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.

Pottery and Pan de Sal

Pasil, a small town in the mountains of Kalinga province, is distinguished for two things: it's listed as part of the European slow food movement for its indigenous dishes, and  a barrio under its jurisdiction, Dangtalan, boasts of beautiful clay pottery shaped entirely by hand. In "A Village Called Dangtalan," Baguio-based contributor Lourdes Guieb-Demetillo gives us a glimpse of the cultural riches of this remote, little-known spot in northern Luzon.

Culinary historian Felice P. Sta. Maria returns with "Origins of our Daily Breads," which traces not only the etymology of the word "tinapay" but the evolution of Filipinos' love for "pan."

PF Correspondent Lisa Suguitan-Melnick writes about one of the stalwarts of the Filipino American community in San Francisco -- Juanita Tamayo-Lott, poet, activist, public policy expert, philanthropist, among other involvements. Surely a "Woman Warrior of the Golden State," who begins her 8th decade with yet another "reinvention" as she moves closer to her family in Seattle.

We celebrate another outstanding woman in the arts this week -- Nora Aunor, the Philippines' only superstar. Read Again "The Timeless Nora Aunor," the tribute written by film critic/cultural worker Mauro Feria Tumbucon Jr.

For the Happy Home Cook this week, our San Francisco-based foodie Voltaire Gungab comes up with another yummy recipe: Tablea Chocolate, Cashew and Coconut Cake.

In case you missed them, our In The Know links for articles in other publications:

'Security threat': Ex-ombudsman Morales refused entry to Hong Kong
https://www.rappler.com/nation/231176-morales-refused-entry-hong-kong-may-2019?fbclid=IwAR1K2jpaDyv-Q9mD3ip8a2qDJ9ZRogFRSd4yKGFHutXN7DCYgh9xD62SoNk

The Untold Story of Andres Bonifacio’s Execution
https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/andres-bonifacio-execution1-a2212-20190515-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20190515-long-reads-andres-bonifacio-execution1-a2212-20190515-lfrm-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR3rCsxzznVbI_LhZ9DJl1mgV9dDCLEb7iIRnLDdxp-QeEo660Wjqc2Xp5g

Fil-Am actor Mark Dacascos in epic fight scene with Keanu Reeves in ‘John Wick 3’
https://entertainment.inquirer.net/327836/fil-am-actor-mark-dacascos-in-epic-fight-scene-with-keanu-reeves-in-john-wick-3?fbclid=IwAR32kCqIuXBT5i2HV1dMNMDR283nSAXKqlYH-1dmAnn3_ar2d_pPN6HXj0k

Mastering These Spring Rolls Was My Filipino Rite of Passage
https://food52.com/blog/24143-best-filipino-lumpia-recipe

How two Filipino brothers staved off competition from McDonald's to build global fast food chain Jollibee
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/05/01/how-jollibee-beat-competition-from-mcdonalds-to-build-a-global-brand.html

And our Video of the Week: KQED produced a documentary on how Daly City’s Filipino Mobile DJs influenced the world hip-hop music scene.

Filipino Auction Heroes

If you've been reading art news from the Philippines these past months, you must have heard about the unbelievably high prices some newly found paintings are fetching in auctions. PF Correspondent Myles A. Garcia gives us a rundown of the who, what, where and how the said paintings have upended the world of rich art collectors in "New 'Old' Filipino Paintings Surface and Break Auction Records." Think Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo and drool.

Switching to more contemporary creative pursuits, our LA-based Correspondent Anthony Maddela tracks down San Diego-based filmmaker Benito Bautista to talk about his latest work, "The Interpreter," a 40-minute feature film that he co-wrote with his fiancee, Emma Francisco. In "Sex, Love and Dating Apps," Bautista elucidates on why "Tinder is not tender."

Our series on Hometowns continue and we're proud to publish a piece written exclusively for PF by one of the giants of Philippine literature, Linda Ty-Casper. In "Camarines St." she gives us a glimpse of how life was like in Manila before and during World War II.  [You can read about Linda Ty-Casper here: http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/linda-ty-casper-master-storyteller]

For the Happy Home Cook, another recipe from author Cecilia Manguerra-Brainard: LInguini with Clams.

In case you missed them, here are links to the stories of the week from other publications:

Duterte Wins Big in Midterm Elections
https://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/rodrigo-duterte-wins-big-midterm-elections/?fbclid=IwAR2jSO3YqKPeZsLm4B18M2jgvkA8NVlnd6TpozqGP69xP6NjPfH1lCDkZDk

How a Locksmith, a Dictator and a WWII General Are Connected to $22 Billion in Lost Treasure
https://www.history.com/news/wwii-yamashita-treasure-roxas-marcos-gold-buddha?fbclid=IwAR2BrQ9ddnds_ba66sdALHaPHarPqij8X02l-5wpIOugkInZn-cbvAHpKmA

The Lost Villages of Extramuros
https://traveleronfoot.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/the-lost-villages-of-extramuros/

How Filipino Martial Arts Helped Arya Stark in the Battle of Winterfell
https://www.inverse.com/article/55655-game-of-thrones-season-8-battle-of-winterfell-how-maisie-williams-trained-in-filipino-martial-arts?fbclid=IwAR2N5WAHGGJX2PvtaP0parDocaKbBH99Cp6HY8OI2fboTSrjsn1pAflEESw

In our video of the week, we feature comedian Edwin San Juan.