By Catherine E. Toth and Zenaida Serrano
Advertiser Staff Writers

A century after the nation's first sakadas arrived on Island shores, Hawai'i's Filipinos have evolved into a powerful presence throughout the state, with growing economic and political influence.

Driven by familial obligations, Filipino immigrants and locals alike strive to provide a better life for loved ones, here and abroad.

Whether immigrant or fourth-generation American, Filipinos share a story of uncertainty and hope, of hardship and success. Their struggles are constant and achievements well-deserved.

•	Economic, political challenges lie ahead
•	Youth aspiring to achieve the top rung
•	Torn families a generational reality
	Voices of youth: Filipino teenagers speak up
•	What they are saying
	Filipino community photo gallery
•	Resource list and Centennial events

See our continuing series of features on the Filipino experiences in Hawai'i:

•	Saga of sakada		Video: Sakada share their memories of plantation life in Waialua
•	Taste: Fired up at the Pineapple Grill
•	Taste: Cosmopolitan Filipino
•	Exhibit shares stories of Filipino immigrants
•	Strength in Masses marks Filipino faithful
•	Festival celebrates all things Filipino
•	The barong is back
•	Taste: Lost in translation
•	From simple roots to celebrity
•	Filipinos in Hawai'i: 100 Years