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STATEWIDE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by AMELIA CASAMINA CABATU
OAHU OCTOBER 22, 2016 La Union Circle of Hawaii presents Miss & Mrs. La Union Hawaii USA 2016. Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom. 5:30 PM; Coronation with Dinner. Cost $65.00. Contact Persons: Baybee Hufana Ablan 753-5616 Laurie Ann Tadina 358-0474; Conrad Valdriz 9538888; Ben Pulido 421-9747; Lolita Domingo 295-1387 OCTOBER 22, 2016 United Filipino Council Of Hawaii (UFCH) Progress Awards & ReAffirmation Ceremonies Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom. 6:30 PM; Contact Persons: Zhoydell Magaoay 478-9802, Maria Etrata 392-2962, Leo Gozar 6306268 OCTOBER 28, 2016 Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers presented by the Honolulu Broadway Babies. 7:30 PM; JETH JOSHUA EARL Tanjuakio Hegwood Continuing Education and Performing Arts School. For more information contact:honolulubroadway babies@gmail.com
OCTOBER 29, 2016 Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii Re-affirmation of Officers and Directors & Annual Scholarship Fundraising. FilCom Center, 94-428 Mokuola Street, Waipahu. 6:00 PM; Cost: $55.00; ALSO Let’s Celebrate Mardi Gras with the 2nd Annual Line Dance Contest (minimum 5 dancers per group) & Costume Contest. Contact Persons: Beth Simon 271-0120, Melga Gendrano 383-7986, Angel Dytioco 625-9370
OCTOBER 30, 2016 FAMES 12TH Annual Scholarship and Fundraising Gala Recognizing Distinguished Business Mentor Award Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Makai Ballroom, Registration 4:30 PM Dinner, Entertainment, Silent Auction, Dancing Admission $100.00 (50% Tax Deductible) a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit Organization Evening Attire Contact Persons Joni 781-5905 Jeanice 7416125 or jeaniceg@gmail.com
OCTOBER 30, 2016 Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina Scholarship Pageant. Presented by the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom. 6:30 PM; Contact Persons: Maria Etrata 3922962, Zhoydell Magaoay 478-9802, Leo Gozar 630-6268
NOVEMBER 6, 2016 Fil-Am Courier Community Hour on KNDI 1270 AM Radio. 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Log on to www.kndi.com and/or www.filamcourier.com and Social Media FB Page Fil-Am Courier with your host Amelia Casamina Cabatu, for more info call Amelia at (808) 282-2033
OCTOBER 30, 2016 “Who Are You Tonight?” Halloween and Masquerade Ball Fundraising event presented by the Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii (PNAH) Rumours Nightclub, Ala Moana Hotel. 5:00 PM10:00 PM; Contact Persons: Tina Salvador 426-6183, Ramon Sumibcay 489-7148, Erlinda Ferrer 721-1501
NOVEMBER 9, 2016 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) Board and Membership Meeting Dave & Busters. 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Dinner cost $25 and will be served in a private room on the 2nd floor. Contact Persons: Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090, Brandon Dela Cruz www.filipino chamber.org/events
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 1 st 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 acmina808@gmail.com or call her at (808) 282-2033.
NOVEMBER 11, 2016 Samahang Ilocano (CIASI) Gala Night and Ballroom Dance Competition Dole Cannery Pomaikai Grand Ballroom. 735 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu, HI. 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Cost: $65.00 For more information and contestant registration call these Contact Persons: Joe Quibuyen 2566399, Pike Velasco 554-9646, Trini Sanga 393-1970 NOVEMBER 12, 2016 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) Business Workshop for New and Existing Business Owners. Dave & Buster’s. 8:30 AM-12:30 PM; Breakfast included. Cost $40.00 for FCCH members $50.00 for non-members. Multiple attendees is discounted Contact Persons: Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090, Marivic Dar 342-8879, Brandon Dela Cruz 389-0517, Stephen Callo 3510972 NOVEMBER 18, 2016 Kalayaan Philippines Hawaii International presents The Search for Little Miss, Junior Miss Teen, Miss Teen, Mrs., Ms. Hawaii Pacific USA 2016 & Mrs.& Ms. Philippines Hawaii International 2016 & Presentation of 3 Gawad Parangal 2016 Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom. Dinner: 6:45 PM; Show: 7:30 PM; Cost: $65.00; Contact Persons: Ben Pulido 421-9747, Richard Borromeo 457-8265, Pike Velasco 5549646, Lynne Gutierez 728-1770 NOVEMBER 19, 2016 NAMI, INC. Nursing Advocates & Mentors, Inc. 15th Anniversary Gala and Appreciation of RN Review Class Volunteer Lecturers & Recognition of New RN’s and Review Graduates. 6:00 PM; Banyan Tree Show room, Hale Koa Hotel. Contact Persons: Bea Ramos-Razon 808 778-6291, Jun Obaldo 808 277-7495, Bong Curameng 808 383-0135 NOVEMBER 19, 2016 Filipino Business Women Association (FBWA) celebrates its 33 rd Annual Kimona Ball and FBWA Business Women of the Year Award Presentation. Hawaii Price Hotel. 6:00 PM; Contact Persons: President- Nancy Walch 7783832, Kimona Ball Chairwoman Armi Oliver Farinas 221-0667, Co-Chair Elsa Talavera 358-8964 NOVEMBER 20, 2016 The International Filipino-American Asian Cultural Association of Hawaii will be celebrating their 5th Year Anniversary and Coronation Ball & Reaffirmation of New Officers at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Persons are President Wilma Ibay (221-2407), and members Linda Jakosalem (679-9511), Becky Schmidt (291-4579) NOVEMBER 29, 2016 Finding Our Heroes - B. General Francisco Licuanan Jr. Memorial
Collection, Philippines Guerrilla Files From the U.S. National Archives, Moot Courtroom William S. Richardson School of Law. 2515 Dole St.; 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM; Project Management by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Filipino War Veterans Foundation, GeoEstate Development Corporation Contact Person: Rose Churma email: rosechurma@mac.com DECEMBER 3, 2016 Candonians Of Hawaii Installation & Christmas Party Dole Cannery Pomaikai Grand Ballroom 735 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu, HI. 6:00 PM-11:00 PM; Cost: $60.00 Contact Persons: Grace Go 389-1989, Pam Pacquing 498-3098, Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090 DECEMBER 4, 2016 Fil-Am Courier Community Hour on KNDI 1270 AM Radio. 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM; Log on to www.kndi.com and/or www.filamcourier.com and Social Media FB Page Fil-Am Courier with your host Amelia Casamina Cabatu, for more info call Amelia at (808) 282-2033 DECEMBER 4, 2016 Pasko sa Filcom brought to you by the Fil-Com Center 94-428 Mokuola St. Waipahu HI. 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Contact Person: Arceli Rebollido 6800451 or website http://www.filcom.org DECEMBER 16, 2016 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) Annual Christmas Celebration. 6:00 PM; Pagoda Floating Restaurant. 1525 Rycroft St. Honolulu HI. Contact Person: Vanessa Kop 256-0370, Bernadette Fajardo 342-809 DECEMBER 17, 2016 Toys 4 Tots Fundraising, Zumbathon Charity Event, Hawaii Yacht Club 1739 C Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI. 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM; Christmas in Paradise, Vendors are Welcome. Contact Person: Rosemarie Mendoza, FB message her on her FB Timeline. DECEMBER 20, 2016 2nd Sakada Day Celebration & the 110th Year Anniversary of the 1st Arrival of Sakadas to Hawaii FilCom Center in Waipahu. 6:30 PM; Presented by Philippine Consulate General in coordination with the many leading Filipino Community Organizations headed by the Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) Contact Persons: Leo Gozar 630-6268, Zhoydell Magaoay 478-9802, Mae Mizuno 741-4503, Amelia CasaminaCabatu 282-2033
KAUAI OCTOBER 25, 2016 Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii 4th Quarterly Dinner Fall Family Festival at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall 4191 Hardy Street Lihue, Kauai. 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM. Tickets available www.kauaifilipinochamber.org
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Multitasking has a bad reputation. As two phrases : “A person who is interrupted while performing a task takes 50% more time to complete it and makes 50% more errors.” -- David Brooks “When you think you are multitasking, what you’re really doing is ‘switchtasking’ -- switching back and forth rapidly between two or more tasks.” Essentially, what they are saying, is that it is not entirely the best thing to do, because, you really can’t concentrate on more than one thing at a time. I fully agree that multitasking has its downsides, but, our bodies do multiple things at a time. Take a second to think about that with me here: At home: - We pick out our clothes while we brush our teeth or start to heat the water in the shower, however, as we are focused on pairing our clothes together, we essentially stop brushing our teeth or ignore the water being wasted every second as we try to look for the best attire. - We are working on our computer (perhaps writing this exact article) and there’s a relative speaking to you, or a show you’re binge-watching on Netflix playing… More often than not, you’re going to have to a) ask the person you’re speaking with, “What did you say,” or b) rewind the show five minutes back to catch the action you missed from typing, or c) have to get your thoughts in order for the work you’re doing on the computer while there’s downtime in your conversation or a slow scene on the TV. We multitask at meals, while we shop, and even when we drive as we look at the GPS to get to our destination. Heck, we do it everywhere! I normally wouldn’t want to talk about myself here because our
Effective Multitasking -- Sort of Assistant Editor caught multitasking: reading, doing work on a computer, ready to jump into some ono grindz.
readers are great at remembering what I write -- also, I may get in trouble for saying the next few things, but, hey: #RELATABLE. At work is where I feel that I multitask to the fullest, a.k.a. Multitask Level 1,000,000! For example (because I would rather call myself out than anyone else): At work, I find myself doing the following: - Putting my face on (makeup), talking on the phone, typing the conversation for reference afterward, and eating breakfast while the other person speaks. - Looking at my work phone during a casual meeting to check on emails I am missing while at a meeting, editing letters, or making decisions, all the while recording/taking notes on the meeting. - Typing out an email and rewarding myself with a round of Trivia Crack on my phone, sending out another email or taking a call, then rewarding myself with another round of Trivia Crack - all the while, writing in my planner the ever-growing To-Do List. As an experienced multitasker (or so I would like to think - not that it is always successful), the negative connotation multitasking normally receives annoys me. There is another way to look at it. We can divide that connotation up by saying, there is 1) Ineffective multitasking, which is where we are not being fully present in the moment with the task we want to complete. or 2) Efficient multitasking, which can be complementary tasking.
Efficient multitasking or complementary tasking permits you to do two or even more things at once, but, they must be intentionally complementary, not competitive. You choose two tasks that do not require the same type of energy of focus. Now, how do we do that? Ask yourself these questions: 1) Can tasks be done in the same vicinity? While something is baking in the oven, you can make sandwiches for tomorrow’s lunch. 2) Can two things be going simultaneously, safely? The dishwasher or washing machine or dryer can be going on while I work on an article. This is paring an automated task with a mindful one (writing this article is not the automated one, promise!) 3) Could I mix a mindless task with interaction with a person? I do this more than I would like to admit… While I talk to a coworker, I am usually organizing my desk, looking over my planner, or looking at the office’s calendar to ensure it is all in order. This is better than sending out an
email that can be sloppy, open to misinterpretation, etc., while I am speaking with a coworker. 4) Will the multitasking I’m choosing cause more mental fatigue or less? The above description is a great example: Looking over a planner or organizing my desk is less stressful than producing an email during a conversation with a coworker. So before jumping on the bandwagon that all multitasking is ineffective or wrong, consider that complementary multitasking may be the way to accomplish two important tasks without driving yourself (or the people around you) nuts.
Radiant Cordero is an Assistant Editor at the Fil-Am Courier. She was awarded by the United Filipino Council of Hawaii as an "Outstanding Youth" and by the JCI Filipino Junior Chamber as a "Top Outstanding Young Filipino." She graduated with honors from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa with a B.A. in Political Science and B.A. in American Studies in May 2012. She is now a Master's candidate in the Public Administration Program at UH Manoa. Cordero works as a Senior Advisor at the Honolulu City Council.
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WHY HAWAII’S FILIPINOS SHOULD VOTE FOR HILLARY And why Trump is NOT Duterte (An Editorial) The news was bad enough for us to take notice. In a survey that was conducted by the National Asian American Survey released last October 5,
2016, their findings indicated that amongst the Asian Americans, the Filipinos are the biggest supporter of the Republican candidate Donald Trump. The survey was conducted by a firm on the Mainland so we are not certain whether Hawaii’s Filipino Americans were included in the poll. The survey validated what we somehow already knew. We had seen evidence of it on Facebook with pro-Trump posts that do not bear repeating. We had heard snippets of conversations at family gatherings. We had also heard Trump being compared to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the folk hero of Davao City, who with his humble, selfdeprecating way and tell-it-as-it-is attitude has endeared himself to many of our fellow Filipinos. We felt that we needed to do something. We could not in good conscience, not say anything. So for the second time in our th 29 -year history, the Fil-am Courier felt compelled to take a stand and we strongly endorse support for the Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton. We join hundreds of media outfits who are breaking
their traditions because we simply could not allow the possibility of a Trump presidency to exist. This decision was not arrived at easily. We pored over the various issues, steeped ourselves in the relevant topics, watched the debate and consulted with trusted stakeholders. We also wanted to be sure that we were doing this from a non-partisan standpoint thus, in the spirit of self-disclosure, note that the Publisher had selfidentified herself as a Republican while the Managing Editor has self-identified as a Democrat. Our endorsement defines what we believe in and demarcates what we are not. For starters, we are not misogynistic, racist, sexist or mean-spirited. We believe in kindness, the spirit of aloha, the good American values of hard work, freedom of choice and independence. We still believe in the America that is open, which welcomed the “huddled poor” and embraced diversity, even as it provided vast opportunities for everyone who wanted to make a better life for themselves and their families.
Here are the reasons why Hawaii’s Filipinos should vote for a Hillary Clinton Presidency. 1) Clinton embodies the Bayanihan spirit while Trump advocates for divisiveness. The spirit of Bayanihan is all about inclusiveness, helping neighbors and people coming together as a community. Hillary has worked hard since she started her career to bring disenfranchised communities into the fold. Trump, on the other hand, with the use of ugly rhetoric, has encouraged communities to rise against each other. 2) Trump immigration policies reeks of discrimination. Trump’s anti-immigration policy is well known. He even mentioned that when he becomes President, he will close the American borders against countries, including the Philippines! We all know that immigrants are hard-working and are
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often the backbone of labor in our economy. Tweaking some aspects of the immigration law may be needed, but certainly an outright ban is not acceptable. 3) Trump does not stand for religious freedom. Trump has often attacked those of the Muslim faith in his speeches. Make no mistake about it, this is not about foreign policy. This is about religious freedom. Think about being persecuted just because you are Catholic! We need to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Muslim brothers and sisters in defense of the values that America stands for. As we know, the United States was founded because of people seeking shelter to practice their religion. It is the bedrock of our values. 4) Trump’s Treatment of women is NOT acceptable. One of the turnaround moments for us in deciding whether to do this editorial was the appearance of the Trump tape which surfaced more than a week ago. His vile comments in that tape disrespected women and showed his cavalier attitude about what we consider sexual assault. Both of us have daughters we treasure. As mothers, we cannot allow someone with Trump’s attitudes to become the most powerful man in the world. And no, those were not just the plain locker room language of a vulgar man. He himself admitted that he acted on those impulses. In the Filipino tradition, women are held in high esteem. We have a matriarchal society and our own mothers will never tolerate Trump. 5) Hillary making history When Obama became the first African-American to occupy the White House, the historical significance was not lost of anyone. We rejoiced in this milestone. But for some reason, the fact
that a woman could be finally achieving this position 95 years since women were given the right to vote, seems to have gotten lost in the discussions. We are excited beyond belief if (or when) history is made. Filipinos have had two women Presidents. It is time that America catches up with our record. Why Trump is not Duterte Filipinos love characters like President Duterte who buck the trend and seemingly take quick action. President Duterte won the election because the people of the Philippines were tired of the slow pace of progress. President Duterte who was Mayor of one of the most progressive cities in the Philippines, Davao City, seemed to hold the answers. Similarly, when Trump came into the picture, he positioned himself as someone who can solve Government’s problems. A supposedly successful businessman with enormous financial and land holdings, people gravitated to him as the nonEstablishment candidate. But that is where the comparison ends. President Duterte has spent his whole life in public service. The position of mayor of a small town in Southern Philippines does not make a lot of money and we
President Rody Duterte
are certain Duterte had to make great financial sacrifices. Despite attempts to closely scrutinize his life, there is no evidence of corruption or a lavish lifestyle. Duterte still lives in the same small humble house that he inherited from his parents, with furniture that had seen better days. He prefers wearing jeans and polo shirts rather than a barong or a suit. He is said to prefer a simple vegetable dish at mealtimes rather than rich elaborate food. Donald Trump on the other hand, had dedicated his life to business and acquiring more wealth. Hestarted his own business with a loan from his Dad. The amount of the start-up is not certain—from $1 million to $35 million. He lives a privileged lifestyle and is certainly not wanting in material things. There is nothing wrong with being rich. But it does allow us to question the intentions. President Duterte’s public service record
cannot be equated to Trump’s need to validate himself. In addition, the outcomes of their efforts bear further analysis. The center of President Duterte’s life work is Davao City. The stability, the cleanliness and the infrastructure of that city has been proven. It continues to be a model for efficiency amongst cities of its size in the Philippines. In contrast, questions are now being raised on Trump’s business acumen, especially in view of recent news that he lost $916 million in Atlantic City in 1995 such that his declared losses allows him not to pay taxes over 18 years even if he has a taxable income of $50 million a year! When we talked to an accountant, we were told that although this was legal, it certainly reflects that Trump is not as good as a businessman as he portrays himself to be. PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE This election is one of the most important elections in our lifetime. It will set the tone for the coming years and since the new President will be selecting Justices of the Supreme Court, he/she will have an influence on the lives of our children and generations to come. Filipinos have come a long way from a century ago when our sakada forefathers came to Hawaii in search of a better life. True, to a
certain extent, we have achieved a certain level of respectability. But let us not forget the past. “Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.” He who does not look at the past will never reach their destination. So we ask you to also dig deep into your Filipino values in making the choice. We hope you will consider these arguments when you cast your vote. We urge you to think about our sakadas and ask yourselves whether they would support a candidate who may not have allowed them access to Hawaii in the first place. This has been such a contentious and divisive race. We truly hope that despite the vitriol, no long term enmity will exist amongst family and friends. Whoever will win this race will need the prayers of every American. We know that healing will need to take place on both sides. God bless the United States of America. Mary Cordero, Publisher Bennette Misalucha, Managing Editor
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By ATTORNEY BRYAN ANDAYA
When I first became involved in politics, I did it for my family and my community. I got involved to help people like my mom who immigrated here from the Philippines; my wife, who is a working mother and cares deeply about empowering other working women; and my two young daughters, who exhibit so much potential and represent hope for the future. I’ve always voted to answer the question: who is best for my family and my community? Over the years, I’ve met many different candidates and elected officials in every level of government. Some have earned my support, some didn’t. In all those years, there have been very few candidates that have truly impressed me – no one more so than U.S. Senator Brian Schatz. I’ve gotten to know and work with Brian for almost 10 years, and have come to know him well. Like me, he is the father of two
Why I Support U.S. Senator Brian Schatz young kids. And like many families in Hawaii, Brian, his wife Linda, and their children live with Linda’s parents. Because of this, he understands what it’s like to wake up every day thinking about how to give our kids the best possible future. He knows the challenge of caring for parents as they get older. He gets it. And you don’t need to look at his biography to know that. You can look at his record. In the Senate, Brian is leading the effort to make college more affordable. Growing up in a plantation home with my Dad working Hamakua Sugar and my Mom in the Macadamia Nut farms, I knew a college degree would help me find a good job
and create new opportunities. But today, the rising cost of higher education has made it more difficult for families to send their kids to college. That’s why Brian is working on a bill to make sure every child can go to college and have a fair shot at living the American Dream. And as important as it is to invest in our future, we must also continue to respect the generation that has given us so much. This means caring for our aging parents and grandparents. Brian’s in-laws, like my mom and many others, rely on Social
Security. For generations, this program has given seniors the resources to live an independent life in retirement. But today, with the rising cost of living it’s still not enough. That’s why Brian is working on not just protecting Social Security from cuts, but on expanding it to give seniors more money each month. Brian has been a strong, reliable voice for the issues that matter to families in Hawaii; but more than that, he has been a fighter for our community. From working to finally give all Filipino World War II veterans the benefits
they earned to leading a congressional visit to the Philippines earlier this year, Brian knows our community. It’s why he was the only Senator who stood up to Donald Trump when he criticized Filipinos and suggested banning immigrants from the Philippines. Time and time again, Brian has shown he can deliver for our community and our state and is the reason he has earned my respect and my vote.
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By KATHLEEN LEE
In this election year, it is absolutely crucial for voters to be further educated about who will represent them on the federal level, as the decisions these legislators introduce and support will impact our daily lives. We've reached out to the Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives' second congressional district race, to give our readers more insight on those who seek to be our leaders. (*Note: the Fil-Am Courier also reached out to the third-party candidate for this race, although we did not receive a response.)
BIO SNAPSHOTS Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is Hawaii's incumbent U.S. House of Representatives member for Hawaii's Second Congressional District. Her professional background includes serving as a major for the Hawaii Army National Guard, vice president and and co-founder of Healthy Hawaii Coalition, and former member of the Honolulu City Council as well as the Hawaii State House of Representatives. Gabbard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Hawaii Pacific University. She lists her board membership/volunteer work/civic
TULSI GABBARD - Democrat
ANGELA SUE KAAIHUE - Republican
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CANDIDATES OFFER A STUDY IN CONTRAST involvement for the following organizations: Youth Leadership Council, Boys and Girls Club, Parents and Children Together, Kokua Foundation, Hawaii Arts Alliance, National Marine Sanctuary Committee, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, AccesSurf, The Veterans Movement, Pearl Harbor 75th Commemoration Committee and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Gabbard's extracurricular activities include yoga meditation, surfing, martial arts, and writing. She hails from Kailua, Hawaii. Tulsi Gabbard is running on the Democratic ticket to continue serving Hawaii through the U.S. Congress. She
aims to fight for families trying to make ends meet, fight for Main Street and take on Wall Street, preserve and strengthen Social Security, and fight to expand Medicare. She is also prioritizing protecting the environment and encouraging renewable energy expansion. According to Gabbard, she is "committed to ending the counterproductive, regime change war in Syria, and instead focus on defeating groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda who threaten the safety and security of the American people." Republican candidate Angela Sue Kaaihue lists her professional background as a real estate developer, engineer, scientist and teacher. Her educational background includes nine years of full-time college attending UH Hilo, SUNY at Stony Brook, UH Manoa, and University of Phoenix. She is currently working towards a PhD degree in Civil Engineering. Kaaihue's board membership/volunteer work/civic involvement include the following: United Filipino Council of Hawaii-Ambassadress to Culture 2016, Red Cross, Hilo Hospital, Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Hawaii Cattlemen Association, and Hawaii State Association for Future Engineers (HSAFE). Her hobbies include playing the piano, ice-skating, traveling, pageants, and modeling. She lists her hometown as Waikele, Hawaii. Kaaihue is hoping that Hawaii elects a more American-Christian kind of leadership. "I have a strong voice, I’m standing up for my GOD, I’m standing up for Hawaii, and for America. If you notice, I’m not your ordinary politician. I believe America is GOD’s Country, and if we turn our backs on GOD, we turn our backs on America. If you 'deny thy father, you deny thy country!' And you will miss out
on those blessings, and the blessings are many, many more than what we can ever comprehend." She is also running to highlight lawsuits brought against her and her family concerning parcels of land, by state entities and government officials that she believes have treated her unfairly. QUESTION: Could you give us a quick summary of your priority issues? Gabbard: In Hawaii and across the country, our economy remains a top priority. Without a strong economy, we will not have good paying jobs, and our state won’t be able to afford the social services and programs that people need. We must continue to support our local economy and small businesses through tax credits, incentives, access to capital, and streamlining regulations that make it hard for entrepreneurs and small businesses to start and succeed. We must also find solutions to the housing crisis that is a problem far too many Hawaii families face today. There are many important issues facing Congress—healthcare, education, criminal justice reform, Social Security, jobs, veterans, and so many more. But there is one issue that impacts the rest: If we continue to spend trillions of dollars on costly interventionist regime change wars, overthrowing leaders we don’t like, we will be unable to afford to make any real progress on all the other issues that are so important to the growth and prosperity of this country. We must stop wasting our valuable, limited resources on regime change wars, and instead focus on investing in and rebuilding our
communities here at home. We simply cannot afford to do both. I’ve introduced legislation to end this regime change war, and will continue to use every platform I can to do so. Kaaihue: I believe education is of the most importance. I’ve traveled around the world, and I saw how other countries take education very seriously. For instance, public school children all have a uniform. That alone, signifies class. However, here in Hawaii, only private schools wear uniforms, very unfair and already discriminatory. We need to get really serious on education, and motivate children to take their education seriously. It’s the only way to get ahead and to compete with other nations and countries. I believe it can be achieved, we just need the guidance. I, myself, studied science, and engineering. And I found it very interesting throughout the years I studied, I would love to share my experiences, and how I found love in the middle of all that. I studied with some of the most brilliant, and smartest people, it made attending school an enjoyable event! Another priority is addressing the energy crisis - I believe we should be taking a more aggressive approach, and if there were more engineers than lawyers, this energy crisis could easily be resolved and renewable resources would have been tapped into long ago. I also feel strongly that we should be keeping our foods that we grow, here in the islands. We need to do more to protect our water supply, and provide housing, and helping to restore Christianity back into the lives of Hawaiian Americans, the only way to receive more blessings.
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QUESTION: What is the first thing you want to do if/when you're elected into office after this upcoming election, and why? Gabbard: Improving the economy and creating jobs will always be one of my top priorities. We must continue to support our local economy by providing tax credits for businesses that hire workers who have been unemployed for more than six months, eliminate redundant and unnecessary
bureaucracy and regulations that make it hard for entrepreneurs and small businesses to start new, successful businesses, end tax breaks for corporations that outsource jobs overseas, reduce payroll taxes for small business owners, and support legislation that provides more access and opportunity to capital for small business owners. We must continue to ensure that Hawaii becomes the destination of choice for green energy startups, such as wind, solar, ocean thermal, wave, and
biofuels technologies. Additionally, tax breaks and other incentives for green and high technology businesses to locate here should be created. Such industries not only provide good jobs for our people, but will help us achieve greater energy self-sufficiency. To increase our food production and build up our agricultural base, I continue to support tax breaks and incentives for small farmers so we are less dependent on food imports and move toward a truly sustainable future. Furthermore, I will fight against destructive trade deals that benefit corporations on the backs of American workers who suffer as a result. Kaaihue: The first thing I’d like to do and one of the most easiest thing, and sensible thing to do, is to make sure we are growing and eating our own foods. I would love to eat more organic, locally grown mangoes, papayas, and lychee, but they are very expensive. Most of us are not fortunate to have a mango tree in our backyard that produces a tremendous amount of fruits very easily. One thing I think a good politician shouldn’t do is talk too much or make too many promises. For one, I would be revealing ideas and solutions that would be stolen out of mouth as I address them. I sure ain’t going to let that happen again, and that sure does happen.
QUESTION: As the position you are running for will entail working in the nation's capital, who are you supporting to become the next president, and why? Gabbard: I resigned my position as vice chair of the DNC so I could endorse and campaign for Bernie Sanders because I knew I could trust him as our commander in chief to have the courage and foresight to know when to use American military power and when not to use that power. I’m proud to have been a part of Bernie Sanders’ historic campaign and was honored to place his name in nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Now, given the remaining choices, like Bernie Sanders, I’ll be casting my vote for Hillary Clinton. I’m presently focused on doing everything I can to make sure no matter who is elected as president and commander in chief, Congress takes action to stop them from further destroying the Middle East by escalating the war to overthrow the Syrian government of Assad and setting us up for war, potentially nuclear war, with Russia. Kaaihue: I’m definitely a Trump supporter. He is the reason why I chose the Republican party. I signed up with the Republican Party after he became their nominee. Trump is a successful real estate developer and business man. And that is what we need in America. As a developer myself, I was shocked and very excited when he announced that he was running for President. I was taught that a man is always the head of the household, just like Jesus Christ is the head of man. If we can respect that as a nation, then other countries will likewise do too. QUESTION: What initiatives and issues concerning Filipinos/ Filipino-Americans would you like to support and highlight if/when you get elected into office? Why? Gabbard: For centuries, Filipino Americans have made exceptional contributions to U.S. businesses, culture and arts, government, technology, sports, health care, military, and more. In Hawaii, Filipino Americans have been integral to our history, from driving our plantation-based economy in the early 20th century to becoming leaders across every industry in our state. October is Filipino American History Month, and as we celebrate the many positive contributions the Filipino community has made, we must also continue to fight for issues like family reunification and honoring our Filipino veterans. Last year, I introduced bipartisan legislation (H.R.2737) to award the Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Filipino veterans. The legislation acknowledges over
200,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers who responded to President Roosevelt’s call-to-duty and fought under the American flag against the Imperial Forces of Japan during World War II. 305 Members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors to my bill, and I am continuing to work with my colleagues and our Filipino community to get this bill passed before the end of the year. With just 18,000 Filipino WWII veterans alive today, time is truly of the essence to honor these courageous men with the long overdue recognition they deserve. Kaaihue: I think they are a very strong community, they know the importance of America, our values, culture, and our ways, and they respect that very much so. I know they are very much into nursing and running care homes at a growing time and need for them. We need to expand on that and support that in many ways. Elderly couples who had to separate because Medicare wouldn’t cover them living in the same nursing home is just one example, and it’s senseless. Some of my best friends growing up here on Oahu were Filipinos. I also know that immigration to America can be a problem for many Filipinos. They have family they want to sponsor, and yet, they are unable to bring them here quickly enough. I know of one young woman, who migrated here to Hawaii, but had to leave her daughter behind, and now she is trying to get her daughter here too. How troubling and hurtful that must be, and it is these close family members that you want to bring with you but for one reason or another, are unable to fast or quickly enough. These kinds of initiatives I would continue to support. I know that Filipinos are very generous, kind, happy go-lucky, people, the food is great, their values are honorable, and most importantly, they have Godly values, they mostly are either Christians or Catholics. They are some of the best people that I could ever have gotten to know. I think they like to be acknowledged more, and again, addressing the three main necessities of life: housing, food, and water are the key essentials for survival, followed by education. Any initiative that supports those key essentials is what I will support.
Kathleen Lee was born in the Philippines and spent a portion of her early childhood in Baguio and Manila, raised in San Jose, California, and currently lives and thrives in Honolulu. She currently works as a senior policy advisor for a Hawaii-based consulting firm.
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EXCLUSIVE TO THE FIL-AM COURIER
Interview with Filipino Composer By BENNETTE MISALUCHA Courier Managing Editor
A Filipino musical treasure- Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers- will perform in Honolulu for one night only: Friday, October 28, 2016 at the New Life Theatre at 7:30 pm. The event is the final stop in their US Tour before making their way back to the Philippines. Master Cayabyab is best known as the composer for hit songs such as beloved “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika”, “Kailan”, “Tuwing Umuulan at Ka Piling ko”, “Tunay na Ligaya”, and “Once upon a Lifetime.” According to the organizer, Kristian Lei, “the Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS) is the Maestro’s “Dream Team”. It is composed of seven soloists, each with a different musical background. Together they are a vibrant brand of artistry that masters, re-invents and delivers that stellar sound that is unmistakably the product of the Maestro.” She added: “The group’s edge lies in the members’ individual characteristics and personalities, coupled with the youthful enthusiasm that endears them to their numerous fans. RCS has awed audiences all over the country and abroad, with international credits including 12 cities in the US, 4 provinces of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the renown Esplanade in Singapore.” Proceeds from the event will raise money for Honolulu Broadway Babies which is “committed to bringing professional and dynamic artists from
Ryan Cayabyab around the world to produce outstanding Musical and Theatre Productions, for the purpose of building continuing education programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities after High School. “ Cayabyab did a”talk story” with the Courier and here is the transcript of the interview. Note that the entire audio interview will be aired on Sunday, November 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm during the Fil-Am Courier Community Hour on which is hosted by columnist Amelia Casamina Cabatu. Courier: How did this Hawaii concert materialize? Our promoter reached out to Hawaii, to Kristian Lei and they closed the deal quite fast. They were really interested in getting us to come.We are excited to do this leg of the tour. My two singers were just there two months ago on vacation and they were the ones who pushed me to make sure we stop in Hawaii. Courier: Have you been to Hawaii before? This will be the second time. I brought my family in 2014. We did the tourist route for eight days including the Big Island. Hawaii is magical. It’s a wonderful place. The people and the place remind one so much about the Philippines. I love the mountains and
trees. Clean and green. Verdant and lush. Although there are a lot of tourists, I did not feel like it’s commercialized. Courier: What can people expect from this concert? This particular concert centers on the theme… 100 years of Philippine music. The first part will feature my compositions, about 10-12 of them. Then the second part is 100 years of Philippine songs- starting with kundiman, vaudeville, the 50’s, the 60s icons, Metro pop song festivals, 80s and 90s— medleys etc. I am also including excerpts from a musical I did in 2014 – a rock musical of St. Lorenzo Ruiz as well as an opera Spolarium (based on the life of famous painter Juan Luna). It’s going to be fun and historical. Courier: What is your favorite song? Songs are like my children so I cannot say something is my favorite. One gives one’s soul to each one. But I do remember some that I know became milestones. For example, this song,” Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” is dear to my heart because it won the grand prize at the Metro Manila Pop Festival. Then in 1989, I wrote “Kailan”… a love song for teenagers. It turned out to be the most successful song I had ever written. I look back at all those experiences with fondness.
What are you most proud of? I am proud of my children, I am proud of my family. We all love music. And my kids are involved in the music business in one form or another. I came from a generation were our parents instilled in us that you cannot make a living in the arts. My mother was an opera singer and before she died, she extracted a promise from my father to make sure that none of her children go into the arts. I don’t blame them. My parents’ generation was all about rebuilding the country after the war. So they steered their children towards more traditional careers. I think my mom worried that I won’t make enough to make a living..that I will starve. (laughs). After I graduated from high school, I was able to get a job as a pianist for a bank choral group. I paid my way through college. And like a dutiful child, I enrolled in accounting. But after a few months, people were soliciting my services to make arrangements, to compose jingles. I was actually quite busy.But it fell into my lap. I became a full time musician. One day, I worked with an actor named Victor Laurel. After a couple of months, I got to know his family as well. Victor’s father, Salvador Laurel, was then a Philippine Senator. So one day, Senator Laurel called me to his office and then, he asked why I’m taking up accounting.He gave me a valuable lesson which I still remember to this day. He lectured me that all of us have a place in society. And we need to be mindful of that. If we contribute our fair share, this gift can go back to benefit the world. He said that as long as we pursue it with excellence, then everything will fall into place. Senator Laurel also offered me a full scholarship to any school of my choice. That night, I told my father about the scholarship. He asked me how old I was… and I was 18, and he said that legally I could then choose. It was his way of telling me it’s okay. And of course that changed the course of my destiny.It took 10 years for me to get my degree. I learned so much along the way though. Courier: What lessons can you impart to budding artists?
You do not give up. It has happened to many of the talented students that I had mentored who gave up too soon. One of the lessons I teach my students is to accept the work first and prove your worth first. You can start worrying about the money later on. Instead, focus on choosing the best projects. These projects are the legacy you leave behind and they become your champions. The most important is doing your job really well. Then people will remember you. If you are the best in it, if you’re the authority,people will seek you out. There is no such thing about giving up if you love what you do. You need it for your soul, for your nourishment. It’s like breathing. It’s life. Courier: How do you want to be remembered? I would like people to think I have made a difference. Nowadays, I have my fair share of advocacy work. Top of the list us music education. I get a lot of song writers together to share their experiences and to teach the next generation. Learning about life is very important. We want to ensure that the next generation is better than us. So I guess, I want to be remembered not just as a composer but as Ryan Cayabyab, the teacher. What Song represents you most? Hmmm. O think “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” –it extols the beauty and pride from our Philippine music. It speaks to what I have worked hard for… all these years. Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers When: Friday, October 28, 2016; Location: New Life Theatre, 1190 Nu’uanu Avenue; Time: 7:30 p.m. For tickets go to: www.hbbryan cayabyab.eventbrite.com; Ticket prices: $40 - $75 (VIP Meet and Greet available) For more information, email: honolulubroadwaybabies@gmail.com; Contact: 808-783-2296
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A PREVIEW OF TWO NEW FILIPINO DOCUMENTARIES Hawaii Eskrima Masters and Living Treasure to be shown at October’s FilCom Sunday Sunday, October 30, 2016, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Filipino Community Center, 94-428 Mokuola Street, Waipahu As part of October’s Filipino History Month celebration, FilCom Sunday at Waipahu’s Filipino Community Center will feature preview screenings of two ongoing documentary projects. Both projects are presented by the Filipino-American Historical Society of Hawaii. Hawaii Masters of Eskrima is a project documenting several of Hawaii's masters who laid the foundations for and have been influential in today's practice of
eskrima in Hawaii and abroad. While eskrima -- a Filipino martial arts also known as kali or arnis -has gained popularity in the U.S. and around the world, Hawaii’s contribution has often been neglected. Nine Oahu eskrima schools from Beretania, Ewa, Halawa, Kalihi and Waipahu are featured in Hawaii Masters of Eskrima. In this screening, a 45-minute preview of selections from the final cut will be presented. The final
product will be a DVD with each school articulating their own history, philosophy and approach to the martial arts. This project is funded in part by the Hawaii Council for the Humanities and the UHM Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Living Treasure, is the second film in The Sakada Series, a series of three short documentaries capturing the personal stories and successes of Hawaii’s sakadas. Sakadas are Filipino contract
workers who immigrated to Hawaii between 1906-1946 to work in Hawaii’s sugar and pineapple plantations.Living Treasure highlights the life of Angel Ramos, a sakada who immigrated to Hawaii in 1946 to work for the Kahuku Sugar Plantation. Angel Ramos was honored as a “Living Treasure” in 1998 by the Honolulu City Council for his lifetime of diligence in keeping the history of the Filipino plantation worker in Hawaii alive by sharing
his stories, artifacts and photographs.Living Treasure will feature some of Angel’s artifacts and photographs, as well as anecdotes from one of his entertaining “Plantation Talk Story” events at the Kahuku Public Library. This project is funded in part by the Honolulu Mayor’s Office for Culture and the Arts, the Atherton Family Foundation and Boutique de Voile. For more information, send email to: fahsoh808@gmail.com.
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By MARTHA KHLOPIN KNDI-1270am Radio Host
1. What happens if my Medicare Advantage plan is not renewed and terminates? If an insurance company offering a Medicare plan decides not to renew the plan for the coming year, the plan must notify their members in early October. Many people have called to say they received a letter that there Medicare plan is ending and want to know what it means. If you received a notice that your Medicare plan is ending and you have not received anything from your plan by October 2, 2016, you should call your Medicare health plan to find out if your plan is ending and let them know you have not received any notification. It may also be a good time to make sure the company has your current address, phone number and emergency contact information. 2. Why did my Medicare plan decide not to renew my plan? There may be many reasons a Medicare health plan decides not to renew. Call and ask the health plan if you want to know more. A health plan may
discontinue one plan but maintain other plans. New health plans may also be introduced in your service area. 3. Will my existing Medicare plan automatically enroll me in a different plan they offer? Medicare health plans are generally not allowed to automatically enroll members into a different health plan without permission from the member. The health plan is allowed to include instructions for finding other Medicare health and prescription drug coverage options available in your service area. You may also contact 1800-MEDICARE to get help enrolling or visit www.Medicare.gov, You may also work with a licensed insurance agent or health plan representative to get more information. 4. If my Medicare plan ends will I pay more for my health care costs? Your out of pocket costs may be more or less depending on the plan you select. The benefits
and cost sharing varies by plan. This is the reason you should take time to review all your options and choose a plan that is affordable and includes the medications you take and the doctors you see. 5. What are important dates I need to know if my plan is ending? If your plan is ending December 31, 2016, you may wish to consider your available options and choose a new plan during Medicare Annual Open Enrollment, which begins in October 2016 and ends December 7, 2016. If your plan
has notified you that it will not be renewed the following year, you will automatically qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), which allows you to choose a new plan through February 28, 2017. However, for coverage in your new plan to become effective January I, 2017, you must choose a plan before December 31, 2016. 6. If I don’t do anything, what can I expect? Delaying your choice of a new plan pushes back the effective date of your coverage. If you exercise your SEP and choose a plan January 01, 2017 or after, your plan will not
become effective until February 1, 2017. If you wait to choose a plan until February 1, 2017 or after, your coverage will become effective March 1, 2017. The SEP available to you upon notice of a plan termination expires February 28, 2017, unless other SEPs apply to your particular situation If you do not enroll in a new plan and no SEP applies, you will be enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A & Part B). Any prescription drug coverage under your former plan will end. You will need to pick up a stand-alone drug plan before December 31, 2016 or your drug coverage will end.
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HEADACHES PART I OF II –
By DR. ALFRED SISON
WHAT TYPES AND HOW COMMON? The International Headache Society recognizes thirteen major categories of headache 1 (e.g. migraine, tension-type, cluster, head trauma and so on) and over a hundred different subcategories. A recent major survey2 found that the percent-ages of adults who had suffered from any category of headache, migraine or tension-type headache at some stage in their lives were 99, 25 and 88% for women and 93, 8 and 69% for men. In the previous year 15% of women and 6% of men had suffered from migraine, while 86% of women and 63% of men had suffered from tension-type headache. About 1 in 3 adults suffered from more than a headache a month and 1 in 30 a headache at least every other day. The survey concluded “Headache disorders are extremely prevalent and represent a major health problem.”
TYPES, CAUSES, MOOD, PERSONALITY, STRESS and TRAUMA WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE? All the major categories of disease may need to be considered when coming to a diagnosis in a headache sufferer. Examples of possible causes include head trauma, vascular disorders, non-vascular intracranial disorders, disorders of the neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses & teeth, viral & bacterial infections, and metabolic problems. This article will focus mainly on the most common forms of head pain tension-type headaches and migraine. Stress3, menstruation, alcohol, smoking, weather
changes, food 4 , genetic predisposition 5 , psychological state6, housing7, physical & sexual abuse 8 and overuse of medication 9 are some of the factors that may at times contribute to these headache disorders. MOOD AND PERSONALITY: There are strong associations between depression5& anxiety10 and migraine & tension-type headaches. For example6, when patients presenting to a family practice with headaches recurring almost every day were assessed psychologically, 74% were found to have a clinically significant depression. Similarly in a random sample of 500 young adults 10 , migraine sufferers rated significantly more highly than nonsufferers on test scores for anxiety, panic, depression, obsessive/ compulsive and somatization. The association with anxiety was particularly strong. It seems very likely from the research that this connection between mood and
headache disorders is due to both a shared genetic vulnerability and also a mutual aggravation where mood disorder worsens headache and vice-versa. However the belief that there is a particular migraine personality type - for example characterized by ambition, orderliness and rigidity - is probably a myth11. STRESS AND TRAUMA: Stress seems to be of particular importance as a precipitating factor for headaches. In a recent major study3 stress & mental tension was reported as a trigger for both migraine and tension-type headaches more than twice as often as any other factor. The frequency and perceived unpleasantness of daily hassles, particularly hassles related to health, parallels the frequency and intensity of headaches in chronic sufferers 12 . As with mood disorders the cause-effect relationship is probably two way. A sudden increase in stressful major
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life events13, especially losses and illness, may well herald the start of a headache problem. A history of sexual or physical abuse particularly wife battering - may at times be relevant 14 , though usually the association with the onset of a headache problem is not recognized by either sufferer or therapist. PART II of this article will include treatment overview, relaxation, biofeedback, and stress management, acupuncture, food and other treatment options for headache. References (number superscripts on some of the words) provided upon request, please contact via my website at www.alspsy.com Mabuhay, Peace, Aloha, Amen. – Dr. Al
Alfred A. Sison, MA, LMFT, PsyD; "Dr. Al" is a licensed clinical psychologist with a subspeciality license in marriage and family therapy. He services individuals, couples, and familes through the therapeutic process, and maintains a private practice in Honolulu, HI. He holds a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology degree from Argosy University, Hawaii Campus and a Master of Arts (MA), Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy Specialty from the American School of Professional Psychology, Hawaii Campus. He completed his undergraduate studies with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.
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SWEET TOOTH Trick or treat! As Halloween approaches, it means one thing, a surplus of candy. As many children and adults indulge in their favorite sugary treats, it’s also important to remember dental health. Here are tips on how to enjoy those tasty treats while saving that smile. •
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Time it right - Eat Halloween candy and other sugary foods with meals or shortly after mealtime. Saliva production increases during meals, this helps cancel out acids produced by bacteria in your mouth and rinse away food particles. Stay away from sweet snacks - Snacking can increase your risk of cavities, and it’s double the trouble if you keep grabbing sugary treats from the candy bowl. Snacking on candy throughout the day is not ideal for your dental health or diet. Choose candy carefully - Avoid hard candy and other sweets that stay in your mouth for a long time. Aside from how often you snack, the length of time sugary food is in your mouth plays a role in tooth decay. Unless it is a sugar-free product, candies that stay in the mouth for a long period of time subject teeth to an increased risk for tooth decay. Have a plan - It’s tempting to keep that candy around, but your teeth will thank you if you limit your stash. Have your family pick their favorites and donate the rest.
by JORDAN SEGUNDO
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States other than skin cancer. While many people are aware of breast cancer and its dangers, many don’t take steps to minimize the risks or make a plan for early detection. Use this month to help bring awareness to the disease and encourage your loved ones to get their examinations. Men also can get breast cancer, so guys; don’t forget to talk with your physician about the disease.
Maybe you’re not into candy, but still enjoy a sweet treat every so often. Liliha Bakery, most known for their legendary Cocoa Puffs, recently rolled out a new desert item in their bakery - the Poi Mochi Donut. This tasty desert is fried and perfectly glazed like a donut, but soft and chewy like mochi! The treat is $1.95 a piece. Go head and allow yourself a moment of donut happiness.
Jordan Segundo is most noted as the first contestant from Hawaii and the first Filipino-American selected as a Top 32 finalist on season two of American Idol. Since then, he has made a name for himself as one of Hawaii’s top entertainers. In addition to singing, he has branched out into acting and television hosting. He is currently the weekend weather anchor and a reporter for KITV4 Island News. Aside from performing, Segundo is also very active in the community. He generously volunteers his time and talents to worthy causes and non-profit organizations, such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities, the D.A.R.E. Program and the Oahu SCPA. When not performing, Jordan enjoys working out, cooking and hiking. To contact Jordan Segundo, visit his website at www.jsegundo.com
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By ANGIE DYTIOCO SANTIAGO
A "Hapi Lang" pose of Mayor Caldwell along with the OFCC's 2016 - 2017 Board and presidents of the Unit Member Organizations.
OFCC Reaffirms 2016-2017 Administration
Leo Rojas Gozar Sworn in as President
The Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) recently held its annual Reaffirmation of Officers and Directors as OFCC’s Immediate Past President Alex Vergara passed the torch to the new President, Leo Rojas Gozar, and a new slate of officers. Mayor Kirk Caldwell reaffirmed and swore in the 2016 – 2017 OFCC Officers and Directors who included: 1st Vice President Zhoydell Magaoay, 2nd Vice President Evelyn Mizukami, Secretary Shanda Delos Reyes, Assistant Secretary Susie Berardy, Treasurer Amelia Dela Cruz, Assistant Treasurer Josefina Takamoto, Auditor Randy Cortez, and Immediate Past President Alex Vergara. Directors included: Richard Ancog,
Froebel Garcia, Luane Long, Alyn Lum, Hermie Pagaduan, Joe Quibuyen, Ben Sanchez, and Hernando Tan. The 51 unit member organizations and their respective presidents were also sworn in by Mayor Caldwell during the September 10, 2016, program at the Empress Chinese Restaurant. KHON Reporter Brigette Namata and Glenn Sagayadoro served as hosts for the program, and entertainment included Kari Batangan, Anna Davide, and the Fabulous Rose Pedronan Dancers. President Gozar said he hopes to enhance the existing projects that have continued the OFCC’s 57 years of dedicated service to the Filipino-American community in Hawaii. These
projects include the Miss Oahu Filipina Scholarship Pageant and the OFCC Golf Tournament. The monthly Feed-the-Homeless Project at both the men’s and the women and children’s centers, and the quarterly Adopt-aHighway Clean-up Project along Kalihi Street are also part of the OFCC’s projects that had been implemented during the 2010 convention of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) held in Lahaina, Maui. Gozar said OFCC would continue these good works with a new approach - “Hapi Lang - Community Service with a Smile”. Good luck and best wishes for a successful year to Kuya Leo and his Hapi Lang OFCC Administration!
Hosts Glenn Sagayadoro and Brigette Namata; OFCC Past Presidents: Maria Etrata (2010-2012), Jenny Quezon (2003-2004), Cirvalina Longboy (2008-2009), Franklin Borromeo, Sr. (2007-2008), Ben Cabreros (1997-1999), Ernie Pascua (1996-1997), Lynne Gutierrez (2005-2006), Alex Vergara (2014-2016), and Leo Gozar (2016-2017).
Newly crowned Miss Oahu Filipina 2016 Kayla Dela Cruz Cadavona celebrated her big night with family and friends.
OFCC's IPP Alex Vergara and Grace Bible Group volunteers: Susan Deblois, Eliza Lauser, Mila Martinez, Alma de Leon, Merlie Pascual, Remy Domanico, Madge Madamba, and Armand Deblois.
Host Glenn Sagayadoro, Ambassadress of Culture Eliza Tagalicud Taylan, 1st Runnerup Jasmine Calixtro, Miss Oahu Filipina 2015 Kylie Nishida, Miss Oahu Filipina 2016 Kayla Dela Cruz Cadavona, Ambassadress of Education Cynthia Ann Cuestas, and host Brigette Namata.
Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up Project volunteers: Angie Santiago, Espie Badua, Isabel Phu, Lory Lee, and Noble Malacas. Standing: Chairperson and Past OFCC President (1981-1982) Amado Yoro, Al Sabangan, Damien Santiago, Angel Dytioco, and John Witeck.
Miss Oahu Filipina 2015 Kylie Nishida poses with her proud parents Stanley and Jacky Nishida.
For the first time in OFCC history, San Nicolas Goodwill Foundation President Ernie Pascua had a special solo swearing in by Mayor Kirk Caldwell when his name was inadvertently not called for the swearing in of the Unit Member Organizations' presidents.
UFCH/OFCC volunteers wearing bright orange safety vests walk along the 2-mile stretch of highway from Kalihi Street and Dillingham Boulevard up to Likelike Highway near Kalihi Valley filling their plastic bags with trash and other recyclables to Art Abinsay, Co-Chair Jesse Pascual, OFCC IPP help keep our aina and roadways Alex Vergara, and Chairperson Amado Yoro. clean.
Tia Go, Grace Go, Charm Dytioco, Lory Lee, Teresita Aganon, Caelan Dytioco, Damien Santiago, Conrad Abuel, and Noble Malacas.
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By CHRISTOPHER TORTORA, M.D. Medical Director of Hawaiian Eye Center
This Halloween, Americans are planning to spend an estimated $3.1 billion on costumes alone, according to the National Retail Federation. Although dressing up as your favorite fictional or nonfictional character can be fun, it can also be hazardous, especially for your eyes. Makeup, decorative contact lenses and props can cause temporary discomfort and even long-term damage to your eyes. You should take simple precautions by reading labels and doing a little research. Makeup and face paint are common staples for many costumes. It’s important to be
careful when applying any product around your eyes. The Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to look closely at packaging to make sure it states that the product is hypoallergenic and that any color additives are FDA-approved for use on or near the eyes (find list at www.fda.gov). If any makeup or
face paint does get into your eyes, flush out with cool water. Decorative, nonprescription contact lenses are also very popular choices during Halloween, but experts do not recommend using them unless they are prescribed by an eye care professional. Contacts from party supply and costume stores may contain low quality plastic
and toxic dyes that can be very dangerous. Both prescription and nonprescription (colored, stylized, etc.) contacts should only be purchased through an eye care professional. Contacts need to be fitted, cleaned and used properly to prevent serious infections, which can lead to blindness. A professional will make sure to provide you with the necessary instructions for use and care. The perfect accessory is necessary to top off any good costume, but steer clear of any props that are sharp and pointed. This is especially important for children. All props should be made of soft or flexible materials
to help decrease the risk of accidents. Watch out for sharp edges on masks and hats. Good visibility while in costume is another important safety factor to keep in mind. Masks, hats and other accessories should fit so they don’t block your vision. For families and children trick-ortreating at night, use flashers or reflective tape on costumes so passing motorists can see you. Eye injuries that are persistent or appear to be serious should be seen by a doctor immediately. Taking a few precautions to help minimize irritating or damaging your eyes can make your Halloween both safe and fun.
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