Filipino

Recent allegations against César Chavez have sparked a renewed focus on Filipino contributions to the U.S. farmworker movement. Lawyers in Hawaiʻi are highlighting Pablo Manlapit, Hawaiʻi's first Filipino lawyer, who organized plantation workers for equal pay and an eight-hour workday.

Executive director of Kaibigan ng Lāhaina Eric Arquero spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about how the organization has supported Filipinos who were impacted by the Maui wildfires.

Maui attorney Lance Collins spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about his work on the mini series "All the Things I Leave You."

Lahaina Filipino organization Kaibigan ng Lāhaina has entered into a partnership with Maui Land & Pineapple Company to lease a 7-acre parcel in Lahaina for agriculture and learning.

Khara Jabola-Carolus is one of the authors of a report on Filipino women survivors of the Maui wildfires. She spoke to The Conversation's Maddie Bender about recent incorrect claims made by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

The qualifying round will be held on June 29 at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu from 3-6 p.m. The top six teams will advance to the championship finals on July 26 at the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu from 1-4 p.m.

This week marks the end of Filipino American History Month. But Filipinos in Hawaiʻi want to ensure a piece of history isn’t forgotten. As HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports, state efforts are underway for a permanent memorial for the Hanapēpē Massacre.

The course is part of the Filipino Curriculum Project, a student-driven initiative advocating for Filipino representation in Hawaiʻi’s school curriculum.

Kauaʻi's Filipino community will formally gather for the first time this week to honor their past for Filipino American History Month. The event is open to the public and will have a presentation on oral history, cultural performances, an exhibit and more.

A festival celebrating Filipino culture will be held this Saturday at the Filipino Community Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.