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June 2020 · Vol 4 No6 FILIPINO AMERICAN VOICE • UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY FREE inside 2020 Elections to be Conducted by Mail Vanessa Joy Domingo

Mayor Victorino led a recall when my prayer for Bayanihan food Dad first brought distribution. I me along to vote p7 when I was in the first grade. I remember be- ing in awe at the num- ber of cars filling the Li- hikai School parking lot. The line of people winding its way out of the cafeteria. The rows of polling cubicles re- placing the lunch ta- Winona Tomoso passes bles. My Dad expressed into life eternal. the importance of vot- p10 ing–as it was a symbol of evening. Everyone sitting on ington and Utah to conduct mailing addresses confirmed freedom to him. Living here in the couch, watching the elections entirely by mail. Act with their voter registration. the United States granted him poll–anxiously seeing the 136 was signed into law on Voters can vote at their con- opportunities he would other- numbers climb and keeping June 25, 2019 requiring all venience in their homes and wise not have in the Philip- fingers crossed. Hawai‘i elections be conduct- return the ballots with pines. After casting his vote, This year, Hawai‘i will be ed uniformly by mail. All reg- postage paid through the the TV in the living room one of the five states along istered voters will now be re- United States Postal Service. would be on well into the with Colorado, Oregon, Wash- ceiving their ballot at the see MAIL IT IN next page

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Congresswoman Tulsi Gab- unopposed in either the State bard decided to run for the legislative or County Council Democratic Presidential Nom- races. Elected outright (as- ination instead of reelection, suming each receives at least leaving Hilo State Senator one vote) will be Council- Kai Kahele as the most rec- women Alice Lee (Kahului) ognizable name in the race). and Yuki Lei Sugimura (Up- For the Office of Hawaiian Af- country). fairs, there are ten running for Alice Lee and Yuki Lei Sugimura are unapposed in their respective the at-large seat, three run- Incumbents County Council seats in the upcoming 2020 Elections. ning for the Molokai resident seek reelection seat, three running for the All eligible incumbents n the midst of the COVID- There are forty-one candi- Kaua‘i resident seat, and sought reelection. The only 19 pandemic and the dates running for State leg- eleven running for the Hawai‘i open seat without an incum- I#blacklivesmatter protests, islative office (21) and the resident seat. bent is Läna‘i where Coun- the 2020 elections officially County Council (20). In addi- cilmember G. Riki Hokama kicked off with the June 2nd tion there are eighteen candi- Elected outright is term-limited. Seeking to re- nomination papers filing dates running for the Congres- in the Primary place him are Alberta de- deadline. sional District 2 office (current Only two candidates are see ELECTIONS p.3 During the transition, three Voter Mail It In … Service Centers will be made available for Maui County: Velma McWayne- from p. 1 Santos Community Center in Wailuku; New County Clerk Kathy Kaohu ex- Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai, plains the process. “Voters who have Molokai; and Läna‘i Police Station requested to vote by mail in previous Conference Room, Läna‘i City, Läna‘i. elections will have a similar experi- Per Kaohu, these centers will be open ence in an elections-by-mail model. to the public for ten business days pri- Act 136 SLH 2019 requires that bal- or to the election and through to the lots be delivered to households ap- close of voting at 7 p.m. on election proximately 18-days prior to the elec- day. They will be available to provide tion. The mail ballot packet will con- accessibility to in-person same day tinue to include a voting, same-day voter registra- blank ballot, a se- tion, and receive per- cret ballot sleeve, sonal delivery of mail- and a pre-ad- in ballots from voters dressed, pre-paid re- that choose to wait turn envelope that the three days or less pri- County Clerk Kathy Kaohu and her deputy James Krueger. voter must sign and or to the election day PHOTO COURTESY TAMARA PALTIN return to their County to return their com- Elections Division.” pleted ballot. There cons in my opinion is the elimination associated with staffing polling places For Maui County that will also be Ballot of the polling places. For Maui County and the loss of the opportunity for would be the Office of Drop Boxes in various that is thirty-four locations. It is a loss youth groups and organized school the County Clerk, 200 locations throughout of the nostalgic tradition for commu- clubs to volunteer to work the polling S. High Street, 7th the island. nity to gather for the single purpose of places to raise funds for their pro- Floor, Wailuku, Maui, The Clerk’s office voting at the polling places. For some grams. But the other benefit beyond Tel: (808) 270-7749. has been preparing for voters, gathering at the polling place the fund raising was the exposure for Kaohu reminds vot- implanting the initial would be the only time they would these young adults to the voting ers of the deadline to changes for the elec- see their neighbors and was a time to process and being witness to the en- return the ballots. “All tion year and invested catch up with the neighborhood. It is thusiasm and attitude of the older mailed ballots must be in new equipment to very important that our voters under- generation of voters towards voting.” received by the County Elec- withstand and process the an- stand that with this change to voting- According to the State’s Office of tions Division by 7 p.m. on election ticipated volume of ballots returned by-mail, all polling places will cease to Elections, the voting turnout in 2018 day. The 2020 Primary election day is for processing. Not having to budget exist. Do not mobilize on election day was 38.6% for the State, with 741,000 Saturday, August 8. The 2020 General for costs of staffing thirty-four polling and drive to the polling place you’ve registered voters and only 286,180 cit- election day is Tuesday, November 3. locations helped to off-set some of the been going to for many years, it will izens participating. Maui County had a A new feature allowed under Act 136 equipment costs. not be open any longer and is a thing similar turnout with 36.2% of the is the ability for voters to correct an Although the benefits of the new of the past as of 2020.” 94,194 registered voters participating. issue with their return envelope, such voting mail-process seem promising in Kaohu also noted the lack of According to Kaohu, the Help Ameri- as missing or non-matching signature, providing the comforts of home to the polling places would reduce opportu- cans Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) focuses within five business days of the elec- voter, Kaohu reminisces on the tradi- nities for youth groups. “Another con on improving voting systems–increas- tion.” tional voting process. “One of the few with the loss of the polling places is see MAIL IT IN p.4

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2 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2020 | Vol 4 • No 6 11) and Theresa Kapaku (House (Carroll’s father used to represent “1) Let MAUI Elections … 13). (Statewide, there are sixteen can- East Maui while Crivello used to rep- Work! 2) Temporarily didates running under the Aloha ‘Äina resent Molokai.) exempt from GE Tax- from p. 1 party, far short of the party’s goal of es: health care facili- Jetley, Gabe Johnson, and running a candidate in each race.) “It’s the economy, stupid” ties, local food pro- Matthew Mano. In 1992, the Bill Clinton presiden- ducers, farmers/ Primary Battles tial campaign used this phrase over ranchers. 3) Encourage entrepreneur- To Be Decided in The Primary In the County Council races, if and over again to emphasize that is- ship loosening & lifting restrictions Two legislative races will be decid- there are only two candidates, that sue. Twenty-eight years later, this for: home-based businesses, obtaining ed in the primary. In House 8, particular race will be decided in the phrase is again important. But as they permitting, licenses, & professional Ka‘apuni Aiwohi and Robert G. General Election on November 3. also say, the devil is in the details. training certifications. 4) More Fund- Hill, III will challenge incumbent Where there are more than two can- Maui is now facing one of the highest ing for C19 testing, treatment, and Troy Hashimoto. In House 12, Si- didates, a primary race (August 8) will unemployment rates in the State and tracking, stations at airports to expe- mon S. Russell challenges incum- decide the top two proceeding to the the nation due to the pandemic. With dite reopening Tourism!” bent Kyle T. Yamashita. General Election. There will be four over 44,900 Filipinos in Maui County RYNETTE IPO KEEN Council races in the primary: West alone and Filipinos constituting the “I would propose Of Filipino ancestry Maui, Kahului, Makawao, and Läna‘i. second largest ethnic group in the an immediate pay cut Two incumbents of Filipino ances- In the West Maui race, Nava and Sne State of Hawai‘i, the Filipino commu- for all elected officials try are seeking reelection: State Sena- Patel will battle incumbent Tamara nity constitutes the largest segment of and Department tor Gilbert S. Coloma Keith- Akiko Maile Paltin. In the Kahului hotel employees. How to quickly Heads as these posi- Agaran (who is the only state legis- race, Deb Kaiwi and Carol Lee jumpstart the economy is on the tions are public serv- lator of Filipino ancestry from Maui– Kamekona will battle incumbent minds of Maui’s Filipino community ice positions. I would propose the im- and the first Senator of Filipino ances- Tasha Kama. In the Makawao race, and each of the forty-one candidates mediate release of monies stashed in try from Maui) and Molokai Council- Aja Eyre and Laurent Zahnd will was asked to respond (fifty words or the State’s Rainy-Day Fund to contin- woman Keani Rawlins-Fernan- battle incumbent Mike Molina. (The less) to the following question and ue funding the unemployment system dez. Other candidates of Filipino an- Läna‘i race features the three candi- provide specific details of their eco- for displaced workers and increase the cestry include Kanamu Balinbin dates mentioned above.) nomic plan: current SNAP benefits.” (running for House 10) and Rick Na- Because of COVID 19’s disas- va (running for West Maui Council). See you at the General trous impact on Maui’s econo- GIL S. COLOMA KEITH-AGARAN The three remaining Council races my, what are you specifically “Mauians must re- New party will proceed directly to the General proposing to immediately ad- turn to work safely In the State races where candidates Election ballot: East Maui, South dress the needs of Maui’s un- and soon. DLIR must run under a political party, thirteen Maui, and Molokai. The East Maui employed? payout UI quicker. We are running as Democrats, three are Council race features a rematch of The voters need to decide if they gave Maui running as Republicans, and five are 2018: Claire Kamalu Carroll ver- want the economy to move forward County/MEO $26mil- running under a new party–Aloha sus incumbent Shane Sinenci. The versus a slow-down. lion from CARES for rent/utilities, ‘Äina, which became official on March Molokai race also features a rematch Twenty-five candidates responded child care and fresh food. We provid- 12: Rynette Ipo Keen (Senate 5), of 2018: Stacy Helm Crivello ver- while sixteen did not respond. ed Office of Community Services Kahala Jen Chrupalyk (House 9), sus incumbent Rawlins-Fernandez. $2.1million and Human Services Travis D.E. Gyldstrand (House The South Maui race features Tom Senate 5 $2million for food purchases and ex- 10), Howard Greenberg (House panding SNAP monthly benefits by al- Cook versus Kelly Takaya King. CHRISTY KAJIWARA-GUSMAN see ELECTIONS next page

Vol 4 • No 6 | June 2020 | Fil-Am Voice | 3 lessness, to mental health, to job From the Elections … counseling.” from p. 3 ROBERT G. HILL, III “I support our Editor’s Desk most $13million.” hard working fami- Vince Bagoyo, Jr. lies and will push for DITOR RESIDENT IL M OICE House 8 E & P • F -A V any legislation that KA‘APUNI AIWOHI will help you keep “This crisis is the more of your hard failure of our officials earned money for your family needs. to properly plan. We Please vote for me!” need to invest in a sustainable industry House 9 that supports the lo- KAHALA JEN CHRUPALYK cal economy. The funds from the “Rather than mis- CARES act should be taken out of the appropriate funds, rainy day fund and used for our local rental programs community at this absolute moment.” would cover more TROY HASHIMOTO and temporary em- “The State Legis- ployment would be lature allocated offered at the community level, until $66.6 million of fed- things go back to normal.” eral CARES funding JUSTIN H. WOODSON to the County of “We first need to Maui. These funds ensure all unemploy- Your Vote, Our Voice … must be quickly deployed to help ment insurance ap- with food distributions, rental/hous- our vote is our voice tive leadership as we face a world- plicants are ing assistance, business support, and wide public health challenge with processed. This has Let us lead the way. many other social services to assist its universal, global economic im- been slow, but we Your vote is our voice the community ranging from home- Y pact on all life on the planet. A see ELECTIONS p.6 We are here to stay. pandemic crisis requires boldness, Your vote is our voice clarity of purpose, continuous come something they would be fa- communication and the ability to For our dreams’ pathway. miliar with and could look forward bring everyone together in spirit. Mail It In … Your vote is our voice to participating in. These students What are these candidates offering from p. 2 would then talk about voting with To a brighter day. for solutions? What are their pri- ing voter participation and improving their circle of adults and that conver- VOTE BY MAIL. The better orities for leading us in these dif- accessibility of polling places such as sation would play a role in activating way. ficult times and in the days access for the disabled and improving the adults to follow through with vot- Why? How? Tell me more. ahead? Who inspires in you the voter fraud investigation. Their ef- ing.” EASY/QUICK. You decide when spirit of Bayanihan, the willingness forts in bringing in new voter regis- Will transitioning to a web-based and where to vote. No lines. No to work together for the better- tration included implementing regis- portal or an app change these num- exposure to germs. Privacy. No ment of all? tration applications into driver li- bers? Currently–Arizona, Colorado, hassle. Why are you running for of- cense applications and Missouri, and North CONVENIENT. Vote, no matter fice? is the most pressing question SNAP (food stamp ap- Dakota are the four where you are, for whatever rea- for each candidate. Why do you “Digital transfor- plications). This states that allow some son–especially for our local elec- want to give up your privacy and method resulted in a mation is the voters to return bal- tion. get into the limelight? Listen care- tremendous increase lots through a web- COST LESS. No need to recruit, fully to the responses, then track wave of the in voter registrations. based portal. West train, pay workers, or maintain the progress of each candidate Kaohu does recognize future… The Virginia took the lead polling places. along the way. impediments to in- in being the one state REDUCE INFLUENCES. Impact For the Class of 2020, many of populace has creasing voter turnout that currently utilizes from outside influences mostly dis- you will be voting for the first are similar throughout pretty instantly a mobile voting app. appear. Only you know why and time this year. This is an opportu- the country–such as Will the use of tech- who gets your support. nity for you as a collective body to shifted to this complacency of vot- nology be convenient INCREASE PARTICIPATION. create the shape and content of ers, distrust of the sys- new way of enough to receive an Allow every registered voter a con- your future. You might look at this tems in place and be- overwhelming re- venient way to have their voice vote as a defining moment, the ex- online life.” ing pre-occupied with sponse of participa- heard. perience that defines who you are day-to-day life. – KATHY KAOHU tion? “Digital transfor- Leaders matter. All candidates that will last a lifetime. This is Maui, however, has mation is the wave of for this year’s election have filed your MOMENT–and you must de- papers for elected office. This is an seen a slight increase in voter turnout the future,” Kaohu observed. “And especially important year for effec- see VOTE! p. 6 over the past elections through ab- with the recent COVID-19 restrictions sentee voting. “Charter amendments to shelter in place, many more folks that are high-stakes type of issues have changed their habits with one like the GMO item a couple elections fell swoop by now paying bills on- ago, tend to bring in a lot of new and line, shopping online, etc. The popu- Editor • Publisher Contributing Writers once-complacent voters back to the lace has pretty instantly shifted to Vince Bagoyo, Jr. Elizabeth Ayson, Ph.D. info@filamvoicemaui.com table for those election contests,” this new (or familiar to many) way Vince Bagoyo, Jr. Sharon Zalsos Banaag Kaohu explains. “Increased participa- of on-line life.” Kaohu cautions that Asst. Editor • Co-Publisher Dulce K. Butay tion in Maui County seems to be perhaps safeguards have not yet been L OCATION Alfredo G. Evangelista 24 Central Avenue info@filamvoicemaui.com Vanessa Joy Domingo driven by those attributes sufficiently developed to Wailuku, Maui, Hawai‘i Alfredo G. Evangelista of issues or particular can- prohibit interference Art Director • Co-Publisher USA 96793 Gilbert Keith-Agaran* from outside sources. Lawrence Pascua Lawrence Pascua didates and races, rather graphics@filamvoicemaui.com C ONTACT Lucy Peros than simply being excited For questions please Tel: (808) 242-8100 Acct Executive • Co-Publisher Liza Pierce to be exercising their right call the Maui County Email: Sharon Zalsos Banaag John Tomoso info@filamvoicemaui.com to vote. There seem to be elections office at (808) info@filamvoicemaui.com Tante Urban* more Political Action 270-7749. Alexis Joy Viloria I NTERNET Co-Publisher Committees aka PACs that Vanessa Joy Web: Tante Urban* Distribution Manager info@filamvoicemaui.com in a way mobilize voters Domingo is a graduate www.filamvoicemaui.com Paul Manzano Web Master towards certain issues or of Maui High School Facebook: Co-Publisher Nick Ponte facebook.com/FilAmVoiceMaui Elizabeth Ayson, Ph.D. certain candidates. In the past, more and is employed with the County of info@filamvoicemaui.com *On Leave attention went to educating the Maui — Department of Management,

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Uluwehi Guerrero Guerrero Family “Lelo” Ruperto Cabacungan, 1899–2000

or many of us, music is like a constant companion. It can Rodney Benjamin Uluwehi Guerrero F bring us joy and motivate us, accompany us through difficult times, Lucy Peros | ALL PHOTOS COURTESY GUERRERO ‘OHANA and alleviate our worries. Albert Ein- stein once said: “If I were not a physi- the year 2000, he released his second from Maui High School, Class of 1976. Uluwehi has three brothers and cist, I would probably be a musician. album, “In My Heart” which garnered He attended Maui Community College three sisters. His brother Kevin Lee I often think in music. I live my day- Male Vocalist and People’s Choice. with an emphasis in Hawaiian Studies. (Amanda) Guerrero lives in Ewa dreams in music. I see my life in terms Most of us locals fondly know or call He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Beach, O‘ahu. He retired from the U.S. of music.” Even Maria Von Trapp, ma- him just Uluwehi, our very own Art from Wesleyan University and his Army. His brother Mark (Maile) Guer- triarch of the Sound of Music family beloved, honed and refined Maui En- Masters Degree in foreign language rero lives in Chicago, Illinois. He re- said: “Music acts like a magic key, to tertainer. education. tired from the U.S. Air Force. His which the most tightly closed heart Uluwehi was born on November Uluwehi’s parents are Benjamin brother Robert Alan Buen lives in San opens.” 19, 1958 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawai‘i. Guerrero of Mokuhau, Happy Valley Francisco, California. His sister Tam- What Maria Von Trapp said is so He attended St. Anthony Catholic and Olga Patricia Buen Pua‘a of my Ann (Jimmy) Hazelwood lives in fitting to describe this month’s fea- School from Kindergarten thru third Häli‘imaile, Makawao. Barry Richard Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. Shel- tured Sakada Offspring, Rodney Ben- grade and Kahului School from 4th Pono Fried is Uluwehi’s domestic part- ley Ann U‘ilani (Frank, Jr.) Caparso, jamin Uluwehi Guerrero because in grade to 8th grade. He graduated ner for twenty years. see ULUWEHI next page

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Vol 4 • No 6 | June 2020 | Fil-Am Voice | 5 Sakada Offspring Cont’d from p. 5 when the DoE can’t. My office is ad- Elections … vocating for the DoH to get robust pre-trip testing for visitors and contact from p. 4 tracing on Maui, so we can welcome will get to everyone. Next, continue to visitors and begin our economic recov- highlight the assistance programs ery ASAP.” available. If you have a specific need, No responses were timely received please call my office. We want to help. from Don Couch and Howard E. Lastly, reopen with safety measures in Greenberg. place.” House 12 House 10 SIMON S. RUSSELL No responses were timely received “Looking after our from Kanamu Balinbin, Travis public sector work- D.E. Gyldstrand, Angus L.K. force will be a top pri- Uluwehi Guerrero finds joy, passion and inspiration in all facets of his life. The core McKelvey, and Leonard K. ority. Keeping the jobs of his being can be described as pure Aloha. Nakoa, III. we have is a must. PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO House 11 Creating economic stimulus for those out of work is the TINA M.L. WILDBERGER next priority. Creating jobs rebuilding Wili Makaha O Kaua‘ula alongside “Tina Wildberger, crumbling infrastructure and building Uluwehi … Kumu Keali‘i Reichel, which blos- somed for 20 years. They were Kelly King and Keani low income workforce housing on from p. 5 Rawlins-Fernandez government lands we will be a priori- known as Rodney and Carleton. They are providing Keiki ty.” another sister lives in Kahului, Maui. became one of Maui’s most decorat- meals, filling in the Last but not least, Uluwehi’s sister, ed hälau hula at the King Kame- gaps this summer see ELECTIONS p.8 Miki‘ala Kamalei ‘O lokepa Poepoe hameha Chant and Hula Competition lives in Häli‘imaile, Makawao, Maui. on O‘ahu, and the Kä‘anapali Beach From the age of 12, Uluwehi start- Hotel’s Hula O Nä Keiki Competition ed working by first delivering news- on Maui. Today Kä‘anapali Beach From the paper in Kahului with his brother Hotel is considered the most Hawai- Kevin. At the age of 14, he went to ian Hotel on Maui. work in the fields picking pineapple Uluwehi held a second job after Cont’d from p. 4 Editor’s Desk in Upcountry Maui for two years. It finishing his day job at Roberts was a very hard labor according to Hawai‘i. He was hired by Uncle Jesse Uluwehi. He also Nako‘oka as a hula worked as a store Uluwehi was choreographer for his clerk for Mrs. Gouveia lü‘au shows at Jesse’s Vote! … at the Economy Store hired by Uncle Lü‘au and Manakai from p. 4 in Pä‘ia, riding his Jesse Nako‘oka Resort in Kïhei. He bike from Häli‘imaile was also the emcee mand a better together. We need and back every day as a hula cho- and show coordinator you. You know the power of a after school. At age reographer for at the Stouffer Wailea moment led by and for the next 17, he went to work Beach and the Inter- generation. YOU are the next gen- for Dollar Rent A Car his Lü‘au continental Hotel. It eration. Make it count. Take the where the Marriot shows at was during that time torch and plant your stake. Build Courtyard Hotel now that Uluwehi honed the future that you desire, that stands. He worked Jesse’s Lü‘au his skills from musi- you believe in, that is worthy of washing cars and and Manakai cian and vocalist to your fight. worked his way to car become an entertain- As you decide about your vote rental clerk and then Resort in Kïhei. er, doing everything in 2020, ask yourself: Is this a per- as office manager for from musical arrange- son who touches my heart? Does the Travel Department of Roberts ments to costumes and choreogra- this person’s experience match Hawai‘i in the Kahului Airport which phy. “Working at Roberts Hawai‘i what I know to be true from my lasted for 23 years. Uluwehi is the and instructing a hula hälau was a own life? What abilities and skills owner/president of Openeye Tours full time commitment and a lifetime has this candidate demonstrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. explained LLC and Kaulupono Music. of dedication,” Uluwehi commented. for leadership and community the plight of America’s people of All the while, he had a growing In 1995, Uluwehi released his first building? Is this a trustworthy per- color, two years after the riots in Los love and appreciation for Hawaiian recorded CD album, “Ka Manawa son? Would I want to invite this Angeles, saying, “In the final analysis, Music and culture. In 1978, he an- Pono” which earned two nominations a riot is the language of the unheard.” person to meet my family and swered a newspaper ad and became for Male Vocalist and Most Promising PHOTO COURTESY WIKIPEDIA - FROM THE friends? How does this person a student of hula which paved the New Artist at the Nä Hökü Hanohano NOBEL FOUNDATION ARCHIVE make me feel valued, helpful and path of his life’s journey. He then Award. In 1997, he performed at the appreciated? joined Hälau O Ka Lä, instructed by Carnegie Hall in New York City to a Do not vote for someone who creasing daily, both here and Kumu Hula Peter Pekelo Day of sell out audience. In 2000, he re- has the best chili and rice, the best abroad, to amplify the same mes- Ke‘anae, Maui. In 1980, he became leased his second album, “In My slogan, the most money or is the sage. Over fifty years ago, Dr. Co-Kumu Hula of Hälau Ka Makani see ULUWEHI p.8 most popular. Instead, look for the Martin Luther King, Jr. explained person who can actually do the the plight of America’s people of job for our community. Examine color, two years after the riots in their history, their values and how Los Angeles, saying, “In the final they have served others. analysis, a riot is the language of Unemployment, food shortages the unheard.” and housing are now the concerns The challenge remains. More of every person. As many more die than ever–make your voice every day, how can we as a caring heard. community begin to hold hands Leaders matter. Leadership and walk together to the light? makes a difference. Let them hear Does the end of the tunnel look your voice. Make your vote count. reachable from here? Let us leave YOUR VOTE IS OUR VOICE. no one behind. Today, there is an outcry across our nation and around the world for leaders to listen to their people demanding for social justice. The ongoing peaceful protests are in- VINCE BAGOYO, JR. | EDITOR Uluwehi and hälau hula. PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO 6 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2020 | Vol 4 • No 6 Community... In Action Community... in action

Editor’s note: Send your community briefs to [email protected]. This month’s column was compiled by Assistant Editor Alfredo G. Evangelista.

Bayanihan tled “Bayanihan Food Distribu- One definition of Bayanihan is tion.” helping a neighbor as a commu- As explained in the solicita- nity; doing a job together, lesse- tion letter “In times of need, it’s ing the workload and making the important for all of us to come to- Some of the volunteers who assisted on Saturday. job easier. gether to assist. That is the P HOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA Another definition of Bayani- meaning of Bayanihan.” han is community spirit. With Binhi at Ani spearhead- • 675 plate lunches spoke to Nora Cabanilla-Takushi, 500,” said Magbual. “Thanks to Within the logo of Binhi at Ani, ing the efforts, it was a success- the president of Binhi at Ani and all our donors who contributed. the words “Promote the Bayani- ful one. The numbers gave testa- • 3,066 canned goods with the support of Emi Cortez, We could not have done it with- han Spirit” are stated. ment to the success: • 330 bags of rice the current president of Maui Fil- out them.” It was indeed fitting that the • $7,887.00 monetary donations • 2,427 pounds of produce ipino Community Council, we The donors for food, produce, first pandemic food drive organ- received agreed to work together for the canned goods and other items ized on Maui (and apparently in • 1,971 packages of noodles • 547 food packages distributed community.” were 3 Angels Farms, Alcalani- the State of Hawai‘i) by a Filipino • 480 dozens of eggs including “It was not an easy event to ans, Asian Mart and Fast Foods, community organization was ti- • 1,000 Pepsi beverages plan as none of us have been in- Vince Jr. & Jennifer Bagoyo, Es- • 600 loaves of bread/pan de sal timately involved in such an tephen & Violeta Baloaloa, CAA • 1,200 McDonald’s certificates event before,” explained Caban- Market Place, Café O’Lei, Central • 600 masks illa-Takushi. “But with the guid- Pacific Bank, Cupies, Jeffrey & ance of our steering committee Lydia Dela Cruz, Alfredo & Basilia Interestingly, the idea for the and the hustle of Melen Magbual Evangelista, Family Produce, event did not come from within and others to solicit donors, we Four Sisters Bakery, Four Sisters the Binhi at Ani organization but succeeded way beyond our ex- Catering, Girl Scout Troop #717, from Marilyn Oura, the past pres- pectations.” Happy Tummy, Home Maid Bak- ident of Maui Filipino Community “When we learned that the ery, JMA Imports, Juan’s Council. “I wanted our Filipino amount of hits on the instructions Kitchen, KPMW Radio, Krispy community to do something to for the Food Drive had gone from Kreme, Kusina Ni Jayboy, Mila help everyone who had been af- 2,000 to almost 8,000 in a couple Lat, Loe Farm, Lorenzo & Emi Ma- fected by COVID-19,” said Oura. of hours, we increased the num- gana, Magbual Families & The packing volunteers stayed until 11:30 p.m. on Friday night. “So I made a couple of calls and P HOTO COURTESY LEILANI CABANILLA ber of food packages from 300 to see BAYANIHAN p.13

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Vol 4 • No 6 | June 2020 | Fil-Am Voice | 7 Sakada Offspring Cont’d from p. 6 “Paid internships Elections … for unemployed to train/work in other from p. 6 needed areas from KYLE T. YAMASHITA $66M in CARES fund- “The Legislature is ing. I’ve voted to use currently working on funds to expand production of food. addressing unemploy- With the threat of less Young Brothers ment resulting from shipments, we need to increase our the COVID-19 pan- self-sufficiency to be able to ensure demic. One way we everyone has enough to eat.” are looking into using the CARES Act No response was timely received funding is to create temporary jobs from Sne Patel. that could serve the public statewide.” Wailuku Council House 13 No response was timely received No responses were timely received from Alice L. Lee. from Lynn P. DeCoite, Theresa Kapaku, Walter Ritte, and Robin Kahului Council Vanderpool. TASHA KAMA “Continue funding East Maui Council MEO’s H.E.L.P. pro- CLAIRE KAMALU CARROLL gram which assists Uluwehi and hälau hula. “COVID-19 chal- underemployed and PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO lenges Maui to rebuild unemployed with fi- our economy. Saving nancial assistance to headliner performer for the Presi- homes and developing meet their basic needs. Training in the dents Ball in Pasadena, California for a work trade program emerging economies such as health Uluwehi … the Rose Bowl Tournament of Roses in agriculture. Work- care, child care, farming, ranching and from p. 6 Parade. In June 2016, he was hon- ing with farmers for more community technology. Provided $75,000 for Heart” which garnered Male Vocalist ored at the Maui Filipino Chamber of worked farms. Work with State and emerging start up businesses in Kahu- and Peoples Choice Award. He also Commerce’s Gintong Pamana Leader- Federal Representatives to extend un- lui.” received a proclamation from the ship Awards. He humbly accepted employment. Not the time for raises in CAROL LEE KAMEKONA County Council and Mayor of Maui. the award and shared it in memory government jobs and increased taxes “1. Make jobs In 2009, he released his third album, of his Sakada Grandparents, George for Maui County.” available through “Na Mele Hula Aloha” winning for and Mary Guerrero. In 2018, he re- SHANE SINENCI farming while provid- most Hawaiian Album and Liner leased his fourth album, “E Mau ana “I am proposing ing food for families. notes. ka Ha‘aheo” which was nominated Agricultural produc- 2. Fund programs that In 2015, he was asked to be the for Hawaiian Album of the Year. tion and food security assist families with For the past 25 years, measures in the coun- housing, school supplies for children Uluwehi has traveled all ty. I supported the ap- etc. 3. Provide assistance to those who over Japan, holding sold propriation of $2.5 need or want to change jobs. 4. Hold out concerts and hula million in micro-grants, for small Community forums for input.” workshops. He also trav- farmers. I also support directing No response was timely received eled across the continen- CARES’ Act funding directly to resi- from Deb Kaiwi. tal U.S., Canada, and dents, to instantly stimulate the econ- Taiwan. He visited Rome omy.” South Maui Council and Venice Italy, Greece, KELLY TAKAYA KING Egypt, Paris, France, West Maui Council “Instead of paying Montenegro, Monaco, Is- RICK NAVA overtime to already rael, Bulgaria, Germany, “The State should employed county Austria, Thailand and set up an auto re- workers, the county Cambodia. sponse to people’s should utilize unem- Uluwehi has very high emails as well as ployed residents to fill regards to his grand- phone calls. Similar to in gap areas. This could immediately mother, Mary Cabacun- most businesses, a put a lot of folks back to work tem- gan Guerrero. He was caller can be given an option to hold porarily and also retrain them for very close to her. He for the next available associate or an higher paying, non-tourism jobs. Addi- shared this about her: option to be called back. Further, the tionally, it would lower our costs of “My grandmother Mary State’s unemployment office should OT.” Uluwehi and kane with kä‘eke‘eke or Hawaiian musical Guerrero was my rock remain open.” No response was timely received bamboo pipes. and supporter during all TAMARA AKIKO MAILE PALTIN from Tom Cook. PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO see ULUWEHI p.10 see ELECTIONS p.15

8 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2020 | Vol 4 • No 6 Let’s Talk Pinoy!

ow is quarantining treating Let’s not forget that in June we cel- you? The last time I checked ebrate Father’s Day! Happy Father’s H the news, the curve was flat- Let’s Talk Pinoy! Day to all the Dads especially to the tened and we don’t have many new love of my life, Paul. Thank you for cases of COVID-19 which is why the your unconditional love and support government is lifting some of the re- Dulce Karen Butay for the girls. We love you very much. strictions. Let's visit our friends Angel and The month of June should have cially for the graduates. We made his- emonies for the Class of 2020. Con- Michael and see what's going on with been the month of celebrations espe- tory by having virtual graduation cer- gratulations graduates! them this month, shall we?

MICHAEL: Uncle Ray called you? English Pilipino Ilokano Cebuano Ilonggo Ibanag Kapampangan In the morning, Michael awoke ear- Michael reaches for a cup in the lier than usual. He seldomly wakes up Stairs Hagdanan Agdan Hagdan Hagdanan Ad dan Eran drawer. at 6 a.m. on the weekend. He normal- MOM: Of course he called me Beautiful Maganda Napintas Gwapa Maanyag Makasta Malagu ly sleeps in but today, he has a mis- Michael. He told me about your kofun sion. He needs to know where Angel (friend). How would I know about Cold Malamig Nalamiis Tugnaw Matugnaw Malam min Marimla lives. While brushing his teeth, he looks you and a miga (friend) that’s strolling Eat Kain Mangan Kan-a Kaon Kuman Kanan in the park late at night? First Date? I into the mirror and stares at himself. hope you didn’t get in trouble with Father Tatay/Itay Tatang/Itang Amahan Tatay Yama Tata “Who are you? Nanoyin (What) is this her ginikanan (parents). Did you drop makasta (beautiful) doing to your her home? Where does she live? Ano Parents Magulang Nagannak Ginikanan Ginikanan Magana Pengari life?” He stands there for a minute (What) is her name? Anni (What) is and then thinks of Angel. He had a Friend Kaibigan Gayyem Bai Miga Kofun Kaluguran her family name? Maybe I know her great time with her yesterday. He likes magulang (parents)? Maui is a small What? Ano? Ana? Hani? Ano? Anni? Nanoyin? how she laughs. Her laughter is con- island. Did you kiss her? Tell your tagious. It's music to his ears. Ah- mother. When will I have grandkids! Food Pagkain Makan Pagkaon Pagkaon Kanan Kapangan hh ... her smile ... he loves her smile, I’m getting old! it’s the sweetest thing. And her figure, Hurry Dali Alistuam Pagmata Dali a Alistuam mu Bilisan Michael drops his plastic cup on sexy is an understatement. She is so bold but gentle and kind at the same the kitchen floor and bumps into the walking in the dark by herself? Why and even fed you but it’s all ok. Unlike time. She’s maganda (beautiful). rice dispenser. did Angel ask her to drop off in front here, I am the only one who does all MICHAEL: Yes, nanay (mom), I of the post office? She really didn’t of the chores,” Angel whispers while MICHAEL: I wonder what she is doing. dropped her home. Haan (No), it was- want me to know where she lives. Is tears fall onto her cheeks. “I'll try to The more I think of her the more I n’t a date. Why so many questions? I she hiding something? Does she have make it up one of these days.” She want to see her. have no answers for you. a boyfriend? Or a husband maybe? Or looks up and tries to hold her emo- He reminisces of their day yester- Michael’s rupa (face) turns red as maybe a girlfriend? Is she homeless tions inside. day while he gets ready for the day. he rushes to his room. and is ashamed for me to see? There She brings Lydia's clothes inside MICHAEL: I better bring another jack- How is he going to explain to his is so much unknown that this makes and piles it in the corner quietly. She et or sweater because Angel is always inahan (mom) that he dropped off An- me uncomfortable. is scared to wake up the older lady so matugnaw (cold). Yesterday she was gel in front of the Pä‘ia Post Office? Michael grabs his phone. Ana she tippy toes after she sets it down. malam min (cold) when we were near He doesn’t know where she lives, how (What) do I do now? Michael is pac- If she wakes her up, definitely she'll the Harbor. I got to kinda hug her is she going to invite her? He doesn’t ing in his room. He can’t fall asleep. be in a pissy mood and will yell at her when I helped her put on my jacket. have a phone number for her. How is He keeps on thinking of how to find again. Ahhh, I got to smell her hair. She’s he going to see her again? Angel. Maybe I am thinking too much. While laying down in her bed, she definitely going to be marimla (cold) Panic overcomes him. I will just rest and look for her tomor- can't help but think of Michael. She again. He turns around and walks towards row. had fun hanging out with Michael the Michael closes his eyes and smells the hagdanan (stairs) to his room. His Meanwhile, Angel is busy cleaning whole day today. For once, she forgot his jacket imagining it was Angel. Ah- mom was still talking but he just con- the kitchen. After she washes the dish- about her problems and her worries. hhh ... tinues to walk away. He shuts the es, she sweeps and goes outside to “Michael is really a great person. I MICHAEL: I better get going. I need to door and sits at his study table. gather the laundry hanging on the wonder if he will still be nice to me if alisto (hurry up) and go see her. Why did I agree to drop her off by clothesline. he learns about me and the situation TIME CHECKED: 6:17 a.m. the post office? You’re not a gentle- “Itay (Father), I miss you. I used to that I am in,” she sighs. man Michael. It’s night time. Hanni fold the laundry in your bedroom “I can't believe he kain (eats) a lot PHONE: Check. (What) if something happened to her? while I tell you stories about what's of Filipino makan (food). He even ate KEYS: Check. There are a lot of creepy people in new with your favorite local celebri- with his hand. He acted like he was He walks through the hall to the Pä‘ia. A lot of drunken tourists and ties. Life was simple and things were brave when we encountered those garage where his “baby” sits waiting even some young locals that are look- easy because we helped one another. homeless and drunk men but thank for his arrival. This is the first car he ing for trouble. I know the area but I cleaned the house and the yard. goodness, his uncle came to the res- bought on his own brand new. It's an not well. A napintas (beautiful) girl Then I prepared your pagkaon (food) cue,” Angel smiled widely. see LET’S TALK PINOY next page

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Vol 4 • No 6 | June 2020 | Fil-Am Voice | 9 Ating Kabuhayan Sakada Offspring Cont’d from p. 8 Please and Thank You, Mom and Dad Editor’s note: The Fil-Am Voice extends its condolences to John and his family on the recent passing of his Mom Winona. John A.H. Tomoso†

y mother, Winona Veronica Kaleimokuo- keanuenue Alo To- moso, recently passed Minto the Life Eternal. She was born and raised on this island, from par- ents who came from families deeply and indigenously rooted in the soil of this island. She was a Uluwehi and hälau hula. simply elegant woman, gracious to PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO a fault yet not afraid to speak her Upon arrival on Maui, George mind; often to say what others Guerrero worked as a field laborer may not have had the courage to Uluwehi … for HC&S. He then learned to drive express. I often thought that my from p. 8 the bus to transport field workers to Mom, to her last day on earth, the years of growing challenges. She and from work within the camps. He knew what she was saying. My fa- encouraged me and taught me, lifted later went to work at the Nagatani ther, Constantino (Connie) To- me up when I was down, and cele- Store in Waikapü. He also worked moso, was also born and raised on brated in the silence of the shadows for Camp 5 Plantation Store. The this island but of parents newly ar- when the light shined on my acco- jobs that George undertook became rived from Cebu, in the Philippines. My mom and dad’s formal wedding lades. I learned many things includ- the stepping stones for him to be an He was a very smart man, kind and portrait in 1952. ing how to cook and sew from her entrepreneur. He was one of the first considerate to a fault yet a con- skills as a homemaker and master Filipino businessmen on Maui. In stant advocate for those who seamstress. She was a humble caring, 1945, George saved enough money didn’t know they were being left day, people know me as Connie’s son. loving, and strong Filipino woman, to to open his own general store in out. My own insistence on participat- Sadly, most of my Dad’s contempo- whom I was proud to call her Gram- Happy Valley, Wailuku which was lo- ing in family and civic affairs comes raries have also gone on to God. I say ma.” cated at the end of Market Street from my Dad. My Mom and Dad con- this because my Dad saw the Church Uluwehi is fortunate to have two across the former T.K. Supermarket. tributed in many ways to the way I as so very important. He went to daily Sakada Connections. His grandfather He operated his general store suc- live my life on this island. Mass and saw to it that none of us George Guerrero came from Bacarra, cessfully for 25 years until his retire- Being Native Hawaiian, Mom knew would miss Mass on Sundays. Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He left the ment in 1970. a lot about the sky, the sea and the My parents both knew how to party, Philippines at age 25 in 1926 to find Uluwehi’s great grandfather and ‘äina. From my Grandmother, she in- hosting familial and social affairs. a better life for himself and for his great grandmother, Ruperto and herited a green thumb and knew her From both, I learned how to entertain family. see ULUWEHI p.14 way around the kitchen. She cooked and host, paying attention to the de- for us, what became our favorite tails of making sure guests were com- dishes; Hawaiian, Chinese, Ha‘ole fortable and welcomed. My parents, Let’s Talk Pinoy! Cont’d from p. 9 Food, even Japanese. Her family was especially my Mom, wanted my sib- firmly involved in cultural, political lings and I to look good, to mind your odd colored yellowish orange that he Find out and keep an eye out for and civic affairs. If it was important, manners, to be respectful and to al- had custom painted. So Filipino. The my column in every issue. I’m Dulce, her family was involved; probably ways be thankful, especially to God. I car recently washed and ceramic helping you to master your Filipino planning and organizing an event. To remember many a story and discus- coated glimmers in the dark. As he Languages. Like always, let’s laugh, this day, people know me because of sion about being grateful and knowing turns on the light he can think of the let’s makinig (listen), and Let’s Talk where my Upcountry Kula ‘Ohana the difference between what you need transformer scene where Charlie Pinoy! Hanggang sa muli! (Until next lived and worked. and what you want. In all of this, my learns her newly acquired bug is ac- time!) Ingat! (Take care!). Dad was the most educated of all parents instilled in me a concern for tually a robot named BumbleBee. Dulce Karen Butay was gradu- seven siblings. He was also athletic. and love of living with others, of being Michael jumps to scare the car and ated from Maui High School and He even died while winning a rousing in and building community, including waits for it to transform but earned her Associate round of doubles tennis. He deeply remembering others who passed on. alas, it doesn't. He shrugs in Arts degree in cared for his family and for everyone Thus, regular trips to clean and deco- and gets into the Camaro Liberal Arts from around him. He would regale all of us rate the graves of relatives were on and starts to drive to Pä‘ia. Maui Community with stories of growing up on the our family calendar. While driving he remi- College and her plantation, poor yet never starving Now, knowing that both my parents nisces about his teen years. Bachelors of Science and never wanting for any clothes or are in heaven, I am thinking a lot He drove an old Corolla that in Business Adminis- books for school. They all helped each about what all their upbringing of my was handed down from his tration, specializing other and his siblings helped him to siblings and I really meant. What Uncle Ray and he drove this in Accounting, from go to school and learn, probably to comes to mind right away is the feel- route to Pä‘ia so many times the University of take over the family business. To this see MOM & DAD p.14 he could do it in his sleep. Hawai‘i–West He loved that car even though it was O‘ahu. She is currently the Adminis- more trouble than anything. He prob- trative Officer at the County of Maui, ably put $3K into the $800 car keep- Department of Finance. Butay is a li- ing it alive throughout his high censed Resident Producer of Life Insur- school days. And even getting him to ance with World Financial Group and Gabrielle Lacuesta Gutierrez the first semester of college before an Independent Consultant of Salad- E STHETICIAN the head gasket blew and he had to master. She is now part of the Travel Facials | Sugaring | Waxing | Lash Lifts dump it. Club of Saladmaster and won an all- 58 Central Ave • Wailuku, HI 96793 Michael parks his car in front of expenses paid trip to Cancun, Mexico (808) 276-7677 the Pä‘ia Post Office. Now what? with the love of her life, Paul Man- [email protected] Now that Michael is where he zano. Butay has traveled to Texas, the skinelegancemaui.com dropped off Angel, what is he going Philippines and Thailand as one of the to do? Visit us on our facebook page delegates from Island Healthy Solu- and leave us a comment or ideas at tions, a Saladmaster dealer here on @skinelegancemaui.com www.facebook.com/filamvoicemaui. Maui. 10 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2020 | Vol 4 • No 6 Kwento Kwentuhan My OPM Creating a playlist of “Original Pilipino Music” has been a salve for me during this COVID-19 pandemic. Liza A Pierce of “A Maui Blog” usic’s effect on the mind and body has long been Macknowledged anecdotally. Who hasn’t tried to use music to in- fluence their mood? Some would even assert music is medicine. Lis- tening to music can be therapeutic. In these quarantine days during the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself listening more to Filipino Mu- sic. Thanks to YouTube, I was able to create a playlist of songs. This playlist consists of some of my fa- Liza Pierce’s OPM Playlist STARS vorite OPM (Original Pilipino Mu- sic). Some have Filipino lyrics and Liza’s OPM playlist features singing artists like Sharon Cuneta, Moonstar 88, Odette Quesada, Martin Nievera, Lea Salonga, some are in English. Most became Gary Valenciano, Leah Navarro, Basil Valdez, Kuh Ledesma and Ric Segreto—and that’s just to name a few. hits in the 80s (my high school and GRAPHIC COURTESY LAWRENCE PASCUA college days). If you are to compile a playlist of Original Pilipino Music, what will Ngayon at kailanman Kung kaya kong iwanan ka 'Yan ay ayokong kanyang malaman your list look like? What songs will So, for those who are familiar 'Di na sana aasa pa Mga araw na nagdaan, be included in there? Well, here are with this song … did I get you Kung kaya kong umiwas na kailanma'y hindi malilimutan some of mine: singing? I bet I did. 'Di na sana lalapit pa Kay tamis na raw ng pagmamaha- Ngayon at Kailan Man - com- Sana’y Mauilit Muli - This lan posed by George Canseco and origi- song was originally sung and made Kung kaya ko sana nally sung by Basil Valdez, I consider popular by Gary Valenciano. The Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito - Orig- Ang akala ko'y walang hangganan this song a classic. In my high school original was written in English and it inally sung and made popular by Ang pag-ibig kong ito days, one of our teachers would al- was Angeli (Pangilinan, his wife) Leah Navarro, this sung was also Luha ang tanging nakamit buhat ways ask one of my classmates (who who translated the lyrics into Fil- more recently made popular by a sa'yo has a beautiful voice and can sing ipino. This song was also recorded band called Moonstar 88. It is a sad Kaya't sa Maykapal well) to sing this song in our class. by Lea Salonga and she made a love song about someone who was The melody and lyrics are so sooth- movie (with Aga Mulach) with the left behind by someone she loved. It Tuwina'y dalangin ko ing. It is a love song about loving same title. It was a huge hit–both is a song and a prayer. The melody Sana'y ... now and forever, thus it’s often the song and the movie. This is a is so good that when I was singing Kapalaran ko ay magbago played or sung on weddings and an- love song about rekindling the flame this at home when my daughter was Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok niversary celebrations. Here’s a sam- of love. Here is an excerpt of the young, she started singing it with me Ko - Originally sung and made pop- ple of the lyrics: lyrics: spontaneously. That was a fun mem- ular by Sharon Cuneta, this song was Ngayon at kailanman ory for both of us. Here are the Ang mga oras nating nakaraan written by the talented composer lyrics, you too might want to sing Hindi ka na mag-iisa/ngayon at Bakit nagkaganito Rey Valera. The song is like the Fil- kailanman along with us: Naglaho na ba ang pag-ibig mo? ipino version of When I’m 64 by Bea- Sa hirap o ginhawa pa Umiiyak ang aking pusong nagdu- tles. It is a fun song to sing and there Sana'y maulit muli rusa Asahan may kasama ka sinta are many covers of it on YouTube. Sana bigyan pansin ang himig ko Ngunit ayokong may makakita The translation in English is When Naroroon ako t’wina Kahapon, bukas, ngayon Kahit anong sakit ang aking my Hair Turns Silver. It is a love Maaasahan mo t’wina Tanging wala ng ibang mahal naranasan song about staying in love even see MY OPM p.13

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Vol 4 • No 6 | June 2020 | Fil-Am Voice | 11 ith elections beginning, the voices of political figures are Wloud as ever. As pressing is- sues like the COVID-19, environmental protection and the state of the econo- my are being addressed, the commu- nity is watching to see which candi- dates they deem fit to suit their needs. Though current times makes for a tense political climate, it also makes for an opportunity for members of the community to speak out for what they care about and want leaders and rep- resentatives to keep in mind. The youth of this age is no exception. Today’s youth are becoming in- Kyson Calibuso Faith Soliven Marigold Baldonado creasingly involved in various social media platforms such as Twitter, In- stagram, and TikTok. But as social these questions. ment. Also, it is where other youth voting, those 16 and over should still media is on the rise, the political en- Senior Kyson Calibuso, a mem- members share their opinions on cer- have a say, since teens can be highly gagement of Gen Z seems to rise ber of his school’s student govern- tain issues and topics that circulate opinionated, especially if it concerns along with it. A gold mine of activism ment, describes the role of politics in around our government and their in- them.” and self-expression, social media pro- his life. Though he admits he is not to- ternational relations,” he says. Upcoming Junior Faith Soliven vides youth with a platform to inform tally versed in the world of politics, Calibuso also credits what he shares her take on youth partaking in themselves of the current knows about government politics. Like Calibuso, she also be- state of the country and to what he has learned in lieves that citizens aged at 16 are vi- develop their own political ® school. “What has helped able for voting. “My opinion on the beliefs. Twitter, among me learn more about our voting age in the U.S. is that it should other social media sites, governmental system was possibly lower to 16 at the very least.” has been a pivotal tool in the Participation in Democ- Soliven owes this opinion to her hope politics as political figures racy class but the school students can learn about political ide- showcase their views for Is Not Everything… year was cut short due to ologies in a school setting. “If our ed- the whole world to see. In- COVID-19, so I was not ucational system makes unbiased ef- troduced to the world of If We Could Vote ... able to learn the class to its forts to educate our youth about polit- politics and given the full content.” When it ical leadership, lowering the voting Alexis Joy Viloria | M AUI HIGH SCHOOL chance to develop their comes to staying in tune age should also be appropriate. It is own beliefs, do the with current political responsible to make sure our youth younger ranks of the com- events, Calibuso agrees stu- are educated enough to understand munity wish they were given the Calibuso says that social media has dents should stay aware of what is how they should decide to vote, chance to bring light to the issues they played a huge role in what he does happening in today’s political climate through unbiasedness.” believe should be addressed most? know. “Social media is usually the on- and be vocal about what issues When voic- Who do the youth think are fit to rep- ly outlet where youth gets their news they care about. “I believe it is “Social media is ing ideas resent them? Three students answer concerning politics and the govern- important for youth to stay in usually the only through social tune with politics because we media comes to are the next generation. We outlet where mind Soliven should practice voicing our youth gets their believes “If so- views so that we are able to news concerning cial media to- To Maui’s Healthcare workers: our doctors, stay in touch with how our wards youth is nurses, technicians, transporters, EMTs, rights are, and what we can politics …” used wisely do as the next generation to – KYSON CALIBUSO and effectively, pharmacists, everyone who supports patient make the U.S. a better coun- it can definitely try.” encourage involvement. If social me- care, and the many workers, friends and family When looking at what kind of fig- dia and corporations allow for youth supporting these frontline workers: ure he’d trust to represent their peo- to use their voices and speak up about ple, Calibuso says “What I would find changes they need, youth involvement appealing about a campaign of a can- will become crucial.” Soliven offers didate is how they address certain her personal account from fellow stu- problems because I am always inter- dent journalists that have inspired her ested in seeing what they advocate to explore politics. “From personal ex- for. As leaders, they should be able to perience, I felt motivated to learn not only gather problems and state more about politics, from watching their opinions but they should also be my high school friends from PBS Stu- able to create solutions and sort out dent Reporting Labs doing a live jour- ideas.” Calibuso describes his own ide- nalism panel in Washington D.C. I felt al candidate as “Someone who is kind relieved to know that many adult au- and looks out for their people before dience members were concerned themself. They would be someone about how youth can be motivated to who doesn’t fit learn about problems and the ‘politically “My opinion on the politics in the world,” Soliven correct’ stereo- voting age in the says. type. They Now considering herself should voice U.S. is that it fairly educated in the sphere their views with- shoud possibly of politics, Soliven is knowl- out second edgeable in the areas she lower to 16 at the Mahalo Nui Loa thoughts. Lastly, cares about. “I feel like I am they would look very least.” educated on politics to the

at all sorts of – FAITH SOLIVEN extent of whether I want to policies because learn more or not. It varies there is never only one problem.” from really educated to not at all. I With the voting age set at 18, Cal- look for unbiased resources online ibuso believes “People under the age such as PBS and the history of differ- of 18 should have the option to vote ent candidates. I would also feed the in the U.S., preferably 16 being the need to educate myself more, the clos- minimum. When it comes to politics, er I would get to the voting age.” ROOTED. CAPABLE. EFFECTIVE. . . everyone in the nation should be rep- Set on what she believes in, Soliven resented. Although many citizens un- shows what she would like to see her Paid for by Friends of Gil Keith-Agaran der the age of 18 might not be at the ideal candidate address. “I would P.O. Box 857 Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793 mental capacity to make decisions like see VOTE ISSUES p.14

12 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2020 | Vol 4 • No 6 Community... In Action Cont’d from p. 7 This month’s recipe is by “Let’s Cook!” Richard Pinoy Recipe of the Month Gaoiran C OMPILED BY Lucy Peros Maui’s Bibingka This recipe from Richard Gaoiran placed 1st during the February 2020 Christ The King Church Bazaar Bibingka Cook Off. Ingredients Mayor Michael Victorino (2nd from right) poses with State Representative Justin Woodson, 3 bags of glutinous rice flour 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (green packaging) State Senator Gilbert Keith-Agaran, and State Representative Troy Hashimoto. 2 ½ cups white sugar P HOTO: ALAN FUKUYAMA 2 cans coconut milk, 13.5 fl. Oz. or 400 ml. 1 bag young coconut Gloria Cajigal, Emi Cortez, Jeffrey & Lydia 2 cans water using the empty (sold at Asian stores) Bayanihan … Dela Cruz, Vanessa Domingo, Exhaust coconut milk can Works Maui LLC, Maritess & Mac Fagara- Pinch of salt from p. 7 2 tablespoons margarine gan, Friends of Gil Keith-Agaran, Clayton 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Friends, Nancy Magsayo, Magsingal As- Fuchigami, M/M William Guerrero, GP In- Procedure sociation of Maui, Mahi Pono, Bruce Mc- surance Services LLC, Don & Rose Guz- Mix all dry ingredients: glutinous rice flour, sugar, salt, sesame seeds. donald, McDonald’s of Maui, Duane & Co- man, Troy Hashimoto, Hawai‘i Living Wa- Mix all liquid ingredients: coconut milk, young coconut, vanilla ra Molina, Obys Farm, Paradise Supermart ter Store, Island Refuse, Inc., Johnstone Fast Food & Catering, Pascual’s Catering, Supply Maui, Jonathan Starr Foundation, extract. Combine the dry ingredients and the liquid ingredients by Ernie & Loida Paz, Pepsi, Randy’s Catering K&R Auto Body and Painting LLC, Wayne using a wire whisk. Pour batter in a round or square pan sprayed with & Fast Food, RG Electric, Ride Assist of Kobayashi, Maria Kriekenbeek, M.D., Land Pam. Sprinkle the sesame seeds as topping. Pre-heat oven for 350° F Maui LLC, Safeway, Takamiya Market, Sea Engineering Construction Inc., Law and bake at least 35 minutes. When almost done—golden brown— Maria Thomas, Travelicious, Ua Wai Farm, Offices of Alfredo Evangelista, A Limited brush with margarine. Check with a toothpick to see if it’s done. Hedy Udarbe, Roseminic Ulep, Valdez Liability Law Company, Bien Lazatin, MD, Cool before slicing and serve. Enjoy! Farm, and Wailuku Seafood Center. Felicitas Livaudis, MD, Mikes Auto LLC, Monetary donations were received New Wave Auto Care Body & Paint, Noble P AID FOR BY from Belinda Agapay, Josephine Agapay, Travel, Noel Termulo MD Inc., Marilyn Friends of Gil Keith-Agaran Levi & Pamela Aguinaldo, Marc & Oura & Alfredo Romero, Christina Porte, P.O. Box 848 Jeanette Aquino, Elizabeth Ayson, Imelda Antonio & Luz Ramil, Sam Sato’s, Inc., Balmores, Benjamin Acob, Attorney at Michelle Santos, Smile’s Auto Specialist Wailuku, Maui, Hawai‘i Law, Errol Buntuyan, M.D., C&N Electric, Inc., Dominic Suguitan, Hedy Udarbe, Eliz- 96793 Rennie Cabal-Amisola, MD, Ferdinand & see BAYANIHAN p.15

My OPM … My Dad always said from p. 11 when we get older. Here’s part of Say That You Love Me Be Prepared the lyrics: - Martin Nievera Kung tayo ay matanda na To Love Again Plan for your estate, NOW! Sana’y di tayo magbago - Odette Quesada Kailan man Till I Met You - Kuh Ledesma Nasaan ma’y ito ang pangarap ko I Think I’m In Love Makuha mo pa kayang - Kuh Ledesma Ako’y hagkan at yakapin, ooh Hanggang pagtanda natin Nagtatanong lang sa iyo Ako pa kaya’y ibigin mo Kung maputi na ang buhok ko? Due to space limitations, I am unable to discuss in de- tail all the songs in my playlist. It is worth sharing, however, the titles and the singers Give Me A Chance in case you want to check them - Ric Segreto/Odette Quesada out. For the younger generations of Liza Pierce of A Maui Blog is an Filipinos who were born here in the Interactive Media Strategist in United States and do not speak the Hawai‘i. She started blogging in Filipino language, the following 2006 and she loves talking story on- 10% disc songs are still considered OPM line and spreading aloha around the ount on Esta (Original Pilipino Music) even world. She’s lived on Maui since te Planning fees for M though the lyrics are in English. I 1994 and considers Maui her home. Filipino Cha aui m highly encourage you to check A wife, a mother, a friend…and so m ber 24 Central Avenue embers them out. Truly beautiful composi- much more. She loves Jesus; Maui Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793 tion, melody and lyrics: Sunsets Catcher; Crazy About Rain- Telephone 808.242.8100 Hopeless Romantic bow; End Alzheimer’s Advocate. Her Cellular 808.294.5510 ✦ [email protected] - Odette Quesada life is full and exciting here on the is- Appointments on Maui or O‘ahu

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his children at home on Mokuhau Uluwehi … Road where it still stands today. He never drove so he walked everywhere. from p. 10 He lived to be 101 years old. Uluwehi Dionicia Cabacungan also came from was the first and oldest great grand- Ilocos Norte, Philippines in the 1920s child of his 400 descendants. In 2016, for labored work in the cane fields of Uluwehi hosted their Cabacungan Hawai‘i. His grandfather George mar- Family Reunion on Maui to honor ried his grandmother Mary Cabacun- them. gan, Ruperto’s daughter in 1934. Mary “Being the oldest child, grandchild, was the second eldest of 12 children. great grandchild, I was exposed and According to Uluwehi, he affectionate- witnessed the hard work of my great ly called his great grandpa Ruperto, grandparents and grandparents,” “Lelo.” He was a very quiet, strong shared Uluwehi. “I followed them man, working and providing for his everywhere. The family values, work large family earning $1 a day toiling ethics, honesty and integrity as well as Uluwehi at the 2016 Gintong Pamana in the cane fields as laborers carrying being a contributor to our Filipino Leadership & Scholarship Awards. sugar cane on their backs, hapai ko. community was important in our up- Uluwehi and bulldog, just lounging. PHOTO: CEASAR LIZADA He acted as a midwife, delivered 10 of see ULUWEHI back page PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO

of a candidate “As someone who is a voting age be 18 is reasonable. For there.” Vote Issues … member of this world’s youth, I find it America, when a citizen turns 18 they Baldonado makes it known what refreshing when a candidate decides are no longer (usually) under the re- kind of candidate the youth of today from p. 12 to wholeheartedly respect their com- sponsibility of their guardians. It’s the would want. “I would like a candidate want my ideal candidate to address petition and is completely honest with age in which they have to start adult- to talk for the youth. I understand how to fix the economy for the equity both society and themself. If someone ing and maturing into their own per- most candidates, especially presiden- of every class, solve environmental is- purely has their intentions to put the son. Lowering the voting age is what tial candidates, tend to shape their sues that are affordable and have a people first, without discrimination or some of my peers want to happen.” A campaigns to please everyone. Yet to greater gain than loss, address college hate, I find that appealing.” supporter of youth voices, Baldonado my knowledge no candidate expresses tuition and debt, and creating a reli- Now Senior Marigold Baldona- owes her opinion to many people be- the importance of our generation and able and better structured educational do takes the time to share what she low 18 not experienced enough in the how much impact we have with our system that brings greater value out of thinks about youth in politics. Con- world of politics to make thoughtful voices. We have opinions and as fu- students. I want them to carry them- trary to Calibuso and Soliven, Baldon- decisions regarding it. “Although I be- ture leaders and working-class, our selves through integrity, empathy, and ado has no objection to the current lieve it is important to have the voices position in politics should have a kindness, as they create change.” voting age but she also recognizes of our generation heard, many people greater impact.” Apart from policy itself, Soliven al- lowering the age is a popular opinion I know are not educated enough in With this age’s youth placing poli- so places importance on the character among other students. “Having the politics and those who run the govern- tics at a much higher pedestal than ment. With the voting age being at 18 ever before, it is a crucial time for po- it gives people who are underage to litical figures to broaden their audi- actually evaluate their ences. As information Ating Kabuhayan | Cont’d from p. 10 decisions and learn “In my experience, becomes more accessi- more about the topics social media has ble to all members of and candidates they society, students are Mom & Dad … care about.” been able to open taking the responsibili- Baldonado looks up my eyes to ty to become active from p. 10 back at what exposed members of their com- politics not only ing and perspective that the self her to politics, social munity and educate doesn’t really matter too much if one media. “In my experi- in the U.S. …” themselves on the is- forgets about the other; others, who ence, social media has – MARIGOLD BALDONADO sues they are passion- probably are more needy than you, been able to open up ate about. The rising who need more love than you, who my eyes to politics not only in the U.S. popularity of various platforms is worked harder than you, building this but around the world. Many celebri- making for a new age of politics and island and preserving it for others. I ties feel it is their responsibility to is changing the face of political cam- know that they were born and lived spread as much information about the paigns right before our very eyes. here in another time, a simpler and things they care about due to their With a tap of a button, youth can see gentler and more peaceful time. Grow- large audiences. That can be the black what is happening in the world they ing up, they left their car keys in the lives matter movement, supporting the are living in and develop their own ignition so that they wouldn’t get lost. LGBTQ+ community, preventing glob- opinions surrounding it. It is up to the This was also a time when churches al warming, etc.” Baldonado sees so- political figures of today to meet the I am shown sitting on my father’s lap cial media as a powerful means of needs of every facet of society. were left open, 24/7. I remember with my mother sitting alongside in spreading awareness surrounding oth- Google® Is Not Everything is a going with my Dad to light a candle in the living room couch back in 1954. memory of someone who had died or erwise marginalized topics while stay- monthly column authored by high whose birthday we needed to remem- ing true to the reality of social media. school students. The title of the column ber and say a prayer. Another thing way with my Mom and Dad. Say these “Since their followings are so huge, in- emphasizes that education is more than both my parents taught us was that words often, say them regularly. Each formation spreads. It goes from a just googling a topic. Google® is a reg- you had to be accountable and to al- time you say them, make it a prayer to celebrity circle to one’s own communi- istered trademark. This month's guest ways do what you said you would do; God, in thanksgiving for your Mom ty circle. Plus, for this generation, columnist is Alexis Joy Viloria, a in other words, to finish what you and Dad. Our Moms and Dads are the we’re all about trends and keeping up Junior at Maui High School. She is the began. building blocks of the community and with what’s trendy. With that founder and Presi- I could go on and on. Kababayan, re- quality of life we all share and enjoy! in mind, many people start dent of Maui High’s member your parents. We are a clear hashtags or posts so that peo- SaberScribes, their reflection of who they are. What John A. Hau‘oli ple can repost and participate. journalism club. they did, to raise us, to nurture Tomoso† is a Priest in We no longer have the excuse Alexis is also a com- us, to ensure that our needs and the Episcopal Diocese of being uninformed when the mitted member of not necessarily our wants were of Hawai‘i and a re- information is right there in HOSA-Future Health met, brings us to the Maui that tired Social Worker, our own two hands. Social me- Professional as the you and I know and love and now with 42 years of li- dia is great because it gives us Secondary Represen- work to bring up and nurture our censed practice. Born the opportunity to educate our- tative of the Hawai‘i own children, deep in the soil of and raised on Maui, selves. Sometimes it’s not cor- HOSA Executive this island. he lives in Kahului rect information, but the inter- Council and a state One more thing, I know a with his wife, Susan D. net is also there to put us in our place gold medalist. Alexis hopes to one day please and a thank you go a long way Tomoso, who is a retired Educator, with and to tell us when we are in the become a Pediatric Physician. She is the with others. Well, they went a long 30 years of teaching experience. wrong and how we can grow from daughter of Alex and Juvy Viloria.

14 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2020 | Vol 4 • No 6 state and federal MIKE MOLINA Läna‘i Council funding. When I am “I am proposing to Elections … ALBERTA DEJETLEY elected, I will work from p. 8 the Mayor we increase “A refillable food tirelessly on empower- the amount of COVID- debit card, similar to ing our economy Makawao Council 19 monies for families food stamps, will help through diversifica- AJA EYRE in need and use these people who are still tion, expanding career training op- “Immediately, our residents need funds to provide work waiting for their un- tions, supporting small agriculture, streamlined access to the unemploy- for our citizens by hiring temporary employment claims to and decrease county taxes and hurdles ment benefits, and it needs continual workers to assist the County with proj- be processed. It’s a very stressful time to efficiency for small businesses.” ects, maintenance and clerical needs.” so the County can help by keeping the LAURENT ZAHND application form as simple as possible. “1. Support fami- It will benefit individuals as well as Community... In Action Cont’d from p. 13 lies in need by bring- families.” ing together public No responses were timely received and private resources. from Gabe Johnson and Matthew 2. Rethink our J.K. Mano. tourism strategy around a “Safe Luxury” brand; airlines Molokai Council are offering to test people BEFORE STACY HELM CRIVELLO boarding. 3. Support people to create “Prepare and devel- or consolidate their own business; fa- op safe protocols for cilitate access to guidance, land, reopening Maui to vis- equipment, funding, marketing, & on- itors. To create a safe line sales.” environment for visi- tors and residents, Upcountry Council training capacity for Contact Tracing. YUKI LEI KASHIWA SUGIMURA Prohibit any increases in taxes and “As a sitting Coun- The kitchen crew prepping the hot food. fees that increase the cost of doing P HOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA cilmember we worked business. Promote construction jobs to provide funding for with concentration on Affordable rental assistance, food Housing Projects and Public Infra- Bayanihan … and other basic or so- structure.” cial needs. I proposed from p. 13 KEANI RAWLINS-FERNANDEZ to have real property tax payments “As the Council’s abeth Whitehead, Joselito & Helen Yuzon, made in 4 yearly payments versus Economic Develop- and Jeremy Zane. twice and suggested waiving penalties. ment and Budget Key to the effort was also the work of Supported construction projects and the volunteers. Vanessa Joy Domingo was Committee Chair, I funding to manage a renewed tourist proposed increasing tasked with creating a volunteer work industry.” flow, including working with the Maui Po- funding for families lice Department and the Hawai‘i National see ELECTIONS back page Guard to coordinate the traffic. “We had over a hundred volunteers. They volun- teered on Friday night to pack the food packages and on Saturday to distribute the food packages,” said Domingo. “We were really concerned about the traffic CELEBRATING because of the non-availability of the The Hawaii National Guard assisted with traffic. Maui Waena parking lot. But as we drove P HOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA THE INDEPENDENCE around to observe the traffic flow, we no- ticed how those in line had self-policed themselves and alleviated the traffic prob- to be our community center and promote OF OUR COUNTRY lems by going through the side streets— the Bayanihan spirit.” all without any instructions from MPD. Disclosures: Alfredo G. Evangelista That was truly amazing to me.” served on the Steering Committee along Based on the success of the first with Arnel Alvarez, Manny Baltazar, Nora We hold these truths to be self-evident, Bayanihan Food Distribution, a second Cabanilla-Takushi, Emi Cortez, Vanessa that all men are created equal, that one will be held on Saturday, June 27, with Joy Domingo, Florante Garcia, Arthur they are endowed by their Creator the starting time moved to 9:30 a.m. “We Latayada, Melen Magbual, Marilyn Oura, know there is a continuing need,” said Ca- Jeanice Paa, and Michelle Santos. with certain unalienable Rights, banilla-Takushi. “Binhi at Ani will continue that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.-- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

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This year 2020, marks Uluwehi’s cy of the Sakadas.” Uluwehi … 40th year Hula culture on Maui. He Lucy Peros is a retired school spent much of his life teaching and teacher, having taught at St. Anthony from p. 14 sharing the values, history and proto- Grade School and Waihe‘e Elementary bringing. Something that I carry in my cols of Hula and traditional Hawaiian School. Both of her parents, Elpidio life filled with gratitude as I travel the Music. On this journey of his, thou- Cachero Cabalo (a 1946 Sakada) and world sharing my love for music and sands of students have passed thru the Alejandra Cabudoy Cabalo of Hawai‘i, I am reminded of the sacri- doors of Hälau Hula Kauluokalä on Häli‘imaile worked for Maui Land and fices made by my great grandfather Maui, Japan, Taiwan and the conti- Pine Company. Lucy now enjoys retire- and grandfather who were the nental U.S., taking him far beyond the ment and has time to join other seniors Sakadas to help shape the future and shores of Hawai‘i. in the Enhance Fitness Pro- foundations of Filipino culture in Uluwehi’s personal advice to gram under the Department Uluwehi and his hälau have deep ties Hawai‘i. I stand firm and proud in young people is: “Never be of Aging three times a week. with groups in Japan and Taiwan. their footsteps and thank them and afraid of hard work. There will She also attends the line PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO God almighty.” always be challenges and they dancing class and other ac- are all lessons which opens an- tivities at Kaunoa and joins other door of opportunity. I am other Waihe‘e School re- forever grateful and acknowl- tirees when help is needed Alfredo G. Evangelista has vot- edge the sacrifices my Filipino ances- at the school. Lucy also devotes some of Elections … ed in every election since 1976. He is tors have made for me to grow with a her time to activities at Christ The King rich culture and family values and the Catholic Church. She enjoys writing from p. 15 a graduate of Maui High School (1976), the University of Southern pride of being benefactors of the lega- and reading in her spare time. through the Hawai‘i Emergency California (1980), and the University Laulima Partnership program. As a of California, Los Angeles School of long-term solution, I proposed creat- Law (1983). A sole practitioner at ing a program to pay those who con- Law Offices of Alfredo Evangelista, A tinue to collect unemployment Limited Liability Law to also receive career training, Company, he concen- in new, higher paying, stable trates in estate plan- industries.” ning, business forma- The 2020 Primary Election tion and counseling, on August 3 is less than sixty nonprofit corporations, days away and with voting by and litigation. In pri- mail, your ballot will arrive vate practice since sometime in mid-July so it’s 1983 (36 years), he not too early to start thinking about returned home in 2010 to be with his who to vote for. family and to marry his high school Uluwehi shares his mana‘o with the world with his talent of hula, oli and mele along It’s your right and duty as an sweetheart, the former Basilia Tu- with Hälau Hula Kauluokalä—the group that he teaches as its kumu. American to vote. macder Idica. PHOTO COURTESY ULUWEHI GUERRERO

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