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Focus on the Philippines

Here's how the Philippines is positioning itself as a great place to retire

Philippines growing as popular retirement destination

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 5:56 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The Philippine government hopes to reap the benefits of this pent up demand for international travel.

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Take a look at how a Filipino Christmas star lantern is made

These handcrafted star lanterns are a symbol of the holidays in the Philippines and Hawaii

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:37 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
HNN visited one of the world’s largest parol makers to learn about the art.

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December 20th to be permanently designated as 'Sakada Day' in Hawaii

On Sakada Day, a recognition of first Filipino immigrants to Hawaii who paved way for others

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The first 15 workers were young men from Candon City in Ilocos Sur in the northern part of the Philippines.

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Filipinos make up the majority of new immigrants to Hawaii -- and this center is a second home

‘We are Filipino’: Hawaii center seeks to strengthen connections — both past and present

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 9:09 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
About 85 percent of the Filipinos in Hawaii are Ilocano, meaning they trace their roots to the Ilocos region in northern Philippines – mainly the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

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Entrepreneurs use Hawaii experiences to drive change in the Philippines

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 5:52 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Hawaii entrepreneurship is driving growth in the Philippine economy. The exact economic impact is not known as most entrepreneurs typically start micro and small businesses in local provinces that are hard to track. But the Hawaii Filipino Chamber says its investment rate is about 10% from trade missions.

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Retired Hawaii lawmaker Jun Abinsay is among the Filipino immigrants in Hawaii who give back...

Filipinos in Hawaii share their success by giving back ‘blessings’ to the homeland

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:40 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
For many Filipino immigrants, achieving success in Hawaii means sharing their blessings with people back in their Philippine homeland.

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Former US military base becomes Philippines' first smart, sustainable city

In the Philippines, former US military bases are being transformed into modern cities

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:50 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Clark Air Base, about a two hour drive north of Manila, is a perfect example.

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Hawaii entrepreneur works to bring the flavors of the Philippines to the islands

Local entrepreneur helps bring flavors of the Philippines to Hawaii

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 8:58 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Mama Sita's exports sauces, marinades, spices and meal kits to Hawaii and about 80 countries and has been promoting Filipino heritage cooking for more than four decades.

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(Image: Hawaii News Now)

Nobel Peace Prize winner: Social media a growing threat to democracy

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 1:02 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Nobel Peace Prize winning journalist Maria Ressa says her fight for press freedom in the Philippines reflects a larger trend happening across the world -- where dictators are weaponizing social media to uproot democracy.

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Annalisa explains Filipino tradition of giving pasalubong

Giving gifts from one’s travels: Like omiyage, Filipinos traditionally give pasalubong

Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 10:32 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
One important Filipino cultural tradition is to bring back pasalubong -- or gifts from your travels. In Hawaii and Japanese culture, it’s called omiyage.
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