Quo Vadis, Philippine Democracy?
/The election circus came early in our Motherland and the main event (aka the freak show) this week was the family feud of the Duterte father and daughter, with a sideshow starring Bongbong Marcos and ex-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. It's not easy to go above the fray in this sordid power gluttony drama, but PF contributor Ernesto M. Hilario did just that. See his sober take on what Filipino voters in the Philippines and overseas should not lose sight of in the next six months of guaranteed political chaos.
We begin this week our series on Living Legends, a compilation by our publisher Mona Lisa Yuchengco that honors pioneers and barrier breakers who were the first Fil-Ams to be distinguished in their respective fields. This initial list covers Legislators, Politicians and Government Officials; Authors; and Sports (including one who has been making waves in the NBA for years).
Our Stories This Week:
Vote For Change Or Live With Tragedy By Ernesto M. Hilario
Living Legends, Part 1 By Mona Lisa Yuchengco
Hi, Boys And Girls, Have Some Banana Catsup By Anthony Maddela
Recipe of Week: The Happy Home Cook: Chicken Asado
Video of the Week: Alaala
In the Know (Philippine Election Edition)
Pages, stans and likes for sale: How K-pop and social media are figuring in Halalan 2022
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/08/21/fb-pages-stans-and-likes-for-sale-ahead-of-halalan-2022?fbclid=IwAR3dTHJbu6fkkX30E_p_AhBZaa8s0g1PwEy0-qd_H27VQE17tc62CtdWG-U
Networked propaganda: How the Marcoses are using social media to reclaim Malacañang
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/marcos-networked-propaganda-social-media?fbclid=IwAR0Uex85Uu9RVjNt6BQoSHWLTFvZtI29ihNaHTSCECcF-04D2RjlA4r8Fvo
Staying Relevant
https://verafiles.org/articles/staying-relevant
In The Know (Standard Edition)
Filipino American health workers reflect on trauma and healing on COVID's frontlines
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/11/09/1052062334/covid-filipino-american-health-workers-burnout?fbclid=IwAR2iislga8-U5INfvQ0g-FTDp1k5r1KymBlDkCkaObh8sjlgh_Rj-l2pyAc
A Dose of History: The Glory Days of Philippine Society Before World War II
https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/arts/the-glory-days-of-philippine-society-before-world-war-ii?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR20sy4BEyoz6vLzbe95lFAvTCSKh0yOt5IrswVUFjX9rNdOBjYqfzaZu38#Echobox=1635502646
Filipino martial arts isn’t as widely known, but that could be changing
https://news.yahoo.com/filipino-martial-arts-isn-t-083013795.html
Party place no more: Makati’s Poblacion is all grown up
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/makati-poblacion-party-place-no-more-all-grown-up?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR16eDPgKzDXV4_i9ZJ3HDYMC455AroJz_CIpe4-JuMI6EEjmLt9Vz6g8Hw#Echobox=1635644176-1
NEW: 15 Enchanting Garden Restaurants You'll Love In Metro Manila
https://metro.style/food/restaurants/al-fresco-dining-garden-restaurants/31455?gid=71c2c275-bff1-4afc-a0b7-df84ba5b7fb2&pid=14
Pandemic anxiety could be permanent: Psychologist gives tips for prevention
