Fish In Our Time
/Remember the dalagang bukid, the fish with red skin, that was a constant dish of our Philippine childhood? Intrepid food writer Jennifer Fergesen offers a paean to this popular aquatic staple with her award-winning piece, "Dalagang Bukid: Mountain Maiden of the Seas," which tells some interesting vignettes about the origin of its name.
From Manila, a groundbreaking art gallery is making waves not just in the Philippines but in Southeast Asia as well. PF contributor Rafaelito V. Sy tells us of the vision of the two women behind it, Isa Lorenzo and Rachel Rillo, in "Silverlens Galleries: Revolutionizing Philippine Art."
Toronto-based PF contributor Patria Cabatuando-Rivera regales us with her memories of growing up Filipino in the '50s with her personal essay, "Growing Up in La Loma, Listening to Lao Tzu."
For the Happy Home Cook, here's another vegan recipe from Richgail Enriquez: Kalamansi Coconut Risotto
In case you missed them, our In The Know links:
The Paradox of Rodrigo Duterte
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/02/philippines-rodrigo-duterte-china/606754/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share&fbclid=IwAR34CIx5p6Bv5ROnmDgPQuyBvQqsxbYIpcOCqOkR2O8YfoNZXRZtGkKbeU8
Adapting to Rising Seas, Schools Move to the Rafters and Cats Swim
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/22/world/asia/philippines-climate-change-batasan-tubigon.html?&te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_nn_20200223&campaign_id=9&instance_id=16217&segment_id=21539&user_id=16d7575e10266dafe720f35699d1aecb®i_id=96361930_nn_20200223
Coronavirus: Mass masked wedding in the Philippines
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-51604625/coronavirus-mass-masked-wedding-in-the-philippines?fbclid=IwAR33ALDMOdS0pLFvt_4PioinGO9xyxp_exdNq7foy2SVLr1lD_AtX2lOJd8
Blackapina: An Essay from Janet Stickmon
https://www.mixedlife.net/eveything/2020/2/12/blackapina-an-essay-from-janet-stickmon?fbclid=IwAR03SGb6SEytVbUQDlLza26r3w-mE1HFGU4vz9-EeK8gIpwEm9mYU7VW_ZM
Pilipino Idioms of Nineteen Kopong-kopong
https://pinoytransplant.com/2016/10/18/pilipino-idioms-of-nineteen-kopong-kopong/
For video of the week, defending press freedom at a Senate hearing is director Joel Lamangan who speaks for broadcaster ABS-CBN which is seeking to renew its media franchise.