Young Love and Vengeful Murders

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A sweet experience of teenage love in a lively neighborhood did not anticipate the unspeakable tragedy that would befall that community and the nation. 

An American husband resolved his long-denied personal pain through the communal mourning enabled by his  Filipina wife's close-knit clan.

A metaphorical "call to arms" for the forthcoming Philippine elections from someone who knows what it takes.

These and a tribute to our modern-day heroes -- Filipino health care workers in the Covid frontlines who gave up their lives so others will live -- mark the beginning of our Year of the Tiger offerings this week.

Here's more: a relevant Read Again now that the Tallano hoax is getting some air time in the Philippines as it relates to the alleged Marcos gold. Myles A. Garcia's "Philippine Hoaxes: of Cabbages and Kings, Grifters and Trolls" is a wild ride through some mind-boggling claims that no one in his right mind should take seriously. (But apparently some people do!).

Our Video of the Week features a tribute to Stella Abrera, the first Filipina prima ballerina of the renowned American Ballet Theater (PF has featured her twice.) She retired in June 2020 when the Covid pandemic was at its height, so her farewell dance performance in "Giselle" had to be cancelled.

Top the week off with Elizabeth Ann Quirino's recipe for Chinese Peanut Cookies. We posted this to celebrate the Year of the Rooster 2017 but it works just as well for the Year of the Tiger 2022.

In The Know (Philippine Election Edition)

Hindsight No. 3: A False Nostalgia
https://penmanila.ph/2022/01/31/hindsight-no-3-a-false-nostalgia/?fbclid=IwAR0BQE0Wx-Q7X-PaVoTE1XAczlIzW3R73n4BvB5bhcj-Sf-IS82hW5Jz5sw 

Boy Abunda takes on Lacson, Marcos and Robredo
https://verafiles.org/articles/boy-abunda-takes-lacson-marcos-and-robredo

Marcos Sr. on Marcos Jr.
https://opinion.inquirer.net/149062/marcos-sr-on-marcos-jr?fbclid=IwAR3asRZyiiUzeXeH8_mELmmCdB5duDuI_SgisxlFdC2xrz1yGZWbsVgTSCw

Philippines' presidential bet Marcos shuns talk of past atrocities
https://news.yahoo.com/philippines-presidential-bet-marcos-shuns-070101576.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma

[OPINION] What if Ka Leody had been invited to the Soho interview?
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-what-if-ka-leody-invited-soho-interview/?fbclid=IwAR0vSeNqRRqZM8f9Uaarvsktw2uiN7JPkQQhqVpKj-TJBtmfGDAFKM361nc

Sui Generis
http://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward/show?u=81b6ec9d9be6b6261a822deb0&id=3b03af597c

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Editor, Positively Filipino

Poll Fever

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If you missed PF's webinar "Indipinos in Bainbridge Island" last week, here's the recording. Unfortunately, because of copyright issues, this recording has only the trailer (not the full version) of Gina Corpuz's excellent documentary which was shown during the webinar. You can however purchase a copy of the DVD. See details here. https://indipinocommunityofbainbridgeisland.org/

As the Philippines gallops toward the official beginning of the 2022 election campaign (yes, it hasn't actually started despite plenty of evidence to the contrary), here's another eye-opener from former COMELEC chair Andres D. Bautista. This time the now-regular PF contributor unpacks what it takes to mount a successful presidential campaign. 

Judge Patrick Joseph Bumatay of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Diego is Fil-Am, Republican (a Trump appointee) and openly gay. But it is his jurisprudence and his judicial philosophy that make him a person to watch in the years to come, as PF Correspondent Anthony Maddela reveals.

Her contemporaries in UP will remember her as the reed-thin, willowy model on campus in the late '60s. But Gloria Taccad, now famously known as Dexter Doria, has come a long way with her acting career, winning three Best Supporting Actress awards just in the last three months. Now she reinvents herself on social media as Nana Didi, a public school teacher, on a crusade to combat fake news and tell the truth (throughly researched and data-based) about the myths being circulated in this election season. We're borrowing her high school classmate Mila A. Garcia's piece from The Philippine Reporter in Toronto for some DD background. You can also watch Nana Didi's first three episodes here. 

For more election stories, read the links posted in the Election In The Know below.

This one is for diabetics trying to avoid white rice: a recipe for Quinoa Lugaw by the purveyor of vegan cooking, Richgail Enriquez. http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-happy-home-cook-quinoa-lugaw

Video of the Week: The Señor Sisig Story

Partner Posts:

In Memoriam: Roberto Romulo

Duty to Country -Education Project Launch

In The Know (Standard Edition)

29 Things You’ll Never See in Manila Again
https://filipiknow.net/things-you-will-never-see-in-manila-again/?fbclid=IwAR2jhKfFBUCsLJvCej6vY8g2BAf8AYUl1sPn_27Xj2Hbio7jdCQR8RtiYcY

This Filipina in Belgium sells her sorbetes on a kariton-inspired bike
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/how-filipina-brought-ice-cream-belgium-sorbetes-ni-manong-jelle/?fbclid=IwAR28pC_AbqzEZyoxtLANDqU-MvB-z-NQ5JQJzE3tMX2qYqmy8CXuFRCXL4s 

Sergeant Jose Calugas: Medal of Honor Series
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/sergeant-jose-calugas-medal-of-honor?fbclid=IwAR2YlokcT8Bc145xOwzShVbfxkA995E7dADI_gpzj8U7CThu0QpUYi42GhE

Bahay Nakpil-Bautista Has a Story to Tell, and Here's Why You Should Listen
https://www.spot.ph/arts-culture/the-latest-arts-culture/74056/bahay-nakpil-bautista-history-a125-20180612-lfrm2?fbclid=IwAR3KM7GEbXeOt_B_CeM0q1MsGMc9pgA3cfLdNZmq_tczsclRJDj5vMmG9Ik

Jose Rizal was the personification of the term "brain and brawn"
https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/2403/jose-rizal-was-the-personification-of-the-term-brain-and-brawn

With Kooya, Chef JP Anglo is bringing Manila’s sidewalks and Pinoy beach vibes to Dubai
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/food-drink/restaurants/01/14/22/chef-jp-anglo-opening-a-filipino-restaurant-in-dubai?fbclid=IwAR2aaVGQ_o6fEabTlPt-JHRN7L3p1hmE4CkTpAV4DBxtBqGmmbGmxXJrMS0 

The Most Alluring Stories From The Manila Hotel's Colorful Past
https://www.esquiremag.ph/the-good-life/pursuits/manila-hotel-stories-a00184-20180115-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20220116-fbnp-the-good-life-manila-hotel-stories-a00184-20180115-lfrm-fbold&fbclid=IwAR2PlXboi0k-khxjYALpIs6NXRswC_xeIaxGYfMnHL_I-R9LQzEjmBB3AGk

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Editor, Positively Filipino

A 'Dirty' Business for a Cleaner World

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If you haven't yet, you still have time to register for PF's very interesting webinar tonight at 6 pm (9 pm EST, 10 am Thursday in Manila). "Indipinos in Bainbridge Island" provides a rare insight on the lives of children of Filipino men and indigenous women in this part of Washington state. You will be able to watch the 31-minute documentary, "Honor Thy Mothers," that Gina Corpuz, herself an Indipino, filmed. To register, http://bit.ly/indipinos

Their call for "dyaryo, bote" was part of the soundtrack of the daily lives of those who grew up in the Philippines. These traditional recyclers, popularly known as the "mambobote," "mambabakal," "mangangalkal," or "basurero" turn out to be earning more daily than a call center agent. Environmentalist Gregg Yan shines a light on this lucrative "dirty" business that's an important part of protecting the environment.

One of the most compelling books I've come across recently is Concepcion: An Immigrant Family's Fortune by Fil-Am author Albert Samaha. Not only is it exceptionally good writing, the book presents important insights on the Filipino immigrant experience that give us pause...and enlightenment. Historian, academic and cultural influencer Michael Gonzalez reviews the book. 

How about enjoying adobo in Utquigvik? This northernmost town of the United States in the state of Alaska boasts of a Filipino restaurant called The 57, run by former Rizal High School teacher, Amy Tulayan Felder and her family. Just like food writer Jennifer Fergesen who spent part of her summer in Alaska last year, there are no limits to the adventurousness and ingenuity of Filipinos, wherever they may be. 

And speaking of adventure, here's a recipe for a Happy Home Cook challenge: Whale Hunt Spring Rolls from Amy Felder. Of course, if you can't find whale meat in your local supermarket, there's a substitute that you can use.

Our Video of the Week: Fox News foreign affairs correspondent Benjamin Hall's conversation with his Manila-born father Roderick Hall about the Battle of Manila that ended WWII in the Philippines.

In The Know (Standard Edition)

From Switzerland to Philippines: Thomas Kellenberger reaches Asia after walking 141 days
https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2022/01/from-switzerland-to-philippines-thomas-kellenberger-reaches-asia-after-walking-141-days/?fbclid=IwAR2iFSTQwFL0ztFmD6yubcxSLmNWE6Trjl3zGyfoKQsI5p27vTgVj4zQZbA

Harvard monument glorifies American colonial rule over the Philippines
https://thefilam.net/archives/35276?fbclid=IwAR27sbhStQcLOp43bWV9OV62dMdTLQj-10Y4H_5CQISD0hSK_uUs2RsnuVo

They toured the PH to study our heritage dishes—now they run one of the best restos in America
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/food-drink/restaurants/01/06/22/filipino-resto-abac-in-sf-named-one-of-americas-best?fbclid=IwAR26T0-8t8044cPZfk9wraFQZDDE61ZGSe_hzvxo6u-H52JtMhtrQTZQHRQ

How This 17-Year-Old Made a Successful Business Out of Kangkong
https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/kangkong-chips-josh-mojica-a00293-20220103-lfrm2?utm_source=Facebook-EsquireMoney&utm_medium=Siteshare&utm_campaign=20220103-fbnp-long-reads-kangkong-chips-josh-mojica-a00293-20220103-lfrm2-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR32hXH2y1h3zzNQtpu7cfQ6d77vFlziXchrL47MvGKQMVKVBJIIzP3MDJQ

20 Rare Photos of the Manila Carnival That You've Probably Never Seen Before
https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/rare-manila-carnival-photos-a00297-20211227-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20211227-fbnp-culture-rare-manila-carnival-photos-a00297-20211227-lfrm-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR2xetMMdCE4ON9BmOIfe6f_Hvutl7KEIdtuTyZYZ6DlUR-gqspSYSadejg

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Editor, Positively Filipino