Not all employees in Alaska speak English proficiently, but the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development wants to make sure that all of them understand their rights.
Filipinos in Alaska
Sitka middle schooler breaks down language, cultural barriers for immigrant students
It’s more than middle school survival tactics; Jasmine is helping her classmates succeed in a Western school.
Kalibo, Philippines is Juneau’s new sister city
Juneau gained another sister city Saturday afternoon. Representatives from Kalibo in the Phillipines signed documents to make it the fifth city to strike up such a partnership with Juneau.
Twilight Cafe wins top award for attractive storefront
The Filipino-owned business won $500 for improving its entrance.
Juneau’s Filipino Community raises $21,000 for typhoon relief
“Some were paying $50 and some were giving out $100 bill for a $15 plate dinner,” says Dante Reyes, president of Filipino Community, Inc.
Juneau’s Filipino community plans relief efforts for Typhoon Haiyan victims
“We’re still waiting for reports” from relatives and friends, says the president of Juneau’s Filipino Community Inc.