Filipino lawyers move to raise legacy of Pablo Manlapit, forgotten leader of Hawaii labor movement
Filipino lawyers in Hawaii are working to raise awareness of Pablo Manlapit, a significant but overlooked figure in the labor movement. Manlapit, who organized Filipino workers in Hawaii and fought for their rights, has been largely forgotten in history. The Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association aims to overturn his conspiracy conviction to honor his contributions and highlight the role of Filipinos in labor history.
- ▪Pablo Manlapit was Hawaii's first Filipino lawyer and a pioneer in organizing labor rights for Filipino workers.
- ▪He was involved in the 1924 Hanapepe Massacre, which significantly impacted labor movements in Hawaii.
- ▪The Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association is seeking to overturn Manlapit's conspiracy conviction as a way to restore his legacy.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFilipino lawyers move to raise legacy of Pablo Manlapit, forgotten leader of Hawaii labor movementRecent allegations against César Chavez have sparked a renewed focus on Filipino contributions to the U.S. farmworker movementByJENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press and TERRY TANG Associated PressMay 30, 2026, 12:00 AM1:16Attorneys Becky Gardner, left, Daniel Padilla, center, and Kainani Collins Alvarez pose with a book about Filipino labor leader Pablo Manlapit on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Honolulu.
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