 2015-2016, as 1st Vice President of the Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) from 2013 to 2014, and as BCAH President from 2010 to 2012. She is the daughter of Angel &RubingDytioco and is married with two sons. She enjoys photography and participating in cultural and social Photo credit: Alex Vergara activities and events. PAGE 14 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 Life’s Best By CHANTELLE DE JESUS AWANA Lessons

They begin familiarizing themselves with recipes that were passed down through generations and selecting the one dish that they will demonstrate for the rest. It is no surprise that family time builds For the Coloma family, it has On the day of the event, confidence, teaches children about become an annual tradition to stations are set up resembling interacting with others, and creates hold events where the entire that of a cooking show. wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. family, sixty people and Vegetables washed, meats counting, come together to cut up; all the ingredients are learn from one another. prepped. And don’t forget As Memorial Day about the Patis! The pantry approaches, the Coloma and fridge are stocked with family is preparing for their 6th Filipino delicacies that would Annual Pancit and Pinot not be found in your average Celebration. Children’s eager grocery store. questions of how much longer Clock hands hit four till Memorial Day weekend o’clock and it is show time! become persistent as parents Family gather around the are being asked this daily, stove as someone sometimes even multiple times demonstrates a crowd a day. Grandmothers, favorite, Ginisang Kalabasa. Aunties, and Uncles are Outside, crowd participation is beginning to rummage encouraged as family work through their cookbooks. together to roll and fry the THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 15

sweet, sticky rice balls called Cascaron. The sound of sizzling oil and smell of sweet sugar always attracts the help of many young and old. Last year, cooking demonstrators were faced with a new task. Demons- trators gathered in the kitchen and were given only 15 minutes to create a dish with The event has evolved respect, and gratitude a secret ingredient. The over the years. These days, immerse the new generation. secret ingredient of fern it is not rare to find what was The experiences brought forth shoots were revealed and once a little kitchen observer, to them by their parents and demonstrators began to now whipping up a dessert he grandparents teach them scramble throughout the practiced weeks in advance lessons that cannot always kitchen. With just seconds to in anticipation for this event. be taught from a textbook or spare, they worked together Preschool aged children from the internet. Sometimes to create a refreshing salad working with great life’s best lessons are those for all to enjoy. grandparents to whip up a that take place outside of the As cooking demonstrations tasty dish is a common sight! classroom. For some, the Pancit and take place some family Chantelle de Jesus Awana is an members are tasked with Pinot Celebration is a time to Instructor with the College of Education, preserving these memories. learn how to cook Filipino Special Education Department at the Each demonstration is dishes the way their parents University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. She holds a recorded and uploaded to the once did. For others, it is a Master’s Degree in Special Education from internet for all to access once way to model for our children the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Chantelle the value of family and helping is a former Resource Teacher with the the event is over. Sounds of Department of Education-Office of laughter and reminiscent one another towards a Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support stories of the past fill the room common goal. Lessons of and special education classroom teacher. the entire evening! cooperation, compassion, Chantelle’s parents, David and Tess deJesus, migrated to Hawai‘i from the PAGE 16 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017

Congratulations AARON LUGMAO ARANZA Gonzaga College High School Washington, DC RESEARCHER SEEKS Class of 2017 PARTICIPANTS ON MENTAL HEALTH

A research study on Gillia states that little is known information, acculturation to demographic and cultural specifically about Filipino Western culture, attitudes factors impacting the mental American’s help-seeking toward seeking help for health care of Filipino behaviors and this concerns problems, willingness to see Americans in Hawai‘i will soon him since Filipinos are the a mental health counselor, be launched, and there is a largest minority group in and stigma related to seeing call for the community to Hawai‘i, and research a mental health counselor. participate. suggests that Filipino The study will be completely Ryan Gillia, M.A. is a local Americans may experience anonymous, and participants third generation Filipino more mental health problems will not be asked to provide American and a graduate than other Asian groups. any identifying information Aaron Lugmao Aranza is the son of former Hawaii student at the Hawai’i School Gillia hopes that his research (name, birthdate, social resident Sonia Lugmao Aranza and Attorney Danny of Professional Psychology. will shed light on the security number, e-mail Aranza. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Aaron He is conducting the study as challenges faced by Filipinos address, etc.). spent his summers in Hawaii absorbing the cultural part of the requirements for in Hawai‘i and help improve Participation is strictly values of the islands. He is a published poet and his the degree of Doctor of mental health care services voluntary, and participants ode to Hawaii is part of an anthology published in Clinical Psychology. for local Filipino community may decline to participate or the nation’s capital (see attached). He graduated Gillia’s study is timely, as members. chose to withdraw from the as a Presidential Scholar from Gonzaga College High May is both Mental Health Individuals are eligible to study at any point without fear School, a private college preparatory school in Awareness Month and Asian participate in the study if they of penalty or negative American and Pacific Islander are at least 18-years old, consequences. The study has Washington, DC and one of the top in the country. Heritage Month. He cites that identify ethnically as Filipino been reviewed and fully He was Co-captain of the Fencing Team and he research indicates that Asian or Filipino American, identify certified by the Hawai’i School executed many projects to serve the poor including Americans generally tend to as a member of the Filipino of Professional Psychology’s service for a homeless shelter called McKenna underutilize psychological community in Hawai’i, are a Institutional Review Board. Center in the heart of Washington, D.C. Aaron was and psychiatric services and resident of the island of Oahu, If you would like to learn more accepted to several universities and has decided to that Asian Americans are less and speak English. about the study or participate, attend the University of California at Berkeley to study likely to seek help for mental Participants will complete you may visit the study’s pre-law. He will spend his first semester in London, health problems than other an online survey with website. England as part of the university’s Global Edge racial demographic groups. questions about demographic program. Aaron is the youngest grandson of Annie Lugmao and the late Nick Lugmao. Aaron’s goal is to serve those who are oppressed and to give voice TINALAK MEMBERS ELECTED TO to the voiceless. STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Two Tinalak members were recently elected as officers for the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa College of Education Doctoral Student Association (COEDSA). COEDSA is comprised of College of Education doctoral students who volunteer their time to present orientation events for incoming doctoral students and plan other professional development activities Amy Sojot (COEDSA President and doctoral student in Educational Foundations) and Frank Jumawan (COEDSA Vice President and doctoral throughout the year. student in Learning Design & Technology) THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 17

SKIP THE by JORDAN SEGUNDO SOFT DRINKS

Drinking soft drinks is something many people do without thinking twice. Whether it's grabbing a can to accompany your lunch or dinner, or taking a sneaky trip to your office vending machine. Soft drinks are one of the worst things you can put into your body. Here are some reasons why you should skip the soda.

• SOFT DRINKS STEAL WATER FROM THE • THE SUGAR CRASH - The high amounts BODY - They work very much like a diuretic of sugar in soft drinks causes your which takes away more water than it pancreas to produce an abundance of provides to the body. To replace the water insulin, which leads to a "sugar crash". stolen by soft drinks, you need to drink 8- Chronic elevation and depletion of sugar 12 glasses of water for every one glass of and insulin can lead to diabetes and other soft drinks that you consume! imbalance related diseases. • SOFT DRINKS CAN REMOVE RUST - Soft • SOFT DRINKS ARE THE WORSE THING drinks can remove rust from a car bumper you can possibly put in your body. Studies or other metal surfaces. Imagine what it's say that drinking a soft drink when you are doing to your digestive tract as well as the sick with a cold, flu or something worse, rest of your body. will only make it that much harder for your body to fight the illness.

THE ULTIMATE PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE BOWL

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups frozen bananas • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk • 3 tablespoons peanut butter • 1 banana, sliced • 2 tablespoons dairy-free mini chocolate chips • 1 tablespoon peanut butter • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

The official Hurricane season in route(s) to take and have a plan DIRECTIONS: Hawaii begins June 1 and runs for where you can stay. 1. Blend frozen bananas, almond milk, 3 tablespoons peanut butter until smooth. until November 30. While, it’s not • Put together a disaster 2. Pour the smoothie into two bowls, dividing equally. Set aside. yet hurricane season, the earliest supply kit, including a flashlight, 3. In a small bowl, put in remaining peanut butter and coconut oil to make a peanut tropical cyclone on record batteries, cash, first aid supplies, butter shell. Microwave for 30 seconds and mix with a spoon until smooth and developed in the Eastern Pacific and copies of your critical thinned out. in the second week of May. While information if you need to 4. Drizzle each smoothie bowl with the peanut butter shell, banana slices, and the storm did not impact Hawaii, evacuate. chocolate chips. Serve with a spoon and enjoy your tasty treat! it’s a good reminder of the • If you are not in an area that importance of getting ready before is advised to evacuate and you the season starts. decide to stay in your home, plan Jordan Segundo is most noted as the first contestant from Hawaii and the first Filipino-American Here are a few important tips for adequate supplies in case you selected as a Top 32 finalist on season two of American Idol. Since then, he has made a name for to help you be prepared ahead of lose power and water for several himself as one of Hawaii’s top entertainers. In addition to singing, he has branched out into acting days and you are not able to leave and television hosting. He is currently the weekend weather anchor and a reporter for KITV4 the storm: Island News. Aside from performing, Segundo is also very active in the community. He generously • Know where to go. If you are due to flooding or blocked roads. volunteers his time and talents to worthy causes and non-profit organizations, such as the Ronald ordered to evacuate, know the • Make a family emergency McDonald House Charities, the D.A.R.E. Program and the Fur Angel Foundation. When not performing, local hurricane evacuation communication plan. Jordan enjoys working out, cooking and hiking. To contact Jordan Segundo, visit his website at www.jsegundo.com PAGE 18 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017

By CHRISTOPHER TORTORA, M.D. Medical Director of Hawaiian Eye Center

Approximately 37 million American adults have age- related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy, which is the leading cause of new cases of blindness. May is designated Healthy Vision Month by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to raise awareness of the preventative measures you should take to protect your May is Healthy Vision Month vision. According to the American Diabetes Protect Your Eyes Association, nearly 600,000 people in Hawaii have prediabetes or diabetes. from your eye care Hawaii’s consistently avocados, almonds, • Leafy, green vegetables Diabetes affects many areas professional. If you’re 60 and warm weather year-round sunflower oil and wheat are great sources of of the body including the over or have diabetes, get an offers a great variety of fresh germ. lutein and zeaxanthin eyes. If you are diagnosed eye exam once a year. produce and seafood rich in • Beta-carotene is found in (both found in healthy with diabetes, it’s important to Keeping your blood antioxidants and nutrients foods typically bright eyes): watercress, taro monitor your blood sugar pressure and cholesterol in that can help protect your orange or dark green in greens, kale, spinach and levels and take insulin and check can also help to eyes: color: carrots, mangoes, bok choy. other prescribed medications. decrease your risk of • Citrus fruits are well- sweet potatoes, papaya, • Omega-3 fatty acid is Early detection of eye developing eye diseases. This known sources of vitamin spinach and collard found in many fish: tuna, diseases is vital in preserving can be accomplished by C: oranges, lemons, limes greens. salmon, halibut and your eyesight. If you’re 40 exercising regularly and and tangerines. Other • Great sources of zinc sardines. Other great and over, get a maintaining a healthy, great sources: include low-fat proteins: sources: walnuts and comprehensive dilated eye balanced diet. pineapples, broccoli and oysters, chicken and flaxseed. exam every two to three years bell peppers. turkey. Other great Healthy Vision Month • Vitamin E can be found in sources: peanuts, reminds you to protect your many different foods: soybeans and black eyed vision by adding these peas. preventative measures to your daily routine.

Dr. Christopher Tortora, a board certified ophthalmologist, is host of “The Hawaiian Eye Show,” a weekly informational radio program about healthy vi- sion broadcast live every Sat- urday at 8 a.m. on KHVH 830 AM/rebroadcast at 9 p.m. on KHBZ 990 AM. He and his col- leagues at the Hawaiian Eye Center are committed to edu- cating the public about the im- portance of preventative eye care. To learn more about a variety of eye health issues, please call the Hawaiian Eye Center at 621-8448 or visit www.HawaiianEye.com and www.Facebook.com/ HawaiianEyeCenter, where “life has never looked better.” THE FIL-AM COURIER • MAY 16-31, 2017 • PAGE 19 SERVICES BUSINESS OPPURTUNITY CLASSIFIED ADS START A COMMERCIAL WEDDINGS - CLEANING BUSINESS. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED ANYTIME, Low down payments, financ- HOUSE FOR ing, training and an inintial ANYWHERE. customer base. Immediate RENT Staffing Partners is LABOR: LITE INDUSTRIAL/ Judge Graulty (retired) opportunies in Hawaii. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths hiring for Janitor call 778-8510 Documents for details. positions!!! LABORERS Bath newly renovated - Warehouse Call Coverall today at We fill over 75 jobs per week, to schedule. w/ washing machine - Driver Helper every week, and we may have 808.225.2610. and dryer. Located at - Production Line This offer is made by pro- a position that's just right for Kam Shopping Ctr. you, but you won't know unless - Food Prep/Dishwashers spectus only. See Franchise $2,500.00 a month. Pay $9.25 - $11.00/hr 6 mos 9-day Holy Land Tour Disclosure you give us a call 945-9300. We A Journey of a Lifetime Utilities included. pay SAME WEEK, offer of recent work experience January 16-24, 2017 Call Mario - 232-8157 competitive benefits and needed. For interviews call our or 842-0134 applying with us online is easy Ala Moana office 945-9300, Only $2700 and quick. Apply today, we may Staffing Partners. Call Rev. Cir Domingo have that job you've been (808) 391-5019 FOR RENT looking for. We are Staffing Partners, locally owned and in 2 Bedroom. Own business since 1987. Pearl City foster Bathroom and Kitchen JOB DUTIES: home looking for Own entry door. • Emptying trash, sweeping, part-time CNA or NA Call 678-9003 or mopping, cleaning restrooms. every Wednesday 227-9002 • Working in commercial locations 10am - 5pm • Lifting up to 50 pounds. Sunday • Cleaning common areas 11am - 5pm • Experience: 6 months to 1 year previous janitorial Pay by cash, experience required. call 284- 5902 Starting pay rate $10.00/ hr. and up to $11.00/hr. Call Staffing Partners at 808-945-9300 to schedule an NEW STORE appointment today!!! 1441 Kapiolani Blvd., #1907. Honolulu, OPENING FOR SALE HI 96814. Apply on line at Mitsuwa Marketplace/ www.staffingpartnershawaii.com $30,000 ONLY Hawaii Waikiki Store offers All Full-time Dress making Store and Part-time at Westgate Center. Part- time Help Positions, 16-40 hrs/week Established Clientele Wanted to package. (depends on position), Owner retiring. $12/hr, No experience $60,000 worth of Candies and Snacks necessary, inventory included. Call 256-7421 or PH. 833-5135 Please apply at: 678-0220. www.mitsuwa.com