Millennials Rising

Let's hear it from millennials!

Ateneo medical student Pia Guballa reflects on the inequities of status and gender privilege in the obstetrics ward on her last day of rotation. "Healer, Lick Thy Wounds" is not only insightful of the harsh realities in women's health, it also reveals a compassionate human being who is cut out to be a future doctor of conscience. May her tribe increase. 

Another good one from an Ateneo student, we're sharing this essay by the valedictorian of Class 2019 and outgoing president of the Ateneo student council, Reycel Hyacenth Bendaña, whose proletarian roots (she is the daughter of a jeepney driver) makes her immensely qualified to call for, not just a more generous Ateneo but, more importantly, a more generous country. We are reposting her essay from the Ateneo University web site so we take it that the institution is officially listening. We hope its alumni are as well. ("Prayer for Generosity")

From Stockton, California, Jaelyn Galasinao Sanidad, a third-generation Filipino American, talks about how it is to survive in what was once ground zero of the Filipino manong community and the strong sense of kinship this shared history has encouraged in succeeding generations like hers. Jaelyn is part of the forthcoming (June 22) annual cultural showcase, this year titled "Dawn." (Read "Little Manila at the Break of Dawn")

Today we celebrate the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence. Here's a valuable Read Again to put the significance of the day in perspective: "Why June 12 is Different From Other Days" by John L. Silva 

On June 16, it will be Father's Day so here's another Read Again: "A Day in the Life of a Single Dad" 

And here's a fitting tribute to the great Filipino actor, Eddie Garcia, who is currently fighting for his life after a freak accident during shooting: Marra PL. Lanot's "What Makes Eddie Run?"

Our In The Know links to articles from other publications: 

Considering History and Narratives as Spain and the Philippines Approach 500th Anniversary
https://thediplomat.com/2019/05/considering-history-and-narratives-as-spain-and-the-philippines-approach-500th-anniversary/?fbclid=IwAR1CTAoFdm_QxQ1Z7ia4t3AmjELTVkT5ik8QZUZllnWfZjpuXw7Btw6pBxg

Not just a joke: The social cost of Duterte's rape remarks
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/211438-duterte-rape-remarks-social-cost-not-just-jokes?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2IMv32rjbSAuB9R_bkTd_TWVUEtV4PZbGLVq8j0JwDLvIscs2MOOHP3D4#Echobox=1558856702

Netflix, Forest Whitaker Team On Adaptation Of Newbery-Winning Novel ‘Hello, Universe’
https://deadline.com/2019/05/hello-universe-movie-netflix-erin-entrada-kelly-forest-whitaker-1202620474/?fbclid=IwAR33xS_-GIcj8JKEf3UtCgPrNiPPFB_FAvsmcWmv8ojAxH7T1gffoKNk0cY

Ulam:Main Dish' celebrates Filipino cuisine
https://www.ncronline.org/news/media/ulammain-dish-celebrates-filipino-cuisine?clickSource=email

For the Happy Home Cook this week, we are re-posting Chef Marvin Gapultos' suggested dishes for your own Independence Day celebration.

For Video of the Week, we feature McDonald’s Philippines Father’s Day commercial.

Poultry in Motion

What happens when twelve inebriated teenage boys get exceedingly hungry at 10 o'clock on a hot and humid night? They get into mischief, of course. In this lengthy but laugh-out-loud funny piece "Which Comes First, the Chicken, or the Scruples?", first-time contributor Albert J. Lesaca provides the lurid details of a prank that exploded out of control and eventually entered the annals of UP (University of the Philippines) campus lore in the '60s. He was one of them so he knows whereof he speaks.

A powerful book by E.J.R. David titled "We Have Not Stopped Trembling Yet: Letters to My Filipino-Athabascan Family" is reviewed by Jen Soriano, writing it as a letter to her four-year-old son. The book is one of the very few that focuses on the life of an "Eskipino" (a mix of Eskimo and Filipino) family and the historical trauma and oppressive colonization that accompany a minority community in America. 

And speaking of colonization, here's a fitting Read Again from poet/author/academic Oscar Penaranda who writes about how he was reconciled with an authentic flag from the Philippine-American War, a long-lost flag that had his grandfather's name literally on it. Florentino Peñaranda, the grandfather, was one of the last combatants of the war for Philippine Independence to surrender to the Americans at the turn of the 20th century. 

Some stories you may have missed from other publications:

Filipino natives forced out of their ancestral lands by Chinese capital
https://www.efe.com/efe/english/destacada/filipino-natives-forced-out-of-their-ancestral-lands-by-chinese-capital/50000261-3984140?fbclid=IwAR0o_NRKD1RHynuH8SsMkAcVn5ij1FbVu6yCDVmlc2B5MsWVeLX7l3e8dkY

Duterte Opposes Gay Marriage in the Philippines, Reversing Campaign Pledge
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/20/world/asia/duterte-same-sex-marriage-philippines.html?fbclid=IwAR0OXHwoB7f19Cqk0MB5oRKjqW36yGCKlTZ8QiXsWSJRi3uWukGKRu3yBvA

The 19th Century African-American Soldier Who Fought For Filipino Liberation
https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2019/04/16/19th-century-african-american-solider-fought-filipino-liberation/ideas/essay/?fbclid=IwAR0o_NRKD1RHynuH8SsMkAcVn5ij1FbVu6yCDVmlc2B5MsWVeLX7l3e8dkY

Fil-Am screenwriter Michael Golamco on new Netflix film ‘Always Be My Maybe,’ and on seeing ourselves on screen
https://www.asianjournal.com/entertainment/showbiz/fil-am-screenwriter-michael-golamco-on-new-netflix-film-always-be-my-maybe-and-on-seeing-ourselves-on-screen/?fbclid=IwAR0om-j8qKYXO8QWgZVOKfUgfP-3XicSbaKrW2nb6co7H8cRVUMlnTiY8N0

A Letter to My Daughter: The Things in Life You Shouldn't Forget
https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/notes-and-essays/a-letter-to-my-daughter-the-things-in-life-you-shouldn-t-forget-a1515-20170614-lfrm?fbclid=IwAR3EqLhL2RBeVpzpx7awljtUv3HEHhnUTELEZIeTiYXp3lZDPAuuv_VeteM

To prepare for Father's Day, here's a recipe you can make ahead from writer/author Cecilia Manguerra-Brainard, Leche Flan Vietnamese Style.

And for another touch of levity, a funny and clever Video of the Week from Canadian Filipino singer/comedian Mickey Bustos: If Freddie Mercury was Filipino...

Papal Protection

Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (better known as Bishop Ambo) of the Caloocan diocese has been getting death threats, ostensibly from people unhappy about his speaking out against the extra-judicial killings (EJK)  happening in his territory. When in the Vatican recently to attend a meeting of Filipino bishops with Pope Francis, the Holy Father gave Bishop Ambo valuable affirmation. Read his Facebook post about the memorable encounter, "Confirmed by Peter's Embrace."

A Filipino American named CyreneQ is a certified sensation on Snapchat as she enthralls her more than 200,000 followers with her stories, art and advise. PF Correspondent Anthony Maddela explores the often overlooked Filipina side of this social media influencer in "Another Side of CyreneQ."

World traveler Bella Bonner gets real about visiting Peru's high-altitude attractions: the city of Cusco and the heritage site of Machu Picchu. Despite the breathing challenges, she still considers Cusco as one of her favorite cities.

As we approach our Motherland's Independence month, here are some Read Agains that offer some historical knowledge:  

Michael Gonzalez, "Please Stop Calling the Philippines 'P.I'"

Penelope V. Flores, "How Filipinos Got Their Surnames"

Here are links to stories in other pubs that you may have missed:

This Philippine Library Keeps 30,000 Ancient Books Worth Billions
https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/heritage-library-keeps-ancient-books-worth-billions-a00293-20190528-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20190528-fbnp-long-reads-heritage-library-keeps-ancient-books-worth-billions-a00293-20190528-lfrm-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR0xKAsPL3fp76d4I29q285MAhQSmybSty6J4M4Sca1qX10RzXFCNbgCPtw

The Philippines Just Became More Authoritarian, Thanks to the People
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/24/opinion/philippines-duterte-election-senate.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage&fbclid=IwAR04mS5WEHAbA3q_hI-o7aaZ8iKGxCFBAlJAYy1IxRuloKq5t4nIFC3XSx0

‘Not Just a Maid’: The Ultra-Running Domestic Workers of Hong Kong
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/25/world/asia/hong-kong-maids-running.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&fbclid=IwAR2xcPsKBOKqQyUP0xolwWTdS6IAfKhYrTZMvAMoqq78WOcuEDi_k_BMcik

From accidental collector to art world force
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/art/09/27/18/dr-joven-cuanang?fbclid=IwAR13LW73bbStGXLlgoper5lybO4vvt-mC3veTCj1kqWdn6_MaapCQH_79c0

Filipino-American Immigrants Take Center Stage in Masterful New Song Cycle; In-Depth Review and a Chat With Creator Paulo K. Tiról
https://www.onstageblog.com/profiles/2019/5/18/filipino-american-immigrants-take-center-stage-in-masterful-new-song-cycle-in-depth-review-and-a-chat-with-creator-paulo-k-tirl

For the Happy Home Cook, how about Ginataang Langka, done the vegan way by Richgail Enriquez.

In our video of the week, Rappler’s Maria Ressa is featured as commencement speaker at the graduation of Columbia Journalism School’s Class of 2019.