New Hawaii Law Provides Abortion Access, Provider Protection

“This session, the Hawai‘i State Legislature sent a clear message that we will protect our health care providers and anyone who seeks or supports others in obtaining abortion in Hawai‘i. As attacks against reproductive health ramp up across the country, it could not have come at a more cru- learned to cook chicken adobo in several different ways, including with coconut milk. I’d never had coconut milk in adobo until he cooked it!” she said.

With her career and achievements, Jessica’s Filipino spirit is undeniably strong. She credits the Filipino values for her perseverance and hard work.

“If it wasn’t for [the Filipino spirit], I wouldn’t be the person I am today and share with thousands of people around the world cial time and our lawmakers stepped up when we needed them most.”

Some states that have restricted abortion have expressed that they might prosecute people in connection with abortions performed in other states.

To protect Hawaii, SB 1 codifies into law the executive order signed by then-Gov. David Ige to stop other states from prosecuting local doctors and nurses who provide abortions to out-of-state temporary residents in Hawaii. how to achieve the impossible,” she said.

Aside from her most famous achievement as a pilot and career as a motivational speaker, Jessica is also an entrepreneur, a black belt and Taekwondo champion, and author.

When asked about her message to the Filipino community, Jessica said: “Remember the Filipino spirit. Be proud of that spirit and the community we have no matter where we are in the world.”