PRESS RELEASE - 13 - 2020

(6 July 2020, Honolulu, Hawaii) – Restaurants have been one of the most affected by the temporary closure of businesses and the drop in tourism in Hawaii. Many are experiencing tight cashflows and some face the possibility of permanent closure. To help local restaurants, the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu launched #FilipinoTakeoutTuesday on 30 June 2020. Companies and organizations are invited to patronize local food establishments and takeout Filipino food every Tuesday or at least once every week.

Some individuals and organizations, including the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, have already expressed their support for the #FilipinoTakeoutTuesday Project. Interested stakeholders may get in touch with the Economic Section of the Consulate (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to be included in the list of partners in the said initiative.

The Consulate is currently updating its database of food establishments offering Filipino food. Local restaurants and other Filipino-owned enterprises can also contact the Consulate to be included in the list of restaurants which will be promoted as part of the #FilipinoTakeoutTuesday campaign. (END)