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Marcos sees ‘great deal of potential’ in PH-Hawaii trade

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2 years ago

February 22, 2024

Marcos sees ‘great deal of potential’ in PH-Hawaii trade

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeing a “great deal of potential” in trade between Hawaii and the Philippines. (File photo by WILLY KURNIAWAN / POOL / AFP)

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he sees strong promise in trade between Hawaii and the Philippines.

The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Honolulu and the Honolulu City Council trade mission met with Marcos in a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace.

“I think there is a great deal of potential there, as there are so many similarities in terms of what are needed and what needs to be done in terms of the state of Hawaii and the Philippines and in specific areas of the Philippines,” Marcos said in his speech.

“I think we are presented with so many grand opportunities that we should, it behooves us to do our best, to try and explore those, to make those potentialities into reality,” he also said.

READ: Marcos waxes nostalgic in Hawaii

The President said that for the Philippines, trade is the way to move forward.

“We have always, we have come to a very clear principle that the only way forward in terms of the economy in the Philippines, and for that matter, for the rest of the world, is trade,” he noted.

Marcos and his family were exiled to Hawaii shortly after the 1986 People Power that overthrew his dictator father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

READ: Bongbong Marcos says his family will never forget experience in Hawaii

The President has repeatedly shown affection for the Filipino community in Hawaii, saying he would never forget the kindness they’d shown to him during his family’s exile.

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Lava fountaining marks start of Episode 46 at Kilauea – Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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8 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Lava fountaining marks start of Episode 46 at Kilauea – Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Kilauea began a new episode of lava fountaining at its summit today, prompting an ashfall advisory for parts of Hawaii Island.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Episode 46 started at 8:17 a.m. inside Halemaʻumaʻu crater, with activity confined to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

The volcano remains at watch alert level and orange aviation color code, indicating heightened unrest with increased potential for eruption hazards.

The National Weather Service issued an ashfall advisory through 8 p.m. for areas downwind of the summit, including Volcano and Mountain View.

Light and variable winds shifting southeast are expected to carry volcanic gas and ash across the summit region and toward the north and northwest areas.

Tephra, including ash and Pele’s hair, is most likely within about 3 miles of the vents, but lighter material can travel much farther.

Officials said impacts are expected to be limited, though ash particles can irritate eyes and lungs, especially for those with respiratory conditions.

Residents are urged to limit exposure by staying indoors when possible, closing windows and doors and wearing masks and eye protection if going outside.

People with water catchment systems should cover and disconnect them to prevent contamination.

Anyone observing ashfall is encouraged to report conditions to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at hawaiiash.science/report_form.

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AccesSurf to host 18th annual Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships

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20 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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AccesSurf to host 18th annual Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – One of the world’s premier adaptive surfing events is getting underway in Waikiki.

AccesSurf Hawaii is hosting the 2026 Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships this week, with competition beginning Tuesday, May 5, and running through Friday, May 8, at Queen’s Surf Break.

Now in its 18th year, the championships are part of the Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Tour and bring together more than 90 adaptive surfers from around the world competing across multiple divisions.

Organizers said the championships highlight not only elite competition, but also community, culture and inclusion.

“The Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships is a powerful gathering of athletes, community and purpose,” said AccesSurf Executive Director Zoe Lewis. “We are proud to host this in Waikiki, where adaptive surfers can compete at an elite level while also experiencing the culture, community and spirit of Hawaii.”

Events began Monday with an opening ceremony at the Duke Kahanamoku Statue, kicking off a week of competition and activities.

In addition to the surf competition, the week includes special events such as the Hawaiʻi premiere of The Incredible Paulk on May 6 and a community pau hana gathering on May 7.

Surf competition runs daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will also be streamed live online.

The public is invited to attend and support the athletes, with the week wrapping up Friday with an awards ceremony.

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2026 Hawaii (HHSAA) High School Baseball Playoffs: Brackets, Schedules – May 6

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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2026 Hawaii (HHSAA) High School Baseball Playoffs: Brackets, Schedules – May 6

The 2026 Hawaii high school baseball playoffs begin on May 6th with the opening round in the Division I bracket, with the Division II bracket starting May 7th.

High School On SI has brackets for every classification and division in the Hawaii high school baseball playoffs.

The 2026 HHSAA state championship games will be on May 9th.