CHARLIE Y. SONIDO, M.D.
Publisher, Executive Editor, Ask a Doctor
Dr. Sonido's interest in journalism dates back to his academic days at the University of Santo Tomas where
he wrote award-winning essays and poems. After graduating cum laude from its College of Medicine.,
he trained at Wayne State University and the University
of Hawaii School of Medicine where he subsequently became assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine. Now a practicing internist, Dr. Sonido is a staff member of most Honolulu hospitals. His vision serves as the beacon for
the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle.

CHONA A. MONTESINES-SONIDO
Publisher, Managing Editor, Advertising/Marketing Director
Chona has a Master's degree in Psychology from Columbia University, New York. She is also the product of University
of San Tomas and Ateno de Manila University. Her
previous hands-on experience as editor, writer and marketing specialist comes in handy as she focuses her energies in managing the day-to-day operations of HFC.
Her other concern is to help the vision of the Executive Editor become reality.

EDWIN QUINABO
Associate Editor
Edwin writes and edits news articles and featured
stories. He graduated with distinction at the University
of Hawaii with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science
and Journalism. Edwin is an inducted member of the
Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi
Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.


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