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Mary Grace Basig - Contestant #1 Mary Eileen Varquez - Contestant #2 Amber-Lee Lana - Contestant #3

PHOTOS: RYAN PIROS PHOTOGRAPHY Celebrating Talent, Beauty and Scholarship … “Little man” stands up in Let’s Talk Pinoy. p9 The Miss Maui Filipina Scholarship Pageant Alfredo G. Evangelista, Assistant Editor “And the Miss Maui Filipina is ... ” o date, almost seventy pines to Batac City and Paoay, females on Maui have Ilocos Norte. Her favorite My Voice as Miss Tworn the crown of quote is “If you want light to Miss Maui Filipina. (See list on come into your life, you need page 13.) And one more will to stand where it is shining.” Maui Filipina: be added to that list on June Lana, 19 years old, is a What makes Filipino food 29 when the Maui Filipino graduate of the IBS School of uniquely “delicious?” Community Council hosts the Cosmetology and Massage, Be Empowered p15 2019 Miss Maui Filipina Schol- with a degree in Cosmetology Editor’s note: The Fil-Am Voice welcomes arship Pageant at the Maui and Massage. Her parents are Beach Hotel. (Admission is Jayson and Jennifer Bayudan. our newest writer, Vanessa Joy Baldos. $40 (no dinner) and the Pag- Lana traces her roots in the rush of emotions run eant will begin promptly at to Marcos, Ilocos through me. Excite- 7 p.m.) Norte and . Her fa- ment. Nervousness. Three contestants are vying vorite quote is “Focus on the A Listening to the crowd, I feel to succeed Miss Maui Filipina positive.” the anticipation between my 2018—2019 Vanessa Joy Bal- Varquez, 23 years old, is a pageant sisters and me. For dos: Mary Grace Basig, Am- graduate of University of one night, the stage is ours. ber-Lee Lana and Mary Eileen Hawai‘i Maui College, with a Countless hours of practicing Varquez. During Baldos’ reign, degree in Accounting and poise, grace, and confidence she held a school supply fund Business Administration. Her all led to this very moment. raising drive for schoolchildren parents are Wilson Pineda and I’m sure that this year, our in the Philippines. (See Baldos’ Rita Varquez Pineda. Varquez Miss Maui Filipina contest- story–right.) traces her roots in the Philip- ants will feel the same rush Basig, 26 years old, is a pines to Sarrat, Ilocos Norte of adrenaline. graduate of the University of and Davao City. Her favorite It was a daunting choice Hawai‘i at Mänoa with a Bach- quote is “All you need is faith, to put myself on stage again elor of Arts in Philippine Lan- trust and a little pixie dust.” for the 2018 Miss Maui Filip- guage and Literature with a Several past Miss Maui Fil- ina pageant. I was a contest- focus in the Ilokano dialect. ipinas offered their advice to ant in 2009, right after high Her parents are Reynaldo the three contestants. “My ad- 2018 Miss Maui Filipina school. Miss Celina Hayashi Valenti Taroma and Divina vice to this year’s pageant con- Vanessa Joy Baldos will pen was crowned as Miss Maui Gracia Basig Taroma. Basig testants is to approach it as a articles in the Fil-Am Voice. Filipina 2009 and I placed traces her roots in the Philip- see PAGEANT p.2 PHOTO: JULIO BAYEZ see THE QUEEN p.3 Pageant… from p. 1 challenge with yourself,” said Rochelle Amadeo, Miss Maui Filipina 1980. “What is it about yourself you want to change, improve, share or how can you be a blessing to others with this opportunity? It is not about competing with the other contestants. It is a com- petition with yourself. If you can un- derstand that, no matter what happens you will always come out ahead with or without a crown on your head.” 1961 Miss Maui Filipina Myrna 1964 Miss Maui Filipina Carol Galarita The thought the pageant was not Malaqui crowned by Chairman with her parents during the coronation about winning the crown was also Eddie Tam pageant at Wailuku Armory. echoed by Miss Maui Filipina 2000 IMAGES COURTESY IMAGES COURTESY MAUI FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MAUI FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL Rowena Dagdag. “Be VERY OPEN to constructive criticism and use the feed- come a long way and have a scholarship funds raised. I don’t re- back you receive from the coaches to bright, promising future ahead of member how much I raised. I don’t improve your skills. The ultimate goal The first nine Miss Maui Filipinas. us as we continue to strive to- know how we were judged. That was in this or any pageant isn’t the title or gether. Dios ti agngina, thank a long time ago. But I had to wear a IMAGES COURTESY MAUI FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL the crown. You are given an opportu- you 2019 Miss Maui Filipina terno and I also danced Salakot.” nity to refine your skills in interview- contestants for doing your part In 1970, the pageant was given a ing, public speaking, presentation, time heritage as much as you can. How did in serving our community!” new format that included different management, relationship building, your Filipino ancestors form your per- The Miss Maui Filipina pageant was phases of competition. “Nancy Andres and developing poise and confidence. sonal foundation, how does it person- first held in 1961 at the Wailuku Ar- and I went to the Miss Hawai‘i Filipina These skills are important in life and ally impact your present life and how mory with Myrna Malaqui crowned as contest and we got their criteria and will help you be successful in the fu- will you perpetuate it for future gener- the Miss Maui Filipina. Initially the decided to upgrade our Maui queen ture.” ations? We have a beautiful culture, pageant was based on popularity, i.e., contest,” said Agrifina “Aggie” Cabebe. Agnes Macadangdang, Miss Maui one that you can be proud of. Take the amount of funds the candidate “We started with three phases: the Ki- Filipina 1978 thanks the contestants this unique opportunity to immerse raised for the scholarship program. mona Formal Phase; the Talent Phase; for stepping forward. “To the contest- yourself in it wholeheartedly! As a Fil- Judith Dagdag, Miss Maui Filipina and the Terno Phase and Oral Ques- ants, I thank you for being involved ipina, know your past, incorporate it in 1968 recalls Mrs. Alice Ragasa going to tioning.” and having the courage to participate. your present and engage in leaving a their house to ask her parents permis- The year 1970 was a critical year To put yourself out there is by no worthy legacy for our future genera- sion for her to run. “I was eighteen for the Maui Filipino Community means an easy thing to do! Enjoy the tions. Here in Hawai‘i, the grit, stead- years old at that time. My parents de- Council. It was the first year of the journey and have fun with the experi- fastness and perseverance of our Saka- cided that I should run. There were Council’s Fiesta Filipina, with events ence! You will undoubtedly experience da ancestors are the cornerstones of two of us–me and Amanda Bio. It spanning from May 1 through July 11, tremendous personal growth and will our Filipino community. Our accom- was held at the Haole Club House in 1970, including an Introduction of the learn so much from this experience. plishments pale to what they have Pu‘unënë. In those days, the winner Queen contestants on May 1 with a More important, take this time to un- overcome. We would not be where we was determined by the amount of motorcade from Wells Park to the derstand and learn about your Filipino are today if not for them. We have see PAGEANT p.4

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2 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6 I volunteered for Habitat for Hu- I’m excited and proud to bestow the The Queen… manity to help build homes in Ka- crown to the next queen. This year’s homa Village in Lahaina and held a theme, “Be Empowered” rings so true from p. 1 fundraiser to raise money. I cooked for our people today. These ladies will 2nd runner up but won 1st place in over 50 servings of Kare Kare and learn throughout their experiences the Speech phase. Looking back, I sold them to friends and family to they are empowered to do all things know I’ve learned a lot about myself raise funds for donation. I love to they wish to accomplish. If there is since then. I chose to run again in cook Filipino food but I’m not sure change you want to create in the 2018 as part of my journey to take if I’ll attempt that again. At first, I world, there is no better person to do risks and lead by example. Being the was very shy about having the title it than you. I’m excited to see what oldest contestant in the group, I want- but realized I could use it to help these ladies will bring to the table ed to exemplify that you can do any- others in need. So, I decided I come pageant night. I’m excited to see thing that you put your mind to would use my goodwill trip to the them be empowered. achieving. Not winning the first time I Philippines as an opportunity to Vanessa Joy Baldos is the reigning participated did not deter me from try- give back to the place of my cultur- 2018—2019 Miss Maui Filipina. She is ing again. If at first you don’t succeed, al heritage. My fundraiser for a graduate of Maui High School and is try again, right? school supplies for children in the currently at- The biggest challenge was deciding Philippines began on March 3rd. I tending Uni- what I would do as my talent. After raised half of my goal of $800 with- versity of much contemplation, I decided that in two weeks. The week before I Hawai‘i Maui performing a slam poem represented left for my trip, I raised $1,752. College and me best. In 2009, I played the clarinet. The amount of support I received aspires to This time, I considered dancing–hula, over social media and in person continue be- Tahitian, or a Filipino Folk dance. I was overwhelming. This gave me ing an asset had feedback from friends and family the opportunity to equip over 150 for Maui that wanted me to perform a dance students with not only school sup- County. She number. I had to choose between what Visit to Ilocos Sur Capital in Vigan. plies but also backpacks. I did also is currently was comfortable or safe or something PHOTO COURTESY VANESSA BALDOS include extras such as the donated employed with the County of Maui, De- I truly loved but was a risk to do since school supplies I received, a tooth- partment of Parks & Recreation and not everyone was familiar with it. In brush, toothpaste, as well as a Coldwell Banker - Wailea Village as a the end, my passion for writing called that I could ever give them for what snack cake and juice pack for the Realtor. When she has free time, she to me. “Hear My Voice” was the pag- they’ve done for me. I did win 1st kids to enjoy. I visited the schools that loves to go fishing, go to the gym and eant theme. My “voice” sang through place in talent. my parents attended. I was amazed, practice aerial silks. Aside from her in- my writing. I knew that although oth- When Joy Nina Tabon won the ti- trying to imagine my parents as little volvement as a Miss Maui Filipina, she ers were not familiar with slam poet- tle, I was ecstatic for her. Each of us 6-year-olds running to class, eating also volunteers her time throughout ry–it was something I was passionate worked hard in preparation for each snacks or playing on the court. It felt the community with Maui Filipino about. I wrote about the challenges of phase. It could have been any one of so good to give back. And I’m so grate- Community Council, Binhi at Ani, first-generation Filipinos growing up us to receive the crown. I am so thank- ful for the help I received to do just Kahului Public Library and Habitat for with parents that had very traditional ful to have obtained lifelong sisters that. I never imagined being able to Humanity. values. How strict rules translated into through this experience. My pageant enjoy every moment that led to this. the greatest form of love–the love sisters and I–Joy, Fayma Sales, Sheila that our parents’ have for us. Emotion- Manuel, and Rosabelle Nartates all ally charged, I was eager to bring my keep in touch. Our rehearsals never audience through the waves of emo- felt like a competition. We were about tions and phases that each of us can growing together, helping each other relate to with our parents. Curiosity, and fitting in as many laughs along the frustration, and in the end, only love way. At the end of the competition, I and appreciation. With happy tears in was a little sad that rehearsals would my eyes, I whispered thank you to my be over. I looked forward to the time parents. Although I did not win the ti- that we shared. At my coronation, they Congratulations... Janna Aguinaldo Kawohikukapulani W.R. Farrington Duvauchelle tle of Miss Maui Filipina that night, my surprised me. Joy and Fayma sang High School Molokai High School greatest reward came through my tal- duet to “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran. And ent translating as the biggest salamat smothered me with hugs with Sheila in tow. Having friends like them who lift each other are so important. Having the responsi- bility of the crown and title made me realize a Chloe Kalani Nikki Ooka Mina Poppas few things. 1 - Your Mililani High School H.P. Baldwin High School Waiakea High School reign is what you make of it. 2 - Having the crown also requires the confidence to wear it. 3 - You can truly do any- thing you want to achieve. My platform of wanting to give back to Chloe V. Sabandal Chloe Nicole Salacup Victoria Teoh Maui to make it a better W.R. Farrington High Kapolei High School H.P. Baldwin High place served as a foun- School dation for my love of giving. I’ve spent my reign trying to give back to others in our commu- nity and the Philippines.

Jordyn Vierra Leiko Yamauchi H.P. Baldwin High Waimea High Visit to Iglesia de San School ... to our 2019 Agustín de Paoay, the Bayer Hawaii Life Sciences Roman in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Scholarship recipients! The original church was completed in 1710. /////////////// Science for a better life PHOTO COURTESY VANESSA BALDOS Vol 3 • No 6 | June 2019 | Fil-Am Voice | 3 From the Editor’s Desk Tante Urban EDITOR & PRESIDENT • FIL-AM VOICE

The Beauty of Filipinas ur Filipino culture highly Donna won the Miss Filipina- values the beauty of Filip- Hawai‘i Scholarship Pageant on Aggie Cabebe (left) and Pauline Agres (right) performing in Hilo inas. When the 2018 Miss the Big Island in 1979 and she O IMAGE COURTESY MAUI FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL Philippines was was first runner up in the crowned in 2018, statewide Miss Hawai‘i Filipina tiful were the people I had the op- Filipinos world-wide were so pageant. I recall my sister working Pageant… portnity to meet. Wherever we went, proud ... even though Gray was hard to perfect her talent, her pag- warm and sincere smiles greeted us. I from p. 2 born in Australia and moved to eant poses, her smile, her every- will never forget the many friends the Philippines only after high thing. And our family, especially Kahului Shopping Center; a Santa that I have made both abroad and in school. Gray was the fourth Filip- my Dad Daniel and Mom Fecilitas, Cruzan Festival on May 29 at the our community. I have gained a deep- ina to win the Miss Universe title were so proud of Donna’s accom- Kahului Shopping Center; the first an- er understanding of myself in respect following (1969), plishments. Plus Donna won a trip nual Barrio Fiesta on May 31, and the to my cultural heritage and with its -Floirendo (1973) to the Philippines as part of her Queen Contest and Coronation on understanding arises a genuine appre- and (2015). By prizes. June 6 at the Baldwin auditorium. ciation for all that I have received. In comparison, the I really appreciate the hard The pageant even published a sou- our fast moving everchanging world, claims eight titles, including work and sacrifices of the contest- venir program (24 pages). the reflection of our Filipino culture Hawai‘i’s Brook Andres was the Fiesta Filipina co- should be maintained as a significant Lee in 1997. chairperson, together with Fred Dul- and valuable aspect of our lives.” And who dulao while Shirley Evangelista and For Sharon Zalsos, Miss Maui Fil- wasn’t proud Artemio Baxa were co-chairpersons of ipina 1997, the promise of a trip was when Angela the Queen contest. Cabebe and Dul- what made her participate. “My Perez Baraquio, a dulao would co-chair the Queen con- mother back then, had a great deal of Filipina from test in 1971. influence on me and she made me Hawai‘i won the “When Nancy became president in run. So even though I was too shy to Miss America 1972, I looked for a person to assist participate in the scholarship pageant, pageant in 2001? with the queen contest and found she convinced me to join and possibly Here on Maui, Pauline Agres,” said Cabebe. “Togeth- win a trip to the Philippines. ‘You can the Miss Maui Fil- er, the three of us see Lola Cisay again,’ ipina Scholarship would be called The she said. That sealed My sister Donna won the Miss Filipina-Hawai‘i Scholar- Three Musketeers.” the deal for me. The Pageant is one of ship pageant on the Big Island in 1979 ... . the longest-run- Cabebe had a lot pageant was in 1997 ning pageants. It of respect for Andres and we had just im- started in 1961 and has a long his- ants, their family, and their friends and developed a close migrated to Hawai‘i in tory of supporting scholarships as and supporters. working relationship 1992. I was missing well as perpetuating our Filipino Beauty pageants are a valued with her. “The first the Philippines and a culture and showcasing talent, institution in our Filipino culture. time I met Nancy was free trip sounded very speaking abilities, grace, and yes, They build character, self confi- when she came to appealing.” overall beauty–inside and out. dence, cement one’s Filipino cul- Maui in 1964 to per- Amadeo explains It’s not easy to run such a pag- tural roots, and establish lifetime form as part of the the trip was just part eant; it all starts with the difficult friends among the sisterhood of Saniatan ti Amianan. of the highlight of her task of recruitment followed by in- contestants. That’s why I named reign. “Well like tense training as most candidates Please continue to support the my Folk Dance troupe everyone else I would Andres in 1970 as General are not quite pageant ready, pro- Miss Maui Filipina Scholarship The Maui Saniatas in say the trip to the Co-Chairperson of the duction of the show, and market- Pageant and let’s help them to Be the late 1960’s,” Philippines for sure! Filipina Fiesta. ing ... and then in a month or so, Empowered! Cabebe recalls. “I got But looking back, I IMAGE COURTESY MAUI FILIPINO competition for the Miss Hawai‘i my nickname ‘Gener- COMMUNITY COUNCIL would have to say Filipina Pageant–which Maui has al’ because I served as that the true highlight won for the last five years! the General Chairperson of the Fil- of my reign was connecting with my In my own family, my sister TANTE URBAN | EDITOR ipino Fiesta for many years, begin- Filipino heritage for the first time in ning in 1972 when Nancy became my 18 years of life. I am part Hawai- president of the Maui Filipino Com- ian, Chinese, Puerto Rican, Spanish munity Council.” and Filipino. I say it in that order be- The pageant underwent a few cause that is how I truly identified Editor • Publisher Contributing Writers more changes over the years. In myself. I really knew very little about Tante Urban Elsa Agdinaoay Segal 1973, the Bathing Suit Phase was the Filipino culture. My Filipino her- info@filamvoicemaui.com Elizabeth Ayson, Ph.D. added and in 1976, the Terno Phase itage came alive for me through and Vince Bagoyo, Jr. Asst. Editor • Co-Publisher and Oral Questioning was renamed to with the people I met throughout the Vanessa Joy Baldos L OCATION Alfredo G. Evangelista Formal Gown Appearance and Inter- State and abroad. Those interactions 24 Central Avenue info@filamvoicemaui.com Sharon Zalsos Banaag Wailuku, Maui, Hawai‘i Dulce K. Butay view. Later, the Pre-Pageant Interview introduced me to the language, foods, USA 96793 Art Director • Co-Publisher Alfredo G. Evangelista Phase was added. music, religion and culture that were Lawrence Pascua Gilbert Keith-Agaran graphics@filamvoicemaui.com And in 1976, a trip to the Philip- never a part of my circle growing up. C ONTACT Lawrence Pascua Tel: (808) 242-8100 Acct Executive • Co-Publisher Lucy Peros pines was offered as a prize. “I was That experience alone was and still is Email: Sharon Zalsos Banaag Liza Pierce the first chaperone,” said Cabebe. priceless to me.” info@filamvoicemaui.com info@filamvoicemaui.com John Tomoso “Nobody wanted to go. They were Macadangdang echoed Amadeo’s Tante Urban I NTERNET Co-Publisher scared. I had family in so I explanation. “The overall experience Web: Vince Bagoyo, Jr. wasn’t scared.” of being Miss Maui Filipina was per- info@filamvoicemaui.com Distribution Manager www.filamvoicemaui.com Paul Manzano The trip was an absolute success. sonally rewarding; so much more Facebook: Co-Publisher In her message printed in the 1977 than I expected. While I fondly remi- facebook.com/FilAmVoiceMaui Elizabeth Ayson, Ph.D. Web Master info@filamvoicemaui.com Nick Ponte souvenir booklet, Miss Maui Filipina nisce about my Miss Maui Filipina 1976 Angela Moniz wrote “It is diffi- Philippine tour, it was not that alone The Fil-Am Voice, a newspaper focusing on issues concerning our Filipino American community here on Maui, is published every month. ©2019 Fil-Am Voice Inc. All rights reserved. The Fil-Am Voice is valued at $1 per issue. One complimentary copy per person is available at is- cult to express all the significant im- nor any one particular event or activ- landwide distribution locations. Multiple copies may not be taken without the permission from the Fil-Am Voice. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Fil-Am Voice, pressions woven into my being but ity that I can pinpoint as the ‘high- Inc. Any assumptions made within these articles are not reflective of the position of Fil-Am Voice, Inc. what made this trip even more beau- see PAGEANT p.13 4 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6 Sakada Offspring

Oldest Daughter Megan and Son-In-Law Joseph McKellar with Vicente & Rosa Bagoyo Vince Bagoyo, Jr.

ur featured Sakada Offspring this month is the Fil-Am Voice Vince G. Bagoyo, Jr. O Co-Publisher and Staff writer, Vince Bagoyo, Jr. He was born in San- Editor’s Note: Many on The Fil-Am Voice’s staff have connections to Sakadas ta, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on August 17, 1953. His parents were the late and the plantations. Although we generally hate to be the subject of the Vincent C. Bagoyo, Sr. and Rosa Gali- articles / columns, this is the fourth in a series focusing on The nato Bagoyo. He is married to Jennifer Bagoyo, a retired former RN/Case Fil-Am Voice’s staff’s Sakada offsprings. Manager at Maui Memorial Medical Lucy Peros | ALL PHOTOS COURTESY VINCE BAGOYO Center. They have three daughters: Megan McKellar (Educator/Vice Prin- to them. The Bagoyos paid 20 pesos and who owned a café called Spic and On the other hand, Nazario came to cipal), Meredith Burns (Registered for that paper. With the help of the Span Café. Nazario welcomed his work at the Pioneer Mill in Lahaina. Nurse), and Mallory Kumangai (Regis- former Governor of Santa, Ilocos Sur, brother Vincent to work for him for Vincent missed his young family so tered Nurse). They have two grand- Gov. Sixto Brilliantes, Vincent got less than a year. Unfortunately, Spic much that he decided to go back to children, Makenna June and Noah through the immigration lines, doctor and Span Café had to be closed. the Philippines for good in September Vincent Burns. check up lines, etc. with flying colors Vincent found a job at Pearl Harbor 1949. Vince’s father, Vincent Bagoyo, Sr. even though not as Vincent Bagoyo and he worked there for three years. see BAGOYO next page was a 1946 Sakada who came to but as Mariano Galinato. He had to Hawai‘i on April 26, 1946 leaving be- make sure that when he was called on hind his pregnant wife Rosa and his the S.S. Maunawili that he must re- two young daughters to find a better member that he was Mariano Galina- CELEBRATING THE life for his family. He left Port Salam- to. It was difficult at first but he got ague, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines used to that name. on board the S.S. Maunawili. He was Upon reaching Hawai‘i, they were INDEPENDENCE able to come to Hawai‘i by luck and able to choose which plantation they by creativity. It so happened that a wanted to go and work. Vincent chose man named Mariano Galinato to go to Läna‘i to work under the Dole OF OUR COUNTRY changed his mind to come to Hawai‘i. Company for 50 cents per hour. Young So Vincent and his very supportive Vincent cut grass in the pineapple wife, Rosa asked if they could buy or fields but he lasted for only five days. pay Mariano Galinato for his recruit- He wasn’t meant to be a field worker. ment papers. Mr. Galinato happily Vincent had a brother named agreed to sell his recruitment papers Nazario Bagoyo who lived in Honolulu We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, 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

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working, Vincent and Rosa were in- Bagoyo… volved in different Filipino Organiza- tions such as the United Santanians from p. 5 Organization, Kahului Filipino Com- While in the Philippines, Vincent munity Association and he was the got involved in politics. He was so in- founder of the Saranay Maui Organ- volved to a point that he ran for ization. Council and won. He even had an The Bagoyos were blessed with ambition of working up to run for five children: Rosalia Lozano, Leticia Mayor or even perhaps for Governor Enriques, Rogelio Bagoyo, Estrella of Ilocos Sur. However, politics in the Cabatic (deceased), and Vince Hawai‘i-inspired Philippines is quite different from Bagoyo, Jr. All except Vince were ed- politics here in the United States. It ucated in the Philippines. Vince re- was not as peaceful. The Bagoyos en- ceived his Bachelor of Arts Degree Filipino-Asian Cuisine countered some trying times in the from Chaminade University of Hon- Philippine politics. olulu in 1980 and his Masters Degree by Chef Joey—Three-time Master P-Noy Chef®! Being a very caring brother, in Public Administration from Califor- Nazario filed a petition for Vincent if nia State University at Long Beach in he wanted to come back to Hawai‘i. 1981. Vincent chose to come back. Both From 1982 to 1984, Vince was the Rosa and Vincent agreed and were Director of the Maui County Depart- convinced that it was all in God’s ment of Human Concerns and Hous- plan for them. Vincent came back to ing. He directed and coordinated Hawai‘i in July 27, 1966. Besides Maui County’s social services pro- grams for the elderly, youth, dis- abled, and low-income residents. He was responsible for the planning and development of County-sponsored af- fordable housing projects in Maui • Short Ribs Hash Loco Moco County. From 1984 to 1990, Vince was the • Maui Cattle Company Burgers Director of the Maui County Depart- ment of Water Supply. He developed • Fish Tacos • Fresh Poké financial and operating strategies for the department’s projected twenty- • Crispy Pork Lumpia Rolls year master plans. He approved and directed pipeline, pump, treatment • Stir Fry Vegetable Pancit Noodles and storage projects on Maui and Molokai. He developed water rates for the department that required Maui County Council and Board of (808) 868-4474 Water Supply approval. Vince is a very community-orient- At Whalers Village in Kä‘anapali Daughters Megan McKellar, Meredith see BAGOYO p.12 Burns and Mallory Kumangai 6 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6 Kim Murakawa Joseph Blanco (Center) Sam Callejo

EDITOR’S NOTE: 2019 marks the twen- mit a letter in response to the new labor director). Callejo later held the MAN, BOARD OF LAND & NATURAL ty-fifth anniversary of the election of Governor’s advertisement, the person Chief of Staff position as well. RESOURCES; DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT Benjamin J. Cayetano as the Fifth Gov- snapped: “If they want me, they know As a lawyer, one significant mo- OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELA- ernor of the State of Hawai‘i and the where I am.” ment for me was when Governor TIONS; DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPART- first Filipino-American elected as the That person never served in the Cayetano elevated Intermediate Court MENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER head of an American state. This is the Cabinet. Judge Simeon R. Acoba, Jr. to the AFFAIRS; DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPART- sixth in a series of articles profiling One of the things that always sur- Hawai‘i Supreme Court. Conventional MENT OF LAND & NATURAL RE- Cayetano and his historic election and prised me was the selected scrutiny wisdom would have raised political SOURCES service. Versions of these articles ap- placed on the Governor’s appoint- concerns that the five-member court MARK FORMAN, DIRECTOR OF OF- peared previously in The Filipino Sum- ments to his Cabinet and state FICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, DE- mit. boards and commissions by PARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRI- some people in the Filipino AL RELATIONS community. Gubernatorial and Dinengdeng ounting Heads REYNALDO GRAULTY, INSURANCE mayoral candidates have made COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF In the summer of 1994, Fil- promises about appointing a COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS C ipino lawyer Alfredo Evange- certain number of Filipinos (and lista received a telephone some actually have done so up- & Pinakbet MOYA DAVENPORT GRAY, DIREC- call at his Graulty Evangelista & on election apparently). Ben TOR OF OFFICE OF INFORMATION Quiban law firm from a so-called Cayetano never made such GEORGE IRANON, DIRECTOR, DE- leader in the Filipino community. A Cayetano Retrospective promises. PARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Throughout the hour-long telephone As the administration held Benjamin Cayetano: First highest- ALFRED LARDIZABAL, DEPUTY NE- conversation, the so-called leader pep- press conferences on new ap- GOTIATOR, OFFICE OF COLLECTIVE pered Fred with a series of questions ranking elected official of Filipino pointments, certain Filipino BARGAINING about Lt. Gov. Ben Cayetano. The con- community members would ancestry in the State of Hawai‘i: PAULINE NAMUO, DEPUTY DIREC- versation came down to whether Ben show up at the Executive Cham- 6th in a series. TOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFE- was the best candidate and, if elected, bers to count the number of TY how many Filipinos would he appoint Manongs and Manangs being in- Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran to his cabinet. troduced or announced. ERIC PENAROSA, DEPUTY DIREC- Fred, who had worked with While Governor Cayetano did ap- already had a Filipino–Justice Mario TOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Cayetano at the Schutter law firm and point quite a number of Filipinos to Ramil. The Governor also named to JOHN SABAS, DIRECTOR OF OFFICE who had been involved in the two various positions throughout his eight the circuit court bench Reynaldo OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, DEPART- successful campaigns for Lt. Governor years, there was an undercurrent of Graulty and Artemio Baxa, two Philip- MENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RE- could not help but get frustrated with dissatisfaction with the number and pine-born lawyers. LATIONS the questions and the inability of this perhaps ultimately the people who At the end of the administration, ROBERT VIDUYA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, so-called leader in the Filipino com- were tapped. Fred compiled a list of Cayetano ap- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY munity to understand the significance What they perhaps missed is that pointees from the Filipino community. of having a Filipino as the leader of Governor Cayetano quietly broke the For the most part, these people ap- Senior Staff Appointments in the state government. He finally bamboo ceiling of such a spoils sys- plied although no doubt the Governor the Office of the Governor: snapped, “It doesn't matter how many tems. Instead of one or two cabinet and his circle certainly knew where CLARITA BARRETTO, EXECUTIVE AS- Filipinos he appoints. I’d rather have positions, one Supreme Court posi- some of them were and did go and SISTANT TO THE GOVERNOR the number one in the State be Fil- tion, only certain administrative bod- get them. GENARO BIMBO, DEPUTY LEGISLA- ipino and no other Filipinos than hav- ies or Cabinet positions or legislative Appointments to the Cabinet: TIVE COORDINATOR ing a non-Filipino and lots of Fil- seats, it was wide open. Filipinos JOSEPH F. BLANCO, EXECUTIVE AS- ipinos.” To Fred, it was useless to con- served in all kinds of places during LEONARD AGOR, DIRECTOR, DEPART- SISTANT TO THE GOVERNOR; SPECIAL tinue that conversation but he realized Governor Cayetano’s administration, MENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RE- ADVISOR FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOP- that there would be folks out there reflecting the varied skills, experiences LATIONS; DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPART- MENT counting how many Manongs and and professions in the community. MENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RE- Manangs would be in any administra- Governor Cayetano included four LATIONS SAM CALLEJO, CHIEF OF STAFF tion. Filipino directors during his term of RUDY ALIVADO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SHEILA FORMAN, DIRECTOR OF OF- Sometime after the 1994 election, a office: Sam Callejo as comptroller, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FICE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH Filipino community “leader” comment- George Iranon as public safety direc- SAM CALLEJO, GOVERNOR’S CHIEF KIM MURAKAWA, PRESS SECRETARY ed to some friends who worked on Lt. tor, Leonard Agor as labor director OF STAFF; STATE COMPTROLLER, DE- Gov. Cayetano’s campaign his interest PAULINE NAMUO, LEGISLATIVE CO- and myself as the first Filipino Chair PARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GEN- in serving as a director or deputy di- ORDINATOR of the Board of Land and Natural Re- ERAL SERVICES; DEPUTY DIRECTOR, rector in the Cayetano administration. KATHLEEN RACUYA-MARKRICH, sources and the Commission on Water DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Asked if the person was going to sub- Resources Management (and briefly as see CAYETANO next page GILBERT COLOMA-AGARAN, CHAIR-

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Vol 3 • No 6 | June 2019 | Fil-Am Voice | 7 Finance and Development Review Board Opportunities Executive Council Cayetano… Corporation MEMITO N. ABLAN, 1999 THERESIA C. MCMURDO, 1998, from p. 7 BENJAMIN SAGUIBO, 1997 2001 DEPT OF COMMERCE AND NOBLEZA E. MAGSANOC, 2000 PRESS SECRETARY DEPT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID RODRIGUEZ, LEGISLATIVE CO- DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM Hawai‘i Teacher Standards State Board of Public ORDINATOR Board Community-Based Economic Accountancy ROBERT VIDUYA, DIRECTOR OF OF- GERVACIO BUENCONSEJO, 1996, Development Advisory Council MARIA A. UNEMORI, 1996 FICE OF VETERANS SERVICES 1998 VINCE G. BAGOYO, JR., 1995, State Boxing Commission Appointments to the Judiciary: 1998 of Hawai‘i DEPT OF HEALTH SIMEON R. ACOBA, JR., SUPREME Hawai‘i Community ALFRED CASTRO, 2002 Architectural Access Committee COURT OF HAWAI‘I Development Authority OSCAR C. PAEZ, JR., 1996, 1997 ARTEMIO BAXA, CIRCUIT COURT OF State Board of ALLAN LOS BANOS, JR., 2001 THE SECOND CIRCUIT Chiropractic Examiners State Planning Council on Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i REYNALDO D. GRAULTY, CIRCUIT MAUDE I. PANGANIBAN, D.C., Developmental Disabilities Health Systems Corporation COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT 1996 ESPERANZA N. CADAVONA, 1999 B. MARTIN LUNA, 1999 Appointments to Contractors License Board Disability and Communication the Legislature: Board of Directors, Hawai‘i CLYDE J. EUGENIO, 1995, 1999 Access Board Strategic Development FELIPE ABINSAY, JR., STATE HOUSE ERNIE BELLO, 1999 OSCAR C. PAEZ, JR., 2000 Corporation OF REPRESENTATIVES ANACLETO “LITO” ALCANTRA, Hawaii Advisory Commission TED SUBIA MINA, 1995 BENJAMIN CABREROS, STATE HOUSE 2000 on Drug Abuse and Controlled OF REPRESENTATIVES ROSE CRUZ CHURMA, 1997 Board of Dental Examiners Substances ANTONIO J. SAGUIBO, JR., 2001 WILLIE ESPERO, STATE HOUSE OF DOMINIC K. INOCELDA, 1997 JANET M. Y. PRIMIANO, 1995 REPRESENTATIVES EDMUND C. ACZON, 2002 LORRAINE GODOY, 1997 MODESTA GAERLAN-TOKUNAGA, RON MENOR, STATE SENATE Hawai‘i Tourism Marketing D.D.S., 1997 Policy Advisory Board Council DEPT OF ACCOUNTING AND State Board of Professional for Elder Affairs SANDRA K.M. ALBANO, 1995 GENERAL SERVICES Engineers, Architects, FELY LIBRE FAULKNER, 1995, CHA THOMPSON, 1995 1999 State Foundation on Culture Surveyors, and Landscape and the Arts LETICIA T. GAOING, 1997 Architects RICHARD I.C. CALDITO, SR., OSCAR PORTUGAL, 2000 2000 ETHEL ALIKPALA WARD, 1996 Board of Directors, Housing and Community Development ALFREDO G. EVANGELISTA, 2002 ALFRED LAURETA, 1997, 2001 Emergency Medical Services Corporation of Hawai‘i Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee DEPT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE ALLAN LOS BANOS, JR., 1998, TEOFILO PHIL TACBIAN, 2000 ANTONIO K. TAN, M.D., 1995 1999 Defender Council RAMON K. SY, M.D., 1999 Environmental Council GERONIMO VALDRIZ, 1995, 1999 Land Use Commission State Board of Nursing ROGER CASTRO, 1997 ISAAC FIESTA, JR., 1997, 2001 ALFRED B. CASTILLO, JR., 1999 MELISSA DUMARAN, 2002 ROWENA TACHIBANA, L.P.N., Board of Directors, Housing Small Business Regulatory 1998 Central O‘ahu Subarea Board of Osteopathic Examiners Health Planning Council ADELA G. SANIDAD, 1996 RUDY BRIONES, 1997 Board of Pharmacy Hawai‘i County Subarea Health Planning Council ANGELINA E. RAMOS-TABLIZO, LITO ASUNCION, 1997 Join Tante’s Team! 1998 JULIETTE M. TULANG, 2001 Board of Private Detectives and Guards Kaua‘i County Subarea Health Planning Council FRANK P. LAFITA, 1997 ELEANOR R. RAGASA, 1997 Board of Public Broadcasting CESAR G. CADABES, 2000 RICKY C. MANAYAN, 1995, 1999  Cooks ELIZABETH UBAY, 2000 MAGDALENA PASION DOMINGO, TRINIDAD RAVAL, 2001 1996  Servers AIDA PASCUAL, 2002 Real Estate Commission Windward O‘ahu Subarea ALFREDO G. EVANGELISTA, 1996,  Morning 1998 Health Planning Council AGNES E. PIGAO CADIZ, 2000 Crew DEPT OF DEFENSE Diamond Head Service Area Civil Defense Advisory Council Board on Mental Health and ALBERT “BENNY” RODERO, 1995, Substance Abuse C ALL 1999 FRED PASCUA, 1995, 1999 EDITH C. PASCUA, 1997, 1998, Maui Service Area Board 2002 on Mental Health and 640-0193 ALEJANDRO LOMOSAD, 1996, 2000 Substance Abuse Advisory Board on ROWENA MARIE DAGDAG, 2000 Veterans Services Windward O‘ahu Service Area ROGELIO EVANGELISTA, 1996, Board on Mental Health and 2000 Substance Abuse ED MINA, 1997 KATHERINE BALTAZAR, 2000 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in District School Advisory Council, Wastewater Treatment Plants First School Board District JOSE M. PADRON, 1995, 1999 DONNAMARIE B. PABRE, 1995 Maui’s Best… County Public Health Facility for Local and Filipino Favorites! District School Advisory Council, Management Advisory Third School Board District Committee, County of Maui Maui Seaside Hotel • 100 West Ka‘ahumanu Ave. • Kahului ALMO PARASO, 1995 DOLORES MALAGSIC FABRAO, Hawai‘i School-to-Work see CAYETANO p.13 8 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6 Let’s Talk Pinoy!

ongratulations to all graduates. ories were made during my summer Way to go Class of 2019! breaks and with it officially starting, C Warmest congratulations to Let’s Talk Pinoy! it's off to the races to create more our daughters, Vanessa Kate Erin and magical moments. This summer, we Angeline Joy on your graduation. You will have our first whole family vaca- amazed us with your accomplish- Dulce Karen Butay tion. Four generations, 20+ people in ments! It took a lot of hard work to a six bedroom, three story house. We reach this goal. You had to do it, to not only make us proud but also ing on Maui. Summer is a time where will see if we survive each other. I whether you felt like it or not. I hope make yourselves proud too. May you family trips are booked, endless beach look forward to the making of great you feel great about what you’ve ac- always dare to do great things in your weekends, and let’s not forget the memories with the family. complished and I hope you’ll continue lives. We love you kiddos. heat. It must have been 93 degrees Last time, Michael and Angel were to be a person who does things that June 1st this year is the official first outside today with no breeze. Even so, in the car headed to West Maui. Let’s are worthwhile and important in life day of summer for most students liv- I can remember so many great mem- see what happens this week.

MICHAEL: Knock, Knock. English Pilipino Ilokano Cebuano Ilonggo Ibanag Kapampangan you’re gonna get.” Michael fumbling his phone, snaps ANGEL SNIFFLES: Who’s there? Song Awit Kanta Kanta Kanta Kansion Kanta a few photos. MICHEL: Halik (Kiss). Kiss Halik Anggo Paghalok Haluk Ummo Muma “She looks good wearing my t- ANGEL: Halik (Kiss) who? shirt,” he says to himself. MICHAEL: Kiss me. Dance Sayaw Sala Sayaw Baile Tala Terak With a sinister smile, the voice in A brief pause as Angel turns to his head says, “I’m never going to Michael who is now flush red and Today Ngayon araw Ita nga aldaw Karun Subong Aggaw Ngeni wash that shirt ever again. Hahaha.” clinching the steering wheel with the Knee Tuhod Tumeng Tuhod Tuhud Atuk Intud ANGEL: What’s so funny? And why grip of death, looking straight ahead. won’t you wash this shirt Michael? Angel bursts into a laugh, and wipes Car Sasakyan Lugan Sakyanan Auto Kotse Saken “OMG, did I say that out loud,” he her eyes. says to himself. Come Halika Umay ka Duul dinhi Magaabot Umekataw Mekeni After listening to a few pop songs Slowly hiding behind his camera on the radio, Angel blurbs out Hand Kamay Ima Kamot Kamut Gamat phone, he continues to take photos. “Michael, I need to change the station, ANGEL: Mekeni (Come) here, let’s do Ariana Grande is killing me,” then fid- Sing Umawit Nagkanta Awiton Kanta Kansion Dalit a selfie! dles with the radio stations. Michael sits next to her and posi- Soon, they pull into the ProPark Feet Paa Saka Takki Bitis Tiil Tiil tions his camera for a selfie. Angel parking lot near Lahaina Foodland turns and leans back into him, then and Michael backs his sasakyan (car) Michael chuckles, “Oh, like poke?” and they stand looking at each other places her kamay (hand) on his leg. into a parking stall. As soon as he puts while pointing to her t-shirt. in silence. the shifter in “P”, Angel screams “Ahh, “Now, now, behave Mr. Poopie, we “Yes! Michael, I can’t believe we INSIDE OF MICHAEL’S BODY: Alarms I love this kanta (song)!” just met,” Angel teased Michael. just said that,” his conscience says to start to blare. WARNING WARNING Startled, Michael looks over at An- She covers her chest and bats her him. WARNING, DANGER! TEMPERATURE RISING. ABORT ABORT ABORT. gel who reaches for the volume knob, eyes. ANGEL: What did you just say? Michael, never been touched by a cranks it up to high and starts singing MICHAEL: Let’s go for a walk. This is Michael clears his throat and says woman before, begins to shake and to the Luke Bryan song. “She was like, called Front ... . “I scraped my atuk (knee) when I fell the camera falls on his lap. Angel oh my God, this is my song.” Angel Suddenly a teen on a bike nearly for you.” turns to look at Michael and tries to jumps out of the kotse (car) and starts runs him over. “So sorry mister to you “Wooo! Slam dunk Michael! Way recover the phone. He is now turning to sayaw (dance), twirls and laughs. and your daughter!” as he raises his to go again!” his conscience says. Now fronting the saken (car) she leans pale. kamot (hand) and disappears around ANGEL: Michael ... . over the hood and points to Michael. BACK INSIDE HIS BODY: DANGER, the corner. Michael gleaming “Yes?” Angel signaling him the “magaabot Michael pointing at the teen, TEMPERATURE OVERLOAD, EX- ANGEL: I don’t get it. (come) here” gesture with her index grunts, “She’s not my daughter!” then PORTING EXTRA HEAT Exasperated, Michael finger, puckering her lips and posing trips on the curb. Dusting himself off NOW. smacks his gamat “All of a her sexy stance. She continues to sing, and checking for any injuries, Michael All of a sudden, (hand) on his face, turns “She was like, come here boy, I wanna notices a piece of paper stuck on his Michael feels his little around and points to sudden, to dance, ‘fore I said a word, she was palm. He opens it and instantly recog- man rising. “Oh no, not the street. “Haha, never- takin’ my hand.” nizes it as one of those papers hidden Michael feels now!” he says to him- mind that. Let’s go for a Grinning, Michael turns off the inside a fortune cookie. “Make good self. walk on Front Street.” sakyanan (car) and quickly climbs out choices today, so you don’t have re- his little man Sweating bullets, the Angel followed a few of the driver’s seat. grets tomorrow.” He quickly crumples little man rises to full at- steps behind him, blush- Angel dances around him and they it and attempts to throw it back on rising. “Oh no, tention. He nudges her ing. both umawit (sing) while passers-by the ground, at the same time Angel away and fakes an in- They pass the USPS not now!’ watch and stare at them “and she said standing over him, helping him up. jury. “Ah, Ah, oh post office and Bank of play it again, play it again play it “Sheez Michael, you sure fall down a cramp,” as he clenches Hawai‘i on the way to he says to again.” Michael spins her, “And I said lot,” she says with a grin. his inner thigh. Front Street. There, fac- play it again, play it again, play it “Make good choices today, so you Angel leans in and ing them is Bubba himself.” again.” don’t have regrets tomorrow,” echoed tries to help him. “What Gump Shrimp Company. They both laugh and Angel skips his conscience in Michael’s ear. happened, are you ok?” Angel sees a bench with shoes, dashes off. Michael tries to catch up but she “Do you have a band-aid?” Michael she asks. in front of Michael and crosses the speeds up faster, giggling. He leaps for asks. Michael waving his finger, “No, No. her as she turns around and they street. She sits on the bench, fits her I got it. Give me a minute please.” ANGEL: No I ... bump into each other. paa (feet) in the shoes, places her ka- Angel stands hovering over Michael “Wow, Mr. Poop emoji,” Angel MICHAEL: I scraped my tumeng may (hand) on the box of chocolates, who is grimacing in fake pain on the says, pointing to his shirt. “What a (knee) when I fell for you. and says “Mama said, life is like a box bench. People are starting to flock to nice voice you have.” Angel looks at Michael in dismay of chocolates, you never know what see TALK PINOY p.12 Vol 3 • No 6 | June 2019 | Fil-Am Voice | 9 Around Our Community This month’s community photos highlight the 50th Annual Barrio Binhi At Ani, Maui Filipino Community

Ribbon cutting ceremony 2015 Miss Hawaii Filipina Chelsea Guzman 2017 Miss Barrio Fiesta during Santa Cruzan PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA

President Nora Takushi and Former Queens Good Shepherd Church Filipino Folk Dance Troupe Bailes de Pilipinas PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA

2019 Miss Barrio Fiesta contestants Crowning the 2019 Miss Barrio Fiesta Zumba PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA

Friday night's Philippine Airlines winner Do the Sungka! winner and sponsor Joselito Yuzon Hawai‘i Army National Guard PHOTO: PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA

Sharon Zalsos Banaag Singing Star Spangled Banner Taps played by Sgt. Danny Acidera Florante Garcia Greasing the Pole PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA

Greased Pole winner and sponsor Ben Acob The Sabado Art Foundation Keiki Art Party Eat Da Pansit winner and sponsor Gil Keith-Agaran PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA

10 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6 If you have a photograph of a community event, please email to [email protected]. Please include a short description, your name and contact information. Fiesta, Fri., May 24, 5–10 p.m. and Sat., May 25, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. at the Center in Kahului, Maui, Hawai‘i

Any Kine Sisig contestant Any Kine Sisig contestant Any Kine Sisig contestant PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA

Any Kine Sisig contestant and sponsor Tante Urban 2018 Little Miss Barrio Fiesta Zoe Zane Crowing the 2018 Little Miss Barrio Fiesta PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA

Scholarship winners 2018 Miss Hawaii Filipina Joy Nina Tabon Dance International Production PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA

Barrio Wear contest winners Kaanapali Beach Hotel performers Angelina Abapo singing “Katakataka” PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA

La Galería: Compañía Baile Filipino Barrio Fiesta Voice winner and sponsor King]s Cathedral youth PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA

Christine Gambito—HappySlip Saturday night winner of Philippine Airlines drawing At HappySlip Live! PHOTO: ALFREDO EVANGELISTA PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA PHOTO COURTESY LANI CABANILLA

Vol 3 • No 6 | June 2019 | Fil-Am Voice | 11 Ating Kabuhayan Flores de Mayo & the Santa Cruzan Procession The Rev. John A.H. Tomoso† n 1970, the month of May was se- lected as the month to hold the Barrio Fiesta because of the tradi- tional Flores de Mayo festivals, Iknown throughout the Philippines. I know this fact is in the annals of our Barrio Fiesta, the oldest and longest running Filipino Cultural event of its kind in the entire USA. But I say “Why not, of course, we are Filipinos and May is the month for the Barrio Fiesta to Family Photo take place!” In the Philippines, as is the one term as a member of the Maui custom and culture of Catholic coun- Miss Barrio Fiesta 1970 Shirley Evan- County Council. He became chairman tries throughout the world, the entire gelista places an offering of flowers in Bagoyo… of the Council’s Planning Committee month of May is dedicated to the dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary. from p. 6 HOTO ASILIA VANGELISTA and served on various Council com- Blessed Virgin Mary. There are daily P : B E ed individual. Since 1983 to the pres- mittees such as Public Works, Budget processions and offerings of flowers procession but I’ve been told that ent, these are the community activi- and Finance, Parks and Recreation, (Flores de Mayo) to the Blessed Virgin what is important is that each person ties that he was involved in: Maui Economic Development, Agriculture, Mary and statues and icons of her are who participates is then identified Community Culture and Arts, Maui Land Use and Zoning, Water, and festooned with not only these flowers with love and beauty. Ah, our Faith Homeless Shelter Fundraising Com- Human Services and Housing. but with garlands, ribbons and other and our spirituality, as Filipinos, are mittee, Maui Filipino Community From 1993 to 2003, Vince was colorful decorations. I say, again, “May about such love and beauty, don’t you Council (President), Kiwanis Club of Vice President with Castle & Cooke, is the month, very naturally, for this think? Maui (President), Maui Community Inc. He assisted and directed the festival to take place!” This year was the 50th Anniversary College Provost Advisory, Hawai‘i strategic planning of luxury master On the last day of the Flores de of the Barrio Fiesta and fiesta queens Community-Based Economic Devel- plan resort and residential develop- Mayo, a Santa Cruzan or Holy Cross from years past also participated. opment, State Dept. of Health Envi- ment on the island of Läna‘i. He di- Procession is held. The procession is They, along with the current ronmental Advisory, Maui Filipino rected the revitalization of Läna‘i’s held, with precision and attendant Princesses radiated love and beauty, Centennial Celebration Coordinating commercial development, which pageantry, to celebrate and honor St. reflective of the cultural, social, famil- Council (Chair), Two-Thirds World maintain the country town atmos- Helena, the mother of the Emperor ial and political we hold dear, as a peo- Network (Chairman of the Board), phere that provides a core focal point Constantine, who is commemorated ple, not only of a significant part of Board Member of Housing Hawai‘i, of visitors, residents, and potential as the discoverer of the “True Cross” or Asia but also of a significant part of and Vice Chair, Maui Memorial and luxury homebuyers. He also oversaw the “Holy Cross,” upon which hung and the Church! Medical Center Foundation. He led and managed the company’s 560-plus died our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There are titles for each of those the acquisition of the two-acre parcel residential rental units. He developed You will recall that the Emperor Con- who process. We start with “Divina and fundraising for the development strategic business plans to sell a ma- stantine embraced Christianity, thus Pastora–The Divine Shepherdess.” of Binhi at Ani Filipino Community jority of the rental units to current ending the persecution of the believ- Mary, as the Mother of God, is also rev- Center. tenants which produced positive cash ers throughout the Roman Empire. erenced as the mother and “Shep- Professionally, Vince was involved flow for the company and more im- Given that the Barrio Fiesta here on herdess and Guardian” of the Divine from 1984 through 2003 in the fol- portantly became a model for com- Maui, from its very beginning, took on Shepherd, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Then lowing activities: Member of Ameri- munity revitalization while maintain- a definite and publicly pronounced there is “Reina de las Estrellas—Queen can Water Works Association, ing the island’s unique character. He spiritual and religious foundation, I of the Stars.” Mary is blessed among Hawai‘i Community-Based Economic was also responsible for developing think it is good for us to know how our all women and holds a special place Development Board, Member in the and implementing strategies and pro- Santa Cruzan is held, which is not un- among the stars. Next, we have “Rosa Maui County Charter Commission, grams to ensure maximum value of like the Processions held back in our Mystica—the Mystical Rose,” recalling, and past president of the Hawai‘i Re- the company’s land holdings and op- mother country. I know that the hymn in our faithful ferver, “the most beauti- sort Developers Conference. timum utilization of its natural re- Dios Te Salve is sung or played during ful of God’s creation, the Incarnate From 1991 to 1992, Vince served see BAGOYO p.14 the Procession, as it winds its way Rose,” Mary, especially chosen for through the crowd and up to the God’s garden. You know, the Chapel at statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Chaminade University in Honolulu is Representatives or Princesses of our entitled and under the patronage of I’m Dulce, helping you to master various constituent churches and Mary, The Mystical Rose! Next in the Talk Pinoy… your Filipino Languages. Like always, groups make up the procession and procession is “Reyna de la Paz, Queen let’s laugh, let’s listen, and Let’s Talk from p. 9 the line of these representatives and of Peace.” Mary, the lover of Peace, is Pinoy! Hanggang sa muli! (Until next their floral offerings is truly beautiful also known as the “Queen of Peace.” him to see what is going on. time!) Ingat! (Take care!). and a veritable cavalcade of faith, The Cathedral in Honolulu is entitled “Sir, do you need medical help?” Dulce Karen Butay was graduated hope and love. and under the patronage of Our Lady someone says from a distance. from Maui High School and earned her There are many variations through- of Peace! Mary implores us, not only Wow! I wonder if Michael’s phone Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts out the world as to the specific charac- Filipinos but all peoples, to keep our is still ok. What do you think? For- from Maui Community College and her terizations in a Santa Cruzan see FLORES DE MAYO p.14 tune cookies have many different Bachelors of Science in Business Admin- messages in them. Some are good, istration, specializing in Accounting, some are bad. Nowadays, it seems from the University of Hawai‘i–West they are all advice-type of O‘ahu. She is currently the quotes. Have you ever seen Administrative Officer at the the movie “Big” starring County of Maui, Department Tom Hanks? In a nutshell, of Finance. Butay is a li- Josh meets Zoltar, a for- censed Resident Producer of tune telling machine and Life Insurance with World Fi- wishes to be “big” or an nancial Group and an Inde- adult and the next day, he pendent Consultant of Salad- turns into an adult. Better watch out, master. She is now part of the Travel what you wish may actually come Club of Saladmaster and won an all- true. Have you ever had a fortune expenses paid trip to Cancun, Mexico come true? Tell us at www.face- with the love of her life. Butay has book.com/filamvoice, we would love traveled to Texas, the Philippines and These women and young ladies all partook in the Santa Cruzan procession dur- to hear your story. as one of the delegates from ing the 50th Barrio Fiesta, held recently. Anyways that's all I have. Keep an Island Healthy Solutions, a dealer of PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA eye out for my column every issue. Saladmaster here on Maui. 12 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6 1970 The first Souvenir 1971 Miss Maui Filipina 1972 Miss Maui Filipina 1976 MIss Maui Filipina 1978 Miss Maui Filipina 1980 Miss Maui Filipina Program Stephanie Sagadraca was Jeanette Tapat's daughter Angela Moniz was the first Agnes Macadangdang Rochelle Amadeo the first queen selected Elaine Paiva won the to travel to the Philippines under the new format crown in 1994 Pageant… from p. 4 light;’ it was really the culmination of the year-long reign and responsibilities that came with being Miss Maui Filip- ina–of keeping myself in check–in being mindful of the title that the Fil- ipino community had graciously be- stowed on me and in honoring my an- cestors. The goodwill community activ- ities that I became engaged in drew me much closer to the Filipino com- 1982 Miss Maui Filipina Jody Andrade 1991 Miss Maui Filipina 1993 Leah Bolosan 1997 Miss Maui Filipina munity and nurtured in me a deep (right) won the Miss Hawaii Filipina Wynne Evangelista as Contestant #3 Sharon Zalsos pride and sense of connection with my pageant and Garnette Duldulao (left) Filipino heritage. Reflecting back on became Miss Maui Filipina ALL IMAGES ON THIS PAGE ABOVE ARE COURTESY MAUI FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL my eighteen-year-old self, I later real- ized how that inspired me and helped Hawai‘i Filipina contest which included Maui Filipinas became Miss Hawai‘i State and also travel to the Philippines me throughout my life to work hard the other island queens and for a Filipina: Jody Andrade (1982), Donna as Miss Hawai‘i Filipina,” said Leah and strive to be successful–in college, while, the first runner up from Maui Balag (1985), Shelly Caldito (1986), Bolosan. “It was definitely a lifetime in my career, in my marriage and in while O‘ahu in the early days had Monica Lischka (1988), Cierra Rauch opportunity to meet the First Lady of raising my family.” more than two representatives. (2007), Rhoda Castillo (2008), Celina the Philippines, government officials Being crowned Miss Maui Filipina Since the start of the Miss Hawai‘i Hayashi (2009) and the last five in a and dignitaries, visit my parents’ also meant participating in the Miss Filipina contest in 1959, twelve Miss row: Hulali Brown (2014), Chelsea hometowns ... even watch the Miss Guzman (2015), Universe Pageant live and much more. Amelia Laborte To be able to personally experience Miss Maui Filipinas (2016), Kimberly first-hand the sights, tastes, smells, and 1961 Mya Malaqui 1978 Ages Macadangdang 1992 Pamela Burk 2009 Celina Hayashi* Yap (2017), and Joy meeting the people of my homeland 1962 Sylvia Cabanayan 1979 Cherie Saey 1993 Rychelle Gazmen 2009 Mia Livaudais Nina Tabon (2018). will never be forgotten. Born and 1963 Paticia Quiocho 1980 Rochelle Amadeo 1994 Elaine Paiva 2010 Dibea Lapid When multiple en- raised in Hawai‘i, I was able to learn 1964 Carol Galarita 1981 Renee Camara 1995 Lora Abletes 2011 Shelby Bantilan tries from O‘ahu and and gain a deeper love and apprecia- 1965 Elisea Andrion 1982 Jody Andrade* 1996 Jena Arcangel 2012 Michella Pascua Maui were allowed, tion for my Filipino heritage through 1966 Iola Caldito 1982 Garee Duldulao 1997 Sharon Zalsos 2013 Shelly De Leon the Miss Maui Filip- my visit to the Philippines.” 1967 Lilia Bio 1983 Elena Marie Cario 1998 Elisa Paet 2014 Hulali Brown* ina first runner up Bolosan explained why she entered 1968 Judith Dagdag 1984 Darlene Tabaco 1999 Cherl Andaya 2014 Jessie Ly Sagadraca won the Miss Hawai‘i the Miss Maui Filipina pageant: “I en- 1969 Evely Ramos 1985 Donna Balag 2000 Rowena Dagdag 2015 Chelsea Guzman* Filipina title on two tered the Miss Maui Filipina Pageant 1970 Stephanie Sagadraca 1986 Shelly Caldito* 2001 Melissa Yanos 2015 Casey Salcedo occasions: 1990– for various reasons, which included the 1971 Joanna DeGracia 1986 Theresa Pulido 2002 Tara Lagat 2016 Amelia Labore* Eva Marie Arconado possibility to obtain scholarships to fur- 1972 Jeanee Tapat 1987 Pamela Mayo 2003 Sheron Lawrence 2016 Ashlye Rosalin and 1993–Leah ther my college education, learn more 1973 Colleen Cua 1988 Monica Lischka* 2004 Caroline Sol 2017 Kimberly Yap* Bolosan. about my Filipino heritage and culture, 1974 Grace Esclito 1988 Diane Felipe 2005 Angelica Corez 2017 Gabrielle Gutierez “One of the and basically it was a competition 1975 Lydia Paet 1989 Colleen Babayan 2006 Chastit Baysa 2018 Joy Nina Tabon* biggest highlights of against myself to strengthen my self- 1976 Angela Moniz 1990 Rosemarie Yu-Cua 2007 Ciera Rauch* 2018 Vanessa Joy Baldos my reign was captur- confidence and strive for a goal bigger 1977 Amelia Binas 1991 Wyne Evangelista 2007 Rhoda Castillo* ing the statewide ti- than myself.” *Miss Maui Filipina is crowned Miss Hawai‘i Filipina tle–having the hon- For Amadeo, she recalls being asked or to represent our see PAGEANT p.16

REYNALDO D. GRAULTY, 1998 DEPT OF LAND AND Board of Taxation Review, Cayetano… NATURAL RESOURCES First Taxation District DEPT OF LABOR AND from p. 8 AMOR B. NINO, 1997 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Aquatic Life and Wildlife 1996 Advisory Committee, City and Board of Taxation Review, Civil Rights Commission County of Honolulu Second Taxation District CLAUDIO R. SUYAT, 1997 DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TEODORO “TED” SARIBAY, 1995 RANDOLPH R. CABANILLA, 1999, DEVELOPMENT Advisory Commission on Em- Natural Area Reserves 2000 Civil Service Commission ployment and Human Resources System Commission Board of Taxation Review, LENA UMANGLAG RICARDO MEDINA, 1996, 2000 E M. B , 1995 PASCUAL DABIS, 1997, 2001 Fourth Taxation District NORMITA F. FENN, 1998 Hawaii Labor Relations Board Commission on Water GEORGE M. MENOR, 1997, 2001 KATHLEEN RACUYA-MARKRICH, Resource Management EDUARDO TOPENIO, JR., 1997, DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 2001 2000 CLAYTON W. DELA CRUZ, 2002 Hawaii Housing Authority Labor and Industrial Relations DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ALLAN LOS BANOS, JR., 1997 Appeals Board DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY State Highway Safety Council Board of Human Services VICENTE F. AQUINO, 1996 Hawaii Paroling Authority ORLANDO S. SORIANO, 1995 ANGEL RAMOS, 1995 Hawaii Workforce Development LANI RAE SUISO GARCIA, 1997, 2000 HERNANDO R. TAN, 1999 Juvenile Justice State Council Commission on Transportation Advisory Council CLAYTON E. DELA CRUZ, 2000 DEPT OF TAXATION see CAYETANO next page Vol 3 • No 6 | June 2019 | Fil-Am Voice | 13 fortunate. Be understanding.” Bagoyo… This writer also asked Vince Ating Kabuhayan | Cont’d from p.12 Bagoyo, Jr. to share his personal re- from p. 12 flection: “My greatest joy of life is source asset, water. He developed a when I accepted Jesus Christ as my long-term water and wastewater cap- Lord and Savior and to faithfully fol- ital improvement programs and initi- low Him according to His perfect ated and developed a world-award will. I’m a Co-founder and the Chair- winning wastewater treatment plant man of the Board of Two-Thirds that utilizes hyacinths treatment World Network (TTWN), a Christian processes. The company became a based non-profit organization, with a leader on wastewater reuse. 501(c)(3) tax exemption under the Since 2004, Vince has been the IRS. TTWN’s primary purpose is to president and owner of V. Bagoyo share the Good News and the Gospel The Santa Cruzan procession ends lining the stage at the 50th Barrio Fiesta. Development Group, LLC. He is in- through missions in Southeast Asia PHOTO: BASILIA EVANGELISTA according to the bib- lical principles found among us, “the three greatest and in the Great Com- Flores de Mayo… lasting things,” and each being a theo- mission in Matthew logical virtue, i.e. Faith, Hope and from p.12 Chapter 28:18-20. Love. These titles are “Reyna Fe,” From a sinner to a eyes and our focus on God so that the “Reyna Esperanza” and “Reyna Caridad.” transformed life by world can have and be at peace. The Caridad actually means Charity, which the Grace of God, next title is “Reyna de los Profetas– is love, in all our actions. Concluding my family and I Queen of Prophets.” This is a reminder the titles in the procession is “Reyna have been blessed that the prophets of the Old Testa- Elena—Queen Helen,” who found the with much joy and ment, in their being among God’s Peo- True Cross, relics of which are still ven- love, and kindness ple in their time, looked ahead to the erated in several churches throughout by our Lord and by coming of the Messiah. For us, Mary, the Catholic world. St. Helena certainly our community the Mother God, the Messiah, is Queen knew of and believed in Jesus and His friends. Being a be- for all time. mother, Mary. One final note, the Family Photo liever–we never ar- The next title is a popular one Greek Orthodox Church in Honolulu is rive, but aspire to be among the faithful throughout the entitled and under the patronage of volved in real estate development a better person everyday in the like- world. It is “Reyna del Cielo–Queen of Saints Helena and Constantine. consulting and development, project ness of Christ.” Heaven.” In the faithful understanding It is fitting, kababayan, that our Bar- analysis and management and in- It is quite amazing that both fa- of our belief, we know that Mary’s Son, rio Fiesta, was founded upon and con- volved in all aspects of land use enti- ther and son, from different genera- Jesus Christ, is the King of Heaven tinues to be celebrated with a tlement processes including but not tions, have very similar personal re- and the Universe. So by faith we know spiritual, religious and faith-filled foun- limited to preparation of projects’ en- flections. Mary to be the “Queen of Heaven.” dation. May these titles, which we vironmental assessment, zoning and Lucy Peros is a retired school Next in line is “Reyna de las Virgines— identify as realities that the Blessed state land use boundary designations teacher. She taught at St. Anthony Queen of Virgins.” In the reality and Virgin Mary represents for us, inspire and Special Management Area (SMA) Grade School and Waihe‘e Elementary enduring, faithful legacy of the Blessed and motivate us, as we plan for the Permit applications. He specializes in School. Both her parents, Elpidio Ca- Virgin Mary, we know she inspires all 51st Annual Barrio Fiesta. “Pray for us workforce housing projects. balo and Alejandra Cabalo young women amongst us and honors, O Holy Mother of God.” Although Vince is a very of Häli‘imaile worked for through our faithfulness, who the busy man, he enjoys spend- Maui Land and Pine Com- Rev. John A. beautiful, young and assured women ing time with his children pany. Her Dad was a 1946 Hau’oli Tomoso† is in our families and in our communi- a Social Worker and grandchildren going Sakada. She is now enjoying ties. Next, we have what is perhaps and Episcopal hiking, hunting, visiting na- retirement. She now has the patronal and titular title of this Priest. He is a tional parks and museums, time to join the other sen- festival and it is “Reyna de las Flores— Priest Associate at and writing whenever he iors at the Enhance Fitness Queen of Flowers.” Throughout the Good Shepherd can. He is also a former li- Program under the Depart- Catholic world, our Blessed Mother is Episcopal Church in censed Foster Parent. ment of Aging three times a week, at- honored and crowed with beautiful, Wailuku and an on- This writer had a privilege in ask- tend the line dancing class and other fragrant and colorful flowers each year, call Chaplain at Maui Memorial Medical ing Vince’s father, Vincent Bagoyo, activities at Kaunoa, and joins the oth- during the month of May. Center. Tomoso was graduated from St. Sr. his personal reflection before his er Waihe‘e School retirees when help is Next in line, is the title of “Reyna Anthony Jr./Sr. High School, the Col- passing. This is what he shared: needed at the school. Lucy also devotes Abogada–the Defender of the Poor and lege of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Min- “Love, respect, and adore God. Know some of her time to activities at Christ the Oppressed.” You and I, in our lives nesota (Bachelor of Arts in Political and love God. Be patient, be humble, The King Catholic Church. She enjoys of faith, often implore the intercession Science and Sociology) and Myron B. and be forgiving. Remember that writing and reading in her spare time. of Mary, as we know her to be not only Thompson School of Social Work at the God is the best judge. Help the less “mother” but as the “protector” of the University of Hawai’i at Mänoa (Masters poor, the oppressed, downtrodden; all of Social Work). In 2008, he retired those who are in need of God’s grace, from the civil service as the Maui Advisory Commission mercy and love. Mary, in the next title County Executive on Aging. In March Cayetano… ANTONIA R. LAMBAYAN, 1995 of the procession is “Reyna Justicia– 2019, Tomoso retired as the Executive Queen Justice.” As the Mother of God, from p. 13 Kaua‘i Library Director of the non-profit Tri-Isle Re- Mary is the very personification of jus- Advisory Commission source Conservation and Development RUDY MIRANDA, 1999 tice, truth and understanding and all Council, Inc., after a social work career JAMES C. PACOPAC, 2002 FEDERICO R. CUARESMA, 1995 of this, under her Son, Jesus who, as that spanned 43 years of practice. His JESUS S. GUIRAO, 1996 the second person of the Holy Trinity, wife Susan recently retired as a 7th UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I is the God of Justice and Truth. grade Language Arts Teacher at Maui JUDICIAL SELECTION The next three titles are, perhaps, Board of Regents, Waena Intermediate School. COMMISSION what our festival represents for and University of Hawai‘i JOSEPH F. BLANCO, 1996 AMY AGBAYANI, 2000 Board of Directors, Research Save the date Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i Aug. 3, 2019 EUGENE N. TIWANAK, 2001 Three Chefs & OFFICE OF ELECTIONS Board of Registration, A Grammy Island of O‘ahu HERMAN T. ANDAYA, JR., 1998, Binhi At Ani 1999 Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran serves Fundraiser for as the State Senator for Central Maui. Three Chefs & A Grammy Renovations PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Before marrying Kallie Keith, his Hawai‘i Library name was Gilbert S. Coloma-Agaran. 14 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6 Kwento Kwentuhan Filipino Food Week Liza of “A Maui Blog”

ilipino Food Week Hawai‘i vorite dishes such as Pinakbet was recently celebrated from and Binagoongang Baboy. F June 9 through 15. In connec- 5. PATIS - Patis is fish sauce. This tion with this, I started thinking too has a funky smell. As men- about Filipino food and started to tioned earlier, this is usually wonder what ingredients Filipinos paired with vinegar for a sauce. usually use in their dishes that It is common to add patis on makes it uniquely delicious. Let’s talk many dishes, particularly on soup story about this. I’ll share a few that and stews. I know and you can add to it too. 6. TOYO - Here on Maui we call 1. VINEGAR - There are many kinds Soy Sauce, shoyu but in the of vinegar. The most commonly Philippines we call it Toyo. The Gata used variety is that of coconut famous Filipino Dish with toyo is PHOTO COURTESY FILIPINO FOODWEEK vinegar. We call it suka. It is usu- Adobo. Adobo is one of the fa- ally paired (mixed) with patis as vorite Filipino dishes of non-Fil- a sauce, and it’s good dipping ipinos. Here on Maui, even the course there are also the basics like er; Crazy About Rainbow; End sauce for fried fish. Vinegar is other ethnic groups like eating garlic and onion. We like to sauté it Alzheimer’s Advocate. Her life is full used in paksiw, adobo, kinilaw. Adobo. and oh the smell is so good! and exciting here on the island of 2. SAMPALOC - Also known as 7. GATA - Gata is coconut milk. And the sugar …we should not for- Maui. tamarind, this tart and tangy When I was growing up, we nev- get the sugar! fruit is used primarily in sinigang, er used canned coconut milk. We See you in our next Kwento-Kwen- a sour-savory stew, and candies. only used the freshly squeezed tuhan! A hui hou! It is also sold as a paste to add one, …freshly squeezed from Liza Pierce of A Maui Blog is an In- to marinades. Ok, now I am crav- freshly grated coconuts. That’s teractive Media Strategist in Hawai‘i. ing for Sinigang na Hipon! why it is so delicious! These days She started blogging in 2006 and she 3. KETCHUP - Although we also use we have the convenience of using loves talking story online and spread- tomato catsup in some dishes, it canned coconut milk. It’s used on ing aloha around the world. She’s is common among Filipinos to Ginaataan bilobilo, Kakanin, and been living on Maui since 1994 and use the Banana Ketchup. This ba- there is a version of Pinakbet considers Maui her home. A wife, a Liza is currently the Interactive nana ketchup is made of ba- with gata. mother, a friend…and so much more. Media Strategist with Wailea Realty She loves Jesus; Maui Sunsets Catch- Corp. nanas, sugar vinegar (oh there’s 8. CALAMANSI - Pancit is not com- that vinegar again) and spices. plete without a sprinkle of freshly The famous Filipino Spaghetti squeezed calamansi. Aside from usually has a lot of banana adding flavor like a lime, cala- ketchup mixed in the sauce. mansi also has many uses, like in 4. BAGOONG - the most common juices and marinades. The fa- form of bagoong is known as mous beef steak version of Fil- Shrimp Paste here in the United ipinos is called Bistek and when States. However, there is another my mom used to marinate the form of bagoong which is made beef for it, it usually was with of fish. Both type of bagoong toyo and calamansi. have that funky smell and both Now I really am super hungry! are salty. The unique taste of ba- Did I miss any ingredients that is goong enhances some of the fa- common to the Filipino dishes? Of

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when I was in high school. Through win.” one such vehicle, according to Pageant… these unique experiences during my Bolosan spoke of how the Miss Macadangdang. “It’s important because formative years, I developed a deep re- Maui Filipina Pageant is one of the it engages the community and provides from p. 13 spect for Filipino folk dance, song and longest-running pageants in the State an opportunity to perpetuate our cul- by Pauline Agres: “I was just out of music all through the kindness, love of Hawai‘i. “More than just a beauty ture for the benefit of our future gen- high school in 1979 and early in the and support of Father Justo and Man- pageant, the Miss Maui Filipina Pag- erations. It enables our youth to learn summer I received a phone call from a ang Nancy Andres, and Nana Aggie eant provides the opportunity for more about their Filipino heritage, to woman who introduced herself as Cabebe. This also fostered in me a young Filipinas to obtain scholarships strengthen their ties to their culture Pauline Agres. She asked to visit me deep sense of pride and belonging to to further their college education, learn and foster pride in our ethnicity. I ex- and my parents to talk about the ‘Miss the Filipino community,” said more about their Filipino heritage and perienced this first-hand with my Maui Filipina Pageant,’ which by the Macadangdang whose parents emigrat- culture, build self-confidence, connect daughter, Celina Macadangdang way up until that day of the phone call ed from the Philippines to work on the and gain a network of mentors, friend- Hayashi. I left the decision to run en- I had never heard about. After a visit plantations during the Sakada era. “So ships, and contacts to access and de- tirely up to her. With her grandmoth- from Mrs. Agres and Mrs. Cabebe who when the time came that I became el- pend on for assistance. It also provides er’s (Remigia Macadangdang) encour- accompanied her, I asked my parents igible to enter (at age 18), it seemed a platform to allow the participants to agement and support, she decided to what they thought and the response like a natural next step, a wonderful utilize their gifts and talents to give run when she turned eighteen. As a was ‘It's up to you.’ So not really opportunity to reciprocate–a way to back and serve their community. I am third generation Filipina, I saw her knowing what to do I chose to enter give back to those that had done so grateful for the Miss Maui Filipina Pag- love, respect, appreciation and pride because I thought it would be a nice much for me–my parents, Father An- eant organization for continuing to in- for her Filipino heritage expand and diversion after graduation and it would dres & Manang Nancy, Nana Aggie vest in our young Filipinas allowing grow tremendously through this expe- be an interesting challenge for myself. and so many others that supported me them to succeed in their desired ambi- rience. Her sense of self became more When you're that young, you’re always growing up and a way to help raise tions and aspirations.” deeply rooted and her life purpose up for a challenge.” funds for the Filipino community to For Amadeo, it was a cultural awak- more clear. The pageant experience For Rowena Dagdag, the challenge perpetuate our cultural ening experience: “The transformed her positively in building was actually a dare: “My friends and I heritage.” Miss Maui Filipina pag- character and confidence. I believe it had just graduated from college and But agreeing to be a eant for me was a step- helped her in her personal endeavors went out one evening to celebrate our participant was just the ping stone that led me as evidenced by her graduation from graduations, when the subject of pag- beginning. “Now, when toward a cultural her- medical school this year and becoming eants came up. A dare emerged from I saw the competition itage identity. The pag- a medical doctor.” the conversation and the question was though, that was anoth- eant should continue to (There are three sets of mother- raised, ‘Who among us has the audac- er story. I felt I didn't be stepping stones for daughter Miss Maui Filipinas: Judith ity to be a contestant in the Miss Maui have what it takes to every young Filipino Dagdag (1968) and Rowena Dagdag Filipina pageant?’ So I slapped my compete. The other girls woman who is trying to (2000); Jeanette Tapat (1972) and hand on the table and said, ‘Shoots ... were beautiful, a little figure this life out and to Elaine Paiva (1994); and Agnes Chance um! and the rest is history.” older and more sea- help them make right Macadangdang (1978) and Celina For Macadangdang, it was the his- soned. They were skinny choices in their life not Hayashi (2009).) tory of the Sakadas and her desire to and were better educat- only for themselves but Bolosan reminded the three contest- Miss Maui Filipina 2015 bring pride to her parents as her two ed. I on the other hand for their family and ants they were already winners: “No Chelsea Guzman became older sisters had decided against run- was just finishing high community. The pageant matter whether or not you garner the Miss Hawai‘i Filipina 2015 ning: “The foremost reason why I en- school!” recalls Zalsos. process alone teaches title of Miss Maui Filipina, you are al- tered the pageant was because of fam- “But to my lucky stars, self-confidence, pa- ready a winner. Through the pageant ily–as the youngest of three daugh- the committee was a dream team. tience, responsibility, respect, trust and process, you will learn more about ters, I witnessed my parents, Pedro They worked hard to prepare each of humility. Those are not characteristics yourself, grow stronger as an individ- and Remigia Macadangdang, trying to us contestants for the big competition. that can be learned from a book.” ual, doors will be opened to you to be encourage my two older sisters to run They were strict, informative, passion- Rowena Dagdag affirmed the im- an integral contributor to your commu- for Miss Maui Filipina and for one rea- ate. They were all determined to equip portant role of Filipino culture in the nity and in your future career. Be bold, son or another, both of my older sis- each contestant with the necessary pageant: “My mother was Miss Maui be fearless, be yourself–you should be ters decided not to. After seeing this tools for a successful performance. Ba- Filipina 1968, so participation in the proud of who you are, your accom- for several years until I became of sically, they leveled the playing field as pageant is somewhat a tradition in my plishments, and continue to shoot for ‘age,’ I realized just how much it best as they could. The rest was up to family. The pageant format has your dreams–for anything is possible.” meant to my parents and I didn’t want each individual contestant. In the spirit changed over the years but what sets Indeed, Be Empowered! nor did I have the heart to disappoint of competition, I felt the need to seek the Miss Maui Filipina pageant apart Alfredo G. Evangelista is a gradu- them. My parents were very hard- out further guidance and coaching–a from other pageants is the Filipino cul- ate of Maui High School, the University working and sacrificed much to sup- quality I kept after that pageant. I ture. Michelle Santos has been such an of Southern California, and the Univer- port my sisters and me in our educa- sought the help of a coach, who could amazing pageant coordinator over the sity of California at Los Angeles School tional endeavors. I felt that if this was help tweak my talent, interview and years, making sure that the Miss Filip- of Law. He has been practicing law for that important to them, then I would poise. When I finally found them ina traditions of the past are continued 35 years (since 1983). Aside from hav- do it–for them–regardless of how (three fairy godmothers), they had two and that the opening number, enter- ing a cousin win the Miss Maui Filipina terrified I actually was of doing it.” weeks to work with me before the tainment, discussion topics are all contest (Wynne Evangelista in 1991), Macadangdang, who was born and competition. One in particular stood based on our culture. The pageant pro- his only participation in the Miss Maui raised on Maui, grew up immersed in out and took on the task to help me– vides young Filipino women an oppor- Filipina pageant was as an entertainer her Filipino culture and Maui’s Filipino Ms. Vanessa Medeiros. It was as if the tunity to learn more about their family (he played Angklung with the Good community. “With the Good Shepherd heavens opened and she was sent just relationships, Filipino culture (tradi- Shepherd Church Filipino Youth Choir Church Filipino Youth Choir, I was for- for me. Of course, having been the tions, art, geography, celebrations, his- during the 1973 Miss Maui Filipina tunate to be exposed to and able to coach of other winning Miss Maui Fil- tory, values), and to refine their skills. pageant, danced A La Jota and was a learn more about my rich Filipino her- ipinas and a Miss Hawai‘i Filipina I can’t think of any other experience bamboo pounder for Singkil as a mem- itage from an early age of seven. The helped boost my confidence that I was on Maui that provides all of that.” ber of the Good Shepherd Church Fil- Maui Filipino Community Council also in very good hands. She spoke and I In our multiethnic society, perpetu- ipino Youth Choir and Dance Troupe gave me the opportunity to serve as a listened. The rest is history. Much to ating our Filipino culture is important during the 1976 Miss Maui Filipina youth representative on the Council my pleasant surprise, I was blessed to and the Miss Maui Filipina pageant is pageant). 16 | Fil-Am Voice | June 2019 | Vol 3 • No 6