Manufou Liaiga-Anoa'i for Daly City Council

06/23/2026

Thank you Councilmember Phoebe Shin Venkat for ensuring the community is informed and engaged. Transparency, accountability and meaningful public input are essential, especially for projects with long-term impacts.

Our organization Pacific Islander Community Partnership (PICP) serves families in Foster City and I support holding a community town hall so residents can ask questions and participate in the conversation.

Title: Adopt a resolution: A) Declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to purchase the real property described as 1065 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, in Foster City, identified as San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Number 094-524-180 (“Property”), for a total purchase price of $29,000,000; and B)...

06/03/2026

In 1995, I was blessed to sit at my husband, Muagututi’a Le'apai Ryan T Anoa'i side back home at Paepaefoa, as Suluape Petelo spent a week gracing him with the blessing of Samoa’s green silk.

Truth be told, I was probably more of a distraction than a source of comfort as he endured the long hours of this sacred ritual. So instead, I focused on caring for him bathing him, tending gently to the markings that began to form upon his body and supporting him through prayer 🙏🏽.

With our boys, Muliagatele Pine Auimatagi and my Anthony, my Niva Girl Hoody Anoa'i and Hamilton Anoa'i growing in my tummy, we spent our mornings before the sun rose and our evenings before it set at the Ripley family beach in Utumea 🏝️, allowing the ocean’s 🌊 healing touch to soothe his skin.

Being born and raised in San Francisco, my understanding of this process was limited to the stories shared by my mother and the experiences of her father. To witness it firsthand was something entirely different.

What left the deepest impression on me was watching complete strangers become family. Driving over from across the island 🌴 Day after day and often well into the evening, fellow pe‘a would gather singing, sitting through the process, sharing stories, bringing food, encouragement and strength to help carry him through the long days.

It was an emotional experience for me. Those bonds remain to this day, connecting us to the Aiga Malofie and expanding not only our village, but our aiga.

These unforgettable memories were a profound experience for a young wife trying to grasp the sanctity of this sacred tradition. They deepened my appreciation for who we are as Samoan people and filled me with pride.

Today, I am especially grateful to witness my children uphold and honor this beautiful tradition.

Grateful for it all. And I pray that our Tufugas and those who wear the pe‘a and malu continue to honor them with humility, pride and respect, recognizing them as sacred rites of passage that connect us to our ancestors, our culture and our Samoan 🇦🇸🇼🇸 heritage.

“The pe‘a is worn on the body, but its true markings are carried in the heart, the service and the responsibility it represents.”

05/28/2026

It’s been a journey and I’m still learning

One of life’s best gifts is there’s always opportunity to grow 🙏🏽

We just need to be patient and willing

AI is challenging me on all levels 😎🥰, but I’m easing into it ✌🏽(still navigating refining original photos - who are those unrecognizable characters lol)

Thank you Sister MoanaLisa Lupe for kickstarting my exploration 😍 with your post 💋💙

Happy Friday Jr. folks what’s got you tapping into new life adventures this season?!?

Share share your 411 😊

05/20/2026

As I close out my Tuesday, I continue to playback the numerous stories shared and the memorable moments that are forever etched in my heart ♥️!

Throughout my years as a public servant, my husband has remained in the background and has never attended any meetings during my 10 year tenure as an elected official nor any of my swearing in ceremonies as a commissioner.

He’s always been content showing support in this way, from a distance protecting me in prayer and so to do our legislative visits together yesterday, feeling our age in the hot sun and getting in thousands of steps around the capitol…I had to take a moment and reflect on this notable milestone in our shared lived experiences.

He represented both the National Samoan Chiefs Council as both a High Chief Muagututi’a of Pu’apu’a, Savai’i & Leauva’a, Upolu Samoa 🇼🇸 and a Talking Chief Le'apai Ryan T Anoa'i of Fagatogo, Tutuila American Samoa 🇦🇸 & the Samoan Tatau Association of Northern California with High Chief Limutau of Masefau, Tutuila 🏝️!

We have served our communities in a variety of ways always relying on prayers to guide us.

We never forget who we serve and our why. GOD has never failed us even when we fall short in our calling. HE always sees us through.

We love our people, our culture and are proud to be from both Samoas, mighty Manu’a, sprinkles of Tonga 🇹🇴 by way of our Fotofili & Tuipeleake familial ties and Aiga Malofie 💙!

We are inspired to the legacy building and remain hopeful that the movement continues to carry our people forward!

Happy PASEFIKA Heritage Month 🌺 🌊 🏝️❤️🤙🏽!

05/20/2026

My heart is overflowing with love~alofa 🩵, gratitude 🥰, pride, deep respect and hope for the future🙏🏽.

Yesterday, our CA API Asian Pacific Islander Advocacy Coalition filled the State Capitol with the strength and spirit of over 200 community organizations standing together in collective purpose. Fifty teams stepped boldly into legislative offices carrying the voices, stories and realities of our communities, advocating for policies that uplift our people, protect our dignity, and dismantle barriers that have long impacted our families.

This movement was built through service, sacrifice, courage and the stewardship of committed community leaders and investors who believe our diverse communities deserved to be seen, heard and valued.

As we continue pushing forward priority legislation that strengthens the quality of life for our communities, we do so grounded in the beauty of our heritage, the preservation of our cultures and the responsibility to weave our representation into the spaces helping shape the future.

A huge Malo Fa’afetai to Isa Whelan, Executive Director and the incredible API Advocates - Sacramento, CA team, this year’s Coalition Steering Committee, sponsors and especially the prayers that covered yesterday’s convening with protection, wisdom and grace.

This work requires ALL HANDS IN. The season of standing by as spectators can no longer continue.

One of the greatest joys of the day was witnessing our youth fully immersed in leadership: interns serving throughout the Capitol, stepping confidently into rooms many once believed were unreachable and hearing legislators praise their brilliance, professionalism and passion. It stirred my soul deeply.

But what moved me to tears most profoundly was seeing our Pasefika representation rise boldly and unapologetically truly honoring the PI in AAPI.

Watching our young people lead conversations, take up space and sit across from decision makers including meeting with the first Pacific Islander State Assemblymember David J Tangipa felt sacred to witness. During my younger years, opportunities like this felt distant, foreign and unattainable.

Yesterday, I quietly stepped out of the room wiping tears from my eyes, smiling as I watched them take charge with excellence, confidence and cultural pride.

As I transition into elderhood alongside so many respected leaders present yesterday, we recognized something powerful: this is the moment we have always prayed and worked toward. The time has come to let them lead, to trust them at the helm and to surround them with guidance, love, wisdom and prayer.

THEY ARE READY ✊🏽 🔥‼️

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Coalition Chair these past two years. I often felt undeserving and ill-equipped, yet I remained humbled and honored to represent our people in this role of service.

May we never stop dreaming for one another. May we never stop believing in the power of our collective voice, our cultural strength and our shared humanity.

Because when the people believe in themselves, the power of the people will always rise.

I will always stay in good trouble clearing paths and cultivating leadership for our communities “Keeping the door open and the ladder down to always lift our people UP ⬆️”

GOD’s Best 🙏🏽 Love & Blessings 💙

05/16/2026

Last night, Reno Liaiga-Anoa'i and I had the distinct honor of being invited to the induction ceremony of Seiuli Manase Manase Jesse Sapolu into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.

Growing up in a family that embraced all things San Francisco, from the 49ers and Giants to Sunday morning drives through Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf and weekends across the Golden Gate Bridge, seeing Sapolu’s illustrious career front and center on the television became a defining celebration of our beautiful city.

For our aiga, watching a Son of Sāmoa perform with such mastery, skill and athletic greatness in red and gold was truly epic.

This past year, reconnecting with him and his lovely wife Lisa at the NFL event in February was deeply meaningful.

And last night, hearing him speak so eloquently about his remarkable journey reminded us again of the legacy he carries, not only for the game, but for the many Pasefika and Polynesian sons of the gridiron he has inspired.

As his daughter Lila so beautifully shared, off the field, his big-picture vision has helped establish programs and pathways that continue to define his purpose beyond the sport and in education founding the Sapolu Destined Academy where she serves as Principal.

As his emotional remarks filled the room, I sat in deep gratitude, pride and respect, honored to witness such a well-deserved recognition of a true legend.

Thank you thank you thank you for having us be present for an evening we will hold dearly in memory, pride and celebration.

God’s best always as you continue to elevate our people on and off the field.

Alofa tele,
The Anoa‘is of SF

05/05/2026

Happy Tuesday People 🥰!

Get those ballots in the mail and stand tall and proud to be Pasefika 🔥🌊🌺✊🏽
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