Center for Philippine Studies Initiative Featured in Local News Media

We are thrilled to share that Center for Philippine Studies Initiative has been recognized in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser! The article highlights the remarkable journey of the Filipino Curriculum Project which has successfully launched the first Filipino Studies Course in the United States within a statewide public school system.

Dr. Patricia Espiritu Halagao, Co-director of the Center for Philippine Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, emphasized how this initiative bridges the experiences of immigrant and local-born students, helping them find strength in each other’s backgrounds.

This initiative, driven by a passionate collaboration of students, educators, and community members, emphasizes the importance of representation, and the exploration of Filipino history and culture. By bridging the experiences of local-born and immigrant students, this program fosters a deeper sense of identity and connection among its participants.

We are proud to see Center for Philippine Studies Initiative spotlighted in this way and invite you to read the full article here.

Stay tuned for more updates on this impactful project that is making strides toward a more inclusive and culturally aware education system for the State of Hawaiʻi!