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STATEWIDE community CALENDAR Compiled by Amelia Casamina Cabatu
OAHU October 7, 2015 Filipino Junior Chamber General Membership Meeting; 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Max’s of Manila, Iwilei. This meeting is for Board nominee speeches and election. Contact Person: Niccolo Gruta, Secretary - niccolo.gruta@fjchamber. org October 9, 2015 The Pillars of Bangui in Hawaii Coronation & Gala Night; Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom, Makai 6:00 PM Cost $60.00; Contact Persons: Cielito Torres 387-4503/ 683-7399, Al Gapuz 294-7301/ 478-1381, Elvie Nilo 722-7001 October 17, 2015 Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii presents Baby Boomers’ Nite in Paradise Pagoda Hotel, C’est Si Bon Ballroom; 6:00 PM-11:00 PM, Cost: $55.00. Attire: Bright Tropical Designs; Line Dance Competition by Organizations 5-10 Dancers per organization; Contact Persons: Albert Roque 782-6002, Marcie Wong 375-6752, Conrad Abuel 721-2773, Menu: Hawaiian Buffet & Lechon October 17, 2015 Malama Palama Gala 2015 Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 5:30 PM Reception/Silent Auction, 6:30 PM Dinner. Enjoy an evening of Music, Entertainment & Friends honoring Emme Tomimbang and Chief Francis Keala. To make a reservation call 8482502 or visit www.palamasettlement.org/malamapalama2015 October 18, 2015 Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) & Kalayaan Philippines Hawaii International Joint Fundraiser, Rumours Nightclub, Ala Moana Hotel 5:00 PM10:00 PM Cost: $30.00 which includes one drink and pupus. Contact Persons: Alex Vergara 551-4303, Ben Pulido 421-9747 October 23, 2015 San Nicoleneous USA 9th Year Anniversary Ball, Reaffirmation of New Officers and Awards Night. Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom 6:00PM; Cost: $65.00 (At the door-$70.00) Contact Persons: John De Los Santos 847-6566, Lydia Kamiya 859-7147, Gina Lardizabal 389-4817, Beatriz Santiago 223-6892, Rosemarie Aquino 721-4853, Cesar Bonilla 3720264, Vilma Valdez 321-3186
October 24, 2015 Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii (ISAH) Mrs. Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii Coronation and Gala; Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Hotel Tapa Ballroom Cost: $75.00; Contact Persons: Danny Villaruz 7780233; Lina Mercado 526-9009; Amado Yoro 699-9814 October 24, 2015 FJC Filipino Junior Chamber Barrio Fiesta, Seafood City Parking Lot, Waipahu 9:00 AM6:00 PM. Contact Person Michi Villaluz 386-0740, Fiesta Chair Joshua Javier email: joshua. javier@fjchamber.org October 25, 2015 The 2nd Grandma Hawaii International and the 1st Little Miss Aloha State International Coronation and Ball. Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom 6:00PM Contact Persons: Carlota Ader 688-3215, Adela Salacup 6888908 October 31, 2015 The Filipino Community Center, Inc. presents the 13th Annual Bayanihan Gala Fundraiser. Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Cocktails 5:30PM, Program promptly to start at 6:30 PM. This year’s Gala theme, “Honoring Our Plantation Legacy”. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information call Bennette Misalucha Event Chair, or Arceli Rebollido at the Fil-com Center 808-680-0451 or visit filcom.org. November 4, 2015 The PMAH Golf Tournament at the Hoakalei Country Club, an 18-hole championship golf course in Ewa Beach. Shot-gun starts at 11:00 AM and Awards, Prizes and Buffet Dinner at 6:00 PM. For the benefit of the PMAH Ohana Medical Mission, Inc. Contact Persons: Elmer Baysa, MD. 689-8315, Russell Kelly, MD. 678-0700, Christopher Regala, MD. 622-2628, Ray Romero, MD. 680-0554 or contact pmahinfo @ gmail.com Ph. 888-674-7624 November 7, 2015 United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) Reaffirmation of Officers and Progress Awards, Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 6:00PM; Contact Persons: Maria Etrata 392-2962, Lynne Gutierrez 728-1700, Ben Pulido 421-9747 November 12-22, 2015 Hawaii International Film Festival, the premier international film event in the Pacific, showcases features and documen-
Amelia Casamina Cabatu is a familiar face in the community, often emceeing community events and parties.She is aveteranradio announcer andguests-hosts on 1270 KNDI Radio. In addition to other affiliations, Amelia is the current Chair of the Philippine Celebration 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 is blessed with one daughter, Armay. Please send your event information to acmina808@gmail.com.
taries from Asia, the Pacific Islands and Hawaii. It has more than one dozen screening sites on six Hawaiian Islands. For more info log onto www.hiff.org
St. John the Baptist Parish Hall (Kalihi), 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Contact Persons: Julius Soria 722-9958 or Aurora Garcia @ 722-3150 or email santaniansofhiusa@gmail.com
November 14, 2015 Filipino Business Women’s Association (FBWA); 32nd Annual Kimona Ball and honoring the 2015 Filipino Business Woman of the Year, Armi Oliver Farinas. Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom 6:00 PM; Contact Persons: Nancy Atmospera Walch 778-3832, Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090, Lina Mercado 3827751
December 6, 2015 Pasko sa Fil-Com At the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu 3:00 PM-8:00 PM; Contact Person: Arceli Rebollido at the FilCom Center 808-680-0451
November 14, 2015 Sampaguita Association of Hawaii 21st Anniversary and Scholarship Awards Night. Hawaii Okinawa Center 5:30 PM10:30PM Cost: $35.00 Contact Persons: Fely Unico 208-7194 & 783-7154, Chris Barbosa 487-9004, Florence Luzano 455-8254 November 21, 2015 Nursing Advocates and Mentors, Inc (NAMI); 14th Anniversary Gala, Appreciation of Volunteer Lecturers and Recognition of new RN’s and Review Graduates; Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Showroom; 6:00pm; Contact Persons: Bea Ramos-Razon 778- 6291, Jun Obaldo 277 -7495 and Bong Curameng 383-0135 November 29, 2015 Fil-Com Sunday-Pasasalamat! At the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu; 3:30 PM-7:30 PM; Contact Person: Arceli Rebollido at the Fil-Com Center 808-680-0451 November 29, 2015 Alliance of Residential Care Administrators (ARCA) Annual Christmas Celebration and Inauguration of Officers; Hale Koa Hotel Banyan Tree Showroom 6:00 PM; Contact Person: Lilia Fajotina 291-1706 December 5, 2015 La Union National High School Alumni USA-Hawaii Fundraising Dance and Gala Night Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom 5:30PM-12 Midnight, Dinner @7:15 PM. Cost: $65.00. Contact Persons: Baybee Hufana Ablan 753-5616, Elvie Revira 228-2965, Pia Santos Moon 220-2164, Ben Pulido 4219747 December 5, 2015 Santanians Association of Hawaii-USA Annual Christmas Party and Election of Officers,
December 12, 2015 Adult Foster Homecare Association of Hawaii (AFHA), Christmas Celebration and Coronation of the new Mrs. AFHA. Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom 6:00 PM; Contact Persons: Norma Tan 358-4985, Maribel Tan 384-0494 January 23, 2016 Annak Ti Batac International (ATBI) 5th Anniversary & Legacy Awards. Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom. 6:00 PM; Contact Persons: Simeon Ortal 422-1667, Trina Pascual 834-2970 February 6, 2016 Annak Ti Badoc Iti Hawaii Valentine’s Ball and Scholarship Presentation Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom; 6:00PM; Contact Person: Marilyn Tolentino Villar: 678-1482
MAUI October 5,2015 Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony at the County of Maui to kick off Filipino-American History Month in Maui. 10:00 AM; Sponsored by the County of Maui-Mayor’s Office and the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Contact Alfredo Evangelista at 242-8100 for more information. October 17, 2015 Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival® presented by Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundationfrom 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Maui Mall. A celebration of Filipino-American History Month featuring Filipino restaurants, back to back cultural entertainment, games, and events such as the Master P-Noy Chef Cook Off®, the Filipino Fashionista®, the Little Filipino Fashionista®, the Speedy Balut Eating Contest®, the Any Kine Adobo® contest, the Can You Tinikling?® contest, Da Supa Suman® Contest, The Polvoron Challenge: Eat&Tweet®, the Oh Wow! Parol Making Contest®,the P-noy Artist Contest®, and the We Got History Exhibit®. Contact Alfredo Evangelista at 808.242.8100 for more information.
LANAI (lANAI cITY) October 30, 2015 Lanai Chamber of Commerce presents the Lanai City Fifth Friday Town Party, Dole Park, Lanai Ave. Lanai City, Hawaii 5:30 PM-8:30 PM. Celebrate the unique and cherished way of life on Lanai. Free admission, family fun, food, live entertainment, carriage rides and lots of community. Contact Person: Brad Dunn 808-649-0808
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The Culture of Food
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When I feel sad and low, there is nothing like a hearty bowl of hot sinigang na bangus to cure my blues. Accompanied by inihaw na liempo, and a fresh mango shake drink, this simple combination allows me to emerge from the meal with a renewed spirit. I am once more, ready to conquer the world. Food, when you think about it, is basically just fuel for our bodies. It sustains our strength and allows us to do our daily activities. But we all know that food is more than that. Food is a sensory experience; it is not just our stomachs that benefit from it, but also our eyes, our nose, our mouths that take in all the stimulus it provides. Food connects us to our past. How many of you remember the food of your childhood? The recipes served during special occasions, the memory of which never fails to bring a smile to your face? I distinctly remember the taste of peddled ice cream (which people now call “dirty ice cream”) on a hot summer day. As children, we rushed outside when we heard the unique ringing of the bell as the sorbetes man made his way around the neighborhood. We pestered our parents to buy scoops of the creamy concoction, served over homemade apa. There were usually just two basic flavors: chocolate and vanilla. But we licked the ice cream to the last drop, and to our untrained palate, the appetizing dessert on a hot summer day was already gourmet standards. Today, I can afford to eat delicious Magnolia ice cream, imported from the Philippines, with its vast offering of flavors under the sun— from the exotic durian to the more sublime coconut. And to a certain extent, I am satiated. But it is the memory of “dirty ice
cream” that brings me back home in my mind’s eye, to a time of sweet innocence, of joyful appreciation of the simple essentials of life. Did you have a similar experience? Food brings us together. Whether as families or communities, we serve food during parties, during community meetings, or during celebrations of life’s milestone, whether it be a wedding, a baptism or a funeral. Food is a means to gather people in social settings. Food is a window to our culture. Our Filipino food showcases our Spanish, Chinese and Malay influences and provides insights into what was important to us, what was plentiful in our area, what was not. For instance, because our 7,100 islands are surrounded by water, fish is plentiful, and we found that drying fish is the best way to preserve it and keep it from going bad. Hence, we have “tuyo” or “buwad” or “danggit” as part of the local offerings. Meat is so precious in the Philippines that whenever we killed a pig, nothing goes to waste: Dinuguan,
longganiza, pig knuckles, crispy pata are all attributes to our ingenuity to make do with every part. I remember going to a Filipino party with a menu wherein the pig was prepared more than 12 different ways; each one was so delicious that one did not mind. Of course, the Filipino ingenuity in the kitchen reigns supreme. One needs to look no further than the White House where the Executive Chef is a Filipina: Cristeta Pasia Comerford who has been in her post since 2005 and is the first woman and first person of Asian descent to hold the post. It is no wonder then that as we celebrate Filipino American Heritage month this October 2015, the theme chosen by the Filipino-American National Historical Society (FANHS) is “Cooking, Planting, Serving: Filipinos Feeding America.” The theme was chosen “to recognize the countless Filipinos that have contributed and worked in the agricultural, food service and culinary industries from the great culinary exchanges of the Manila-
Acapulco galleon trade of the 1500 – 1800s, to the Filipina/o Cajun shrimpers who pioneered shrimp farming in Louisiana in the 1800s, to the farm workers who helped build California’s agricultural empire to the Navy chefs and home cooks.” In this issue of the Courier, we devote pages to the local effort to bring to our mainstream Hawaii community, an awareness of the delights of Filipino food. Written by our Assistant Editor Radiant Cordero, the article is accompanied by a list of the many Filipino restaurants that serve our cuisine. And while you are perusing our Courier pages, don’t fail to read the column by Daniel Eisen on how food can be linked to ethic pride. In celebration of Filipino American month, take a friend to eat Filipino food at one of the local Filipino restaurants. Share your culture. Allow food to unite us.
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By RADIANT CORDERO Our cover....
Our cover features the healthy version of the Filipino dish, Tinola (chicken and green papaya soup) as prepared by food advocate Jordan Ragasa. It was photographed at the Courier offices by noted photographer Gabe de Liso. Gabe De Liso owns his own shop called Contemporary Photos and he can be reached at 808 284 0378 or email at contemporaryphoto@ gmail.com. Cover Concept by Noah Felipe. Special Mahalo to Jeff Orig. Both Noah and Jeff may be reached at 808 447-9559 or by visiting their website www.origmedia.com.
Although it was unofficially celebrated since 1992, October was officially first recognized by the 111th Congress as FilipinoAmerican Heritage month in October 2009.
October’s significance as Filipino American History Month is due to the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States when on October 18,1587, “Luzones
Indos” came ashore from the Spanish Galleon, Nuestra de Esparanza, when it docked at what is now Morro Bay, California. This year’s theme for October was announced
by the Filipino American National Historical Society as “Cooking, Planting, Serving: Filipinos Feeding America.” The theme was chosen to “recognize the countless Filipinos that have contributed and worked in the agricultural, food service and culinary industries from the great culinary exchanges of the ManilaAcapulco galleon trade of the 1500-1800s, to the Filipina/o Cajun shrimpers who pioneered shrimp farming in Louisiana in the 1800s, to the farm workers who helped build California’s agricultural empire to the Navy chefs and home cooks.” Hawaii also has its own history of sacrifice and commitment to the cultivation of food for the
island. The sakadas were the plantation workers who came to Hawaii to work in the pineapple and sugar fields. But, even before the sakadas, Manila Men already were brought from the Philippines to serve as cooks and musicians to the Hawaiian monarchy. Our first kababayans set forth a legacy of perseverance through the struggle of the oppressive labor industry in Hawaii as they answered the call for the need of producing plentiful labor supply in the plantations. Our sakadas did not only bring their determination of hard work and hope for a better life, but they also brought their Philippine food that has made its way to being a part of the staple “local food” of Hawaii.
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The Filipino-inspired cuisine in local restaurants feature Filipino food such as pork or chicken adobo, lumpia, lechon, pandesal, Spanish Rolls, and the ubiquitous pork guisantes. In Hawaii, it is common for non-Filipinos to have misconceptions about Filipino food. The prevailing notion is that it is rich and meat-focused. Somehow, there was the wrong perception that we either have few vegetable dishes in our menu, or even if we did have them, they were overcooked. Worse, the stereotype of Filipino vegetable dishes depicted them as strange and smelly. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h a t misunderstanding even exists among FilipinosAmerican themselves! Life-saving choices The Philippine cuisine known to Filipinos and others around the world is the product of evolving influences from the Spaniards as well as the other Asians neighbors that traded with us during the Spanish colonial period.Our food thus belies Chinese, Indian, Malay influences. Filipinos during the pre-Hispanic era in the Philippines prepared food by boiling, steaming, or roasting. Through the ancestral form of preparing and cooking, Filipino food is healthy within itself. But in time, as the Filipino palate got introduced to more sophisticated forms of preparation, high salt and additional calories became more characteristic of our native cuisine. Studies in Hawaii and in California have reported the growing number of Filipinos who are at high risk of developing high cholesterol, diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, and especially
cardiovascular disease. The health risks links between Filipino cuisine and diseases has been publicized such that the American Heart Association in coordination with the Filipino Community Heart Council of San Francisco, developed a Filipino cuisine eating guide to “Eat Heart Smart”. It further noted that “because food choices have long been identified as a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease, many typical Filipino dishes have certain ingredients that can increase these risks.” In Hawaii, efforts have been made to publicize and help take control of the dietary intake of Filipinos. A publication, “Shake Off the Salt and Keep the Flavor, a Restaurant Guide for Chefs”, by authors Erika ChinnGalindo and Samantha Ordonez, was written to highlight strategies for reducing sodium in Filipino food. Revitalizing Filipino Food While away in college in Indiana, Filipino American J o r d a n Ra g a s a m i s s e d eating Filipino food. Indiana did not have restaurants offering Filipino cuisine, so Ragasa would phone his grandparents for recipes and tips. It was a love that he nurtured over time. But Ragasa also realized that there was a healthy way to appreciate the cuisine. With his experiences, he felt compelled to inspire others to reclaim responsibility for our past, and our future to eat and live healthily. He decided he wanted to be that liaison for culture, food, and health. Today, just two years after graduating college, Ragasa is now back home
Jackfruit Adobo.
in Hawaii educating and promoting a healthy style of Filipino cooking where he credits his grandparents as his collaborators. Together, they aim to elevate Filipino
food to a healthier version. Ragasa uses the core of Filipino food as a focus for his cooking, the gulay. He does it through “veganizing” Filipino food
which is his take on bringing back Philippine cuisine to its ancestral roots and addressing the health issues that has become connected with Filipino staple comfort
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Chick’n Papaya Recipe by Jordan Ragasa
The Fil-Am Courier Staff Rudy Bautista, Lydia Kamiya, Mary Cordero, and Radiant Cordero joined Jordan and his sous chef for the day, Ashley Galacgac, in celebrating this year’s Filipino American History Month.
food and diseases. Ra g a s a s t a t e s t h a t , “Veganizing Filipino food, to me, is like embracing ancestral, true Filipino food. If we learn to go back to our roots, eating more plantbased foods, eating more things from the land that we can grow for ourselves that are organic and seasonal.” How can Filipinos choose h e a l t h i e r a l t e r n a t i ve s ? Ragasa notes the practice of growing vegetables in the home as a start, since it will save money as well. “ W i t h o u r p l e n t i f u l vegetable dishes, we are halfway there. We have so many ways to prepare our vegetables- from saute, to boiling, to roasting.” Ragasa, with his gamut of knowledge, preaches a simple message of healthy substitutions and farm-totable style.
Jordan says that even just placing vegetables in boiling water can bring out the nutrients and taste that Filipinos enjoy. Substituting high salt with o r g a n i c s oy s a u c e a n d utilizing mushrooms, fruits, and vegetables can elicit delicious flavors. He has demonstrated that even such recipes as pinapaitan, bagoong, chicken papaya, and more can be “veganized.” Ragasa’s passion for healthier Filipino food options has naturally resulted in him teaching Filipino cooking classes. He is part of a growing trend of Filipino vegans in Hawaii and in the United States who share ideas through social media, such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. “Our food is always evolving, it is never just set in stone. We need to
also evolve our Filipino food to make it healthier to support the livelihood of our communities, because if we can sustain ourselves with healthy food as a community, we can sustain one another.” As we commemorate this October as Filipino American Heritage month, may we be reminded of our rich history in food, farming and the plantation heritage. We have a responsibility to gather together with our family and community, to eat and to document these recipes for the sake of the next generation. A return to our ancestral cooking is a way to reconnect us with our culture; it is a way to keep our bodies strong and healthy; it is an instrument to feed our soul.
2-3 Tablespoons safflower oil (or other high heat oil, like coconut oil) 2
vegan chick’n scallopini (ie. Gardein brand), chopped into chunks (Or 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced)
1-2 one-inch slices of ginger, crushed 5
cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small yellow onion, diced 1
liter filtered water
2
stalks lemongrass, outer layer discarded and inner stalk gently crushed
1
cube vegetable boullion
1
small non-GMO green papaya or 3 medium, peeled and cut into cubes
3
sili (Filipino chili pepper)
2
cups chopped baby bok choy
1/2 cup marunggay leaves (horseradish tree leaves) Salt and pepper, to taste 1. In a large pot, heat safflower oil over medium heat. Sauté chick’n scallopini until lightly browned and crispy. (If using mushrooms, cook mushrooms in Step 4.) Remove chick’n from pot and set aside. 2.
Add ginger, garlic, and onion to pot. Cook until garlic is fragrant and onions are translucent.
3.
Add water and lemongrass into pot. Cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Let broth boil for 5 mins.
4. Dissolve boullion cube in broth, making sure there are no clumps. 5. Add green papaya, sili, bok choy. Cover and let cook for 5-10 mins or until green papaya is soft enough to easily pierce with a fork but not mushy. Remove and discard lemongrass stalks. 6. Add marunggay and cooked chick’n scallopini. Remove pot from heat. Let residual heat cook down the marunggay until tender. Taste broth, adding salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve and enjoy with rice!
Yield: 4-6 servings!
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Hawaii’s Filipino Restaurant Hawaii • •
GJ’s Filipino Restaurant & Video General Store 64-1067 Mamalahoa Hwy Kamuela, HI 96743 Trini’s Mix Plate & Catering 74-5533 Luhia St Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Oahu • Aje’s Cafe 1120 Maunakea St Honolulu, HI 96817 • Alonzo’s 95-176 Kuahelani Ave Mililani, HI 96789 • Alyssandra’s Lumpia Express (Kapolei) 500 Kamokila Blvd Kapolei, HI 96707 • Alyssandra’s Lumpia Express (Salt Lake) 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd Honolulu, HI 96818 • Alyssandra’s Lumpia Express (Waipahu) 94-790 Lumiaina St Waipahu, HI 96797 • Bacarreneo’s Smoothies and Variety 1120 Maunakea St. Honolulu, Hi. 96817 • Bautista’s Filipino Kitchen (Pearl City) 850 Kamehameha Hwy Pearl City, HI 96782 • Bautista’s FIlipino Kitchen (Pearlridge) Pearlridge Ctr Aiea, HI 96701 • Buk Buk Kitchen Foodstand International Marketplace Food Ct Honolulu, HI 96815 • Candie’s Onolicious Grindz Akamainui St Mililani, HI 96789 • Elena’s Home of Finest Filipino Foods 94-866 Moloalo St Waipahu, HI 96797 • Filipino Express Restaurant 94-366 Pupupani St Waipahu, HI 96797 • Golden Coin Bake Shop & Restaurant (Ala Moana) 680 Keeaumoku St Honolulu, HI 96814 • Golden Coin Bake Shop & Restaurant (Ewa Beach) 91-1061 Keaunui Dr Ewa Beach, HI 96706 • Golden Coin Bake Shop & Restaurant (Kalihi) 1833 N King St Honolulu, HI 96819 • Golden Coin Bake Shop & Restaurant (Wahiawa) 661 Kilani Ave Wahiawa, HI 96786 • Golden Coin Bake Shop & Restaurant (Waipahu) 94-300 Farrington Hwy Waipahu, HI 96797 • Golden Coin Bake Shop & Restaurant (Waipahu) 94-459 Puko St Waipahu, HI 96797 • Grill City 94-050 Farrington Hwy Waipahu, HI 96797 • H & J Cafe Filipino and Local Cuisine 1120 Maunakea St Honolulu, HI 96817 • It’s Ono Restaurant 94-235 Hanawai Cir Waipahu, HI 96797 • Jesse’s Bakery 1101 N King St Honolulu, HI 96817 • Jollibee (Kalihi) 555 N King St Honolulu, HI 96817 • Jollibee (Waipahu) 94-300 Farrington Hwy Waipahu, HI 96797
• Jollibee (Waipahu) 94-050 Farrington Hwy Waipahu, HI 96797 • Julie’z Restaurant 91-590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei, HI 96707 • Kambingan Filipino Express Restaurant Westgate Center 94-366 Pupupani Street Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 • Ken’s In & Out Plate Lunch 41-1537 Kalanianaole Hwy Waimanalo, HI 96795 • Kusina Filipino Cuisine 98-150 Kaonohi Street Aiea, HI 96701 • Kusina Korner 1151 Mapunapuna St Honolulu, HI 96819 • M & N Fast Foods & Restaurant 844 N King St Honolulu, HI 96817 • Mabuhay Cafe & Restaurant 1049 River St Honolulu, HI 96817 • Manny’s Bakeshop & Restaurant 94-226 Leoku St Waipahu, HI 96797 • Max’s of Manila (Kalihi) 801 Dillingham Blvd, Ste 108 Honolulu, HI 96817 • Max’s of Manila (Waipahu) 94-300 Farrington Hwy, Ste F1 Waipahu, HI 96797 • Merlina’s Kitchen 1203 Whitmore Ave Wahiawa, HI 96786 • Naty’s Filipino Food 1120 Maunakea St. Honolulu, Hi. 96817 • Nayong Fast Food 1116 Fort St Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 • Nestor’s Filipino Fast Food 1120 Maunakea St Honolulu, HI 96817 • North Star Deli & Sausage 2225 N School St Honolulu, HI 96819 • Pinoy Grill and Seafood Outlet 91-1001 Kaimalie St Ewa Beach, HI 96706 • San Nicolas Chicharon & Sausage 2130 N King St Honolulu, HI 96819 • Sari Sari Grill 94-370 Pupupani St Waipahu, HI 96797 • Senpai 1111 Bishop St Honolulu, HI 96813 • Simply Lovely’s Kitchen 1120 Maunakea St Honolulu, HI 96817 • Thelma’s Restaurant 94-366 Pupupani St Waipahu, HI 96797
• Vicky’s Filipino Fast Food 1113 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 • Wahiawa Kambingan Filipino Food & Catering 70 Kukui St Wahiawâ, HI 96786 Kauai • Aaron’s Kitchen 3611 Hanapepe Rd Hanapepe, HI 96716 • Halo-Halo Corner 3501-3611 Rice St Lihue, HI 96766 • Kauai Family Cafe 4-361 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, HI 96746 • Mama Lucy’s Kitchen 4495 Puhi Rd Lihue, HI 96766 Maui • Bistro Manila 230 Hana Hwy Kahului, HI 96732 • CAA Market Place 960 Lower Main St Wailuku, HI 96793 • Joey’s Kitchen 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Lahaina, HI 96761 • Juan’s Kitchen 62 N Market St Wailuku, HI 96793 • Kusina Oriental 1295 S Kihei Rd Ste D Kihei, HI 96753 • Migrant 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr Kihei, HI 96753 • Paradise Supermart 207 E Wakea Ave Kahului, HI 96732 • Plantation Grindz 70 Lono Ave Kahului, HI 96732 • Randy’s Catering & Fast Food 1032 Lower Main St Wailuku, HI 96793 • Tante’s Island Cuisine 100 Kaahumanu Ave Kahului, HI 96732 • Vidad’s Local Kine Grindz 275 W Kaahumanu Ave Kahului, HI 96732 • Z-Man’s Kitchen 1500-B Lower Main St Wailuku, HI 96793 Molokai • Big Daddy’s Store & Restaurant 67 Ala Malama Ave Kaunakakai, HI 96748
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By Daniel B. Eisen, PhD Pacific University
This month proudly display pride in the Filipino heritage, unabashedly speak a Filipino language in public, consume Filipino cuisine in public and share it with others around you, strike up conversations with friends or acquaintances about historical and contemporary Filipinos, and widely share Filipino culture and history when the opportunities present themselves.
Many families celebrate Filipino culture in the privacy of their own homes. It is important, however, for these celebrations to extend beyond the confines of the home, as public celebrations can have far reaching effects for community building and the identity development of those trying to “figure out what it means to be Filipino.” While it would be ideal for these celebrations and positive depictions of Filipino culture to be embedded in public life throughout the year, October’s designation as Filipino American History month provides an opportunity to engage publically in the celebration of Filipino culture. Prominent race scholar W.E.B. Du Bois wrote that
while African Americans may have a sense of pride in their racial heritage, they experience “a peculiar sensation [called] doubleconsciousness—[a] sense of always looking at one’s self through the eyes of others, of measuring one’s soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity.” Unfortunately, many Filipino individuals have a similar experience, as they do not see positive representations of Filipino culture in everyday social life. In recent research, Filipino youth reported that the first thing that came to mind about Filipinos was “lower end jobs,” “big hats working out in the field,” and not “having bigger
Public Celebrations of Filipino Culture are Important goals.” These individuals internalized the societal image of Filipinos and believed that these images shaped how others thought of and interacted with them. Ultimately, they felt that society looked down upon Filipinos and learned to hold similar opinions about Filipinos. The lack of public celebrations of Filipino culture and stereotypes about Filipinos, led these individuals to believe that celebrations of Filipino culture needed to be contained to the home. For example, many felt that they celebrated Filipino culture through food at the dinner table, but refused to bring leftovers to school or work in fear of being
chastised for having “weird” food. Here, the private celebration stands in direct opposition to the public dialogue about Filipino culture, which forces Filipinos, in the words of Du Bois, to “ever feel his two-ness…two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body.” It is this sense of “twoness,” the inability to fuse being Filipino with being local or being American, which public celebrations of Filipino culture combat. When the public view and dialogue about Filipinos comes into alignment with private celebrati ons of culture, individuals feel that they do not have to choose
between fitting in and being Filipino, as they can fuse their two identities and feel like a complete person. Therefore, this October use the backdrop of Filipino American History month to create public spaces that engage with and celebrate Filipino culture. This month proudly display pride in the Filipino heritage, unabashedly speak a Filipino language in public, consume Filipino cuisine in public and share it with others around you, strike up conversations with friends or acquaintances about historical and contemporary Filipinos, and widely share Filipino culture and history when the opportunities present themselves. Ultimately, spend this month infusing the public life with discussions and displays of Filipino culture—those who currently feel a sense of “two-ness” between their Filipino heritage and their local or American identity will greatly appreciate it.
Daniel Eisen grew up in Ewa Beach and graduated from Campbell High School before attending Pacific University, Oregon to earn his BA in Sociology. After living in Oregon for four years, he returned to Hawaii to earn his PhD in Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his doctoral work examined young adults’ development of a Filipino ethnic identity in Hawaii. Daniel Eisen is currently an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
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ILWU 142 IS ONE OF THE HONOREES OF FILCOM FUNDRAISER The International Longshore and Warehouse Union 142 changed the labor movement in Hawaii, and in a way, changed the course of Hawaii’s history. As waves of plantation workers arrived from Japan, Korea and the Philippines, their working and living conditions were less than ideal. It took the collective strength of the union and the workers to overcome all odds and receive the promise of better working conditions. Today, ILWU counts nearly 18,000 members in every major industry including general trades, longshore, tourism and agriculture. ILWU will be one of the honorees at the 13th annual Bayanihan Gala fundraiser for the Filipino Community
Group of strikers being examined by Dr. Wayson at Filipino Strike Camp, Kapaa, Kauai.
Center which is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The event starts with cocktails at 5:00 pm with the program commencing promptly at 6:30 pm. The month of October is traditionally celebrated
CALL FOR LIVING SAKADAS In connection with the first Sakada Day celebration in the state of Hawaii, the Filipino community will hold a celebration on Sunday, December 20th at 3 pm at the Capitol grounds. Governor David Ige has signed the bill designating December 20th of every year to honor the pioneering achievements and courage of the first Filipino sakadas and their contributions to the growth and development of Hawaii. If you know of a living sakada who arrived in Hawaii up to the last wave of sakada migration in 1946, kindly contact the following: Ms. May Mizuno - (808) 741-4503 Ms. Amelia Casamina Cabatu -(808) 282-2033 Mr. Sam Acosta - (808) 306-1428 Lindy Aquino - linyaquino@gmail.com Please provide the following 1) Full name 2) Date of birth 3) Date of arrival in HAwaii and the name of the ship that transported the sakada to Hawaii 4) Name of the plantation where the sakada was employed 5) Current address 6) Telephone number 7) Any supporting document for items 2, 3 and 4 The deadline for inclusion in the roster of living sakadas to be honored during the festivities is October 6, 2015.
throughout the United States as Filipino-American Heritage month and the FilCom Center gala is amongst many events happening in the local community calendar. T h i s ye a r ’s G a l a i s centered on the theme, “Honoring Our Plantation Legacy” and the fundraiser is anchored on the Filipino value of honoring the past and the memory of our ancestors who have left the Philippines to labor in Hawaii’s Plantation fields, seeking a better life for their families. The honorary chairs for this event are U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono and Filipino philanthropist Maria A.F. Etrata.
Other honorees include: Angel M. Ramos Angel Ramos came to Hawaii from the Philippines in 1946 as part of the last wave of migrant labor who worked in the sugar cane plantation. He worked at Kahuku Sugar Mill from 1949 until it closed down, in 1971. What sets Angel apart is his passion to preserve and document the plantation heritage. Hawaii Sugar Planters Association (now HARC) HSPA was the trade association for the sugar industry in Hawaii which promoted its development, conducted scientific/economic
studies and gathered accurate information on the industry. It now operates as Hawaii Agriculture Research Center or HARC. Alexander and Baldwin The only remaining institution amongst the Big Five companies that operated Hawaii’s sugar plantations, Alexander and Baldwin has been in existence for more than 145 years. Although it has diversified its business model, A&B’s roots in the community and communitybuilding has remained deep and strong. William Balfour William “Bill” Balfour spent four decades in the sugar industry, primarily as President and Manager for Pioneer Mill Company, Oahu Sugar Company, Lihue Plantation Company and McBryde Sugar Company. Today, he continues to work actively as a consultant on a number of initiatives and still spends time volunteering on boards and other non-profits. William Paty As President of Waialua Sugar Company, William “Bill” Paty retired in 1984 after almost forty years as a plantation manager. He went on to serve in government (notably as Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources) and has a strong legacy as an active community volunteer. For more information on ticket sales, please visit filcom.org or call Arceli at the FilCom Center office at 808 680 0481.
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With a full legislative calendar, it has been my privilege to serve the constituents of Council District 8 at Honolulu Hale and out in the community. The end of the summer has proved to be busy and exciting with reasons to celebrate our community member’s accomplishments and explore the Honolulu Fire Department Museum. Here are some photos from this past month. Enjoy!
By brandon elefante Council Member City and County of Honolulu
Picture above touring the new Honolulu Fire Department Museum, which is open every third Saturday of the month, are (left to right): HFD Public Information Officer Captain David Jenkins, HFD Deputy Fire Chief Lionel Camara Jr., Councilmember Brandon Elefante, and Fire Chief Manuel Neves.
Councilmember Elefante and the Honolulu City Council honor FilCom on the tenth anniversary of the Kabataan Kids Summer Program. Pictured with the nine Honolulu City Councilmembers are left to right: Arceli Rebollido, Director of Programs; Imelda Gasmen, Coordinator; Donnie Juan, Executive Director; and Ed Aczon, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Councilmember Elefante attended the Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls, Inc.’s First Annual Leeward Community Health Fair on September 20 at the Sonido-Alquero Building in Waipahu. The fair included free health screenings and consultations, entertainment, and giveaways.
The Honolulu City Council recognized Maria A.F. Etrata on receiving the Filipino Women’s Civic Club (FWCC) Lifetime Legacy: Prestigious Leadership and Achievement Award at the 44th Annual Maria Clara Ball. Pictured above are Maria Etrata and Councilmember Elefante.
Brandon Elefante represents Honolulu City Council District VIII which covers Aiea, Pearl City, Waipahu. He is an active member of several organizations including the Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. He can be reached at (808) 7685008 and his email is belefante@ honolulu.gov.
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By Marnelli Joy Ulep
Hawaii Seminarian experiences Pope Francis visit to Washington, D.C.
Left to right: Trelaine Ito, Preston Castro, Roland Pascua, Felix Pascua Jr and Press Secretary to US Senator Brian Schatz Michael Inacay.
Last week Pope Francis visited the United States i n a h i s t o r i c a l t o u r. H i s first stop was the nation’s capitol, Washington, D.C., where Pope Francis attended various events, including a joint meeting of the nation’s Senators and Congressmen. Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz selected Catholic seminarian Preston-Jay Castro as his guest during the address to Congress. In the press release announcing Preston as his guest, Senator Schatz said, “The Pope is a source of hope, stability, and inspiration for
millions of people around the world. I look forward to Pope Francis’ address to Congress and am grateful for the opportunity to share that experience with my guest Preston-Jay, an incredible young man who is beginning a life dedicated to faith and service and in whom Hawai‘i may take great pride.” Preston-Jay Castro is currently in his second-year of study at the Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. The Waipahu High School 2012 graduate is studying to become a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Honolulu. After
Preston-Jay Castro with US Senator Brian Schatz
completing his studies at the seminary and ordination, Preston will serve the the Catholic parish communities of Hawaii. Preston’s grandparents are devoted members of the St. Joseph Parish community and have raised him and his sister since 2007 when his mother passed away from an unexpected stroke. During high school Preston was an active member of the St. Joseph Parish and its youth and young adult ministry, A.G.A.P.E. - “Almighty God and People Encounter.” The ministry, along with his grandparents, are important influences to his study and motivation to in his journey becoming a priest. It was during a ministry retreat where Preston first experienced a call to the priesthood. While attending Leeward Community College, Preston started to feel the calling to the priesthood for the second time. Ignoring it again, it wasn’t long until he finally decided to answer the call and apply to become a seminarian to the Diocese of Honolulu. “In all honesty, ever since I said yes to become His (God’s) priest, this is the happiest I’ve ever been.” While studying at Mount Angel Seminary, Preston is accompanied by over 100 other young men studying to become priests from over 20
other dioceses. Aside from studying, the seminarian brothers often take part in activities, such as hiking and watching movies. According to Preston, “praying together with my brothers is what’s life changing for me.” In a phone interview w i t h H a w a i i N e w s N o w, Preston mentioned how overwhelming the experience was and how inspirational it was to see both public parties together, applauding Pope Francis during his joint address. He also mentioned how wonderful it was to see people from all over the country, and the world, gathered on the streets of Washington D.C. for the Papal Visit. After returning to Oregon, Preston took some time to answer questions about his experience in Washington, D.C. What were you looking forward to for this trip? PJC: Meeting Christ through Pope Francis. All I wanted to do is to witness this future Saint and to be a part of
this historical event as Pope Francis travels to the United States! Before making the decision whether or not to miss classes to see the Pope, I was hesitant in going. But after going to Washington, D.C. to see Pope Francis, I can honestly say that it was worth having a stack of assignments to do when I return back to the Seminary! What are some of the highlights for this trip? PJC: One of the highlights is definitely being able to be a part of this pilgrimage with my grandpa Roland Pascua along with his brothers Felix and Henry Pascua. But aside from that, it was seeing how so in love people were with Pope Francis. I saw not only Catholics there, but also our Christian brothers and sisters and members of other religions. As I walked around D.C., I saw many priests, bishops and the religious walking around in their clericals and habits as well. I’ve never saw so many clergy gathered together in one spot! Every part of
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this event was so moving, not only just seeing Pope Francis but the atmosphere of being with cardinals and my brothers and sisters in the Lord’s name. What would you like people to know about this Papal Visit? How should it be remembered? PJC: You have witnessed a future Saint of the Catholic Church! Whether you were watching his visit on television or was at the event itself, you got to be a part of this historical event! How does this trip influence your study as a seminarian? PJC: Just witnessing why Pope Francis is called, “The People’s Pope” has made me realize the many lives he has impacted, not only Christians but for non-Christians as well. As a Seminarian studying to become that Holy Priest the Lord is calling me to be, it gave me that impression on what a Priest is supposed to be! What would you like people to know about being a Seminarian? About being Catholic? I love being Catholic! It was through my devotion to our Blessed Mother’s rosary where I found my calling to the Priesthood (...I’m just humbly asking for her intercession to pray for me and to bring me closer to her Son). If it weren’t for our Blessed Mother, I would not be striving to become that Holy Saint the Lord has called me to be. Being in the Seminary does not guarantee that I’m going to become a priest even though I strongly believe in my heart that this is my calling. The Lord wants us to experience certain things in our life so that we are able to find our reason, purpose and the vocation the Lord has created us for… Wherever the Lord brings me, I leave it all up to Him since He alone knows my purpose. Acknowledgements for people who helped you during this process PJC: First off, I’d like to thank Bryan Andaya for giving me this opportunity to be in your place in witnessing the Pope. If it weren’t for your generosity, I would’ve been back the Seminary watching this event in T.V. instead
of physically being there. Secondly, I’d like to thank Senator Brian Schatz for welcoming me as your guest. I actually had a chance to sit down and chat with Senator Schatz for a while and I got to know him better, not only as a Senator of Hawai’i but also on a more personal level. Also to Senator Schatz’s press secretary, Mike Inacay, for communicating with me as
we got closer to the event and to the rest of Schatz team. To Russell Pascua and my grandparents, Roland and Edith Pascua for buying my tickets and paying for my hotel in Washington D.C.! On behalf of the Fil-Am Courier, we would like to wish Preston all the best as he continues his journey to the priesthood.
Marnelli Joy Ulep currently works at the University of Hawaii - West Oahu as part of the Business Administration Division. She holds a degree in Marketing and International Business and is working towards a Master’s degree in Education Administration with a concentration in Higher Education. Marnelli and her husband own and operate Glorified Supply Co., and run the non-profit Reap & Sow, where they encourage people to use their passions in life to do good in our community. She also volunteers with the St. Joseph Waipahu AGAPE Ministry, is a board member of the Sariling Gawa Youth Council, and was Miss Oahu Filipina 2010.
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By Nancy Bernal
Leo Days from Burn’n Love Waikiki with Dancers Christina Cowle and Holly Becker
Courier Managing Editor Bennette Misalucha, in The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show
Emme Tomimbang
Left to right - Zanuck Lindsey, Michael Paulo, Mindi Abair, Rodney Lee, Randy Aloya, Garin Poliahu at The Smooth Jazz Concert
Jed Madela (Popular Vocalist from The Philippines) is coming to Honolulu for a concert – One Night Only – at The Pagoda Hotel International Ballroom on October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Presented by A.P. Productions, LLC, this concert will also present special performers – Omni (Eddie Lactaoen, Amado Cacho and Arnold Pontillas), Israel Savellano, Katrina Lopez and James Almosara. Ticket prices are $88 for VIP seating (plus a meet and greet) and $50 for General Admission. You can purchase your tickets by calling 391-9185. •••• The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show was a huge success at The Hawaii Woman Expo on September 12 and 13 at The Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
Jed Madela
Over 35 Celebrities walked the runway on each date including Filipino Celebrities – Jordan Segundo, Yasmin Dar, Shaiyanne Dar, Augie T, Bennette Misalucha, Greg Gabaylo and more. Al Waterson was the emcee. This event brought awareness to pet adoption from The Fur Angel Foundation and loving homes were found for twelve puppies on that weekend. •••• The Mindi Abair Smooth Jazz Concert presented by Apaulo Music Productions had the audience dancing in the aisles at The Hawaii Convention Center on September 11. Mindi is one of the most recognized female saxophonists in the country, but, in addition, she has her own jewelry line. Check out her beautiful and edgy jewelry at www.
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Storybook Entertainment featuring Snow Queen, Cinderella and Snow White
Augie T in The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show
mindiabairjewelry.com •••• Burn’n Love Waikiki has reached the status of The Number One Show in Honolulu on Tripadvisor based on the multiple five star reviews. Leo Days as the headlining Elvis Tribute Artist looks, sounds and moves like Elvis. Along with the fabulous musicians, dancers and back-up singers, this production is an exciting new show at The Magic of Polynesia Showroom that will amaze you. Burn’n Love Waikiki is offering a special discount price to Hawaii Residents for the month of October – 50 percent off the regular ticket price and children 12 and under are free. For reservations, call (808) 439-8824 and provide the code Hawaii50 for this special price. •••• Palama Settlement will honor producer and veteran broadcaster Emme Tomimbang and former Honolulu Police Department C h i e f F ra n c i s Ke a l a a t the 3rd Annual Malama Palama Gala Fundraiser on October 17 at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel Monarch Room. Proceeds will help support vital programs for our community’s keiki, teens, kupuna and families. Malama Palama features a silent auction and reception prior to dinner. Al Waterson will emcee the gala with
Jordan Segundo in The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show
Greg Gabaylo in The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show
Al Waterson - Emcee at The Hawaii Woman Expo
entertainment provided by Emme and Friends. For more information, call 848-2502 or to make an online reservation, visit www.palamasettlement. org/malamapalama2015 •••• Storybook Entertainment is Hawaii’s leader in quality children’s entertainment. They specialize in providing h i g h q u a l i t y c h a ra c t e r entertainment which will amaze your guests from children to adults. With many different packages from swimming mermaids to superheroes, fashion shows to tea parties, there is something for everyone
at Storybook Entertainment. Cinderella, Snow White and Snow Queen made a special appearance at The Hawaii Woman Expo and participated in The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show. For more information, check out www. storybookhawaii.com •••• For now, That’s Entertainment! (If you would like to submit entertainment information, please contact Nancy Bernal at 947-5736 or e-mail her at NancyBernal @aol.com)
Yasmin Dar in The Celebrities and Their Pets Fashion Show
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by Dr. Rickie Camara
It is late in the year and I’ve had enough. Enough of arm chair politics and polls with answers embedded in the questions. Enough of the feelings of helplessness as special interests buy out our politicians and craft our public policies. Enough of the rolling of the eyes as short-term, greedy interests push aside longer term, sustainable futures. Enough. Enough of sitting on the sidelines content only with being a digital follower as moments of change slip away. Enough of sitting on our butts, living our lives on television and smartphone screens. Enough of being fearful of imagined threats peddled by mongers who have a ‘fix’ for those fears, or an addiction to distract you. Enough of leaving
well enough alone when we know we are not well. Enough. Enough of judging and criticizing people when we are really only judging ourselves. Yes, I realize as I write this on a full moon night that I am judging myself too. Enough of being part of the problem by doing nothing rather than part of the solution by engaging with passion. Enough of living in the media rather than actually being social and cordial to those around us. Enough.
Enough of the homeless camps that have grown proportionally with the rise of luxury condominiums dotting our landscape. Enough of the blindness that cannot see that these are two sides of the same coin. Enough of the sewage spills with every rain because w e h ave ove r b u i l t a n d overdeveloped and have not paid attention to our aging city infrastructure. Enough of paving paradise, erecting concrete pythons and being taken for a train ride with
lies, greed, and delays. Enough of living beyond our means. Enough. Enough when we know that the dice are loaded, that the fight is fixed. Enough when we know it is only a drone the pilot is home. Enough of this broken feeling and quick fixes. Enough when everybody knows and we dismiss it and say, “That’s how it goes.” Enough. It is time to know what you yourself have had enough of. It is time to know that enough is enough to simply live and live simply. To live vigilantly and to constantly watch our body and our mind. Let us live with this powerful selfawareness so we can stop overanalyzing and trust ourselves once again. The solution is in us. Take care of your body; it is where you live. Take care of this planet; it is where we live. We share this space so let us work together. There is nothing simpler than the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Happiness, love, peace are not conditions or states that come to you; they are things that you do. You will never find happiness by just looking; think positive thoughts and make people happy. Stop looking for love; you will find it when you do the things you love. We will never make peace by fighting a war. Imagine what the world could be now if we, on 9/11, decided to invest the billions of dollars spent fighting terrorism on improving peoples lives’ around the world instead. Today, we can only harvest the misery that war brings. The drone weapon is as mindless as the architects of war. It spares a soldier, but not our collective psyche
which comes back to us in a wave of humanity that we don’t even want to call by its true name: refugees, and not migrants. We are in the cusp of a new age of self-awareness and world-consciousness. A life and politics guided by this persistent watching of ourselves by ourselves so we can do no harm, say no lies, take nothing we haven’t earned or that isn’t ours, and not be overcome by desire and greed. A life grounded in purity, contentment and gratefulness, austerity, and constant study and devotion to improve our lives and that of others. Just as we are made up of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems to make up one organism, so are we part of relationships, families, society, earth and this universe. We are not apart from, we are part of. We are both whole and parts at the same time. We call it a ‘cancer’ when cells grow unregulated, invading surrounding tissue and spreading to other sites; so too can we become a cancer in this world. Together we can extract this ‘dis-ease’ by simply changing our life by being self-aware. I t h i n k I h ave s a i d enough to sink a ship. So, enough said.
Dr. Rickie Camara is a BoardCertified psychiatrist and Bikram Yoga teacher. He teaches yoga classes at Hotyoga8 in Kaimuki and at Bikram Yoga Kapolei. He has a yoga-aligned health coaching and counseling practice in Kahala.You can hear him every Friday on the radio at KNDI between 8 and 8:30 a.m. on the Medical Forum with Flor Martinez. Email contact at rickiec@pixi. com.
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