PAGE 2 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 STATEWIDE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by AMELIA CASAMINA CABATU Amelia Casamina Cabatu is a community leader and a familiar face, often hosting community events and celebrations. She is a veteran radio announcer and hosts the “FIL-AM COURIER COMMUNITY HOUR on 1270 KNDI Radio every 1st Sunday of the month. In addition to other affiliations, Amelia is the former Chair of the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii. She owns and operates an adult daycare business and is happily married to Arnold Cabatu. They live in Salt Lake and are blessed with one daughter, Armay. Please send your event information to [email protected] or call her at (808) 282-2033.

OAHU OCTOBER 28, 2017 NOVEMBER 17, 2017 Lum (808) 226-1228, Co-Chairs Engiela OCTOBER 5, 2017 Doctors-On-Stage presents “DOWNT- Ms. CIAI-SI HAWAII USA Confederation of Pagaduan (808) 258-8542, Evelyn Mizukami Matanuska Valley FCU, Waipahu RODDEN” with Performances at 3:30 PM, Ilocano Association Inc. Samahang Ilocano (808) 372-6326. DECEMBER 19-21, 2017 Community Office, presents a free “Budget Matinee Show. Tickets VIP $40, Wings $30, Coronation Night, Dole Cannery Pomaikai The San Esteban Aloha Mission (SEAM) Basics” workshop, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at General Admission $20 and the Gala Ballroom. 735 Iwilei Road Honolulu, HI 6:00 DECEMBER 15, 2017 team will be going for their 7th mission to Royal Kunia Community Rec Center. 94- Performance will be at 7:30 PM. Tickets PM; Contact Persons: Romeo Garcia 368- Calayab Association Coronation & Christmas the Philippines. They have built a SEAM 750 Anoiki St. Learn to create a budget plan VIP $70, Wings $50, General Admission $30 2312, Joe Quibuyen 256-6399, Trini Sanga Celebration. Pearl Country Club Pavilion 98- clinic in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur and to manage your income, save and cover Kroc Center Hawaii Theater, 91-3257 393-1970. 535 Kaonohi St. Aiea HI. 5:30 PM; Cost: currently supporting college scholars. If your expenses and put you in the driver’s Kualakai Parkway Ewa Beach, HI. This $55.00 Donation. Contact Persons: Dolores interested in joining, please contact: Mrs. seat to a better financial future. Contact show is to benefit Bayanihan Clinic Without NOVEMBER 18, 2017 Baddo 256-3459, Loreta Davalos 422-4841, Tessie Quinto at 497-3827 or Dr. Ben R. Person: Kathy Morris MVFCU Member Walls, a non-profit organization which gives Nursing Advocates & Mentors Inc. (NAMI) Juvy Okuda 672-6330. Galindo at 676-0865. Education Officer 379-7910. free medical, dental services to underserved 16th Anniversary Gala: Appreciation of immigrants. For more information, call (888) Volunteer Lecturers, Recognition of new DECEMBER 16, 2017 DECEMBER 21, 2017 OCTOBER 10, 2017 674-7624 or visit www.bayanihan RN’s and graduation of Reviewees. Hale Rotary Club of Kapolei presents a Dance & UPTRAA, United Philippine Travel Agents The Philippine Consulate General wishes to clinicwwhawaii.org Koa Hotel Banyan Tree Showroom. 6:00 Fundraiser for Clean Water Project in the and Associates Re-Affirmation of Officers invite you to a briefing on the North Korean PM; Contact Persons: Bea Ramos-Razon Philippines, Rumors Nightclub Ala Moana and Board of Directors and Christmas Nuclear Threat and Disaster Preparedness OCTOBER 29, 2017 (808) 778-6291, Jun Obaldo (808) 277-7495, Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive. 3:00 PM – 8:00 Celebration, the Garden Lanai of the Ala Conducted by the Hawaii Emergency Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii Bong Curameng (808) 383-0135 PM; Heavy Pupus and Door Prizes Cost: Moana Hotel. 6:00 PM. Have a chance to Management Agency (HEMA) in cooperation (PNAH) Halloween and Masquerade Ball $35.00. Donation Contact Person: Marienne win a free round trip ticket to the Philippines with the Philippine Consulate General, Fundraising at Ala Moana Hotel, Rumuors NOVEMBER 18, 2017 Vergara 542-6077, Alex Vergara 551-4303. and other special prizes. Contact Persons: Honolulu. Featuring Mr. Vern Miyagi, Nightclub. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM. Cost: $30.00; Letter to My Parents Contest in Hawaii 2017, Paul Alimbuyao 808 754-8691, Mel Danglapin Administrator HEMA. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. heavy pupus and one drink included. Contact Share your OHANA Story. If you are between 808 599-0557, Letty Saban 808 255-9429 . Philippine Consulate General Lanai, 2433 Persons: Tina Salvador 426-6183, Ramon the ages of 14-22 and a resident of Hawaii, Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817. Sumibcay 489-7148,Tina Fernandez 721- you are invited to participate in this year’s 1721. contest. Final presentation is November 18th OCTOBER 16-20, 2017 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Hawaii State UPHS54 (University of the Philippines High OCTOBER 29, 2017 Library 478 S. King St. Last day of Entry is School 1954 Graduates) Grand Reunion. FilCom Sunday Music, Art & History Day Monday, October 16, 2017. For more Welcome To A New Column October 17, 2017 Get-together of all UP Alumni presented by The Filipino Community information visit www.LetterToMy graduates at the Philippine Consulate Lanai Center, Inc. also recognizing Filipino Parents.com or call 808 358-2868. 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Cost: $30.00 Contact American History Month & Waipahu’s 120 Person for reservation by October 1st to Years Celebration. 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Cesar and Bernadette Fajardo-808-342-8090 FilCom Center Casamina – Flores Ballroom International Filipino-American Asian Cultural Contact Person: Arceli Rebollido (808) 680- Association of Hawaii’s 6th Year Anniversary OCTOBER 20, 2017 0451. Ball Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom Filipino Community Center, Inc. Bayanihan Makai 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Cost: $40.00 Gala Fundraiser honoring extraordinary Acts NOVEMBER 3, 2017 donation. Contact Persons: Wilma Ibay 221- of Service. For more information and Aloha Medical Mission presents A Broadway 2407, Linda Jakosalem 679-9511, Becky sponsorship opportunities contact Fil-Com Style Musical “Aloha on a Mission” 7:00 PM Schmidt 291-4579. Center (808) 680-0451. at the Hawaii Theatre Center. 1130 Bethel Starting with this issue, we are proud to bring Street, in downtown Honolulu. Starring NOVEMBER 25, 2017 OCTOBER 14 – OCTOBER 22, 2017 Kristian Lei and the Honolulu Broadway Karat 2: More Bling, Fashion Extravaganza you a new column which will showcase the insights Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Babies. For ticket information log onto Featuring the Designing Brothers, Jontie & of our next generation. annual 2017 Goodwill & Trade Mission to www.hawaiitheatre.com. Nicky Martinez and Recognizing Five Icons The column, appropriately titled, Metropolitan the Philippines. of the New Filipino Century Prince Waikiki Millennial will be hosted by our Courier Assistant NOVEMBER 4, 2017 Hotel, Pi’inaio Ballrooms. 6:00 pm. For more Editor Radiant Cordero. OCTOBER 21, 2017 Filipino Business Women’s Association information call Contact Persons: Pygmalion Radiant, who grew up in this publishing business, Filipino American Maharlika Association of (FBWA) presents the Annual Kimona Ball Arts Fund-(808) 630-6268, Manzano has been doing a marvelous job writing her Assistant Hawaii (FAMAS) Miss Maharlika 2017 and the Business Woman of the Year Awards Collection - (808) 312-0778,(808) Ailyn 226- Beauty Pageant. Hilton Hawaiian Village Ceremony. Dole Cannery Pomaikai 1228, Aurora (808) 291-0198 Editor's Note for more than a year. Coral Ballroom. 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Cost: Ballroom, 735 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 6:00 But that format sometimes curtails her creativity $85.00; Contact Persons: Romeo Garcia PM. Contact Person: Elsa Talavera 358-8964 DECEMBER 1, 2017 as the topics has to be aligned with whatever cover 368-2312, Raymund Sebastian 799-6080, Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii story is featured in that issue. Lawrence Patricio 688-3626, Novie Hartwell NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Annual Christmas Celebration. 6:00 PM; We believe that with this new format, she would 517-9302. Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Double Tree Hotel. 1956 Ala Moana Blvd. have greater freedom to write about any subject (FCCH) Legislative Engagement Event & RSVP by November 26, 2017. Contact OCTOBER 28, 2017 Membership Meeting Mixer 7:00 PM. Ala Persons: Bernadette Fajardo: 342-8090, matter that is current and important to her and her Wanted Cowboys and Cowgirls! Bulacan Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Contact Rose Galanto: 688-4458, Jay Raymundo age group. Circle & Associates of Hawaii’s Annual Person: Brandon DelaCruz 389-0517 or visit 497-8157 We have faith in Radiant's ability to capture their Scholarship Fundraising event. Fil-Com www.FILIPINOCHAMBER.ORG joys, highs, lows, anxieties, fears, dreams and Center Waipahu, Hawaii 6:00 PM. $60.00 DECEMBER 9, 2017 aspirations that often mystify those of us who are pre-paid or $65.00 at the door. Join in the NOVEMBER 10, 2017 OFCC Oahu Filipino Community Council older. Male/Female Costume Contest and a FAMES 13TH Annual Scholarship and Sterling Banquet Honoring the TOPS (Ten In short, she can truly be the voice of her Western Line Dance Contest (minimum 5 Fundraising Gala. 6:00 PM; Hilton Hawaiian Outstanding Pilipino Students’) & The OFCC dancers per group) 1st place -$250 reward Village Resorts Coral Ballroom. Contact Sterling Scholar & Members’ Christmas generation. and 2nd place-$150 reward. Contact Persons: Persons: Joni Redick-Yundt 781-5905, Yonie Soiree Hokulei Ballroom at Dole Cannery in What are the millenials thinking about nowadays? Angel Dytioco-President 625-9370, Albert Malig-On 497-9244. Iwilei, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. For advertising Read Radiant's column and find out. Roque-Chair 782-6002, Conrad Abuel-Co- & ticket information call Event Chair Zhoydell Good luck on the new column, Radiant! Chair 721-2773. Magaoay (808) 478-9802, Ailyn Parubrub THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 3

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

PUBLISHERS Mary Llanos Cordero David Cordero

MANAGING EDITOR Bennette Espineli Misalucha

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN Armando Dela Cruz Busmente

PRODUCTION MANAGER Alice Llanos Busmente

ASSISTANT EDITOR By BENNETTE MISALUCHA Radiant Cordero

COPY EDITOR Danielle Evangelista

PHOTOGRAPHERS/GRAPHICS Brandon dela Cruz Noah Felipe Altruism. Gabe de Liso Jeff Orig A big word which means, Filipinos are also blessed with But are our efforts really is doable, please give that. That’s James Ramos “unselfish regard for or devotion to the the value of “bayanihan”, where enough? $120 per year. If 200 people in a given COLUMNISTS Edna Alikpala welfare of others.” When one looks people in the community band This is where the difference organization give that, that’s $24,000 Rhoda Yabez Alvarez, Esq. Jesse Bacon II up its synonyms, one gets: together to help someone, as between altruism and Bayanihan annually. Nancy Bernal Cesar Bonilla “charitable”, “humanitarian”, demonstrated in the iconic image of becomes painfully clear. How many Filipino organizations Alice Llanos Busmente Amelia Casamina Cabatu “philanthropic”. able-bodied men carrying a native Bayanihan, as a concept, do we have in the community? The Anabel Gasmen Cabebe Dr. Rickie Camara Big complex words again. house on their shoulders, on its way involves helping others BUT it does answer: Enough to make a difference Dr. Patricia Halagao Interestingly enough, the Filipino not really go deep enough in giving. at the Filcom Center. I challenge the Kristian Lei to its new location. Dr. Niki Libarios language does not have a word for But I think our Filipino generosity Altruism, on the other hand, organizations to dedicate a portion of Zeny Muyot Angie Santiago “altruism”. The closest one in seems to hit a wall when dealing with demands giving service, expending their yearly fundraising to the Center. Perfecto Yasay Jr. meaning is the word “kabaitan”, or in institutions. We can be financially financial resources and often, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Conrad Abuel describing, the person, “mabait”. generous with our children, even our involves personal sacrifice. Altruism involves sacrifice. Ric Agnes Paul Alimbuyao But “mabait” simply means families, but we are not inclined to What is sacrifice? Simply said, Ria Baldevia Eriza Bareng “good” or “kind”. It does not seem to give our hard-earned money to an So in short, it was bayanihan it is personally giving up something Marnelli Joy Basilio Bernie Caalim fully capture the essence and the organization, no matter how that built the Filipino in favor of something more worthy, that Randy Cortez context of “altruism” — that Community Center but it is would benefit the community. Radiant Cordero noteworthy their work may be. Mary Cruzada characteristic that allows a person to As I study our culture more, I have altruism that will keep it going. Case in point, we spend lavishly Jaime de Jesus Brandon dela Cruz forget about their own personal needs come to realize that perhaps, altruism Let me explain. on Filipiniana designer barongs and Christian Evangelista Imelda Gasmen and instead focus on others. is not a value that is intrinsic to us. For the past twelve years, the clothes at these Filipino events. But Veronika Geronimo Leo Gozar Language supposedly reflects We did not grow up with the concept. Filcom Center has been a gathering what if we sacrifice one outfit and give Ben Gutierrez Lalaine Ignao the psyche of a people. It defines their Let me give you an example. place for our Filipino community in what we would normally spend to the Kathleen Lee Carmela Minaya culture and character. For example, Let’s take the case of giving donations Hawai’i. Not only has it played host Filcom Center? Gladys Quinto Marrone Gladys Menor in the English language, there is only at church. Since many Filipinos are to many family and organization’s Our collective efforts will bless John Pagaragan one word to describe the grain, “rice”. gatherings, it has also been the venue the lives of others. Our contribution Paola Rodelas Catholics, our people are faithful Judy Relosimon That is because, rice is not really part churchgoers as evidenced by the for training and acculturation for many will ensure that the Filcom Center Sandra Sagisi Nicole Velasco of regular menu in the American or overflowing churches on Sundays. immigrants trying to find their way in continues to be a place we can be Jason Ubay Michi Villaruz European continent. Some may even volunteer for many America. proud of. Our sacrifices will reap NEIGHBOR ISLAND BUREAU However, in Asia, where “rice” is church activities. But as the offertory blessings which will be returned to Maui Kit Zulueta a staple, there are many words to basket is passed, one would notice And yet, even though its us enfold. Jeremy Zane describe “rice”, depending on what that most give a range of a few dollars importance has been clearly We have people in the community Big Island Mil Asuncion condition the rice is in, if it is still a to the higher denominations of $20 or established, why does it still who have practiced this and have Jane Clement grain or cooked, or whether it is still a struggle financially? blessed others. Dr. Margarita Hopkins the occasional $50. I would venture rice plant. to guess that only a few Catholics The Filcom Center’s Executive In this issue, the Fil-Am Courier Kauai Virgie Cruzada In the Filipino language, there are actually give a tithe of ten percent of Director Donnie Juan and Board Chair cover story features five community Liza Trinidad Marynell Valenzuela seven terms that refer to rice: “palay” their income as taught in the Bible. Edmund Aczon have been leaders who have led exemplary ADVERTISING SALES (unmilled rice), bigas (milled rice), Maybe, it’s just not something we shepherding the operations of the altruistic lives. Marivic Aldaya Mary Cordero kanin (cooked rice), lugaw (rice are accustomed to? Filcom Center for many years and They have given gifts of time, Annabel Cabebe Florence Tan McCollom porridge), tutong (burned rice), bahaw But of course, one can argue that, have done an amazing job in ensuring talent and treasures to the community Lydia Kamiya Joni Redick-Yundt (left over rice), and sinangag (fried there are evidences of the generosity it meets its core objectives while being over and beyond what is necessary. Rudy Bautista Marynel Valenzuela rice). We needed those distinctions of the Filipinos in Hawaii. efficient. Violeta Arnobit, Karen and CIRCULATION because our reality demanded it. We puff our chests and we tell But the fact is: operating a Center Nestor Garcia, Mila Medallon Florence Tan (Oahu) Ron Oshiro (Leeward Oahu) So does it mean that, because ourselves, we as a Filipino community is costly, and as the building gets old, Kaahanui and Jake Manegdeg will all David Cordero (Maui) Marynel Valenzuela (Kauai) Filipinos do not have a word in our must have done good, because look, regular maintenance is needed. be recognized during the Filcom Milli Asuncion (Big Island) language for “altruism” or did we not band together to build the The Filcom Center’s Board of Center’s annual fundraiser gala LEGAL COUNSEL Alfredo Evangelista, Esq. “philanthropy”, that we as a people do Filipino Community Center in Directors have given their fair share scheduled on October 20, 2017 at the Atty. Ernesto Urbano (Phils.) not practice it? Waipahu? Isn’t is a symbol of the to connect the Center with sources of Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. THE FIL-AM COURIER is published twice a month by Surely, we Filipinos are one of Bayanihan spirit? revenues in the community, so the Let us push ourselves to be OAHU RELOCATION SERVICES the most generous people in the world. burden can be shared. altruistic. Even if it may not come located at 2221 Liliha St. Sure we did. Under the Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 In fact, we are renown for our But all these efforts are NOT naturally. Giving back is the Opinions expressed by the columnists are their own leadership of altruistic people like and do not necessarily reflect those of the Fil-Am Courier. Publisher reserves the right to edit letters hospitality. We have often heard of Eddie Flores, Roland Casamina and enough. cornerstone of our humanity. We need to the editor and other material submitted. Repro- duction of material and ads appearing in the Fil-Am stories where the family would give Lito Alcantra, the beautiful Center— What is needed is for the Filipino to go beyond “bayanihan”. courier is forbidden without written permission. All photos submitted become the property of the Fil- up their bedroom to allow visitors to the largest outside of the community is to start stepping up, to Please support the Filipino Am Courier. Telephone: 808.595.8787 sleep in it. Or that during a town fiesta, Philippines—was blessed and started give financially. In short, to be Community Center. Facsimile: 808.595.6883 E-Mail: [email protected] anyone is invited to enter any home its operations in 2001. “altruistic”. Sowing good in our community www.filamcourier.net and partake of the feast being served. And it does not even have to be now will allow us to reap a harvest of MEMBER Or how parents generously give their much. goodness in the future. HFAMC Federation of Filipino American Media Associations children money for a downpayment on Begin where you are. Begin with of the United States and Canada their first home. what you can afford. If $10 per month FFAMAS Hawaii Filipino American Media Council All rights reserved printed in the u.s.a © PAGE 4 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

By BENNETTE ESPINELI MISALUCHA Fil-Am Courier Managing Editor

ABOUT OUR COVER

Jake Manegdeg Nestor Garcia Karen Garcia Violeta Arnobit “Working Together in Every year, one of the highlights in the community calendar is the Bayanihan gala for the Filipino Community Center, which raises funds for the center's maintenance and programs. the Spirit of This year, the gala celebrates the laudable contributions of five individuals and they are featured here on our cover: from left to right: Jake Manegdeg, Nestor Garcia, Karen Garcia and Communal Violeta Arnobit. Inset picture: Mila Medallon Kaahanui who was unfortunately out of town when we did the photo shoot.

Photo Credit: the incredible Unity” Photo credit: James Ramos James Ramos of jamesramosphotography. He can be reached at 808 345-3924.

Cover design by Jeff Orig of OrigMedia. You may reach Jeff Bayanihan Gala at phone 808 4479558 or at www.origmedia.con The Filipino Community Center will mark Filipino American History Month this October, with its 15th Annual Bayanihan Gala fundraiser. Mila Medallon Kaahanui The event will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, with cocktails starting at 5:30 p.m. and the program commencing promptly at 6:30 p.m. Five individuals are being honored for their valuable contribution to the Filipino community, the State of Hawaii and the Philippines. For ticket information about the gala, please call Arcelli Acosta at 680-0451.

MILA MEDALLON progressively drawn to workplace. Or joining FADE, KAAHANUI advocacy work when a wrong Filipinos Against Discrimination If you know what’s good needed to be righted, “ in Education. Or forming care for you, never cross Mila shared Kaahanui. home organizations to use the Medallon Kaahanui when she Kaahanui, with the support power of numbers to seek is on a passionate rampage of her late husband, Nune regulatory changes, to advocate for any form of Medallon, was always in the compensation adjustment, injustice. middle of these maelstrom in institutional recognition of their “I’ve been taught by my the 70s, 80s and 90s. work. Or starting CAP parents to always do the right She mentioned a few: “I (Citizenship Assistance thing. Standing up and chaired a task force to call Program) in 1997, a volunteer- speaking up to protect attention to the police abuse based tutoring program to people’s rights especially the committed against Filipino teach Filipino veterans how to poor and oppressed was teens in the early years. Or pass the citizenship test.” important. But being an joined FIRO, the Filipino Some issues were more advocate did not happen Immigrant Rights Organization, controversial than others: “I overnight. I just found myself in fighting discrimination in the organized mayoral candidate THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 5

Kaahanui with former Governor Neil Abercrombie

Jeremy Harris’ "Filipino group" campaign in 1994 to protest the action of certain Democratic Party functionaries who turned Kaahanui with son Rod Medallon and his family. a deaf ear to my pleas for more admitted that a childhood Department of Human created for me at the Office resources to support the experience where she herself Services building in the of Veterans Services. My Filipino veterans. Or addressing experienced discrimination middle of the 1978 legislature. office was relegated to the the issue of under- likely accounts for her passion In fact, it seems that the kitchen, but I stayed a few representation of Filipinos in today to fight for the more impediments are sent months to finish the veterans public offices by demanding oppressed. her way, the more relentless handbook. I left that position that more Filipinos be In Hawaii, her ability to she becomes. in protest." appointed to executive galvanize people to act for the Take for instance, when Despite these hardships, positions in the City.” common good is somewhat Kaahanui’s leadership Kaahanui plodded on and In addition, Kaahanui Kaahanui with husband, Henry legendary. For example, when position was transferred to a produced a manual for remembered “quitting my job treatment, like being barred she discovered the sad state smaller government unit and Hawaii-bound veterans and as Immigrant Service Director from entering a state office of affairs in the care home she was stripped of her also created the State Task in 1993 in protest over the because of rumors that they industry, which to this day is clerical support. Force for Filipino veterans. way Filipino veterans were have active tuberculosis.” dominated by Filipinos, "My position at OCS was A graduate of the excluded from receiving Kaahanui was born in Kaahanui organized nine eliminated in 1993 because of University of the Philippines in federal and state resources Camiling, Tarlac but actually busloads of caregivers to my overt advocacy for Filam 1966, UH West Oahu in 1977, and given discriminatory grew up in Mindanao. She stage a protest at the vets, but a position was and UH Manoa in 1979, PAGE 6 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

Nestor Garcia as a reporter at KHON Channel 2 News in the 1980s. Kaahanui had served in programs aimed at supporting executive leadership roles the economic self- sufficiency under the state and city goals of most immigrants. With administrations. no funding allocation from the When asked what she legislature, it was incumbent Karen and Nestor Garcia during the wedding of their younger daughter Cara. Oldest daughter Lyndsey is on the left. considers her most significant for me to make programmatic stay involved in issues that are and I am so happy that it is state’s pre-eminent legacy, Kaahanui was adjustments." important to her, particularly still intact. It continues to call architectural firms. unequivocal: “Establishing Kaahanui's effective the Fil-Am veterans issues. unto people. The Filcom “Nestor and I used to the Immigrant Resource advocacies was recognized She is excited about a new center and all that hang out socially with a group Centers on three islands and brought to the light when project called Adopt-a- Vet surrounding area reminds me that included Eddie Flores, during my tenure as OCS she was honored as the first and details are forthcoming. that we are still a community and I knew about efforts to executive director was Filipina to receive the Martin Today, Kaahanui lives a of people who are build the center. I also knew certainly an important career Luther King Jr Civil Rights simple life with her second hardworking, who care about that my firm liked doing pro- milestone for me. The centers Award in 2008. husband, Henry Kaahanui, our community. The people bono work, so I approached came about after a tough fight Kaahanui retired a few where they enjoy the who once lived in Waipahu the firm about whether they for state resources to support years ago but continues to blessings of family here in may leave, they may travel to would be interested in Hawaii as well as Las Vegas. other parts of the world but in donating their services for the the end, Waipahu will always architectural work for Filcom,” KAREN AND NESTOR be home. And of course, part recalled Karen. GARCIA of that home can be found at It turned out that the firm After spending his early the Filcom Center.” was indeed keen on getting childhood years all across One can forgive Nestor involved, and after several Europe and the United States for waxing nostalgic. He and meetings, they decided to get as a military brat, Nestor his wife Karen, are both on board. Architectural Garcia moved to Waipahu emotionally invested in the designs usually represent a with his family and since then, Center, and have actually significant portion of the has never truly left. played a significant role construction budget so the “I went to school, during its development and donated services was a graduated from Waipahu construction. blessing to Filcom. High School class of 1975, Nestor recalled that in the “When I look back, I felt married and lived there, then early 90s, when Eddie Flores that God had put me at WATG Karen and Nestor Garcia. moved back there again after and Roland Casamina met for a reason. It all lined up. I I worked in Washington D.C., with him to discuss the idea only worked there for 18 then raised our two daughters of fulfilling the dream, he months, but it was during that there and up to now, we still steered them towards time that Filcom was looking live here,” said Nestor. approaching Amfac to donate for an architect that could “I represented Waipahu land. donate its services, and it was for a total of 18 years, ten “Amfac was trying to also the right timing for WATG. years at the City Council and figure out what to do with all If their work load had been eight years prior to that, as a the land after Oahu Sugar busier, I’m not sure they could State Representative. At the closed. And as a politician in have taken on this project. I’m core of my being, I know my the area, I knew it was a win- just glad it all worked out.” heart belongs to this sweet win for all concerned. There Karen Garcia went on to place called Waipahu.” was a meeting with Tim Johns chair the groundbreaking At that time Garcia first who was the administrator, ceremonies for the Center in moved to Waipahu, the Oahu and although it still took a long March 2000. Sugar plantation was still in time because of the many “I remember Senator full operation and that area steps required, the land was Inouye, Patsy Mink and Mayor near the smokestack was a finally donated to Filcom. The Jeremy Harris were there. I beehive of activity. “It was the parcel was worth a lot of recall how proud everyone felt town central,” added Nestor, money, and its donation to be there. It was the “and of course, when the helped the Center so it can culmination of a dream. And plantation closed, it became focus on fundraising for just everyone wanted to be a part a ghost town.” the building.” of it. So after the Hawaiian Today, when he drives by Around the time that the priest gave the blessing, and the Filipino Community land donation was completed, the VIPs got to turn the soil Center, and he sees the Karen Garcia was working as with the shovels, there were activities that fill the courtyard, a secretary for one of the so many sets of people who his heart is filled with joy: “I executives at Wimberly Allison took their turn shoveling. It see that 175-foot smokestack Tong and Goo, one of the THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 7

Manegdeg (far right) with other community leaders from left, Dr. Arnold Villafuerte, Nellie Pongco Liu, Manegdeg during a Miss O'ahu Filipina beauty pageant. Cecilia Villafuerte and Maggie Domingo. was because they all knew youth gangs in the 1980s, never a distraction to the politics because I wanted to Advisory Committee and in the that it was their Center.” Manegdeg has never shied more serious advocacies he help people. When I started, Oahu County Committee of Today, Karen Garcia is away from the controversies got involved in. He was active there were so few Filipinos the Democratic Party of employed as an Executive of the day, often sacrificing in so many Filipino and I felt we had to be there Hawaii. He was also the State secretary at Hawaiian Electric time and resources to work organizations, was usually in to represent us. I always told Treasurer for the Democratic Industries. Although she towards good outcomes. leadership roles and was upcoming Filipinos that it was Party of Hawaii for 36 years grew up in Pearl City, she “This is why I never got rich. President of the United important for us to be active or from 1970 to 2006, a long considers Waipahu her But I have no regrets. I have Filipino community council so the leaders know us so we record that has remained. adopted home since she has been rewarded in so many twice. He had also been a can get our issues When the Filcom Center lived there for 35 years. other ways,” commented stalwart volunteer with the addressed.” started its development Nestor, a television reporter Manegdeg. Oahu Filipino Community In fact, during his term as process, Manegdeg was one prior to his political career, Born in Bangui, Ilocos Council for many decades. UFCH President, he boldly of those who helped has returned to his roots and Norte, Manegdeg came to Even though he was spearheaded the charge to shepherd it through the is now the Assignment Desk Hawaii when he was only a raised in the Islands, openly endorse and actively various stages. He recalled Manager at KHON Channel 2 year old. He grew up in Manegdeg identified with and support candidates in the being the liaison with the news. The couple has two Wailuku, Maui but after going was proud of his Filipino 1976 elections. Waipahu neighborhood daughters, Lyndsey, 32 and to school in Honolulu, he roots. But he soon realized Practicing what he board, meeting with the Cara, 29. ended up staying. Although that supporting the community preached, Manegdeg has community associations in there were several instances also meant being active in served on the Election Waipahu and facilitating JAKE MANEGDEG where he could have landed politics. “I became involved in Name any issue that back on Maui, the affected the Filipino circumstances were just not community for the last sixty right. years, and you can be certain Manegdeg’s introduction that Jake Manegdeg has to the Filipino community was been its advocate at some innocent enough: “I was point. Manegdeg, still sharp asked by Consul General and tenacious at 88 years old, John Dionisio to help out in has had such an incredible the Miss Hawaii Filipina history of taking on the pageant. I was single then, cudgels in order to improve what can I say? Thus started the plight of Filipinos in Hawaii. my involvement in the Filipino Whether it be Filipino- community,” he laughed at the American veteran issues, or memory. employment discrimination, Manegdeg later chaired underrepresentation in many of the beauty pageants education or the problem of over the years but they were PAGE 8 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

The Arnobit family: Violeta, Judy, Krisha, Kerry Anne, Jaimee and Terry.

meetings with some of the the community was not just an Waipahu and one in Honolulu. political stakeholders. option, it was a duty taught She said they both love what Manegdeg’s outstanding her by her late mother. they do, and are gratified service to the community has “Mama was the one who helping others and finding been fueled by the needs he instilled in us that giving back home care solutions for her Violeta and Terry Arnobit. continues to see: “I really is important no matter if you clients. want our community to be have money or not. She said Born in the Philippines, respected, to have good you can always lend a helping Arnobit came from humble standing so our children can hand, especially to those less beginnings: “My Mama grew be proud to say they are fortunate than we are.” up as an orphan at an early Filipino. I will continue to “My desire to help started age and she told me stories fight, side by side with others when I was young. I watched of the hardship of growing up to move us further into that my parents and grandparents and caring for her siblings and journey.” always helping people around helping my grandma at the Today, Manegdeg us. If we had extra things or same time. Mama is multi continues to stay active as a money, they said share your talented, she was a hair real estate broker while blessings and never expect dresser, a seamstress and ran caregiving for his wife of 54 anything back. Nothing her own convenience store years, Pacita. The couple wasted, give things you don’t just like my grandma.” lives in Salt Lake and are need to someone who can Arnobit trained as a nurse proud of their three adult make use of it. Every to satisfy her parents Violeta as a new immigrant to the US, working as a nurse in New York. children, Christopher, 53, who Christmas we would wrap although she admitted that works for Japan Air Lines, gifts, canned foods and rolled she has always been inclined School of Nursing Advisory Yet, when asked what she Michaela, 51 who works for shirts and give them away to towards business. Armed Board, a Board Member at is most proud of, Arnobit did Kaiser and Monica, 50 who is our less fortunate neighbors with her nursing degree, she Pali Momi Foundation, Advisor not refer to her business but a stay at home mom with two and friends.” came to the United States to for The Primary Care instead, pointed to her family: boys. Arnobit is the President of work in a hospital in New Providers of Hawai‘i as well as “I am most proud of my family. Ace Medical, a successful York. But the experience in the Adult Foster Homecare I am forever grateful and VIOLETA ARNOBIT medical supply company that her first months in the US Association of Hawaii.” thankful for the love and There is an adage that she started in the garage of proved to be traumatic since Arnobit has also been support from my husband states, “to whom much is her family home. Together with the nurses were not paid for generous in providing Terry that assured the kids given, much is expected.” To her husband, Terry Arnobit Jr. months and were living in financial support for causes were well cared of while I was Violeta Arnobit, giving back to oversees two offices, one in squalor conditions. Violeta she believes in. busy juggling work and family and her fellow nurses hired a For instance, when the life. Through hard work, lawyer, sued the hospital for Filipino Community Center patience and perseverance discrimination and received was still being established, we were able to provide the changes to the practices. Arnobit was one of those who best legacy for them, give Shortly after, love, in the stepped up with a $50k them an education, and form of Terry, came knocking donation. It paved the way thankfully, they are now and she promptly moved to and others in the medical field independent good people, Hawaii to join him. She worked soon followed. loving, kind and giving.” at various hospitals but while Arnobit also devotes time Arnobit and her husband pregnant with her fourth to being a mentor. She has a have four grown daughters, daughter, she started Ace mantra that she abides by: Krisha, Judy, Jaimee and Medical, a move which “‘Collaboration, Support, Kerry Anne and the couple, changed the course of her Mentoring,’ I tell the young who lives in Honolulu, spend career and has brought many people to get involved and to their spare time traveling and blessings to her family. get out there, be the voice, be exploring the world. Her business model is the light for the future simple: help others and the generation. They must rest will follow. continue to learn the “For many years I had changing landscape in Bennette Espineli Misalucha is the been providing health care business, diversify, embrace Managing Editor of the Fil-Am Courier. She has been associated with the training and education in our new technology. They need to publication since 1988 as a contributing community, volunteering and be creative, fearless, patient, writer and took on the role as Managing supporting various non-profit a positive attitude, always Editor since April 2013. A journalist at organizations. Currently I am networking, most of all heart, she has written for local and on the Board of Regents at surround yourself with like- national publications and has spent her early career days in television, both locally Chaminade University, a minded people who support (at KHON Channel 2 News) and in the member of the Chaminade and allow you to succeed.” Philippines. THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 9 PAGE 10 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

By RADIANT CORDERO

Welcome to draft three of my very first column off “METROPOLITAN MILLENNIAL!” At first, I told myself that my goal for this first column was either to 1) show how much I love working in local and deleted the text as I did twice editorial section for over a year. Their further to see what millennials deal I’d disappoint myself leaving me less government and possibly even try to before. patience with me is immeasurable and with, who some are and what they motivated. persuade you to like/support it also, I am thankful for the growth and new succeed in, and more. So, I am tempted to say, “don’t 2) talk about traveling because Now, here we are. challenges. When they do, they’ll see through expect anything from me or this traveling is basically what consumes First off, I am extremely grateful Now I get to express myself in a the label of “millennial” and see that column,” because that would be the my thoughts 60% of the day, or 3) talk for the opportunity to provide my own new manner, with my own column, the largest living generation is made easiest response. about local politics - which takes up insights by way of monthly editorials. Metropolitan Millennial. of individuals — who like those before However, I also want to say, the rest of the 40% of my noggin space I am grateful to both Managing Editor Just as framing an editorial to them — are looking to succeed in “Expect that I’ll write about topics, - and my minute role in it. Bennette Misalucha for this reflect the Cover Story in the issue finding who they are, finding success, issues, or events that pique my Then, I remembered, I can’t start opportunity and my mom, Publisher along with personal or related insight or creating their own happiness. interest.” But, that may not always be a whole new column with hit any and Owner Mary Cordero, for was a challenge, I admit that this too When I graduated with my the case, in my column, I may also explanation at all. So I “Select All” allowing me to take her spot in the will be a challenge (that I undergraduate degree a few years want to challenge thoughts or issues wholeheartedly accept). ago, the talk of millennials was merely that I might oppose. I liken this column to Content just a label. Now, one mention of Though I may not have a Creators on YouTube. Content millennials in my training for managers particular goal, I do know that I want Creators are those who create original in the City and County of Honolulu, to be a voice of insight that you may content for usage mostly on online and you’ll need to holler loudly to quiet all, our readers, have experienced platforms. They are responsible for the voices of dissent about millennials before: curating and creating content such as in their departments. Being in your twenties and writing blogs, photography, video and As I sit in my seat Snapchatting figuring out what to do in life, dealing video editing, graphic design and so the outburst, my mind drifts and I with social issues and learning where forth. think, “All these people must have felt your stance is and morals are, meeting When you watch videos, you’re the same as they were starting off, people who will inspire or challenge seeing the product of countless hours give us a chance.” your values and life, and experiencing of: storyboarding, collaboration, Waiting for the instructor to calm places you’ve read about in history scriptwriting, scoping of locations, the group down, I notice that she is of books or magazines, and whatever blocking shots, filming, editing, a generation before the group that she the heck is relevant and entices you. uploading, and more. was quieting. I see her calmly smile Did that leave you unsure of what Overall, these Content Creators as she says, “You all weren’t any to expect still? Great, now I look are solely responsible for their own better.” forward to sharing whatever is to come ideas and seeing it all into fruition into Laughter replaces remarks of through this column and I can’t wait to usable, marketable content. disdain and with just that one clever grow in my twenties with you all. In this sense, I am fully remark, I see it all come full circle. Last but not least, full disclaimer: responsible for imagining what I want As we grow older, it is inevitable You will see an increase in references my content to consist of each month, that we will work or gain friends with to YouTube. what message I want to portray or great age differences. But, in the end, lesson to teach… And I can’t wait! with chances to grow and the opportunity to allow one another to be Why focus on a millennial’s seen and heard as an individual, we perspective? all can and will see that great people Radiant Cordero is the assistant editor of the Tell me, what are the thoughts and relationships are not dependent Fil-Am Courier, tech. assistant with the FilAm when you hear the word, “millennial?” on age or generation. Courier Community Hour on KNDI 1270AM, It could either be, “Hey, I’m one,” or Hopefully, some of that can be and a chief of staff with the City and County “I’m raising one,” or a ton of highlighted through this column. of Honolulu. Cordero has over eight years of assumptions that have accumulated experience in nonprofit organizations, government relations, media relations, and throughout the years pinning What to expect from community engagement. Radiant comes millennials as the lazy, entitled, Metropolitan Millennial? from an educational background of Political indecisive generation who glorifies As I was given this opportunity, I Science, American Studies, Ethnic avocado toasts, mason jars, and was inundated with options on what Studies,and Public Administration and utilizes yearn for instant gratification but can’t the focus of the column could and her experiences on the Board of Directors of take criticism. should be about. the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii, and as It’s been said and sung to many Travel column? Column to an active member/volunteer with Asian different tunes (literally, look it up on review new restaurants? Column American Journalists Association, Read Aloud America, Catholic Charities Hawaii, YouTube). about local politics? Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery, Prevent But regardless of the All would have sufficed, but, Child Abuse Hawaii, Partners in Care, Hawaii stereotypes, those who generalize what if I want to write beyond the Bicycling League, and now with the Filipino can use that energy to take a step boundaries I set for myself? I knew Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 11 For Advertising information, please call 595.8787 PAGE 12 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

By NANCY BERNAL Egan Inoue and Adrian R'Mante Kelly Hu Kaylee Shimizu Rylee Brooke Kamahele

and Entertainer) will be the Celebrity • • • • Sheraton Waikiki Hotel was Al Host and Emcee for this special The Annual Celebrities and Their Waterson and Entertainment was evening. There will also be a Guest Pets Fashion Show at The Hawaii provided by Little Albert and his Appearance by Actor – Jorge Garcia Woman Expo was a huge success musicians: Jeannette Trevias, Garin from “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-0”. with over 50 celebrities on September Poliahu, and John Kolivas. • • • • 9 and 10 walking the runway at The • • • • Congratulations to Martin Blaisdell Exhibition Hall holding their Ronald McDonald House Nievera on three sold-out concerts at own pets or adoptable dogs. Al Charities of Hawaii is celebrating The Blue Note Hawaii on September Waterson was the Emcee for this thirty years of service this year with 4 and 5. Martin was the first Star from popular event and Jordan Segundo events at various locations. Their The Philippines to be booked at this performed a special song. This recent celebrations in September prestigious venue and is now unique event brings awareness to pet were held at The Windward Shopping considered a trailblazer with this huge adoption and numerous homeless Mall and at The Pearlridge Shopping accomplishment. He entertained his puppies got a forever home after the Center with special appearances by audiences with excellent vocal show. Thank you to all of the Ronald McDonald, Storybook Martin Nievera - backstage at The Blue Note Hawaii performances of his hit tunes and celebrities that participated. Entertainment Princesses and non- popular standards with some of the • • • • stop entertainment. Their Annual Gala Best Buddies International will Kailua Bay Buddies, Chloe, Starr top musicians in Hawaii backing him. The Malama Palama Gala will be held on November 18 at The host the 6th Annual Friendship Jam Kalahiki, Kaylee Shimizu and Alx Martin’s quick wit and humor supporting The Palama Settlement on Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. on October 18 at 6 til 9 p.m. at The Kawakami. Hawaii’s own Kelly Hu throughout his shows was impressive. September 9 honored some very • • • • Artistry in Kakaako, 461 Cooke Street, (Star of The Scorpion King and X Men Martin Nievera has once again special people: Carol Ai May and Hawaii Stars televised their Honolulu. This year’s entertainers 2) and Al Waterson (Well-Known confirmed why he is known as “The Steven Ai of City Mill and Jim and Finals competitions in September include John Cruz, Jordan Segundo, Professional Emcee, Singer, Actor Concert King”. Sherry Walters and son Jarrett of featuring the best singers in each age Hawaiian Building Maintenance. The category. Congratulations to Lyric emcee for this beautiful event at The Medeiros (16 years old) for winning

Mahealani Sims-Tulba and Augie T at The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 13

The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show - Left to The Malama Palama Gala Entertainers - Left to right: Garin Poliahu, Al The Ronald McDonald House Celebration at Pearlridge right: Al Waterson, McKenna Maduli (KHON2) and Darah Waterson, Jeannette Trevias, Little Albert, John Kolivas Shopping Center - Left to right: Miss Hawaii 2017 - Kathryn Dung with special dogs Teruya, Rapunzal from Storybook Entertainment and Ronald the Teen Division and congratulations she was selected for a principal role States 2017 - Mahealani Sims-Tulba, McDonald to Kaylee Shimizu (11 years old) for in the television series “Hawaii Five- daughter of popular local comedian, (If you would like to submit winning the Grand Champions 0”. You can catch her episode on Augie T. Get your tickets now at entertainment information, please Division. Both young ladies are very Friday, October 27 at 8 p.m. on www.sacredhearts.org/tickets contact Nancy Bernal at 947-5736 or talented vocalists with a bright future KGMB. • • • • e-mail her at [email protected]) ahead of them. • • • • For now, That’s Entertainment! • • • • While Adrian R’Mante was in Adrian R’Mante (nationally- Hawaii, he met with Egan Inoue (5x acclaimed actor) was in Hawaii in MMA World Champion and Owner of August teaching his acting program CryoTherapy Hawaii by Egan Inoue and showcasing aspiring young and Egan’s Bootcamp). Adrian actors to a VIP Panel of agents and experienced the cryotherapy casting directors. Numerous talented treatment for the first time and was actors have developed from “actors impressed with the fantastic results. with a dream” to professional actors • • • • with major roles in television series Sacred Hearts Academy or feature films. One young lady from presents the Broadway Musical Hit Hawaii that has taken Adrian “Sister Act” at The Mamiya Theater R’Mante’s acting program and has on November 3 – 12. Playing the lead already achieved success is Rylee role of Deloris van Cartier is Actor, The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show - Left to right: Kalei Gamiao, Brooke Kamahele. At the age of nine, Singer and Miss Teen Hawaii United Greg Gabaylo and Jordan Segundo with adoptable dogs Lyric Medeiros performing at Hawaii Stars PAGE 14 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

By ANGIE DYTIOCO SANTIAGO

The Excellence in Civic Service Award was presented to Tina Salvador for her contribution to the community, and her family was there to proudly witness the presentation.

Sixteen Barong Tagalog contestants put on their most charming poses as Iwalani Wahinekapu Walsh Tseu judges their full attire. FWCCF Celebrates 46th

FWCCF donor and former president Maria Etrata, Ms. Maria Clara 2017 Lehua Tanaka, FWCCF President Cecilia Villafuerte, and Maria Clara & Mr. Awards Tina Rivera Salvador Barong Tagalog Chair Rose Galanto.

The Ala Moana Hotel was the venue for the annual Maria Clara Ball last September 17. The Ball was sponsored by the Filipino Women’s Civic Club Foundation (FWCCF). Now in its 66th year, the FWCCF is the oldest organization of Filipino women in Hawaii. This year’s Maria Clara and Barong Tagalog competition was chaired by Rose Galanto. The competition is one of three annual cultural events, each hosted by a different organization. These events excel in showcasing Filipino pride, cultural tradition, and heritage. Ladies were garbed from head to toe in classical or modern Maria Clara outfits and the men in formal tailored long sleeved Barong Tagalog in black slacks.

2016 Ms. Maria Clara Nancy Walch and Mr. Barong Tagalog Tina Salvador, recipient of the Excellence in Gerhart Walch, Cecilia Villafuerte, Dora Villafuerte, and event Civic Service Award gets a congratulatory judge Dr. Arnold Villafuerte. hug from Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho and Mayor Kirk Caldwell.

Courier Publisher Mary Cordero and Managing Editor Bennette Misalucha

Posing with my proud Dad after winning 4th place. For Advertising information, Event Committee Chairs: Scholarship Lynne Gutierrez, Ms. Maria Clara & Mr. Barong Tagalog Contests Rose Galanto, FWCCF President Cecilia Villafuerte, and Trophies Adela Salacup. please call 595.8787 Maria Clara Elegant Members Winners THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 15

Ms. Maria Clara 2017 Lehua Tanaka and her court. Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho with the 2017 Mr. Barong Tagalog winners.

Scholarship award recipients pose with FWCCF's committee, families, and donors. Past Ms. Maria Clara winners: Cecilia Villafuerte (1982 and 1987), Nelly Pongco Liu (2003), Estrella Ramos (2002), Rossi Patton (1976), Cora Baclig-Credo (2008), and Maria Jo Farina (1995).

MEMBERS’ CONTEST WINNERS 3rd Runner Up - Gladys Annual Maria Clara Ball & 2nd Runner Up - Maria Errata 1st Runner Up - Estrella Ramos 2017 Member’s Winner - Tina Salvador with Excellence in Civic Service BARONG TAGALOG CONTEST WINNERS Consolation Awards - Matthew Bernabe, Rolly Advincula, Raul Natividad 5th Runner Up - Anthony Farinas Winning the Maria Clara 2017 title was Lehua Tanaka with 4th Runner Up - Dr. Ben Galindo 3rd Runner Up - ZhoydellMagaoay her beautiful red Maria Clara made of Inabel Ilocano material 2nd Runner Up - Romy Dela Cruz accentuated with embroidered gold artwork created by 1st Runner Up - Pike Velasco designer Bong Paulino. The title of Mr. Barong went to Jerry Mr. Barong 2017 - Jerry Felicitas Felicitas. The event’s four scholarship awardees were Kenneth Go, MS. MARIA CLARA WINNERS Consolation Awards: - Jenny Quezon, Margie Barueda, the son of Grace and the late Ramon Go; Anna-Kaelle Ramos, Estela Jacinto daughter of Melfred and Natalie Ramos, Tiffany Amber C. 5th Runner Up - RexieAcido Alfaro, the daughter of Larry and Rosalind Alfaro; and Zhoydell 4th Runner Up - Angie Santiago 3rd Runner Up - Aurora Sera Magaoay. Over $58,000 in scholarships was awarded from 2nd Runner Up - Armi Farinas the various donor sources including Argosy University and 1st Runner Up - Mary Cordero Med-Assist School of Hawaii. Ms. Maria Clara 2017 - Leilani Tanaka

Iwalani Wahinekapu Walsh Tseu proudly wears a traditional Maria Clara.

Villia Ponce, Matthew Bernabe (Mr. Barong consolation winner and Lehua Tanaka's son), Aurora Acidera, Ms. Maria Clara 2017 Lehua Tanaka, Cora Baclig-Credo, and Amy Dela Cruz.

Angie Dytioco Santiago, our Gathering Place columnist, is a U.H. Manoa graduate. Angie is currently a Governor of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) and the Recording Secretary of the Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii (BCAH). She served as an Assistant Treasurer for the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) in 2016, Assistant Auditor for the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii (PCCCH) from 2015 to 2016, as 1st Vice President of the Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) from 2013 to 2014, and as BCAH President from 2010 to 2012. She is the daughter of Angel &RubingDytioco and is married with two sons. She enjoys photography, hiking, and participating in cultural and social activities and events. PAGE 16 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 17

Hawaii-Made Polystyrene Food Containers Unfairly Targeted

trash filled the streets as people threw rubbish out of jeepneys. Government did not provide By BART CABACCANG trash bins and people were in the habit of throwing litter everywhere. Bill 71 will take our jobs because Hawaii has few manufacturing companies, policymakers refuse to believe in the safety of so my friends are surprised to hear that I work in FDA approved polystyrene food containers. one, Hawaii Finest Products (HFP) and its sister I believe that better prevention, education company KYD. and enforcement of litter is the real solution to HFP manufactures food packaging keeping trash out of the ocean. including polystyrene foam food containers. I take pride in making these containers and manage Bart Cabaccang came to Hawaii from Ilocos Sur when he the process for extruded polystyrene foam to was 20 years old. A machine operator, he started at make food containers. Hawaii Finest Products after a since-retired friend referred him. He and his wife, Liza, have raised two sons, who My work-mates are like family, many of us are doing well as an electrician and IT professional. are of Filipino ancestry, and with many of us Cabaccang looks forward to his son’s wedding in working here for more than 30 years. I’ve been Colorado. Day shift crew taking a photo break. at HFP/KYD for 35 years. I’ve been talking to our team about what they think about a proposed ban on the food containers we manufacture. Daryl Cacatian, material handling supervisor, is still considered new after 10 years of service. We work together when the finished foam containers come off the thermoformer equipment. Once each job is complete, he removes the container mold and inserts the different mold for another job. Finished containers are loaded on forklifts and taken to the warehouse. Cacatian notices many people, even when they enjoy hikes, have no respect for the environment. They throw their food wrappers everywhere. He cleans up after them. Rey Ramos, who switched from night to day shift supervisor, thinks that people need more education about the proper disposal of trash. Trash placed in rubbish bins go to HPOWER to burn for electricity. Compostable products are burned at HPOWER too because there is no industrial composting facility here. Polystyrene food container bans makes him sad and like other workers, Rey, who’s been at HFP for 15 years, worries about keeping his well-paying job with good benefits. Bill 71, proposed by Council Member Kymberly Pine, will ban foam meat trays and egg cartons as well as plate lunch containers on Oahu. Rey does not understand why government wants this even though foam products are less expensive and take less material to manufacture. In the front office, Mon Santos, HFP/KYD production clerk since 2004, handles job order quotes and deals with vendor contracts and rebates. KYD also distributes other manufacturers’ containers and packaging, including compostable containers. He thinks foam containers are far better than compostable containers. He’s used a compostable plate for saving his adobo, pinakbet, rice and lechon dinner in the refrigerator only to have the food leak through. Mon wondered why HFP is blamed for harming turtles in the ocean when the real problem is consumers who don’t dispose of trash properly. Conrad Aldana comes close to matching my time at HFP/KYD with 27 years. As a HFP/ KYD processing clerk, he costs out jobs from raw materials to the finished product. Aldana shared with me that during a recent visit to the Philippines, he observed that the streets were clean in the early morning. But by late afternoon, PAGE 18 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

Congratulations, Mila, for being one of the FilCom Center Awardees this year. Thank you for successfully establishing the Immigrant Resource Centers during your tenure as OCS executive director. It was a pleasure working with you. Best wishes from all of us at Catholic Charities of Hawaii, Immigration Services.

Melba Bantay THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 19

By BRANDON ELEFANTE Council Member City and County of Honolulu

I am honored to continue cleaning, plate lunches, etc. to serve the communities of as well as paper bags allowed ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahû to transport prepared food, as their area Councilmember beverages, or bakery goods. for Council District 8. This means that these kinds of plastic and paper bags will Bill 59 (2016), Plastic Bag Ban still be allowed to be given out Councilmember Elefante by these retailers that are introduced Bill 59 (2016) to exclude from the plastic bag help close the loophole in the ban. current plastic bag ban. The Beginning July 1, 2018, current ban, which took effect retailers must charge a on July 1, 2015, minimum of 15 cents if unintentionally allowed thicker businesses provide reusable Councilmember Elefante, Chair Menor, and the Honolulu City Council honored Hawaii’s Plantation Village on its 25th plastic bags to be given at bags or recyclable paper bags Anniversary. The mission of this group is to preserve and depict the lifestyles of the plantation workers who lived on checkouts. These bags are to customers at the point of Hawaii’s sugar plantations between 1850 and 1950. The outdoor museum is located at Waipahu Cultural Gardens. just as detrimental to our sale. This means that until environment as the thinner the thicker plastic and plastic bags they replaced. compostable bags are On January 1, 2020, the outlawed in 2020, retailers new law will phase out 2.25 may charge 15 cents for these mil and thicker plastic bags as bags as well. Nationally, well as compostable bags. charging for bags has been This means these thick plastics found in studies to be an cannot be given out by stores effective incentive for at checkout after January 1, customers to bring their own 2020. Plastic bags of less than bags and also ensures that 2.25 mil were banned in 2015. the cost of providing a A measurement of 1.0 mil is reusable bag is not about the thickness of a subsidized by customers who strand of hair. do not require a bag. In San The new law keeps all the Jose, California, a plastic bag current exclusions to the ban ban led to an 89% reduction such as plastic bags allowed in the number of plastic bags for produce, newspapers, dry winding up in the city’s storm The Honolulu City Council honored and commemorated Denise Kauhionamauna Kia Ramento of Pearl City for her dedication and legacy as a kumu hula. She had established the Pupukahi Otea dance school along with her twin brother, Dennis Kia, and eventually founded the Aloha Pumehana O Polynesia dance school with husband Jimmy Ramento, Sr. Pictured here with the Honolulu City Council are members of the Ramento ‘Ohana.

drains—and we all know that The plastic bag ban was partnerships, and any other our island’s storm drains drain signed into law by Mayor considerations they see fit. right into our ocean. Caldwell earlier this summer. The Resolution asks DPR to We need to continue to provide a timetable for move Honolulu forward by Resolution 17-196 Fitness phased implementations and promoting sustainable Equipment at City Parks report back to the City Council communities that minimize Resolution 17-196 was 120 days after adoption of the pollution, litter, and other introduced by Councilmember resolution. harmful impacts to our Elefante with the goal to Resolution 17-196 has environment. These single- provide more outdoor fitness been referred to the City use bags continue to impact equipment in City parks Council Committee on Parks, our waste stream, create throughout O‘ahu. The Community & Customer litter, and have negative Resolution asks the City Services. Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Council Chair Ron Menor, and Councilmember Elefante impacts on our marine Department of Parks and announced that a grant of easement agreement has been signed between the environment as well. This Recreation (DPR) to identify City and the U.S. Navy that allows the Department of Transportation Services Brandon Elefante represents Honolulu to manage a large section of the Pearl Harbor Historic Trail. The portion of the legislation promotes appropriate City park sites for trail adjacent to Blaisdell Park and the park itself were closed for cleaning and conservation and the installation of outdoor City Council District VIII, which covers ‘Aiea repairs. During this time, more than 40 people who were living on the trail sustainability on our island fitness equipment while taking - Pearl City - Waipahû. He can be reached were placed in shelters or reunited with family for housing. Blaisdell Park and home. into account general costs, at (808) 768-5008, and his email is the trail adjacent to it were both reopened on September 1, 2017. The City is accessibility, and potential [email protected]. working with the U.S. Navy to clean up and maintain the section of the trail closest to Lipoa Place in ‘Aiea sometime this fall. PAGE 20 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

Dr. RICKIE CAMARA

When a turtle sticks its A baby is born into this But that is life; and to reject the ideal body or job or wiser. Let yourself be seen, neck (and head) out to eat, world fragile and completely that vulnerability is to reject life marriage and then we feel deeply seen, vulnerably seen. the turtle becomes vulnerable vulnerable with nothing to itself. And that would be sad lacking and believe we are Nothing ventured, nothing to be eaten, too. It must leave lose because he/she had because life is also about incomplete. We even pass on gained. the safe haven of its shell to nothing to begin with. The love, belonging, joy, courage, these expectations to children Cultivate the things that live. And so must we. baby will learn to thrive on empathy, creativity, and from a young age teaching expand rather than constrict Recent world events from trust; an important first lesson playfulness. boys that they must be strong your life; the qualities that are hurricanes in the Caribbean in living. And at some point We laugh at stand-up and independent and that harmonious rather than to flooding in Houston to we will all take our last breath comics who dish out the truth, girls should be passive and inharmonious. Tend to the earthquakes in Mexico to the and leave this world; and we in their witty, observant ways, nurturing. The outcome of garden of self-compassion; great wildfires in the Pacific can’t take anything (material) about other peoples’ this search for constancy, grow gratitude and Northwest to missiles from N. with us. This ‘vulnerability’ is vulnerabilities; but we don’t certitude, and perfection is contentment; seed intuition Korea and to the ethnic as much a part of life as birth want to be vulnerable anxiety and shame. and trust; weed-out the need cleansing in Myanmar expose is. ourselves. We are afraid that It is no wonder that we are for certainty and the belief of the vulnerability of us all as a To live is to be vulnerable. our own truth is not enough. the most obese, stressed, and lack and scarcity; fertilize human race. Still, we must We are all going to age, We don’t feel smart enough or medicated people in the creativity; propagate calm and venture out and engage life degenerate, be afflicted by good enough or man enough; world. We have an overdose stillness; landscape your life fully. illness at some point, and die. or we fret about not having crisis of drugs that are meant with laughter; and frolic in the to numb us from pain: opioids. flowerbed of fruition. Indeed, You can’t however selectively the Kingdom is within..! block-out negative emotions; when you numb shame or pain, you also deaden the ability to feel joy and gratitude Dr. Rickie Camara is a Board- and contentment. Certified psychiatrist and Bikram Yoga It is important therefore to teacher. He teaches yoga classes at expose and engage, to reveal Hotyoga8 in Kaimuki. He has a yoga- and heal what you don’t want aligned health coaching and counseling to face or talk about. It is the practice in Kahala. You can hear him only way to connect and be every Friday on the radio at KNDI part of humanity. Fall down between 8 and 8:30 a.m. on the Medical seven times, stand up eight Forum with FlorMartinez . Email contact times; each time stronger and at [email protected]. THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 21

by KRISTIAN LEI

Happy October my VIPs!!!

Lately, I have been waking up in the morning feeling like I am on top of the world! Life is a bit overwhelming because there is so much to do between being a mother, a singer, a show producer, a vocal coach, and duties to family and church, that getting a Neutral Pearl eye good eight hours of sleep shadows. every night is challenging. Still, I feel an enormous I used the darker color at the amount of gratitude for God, outer corner of the lid and life and all things possible! used the gold color in the Maybe it's all the endorphins inner corner of my lid. flowing through me because I used the lightest color I finally organized our room. right on the brow bone Everything is in its right and at the inner corners place...clothes, accessories, of my eyes. Then I used a make-up, etc... I love to label Taupe color in the crease things so you could say I got of my lid to blend all the too excited and went label colors together. crazy... hehe! One night, after my Liner: I used a black liquid princessa went to bed, I liner for the top of the lash looked up some make-up line and used a shimmery ideas on my IG @sexysleeves brown shadow to define ;-). I came across über beauty the lower lash line. No face powder to give a Adriana Lima's pictures and I natural dewy look. noticed all these Victoria's Mascara: Loreal's Butterfly Secret models look so natural Effects in Black. Apply to Hair: I used my Instyler to and stunning. I decided to top and bottom lashes. get healthy, shiny looking research their make-up artist locks and Voilà! and I figured out how to Brows: I lightly defined my recreate that flawless eyebrows with Anastasia's V.I.P. Fashion goddess make-up. It's very Brow Wiz in Dark Brown natural, soft, and glowing. and clear brow gel. I decided to wear my VIP The next morning, I woke t-shirt from Express and my up and decided to do that Contour: I used Nars Levi's jeans with a belt. I same flawless look for the Paloma contour shadow. threw on a grey camouflage day! For contouring tips, refer open Cardi to cover my arms back to September’s BFF and it came out perfect. I put Foundation: I used Loreal’s Column. on some black wedge Age Perfect Day Lotion, platforms and I was ready to Moisture Blur, and True Blush: Mary Kay in Sunny go! So simple but effective! Match Lumi Foundation in Spice My darlings, if you have a Sand Beige - 2 pumps very hectic schedule with only. Use very little! Highlight: Dior's Shimmer work or children or both, Powder in Amber making time to look your best Concealer: For my designer Diamond or any lovely is a game changer in how you eyebags, I used highlighter will do. I just approach the day. I must Hourglass concealer in added a bit to my admit, it takes more time and medium and Bare cheekbones, down the effort, but it really does make Mineral's Well Rested. bridge of my nose and one feel like a Very. Important. above the brows. Person. Eyes: Rihanna's Phresh Out Kristian Lei: International Song Artist, Model, Actress, Producer, and Vocal Coach. Deluxe Pearl Fusion Lips: I used a nude lipliner “Wake-up... Starred in the Musicals Miss Saigon, King and I, and Festival of the Lion King. Currently Shadow by MAC. You can and Covergirl's lipstick in Say a prayer... Crime Scene Investigator – Sanoe on Hawaii Five-0. Founder of Non-Profit Organization: use different types of Darling. and Hustle!” Honolulu Broadway Babies. Fox KHON2’s Top 5 Filipinos in Hawaii for Mabuhay Week -Russell Simmons 2017. PAGE 22 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017

By KATHLEEN LEE

U.S. legislators from Hawaii and representatives of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project recently held a news conference at AARP in Filipino WWII veterans urged to downtown Honolulu to request Filipino World War II veterans and their families to register so their register for Congressional Medal veteran can receive their United States Congressional Gold Medal. 260,000 Filipino and Filipino- Filipino veterans – over 200,000 gathering. “By doing this, we now veterans and their next-of-kin to The medal is one of the American soldiers who fought of them – signed up and answered have the basis in which we can apply on FilVetRep.org to be highest civilian awards presented under the American flag during the call to fight alongside the have the best record, the record recognized with the Congressional by the country to individuals or World War II. At a ceremony in troops of WWII. Promises were that we were always criticized of Gold Medal. “The significance of groups who have significantly the U.S. Capitol on October 25, made and promises were not kept. not having and this is what the that medal is so high-value that impacted American history and veterans and their family members Sadly, that has been too often the U.S. cannot turn its back on – the no one should be able to replicate culture; American citizenship is will receive a bronze replica of the history of our country.” Congressional Gold Medal. Not it other than the U.S. The veterans not a requirement. medal and a parchment copy of She mentioned minority only is it something to thank have paid for this many times The Filipino Veterans of Public Law 114-0265, the law issues that included Native veterans for their service, it also over, and it’s our obligation that World War II Congressional Gold sponsored by Hawaii U.S. Senator Americans/American Indians, and has great ramifications. To all of we present it to them with the Medal Act of 2015 (Public Law Mazie Hirono and U.S. the 120,000 Japanese Americans you – salamat for everything that honor and dignity that they 114-265) was signed into law by Representative Tulsi Gabbard. that were interned. “It’s time for you did for this country. We just deserve.” Taguba mentioned an President Obama and awards the At the news conference, our country to recognize the error hope the country will be able to estimate of 10,000 surviving medal collectively to the over Senator Hirono stated, “all of our of its ways. 75 years is a long time make it right.” Filipino World War II veterans and for justice.” U.S. Representative Tulsi family members who qualify for the U.S. Representative Colleen Gabbard, who was not present at medal. Hanabusa also spoke at the news the event but sent a The Filipino Veterans conference. “Both Mazie and I representative from her office, Recognition and Education would like to acknowledge two issued a statement as well: “The Project is a nonpartisan, gentlemen who walked this fight United States is indebted to the community-based, all-volunteer right before we even started: U.S. service, bravery, and national initiative whose mission Senator Daniel Akaka and U.S. perseverance of our Filipino is to raise awareness through Senator Daniel Inouye. They both veterans of World War II. Their academic research and public left the Senate feeling like this sacrifices were left untold and information and obtain national was one of the things they didn’t unrecognized in the United States recognition of Filipino and accomplish. I know they would be for decades.” Filipino-American WWII Soldiers Left to right: Toy Arre, Amy Agbayani, US Senator Mazie Hirono, Lina Agbayani. very pleased to know that the Retired Major General Tony across the United States and congressional medal is there.” Taguba, chairman of the Filipino Philippines for their wartime Hanabusa stressed the Veterans Recognition and service to the U.S. and the importance of the record- Education Project, urged Filipino Philippines from July 1941 to December 1946. For more information, please visit the project website: www.filvetrep.org/registry.

Kathleen Lee was born on a military Air Force base in the Philippines and spent a portion of her childhood in Baguio and Manila, respectively. She considers San Jose, California, her hometown, where she attended SJSU and studied Political Science. In late 2009, she moved to Hawaii and acquired her first job in the state as a researcher for the House Finance Committee at the Hawaii State Capitol. She currently works as a senior policy advisor at a Honolulu- based consulting firm. THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 1-15, 2017 • PAGE 23 CLASSIFIED ADS

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