Feelings

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Political hatred.

Such is the state of our current world that this phrase is now being uttered in public more frequently. And felt privately by many. Ukrainians in the midst of war with Russia feel it, citizens of Middle Eastern countries have been suffering through it for decades, Filipinos still reeling from the results of the recent elections are working their way out of it, and yes, a growing number of Americans are acting on their toxic feelings with tragic consequences. 

Already. there have been 198 mass shootings in the US in the 19 weeks of 2022, the latest of which was perpetrated by an Asian man against fellow Asians in a church in Southern California last weekend. The stats are truly scary: a 339 % increase of crimes against Asian Americans including Filipinos in 2021 (compared to the previous year). Not a happy thought for this Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month of May.

What causes someone to snap and run amok? It's a highly complex brew of mental, psychological and yes, political (including racism) issues that only trained mental health professionals can mitigate. But we can help by being vigilant in recognizing early indicators: if someone you know is exhibiting signs of extreme distress and unbridled emotions, it is time for an intervention. Getting that person to seek mental health treatment is important, but equally important is to make sure the person has no access to firearms. Or poison.

May is not just AAPI Heritage Month, it is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Let's do our part in celebrating both. 

This Week’s Stories

How To Respond To Anti-AAPI Hate by Cherie M. Querol Moreno

A Soldier And A Gentleman by Craig Scharlin

Banished But Unbowed by Fiona Basile

A Marcos Government And The Pink Movement by Randy David

[Cook It Again] The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Nilaga

[Video of the Week] Painting with Soil in the Philippines

In The Know

The Marcos Restoration: 30 Years In The Making
https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/marcos-restoration-30-years-making?s=r

The Triumph of Marcos Dynasty Disinformation Is a Warning to the U.S.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/the-triumph-of-marcos-dynasty-disinformation-is-a-warning-to-the-us?fbclid=IwAR2yPEbJIjzamDspQOYZmfA76F4eZa621_0CuS8Pq1G5-jqJS_HhWFn7k9k

'Reginald the Vampire' Star Jacob Batalon Talks Filipino Pride In Honor Of AAPI Heritage Month
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/reginald-the-vampire-star-jacob-batalon-filipino-pride-aapi-heritage-month?fbclid=IwAR0Qj10vb4tcIPBljDhHLWzLx4-erkk5Xo8g51N1IODGklRKo_FZflbjH_0

12 Other Countries Filipinos Can Visit with a U.S. Tourist Visa
https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/travel/countries-filipinos-us-visa-sa00192-20220313-src-preview?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20220511-fbnp-life-countries-filipinos-us-visa-sa00192-20220313-src-preview-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR3GDqEEEpUoF3Q_WizJbGrLCb7MoVpQqZbGUPBxfORKPo_maRnP0IyfL6w

The story of Adarna House began during the Marcos years
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/books/05/16/22/the-making-of-adarna-house-publisher-of-childrens-books?fbclid=IwAR0TFzpocs1NEPUlKNcHY9I3fgEJvjbPQhLEM-ub1X8xxLZp4O-6i4Z44Z4

These 7 Universities Are the Top Philippine Schools for Computer Science Courses
https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/best-computer-science-universities-philippines-lfrm-a2749-20220407-src-candy-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-EsquireMoney&utm_medium=Siteshare&utm_campaign=20220501-fbnp-culture-best-computer-science-universities-philippines-lfrm-a2749-20220407-src-candy-lfrm-fbold&fbclid=IwAR1f8xSfQKq5v0PWxT1VbUnHlrGo2hNoQq65j4axZfdV7Cg7yECxHpHEgu8

10 heritage treasures of Old Manila, then and now
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2022/05/01/2174329/10-heritage-treasures-old-manila-then-and-now?fbclid=IwAR1zf69R3AY-Gx5P1moD-Lqo_kmzFYly6VRYMwaSomy63q-_VVR_n9bySB8

This New Restaurant in Paris Shines the Spotlight on Filipino Flavors
https://www.esquiremag.ph/food-and-drink/food/reyna-restaurant-pari-a2435-20220514-src-spot?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20220514-fbnp-food-and-drink-reyna-restaurant-pari-a2435-20220514-src-spot-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR0PbmLr9o_UoJMgWeg_lNA7toN20XN3ha9ik3QFqkmvv3GqkAbMCVrcohk

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We'll Be Watching

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And so it went.

A campaign that was founded on lies ("golden age," the ownership of gold, the promise of distributing gold when it wins, a non-existent Oxford diploma, etc.), fueled by lies (the $203 billion tax debt is still being negotiated, when in reality the Supreme Court has declared it final and executable, among others) and sustained by lies has won.

And a Pink Movement has risen. How this new force will be harnessed is still to be determined, but it will. The proverbial genie is already out of the bottle and there is no putting it back in. 

It will be interesting times, the next six years. Unlike the father's, the son's administration will have hundreds of thousands of watchdogs that will be alert to its doings. We anticipate civilian unrest, much like the early '70s with its First Quarter Storm. We also anticipate repressive measures to quell this unrest because the son is bound to follow the father's playbook without the benefit of the father's diabolic brilliance. And therein lies the lethal brew, this mediocrity and hubris.

PF, like all legitimate media outlets, will watch, document, fact-check and share the stories that we know are real and true.  We will be part of the movement to correct the historical distortions that have proliferated online and have twisted the minds of many.

This Week’s Stories

What Now, Philippines? by Ernesto M. Hilario

Food-Tripping In Manila (And Nearby) by Mona Lisa Yuchengco

Hardheaded Woman by Patria Cabatuando-Rivera

[Webinar Video] Hate And "No Dogs"

[Cook it Again] The Happy Home Cook: Paella De Adobo By Señor Anastacio De Alba by Elizabeth Ann Quirino

{Video of the Week] Last Week Tonight: Philippine Elections

In The Know

Which Country Issued the Most Schengen Visas to Filipinos?
https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/travel/which-country-issued-schengen-visa-filipinos-a2274-20181210?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20220510-fbnp-life-which-country-issued-schengen-visa-filipinos-a2274-20181210-fbold&fbclid=IwAR17dUD6YEG2jsDTWDIAGK5PDu_Ki1lXO172Ia-XU2MCCevh2Of1hnUDLss

Toro y Moi opens up, embraces Filipino heritage: ‘No more acting or putting on that sad boy image’
https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/toro-y-moi-shows-love-for-filipino-heritage-on-mahal?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headlines&utm_campaign=sfc_datebook&sid=53bb0669fdd5ac0b52000049

From IG to LA: How this Filipina home baker opened her first store in the US
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/how-filipina-pajama-baker-opened-first-store-united-states/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1RhY-D8-OzAJGN4um5TwMfGI5fL87ktNXMIIQZf65hUNH_JKDOK1e_YPo#Echobox=1650957610

The Best Schools for Business Management in the Philippines 
https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/best-business-management-schools-philippine-a2749-20220428-src-candy-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20220428-fbnp-culture-best-business-management-schools-philippine-a2749-20220428-src-candy-lfrm-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR0gQfMUOXj6HGTlD90cg3DDUWKzI4G36mzVb3lehayB4_XiGxVxJdJnz_s

10 Metro Manila Roads, Then and Now
https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/photos-10-metro-manila-roads-then-and-now-a1729-20190812-src-spot-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20220430-fbnp-culture-photos-10-metro-manila-roads-then-and-now-a1729-20190812-src-spot-lfrm-fbold&fbclid=IwAR0Bi_36XA7ZhiM64aoWBMYS5Qe8xejaZWpf62t5wQeEHSTP14cT4R4ds0w

Filipino-made Card Games to Know
https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/others/pinoy-boardgames-to-know?utm_campaign=PH_DIG_FULL20220501&utm_medium=email&utm_source=tatlerasia.com

How to buy a guitar? You need to feel it in person, says this Cebu guitar maker
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/alegre-guitar-factory-lapu-lapu-city-cebu/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR25KETR7bSMQcAi4dHXF3fVidyx9UB1qlv_fY4SylNPZu6a9JjUDq8UauM#Echobox=1651538493

The Culinary Capitals of the Philippines: Food Writer Ige Ramos’ Guide to Cavite
https://www.tatlerasia.com/dining/journeys/ige-ramos-food-guide-to-cavite?utm_campaign=PH_DIN_FULL20220505&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

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A Fork in the Road

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We have more stories this week than usual because we are at the threshold of either a dark or a bright era in Philippine politics. Some observers say the country is at an inflection point, that whatever happens on election day will determine the path of future generations. Do you agree?

But first a reminder: Elections are always fraught with high drama and unconscionable shenanigans so PF contributing writer Andy Bautista, who knows whereof he speaks, alerts us to what can happen if we lay down our guard in protecting our votes in "E-day 9th of May 101."

And an unexpected historical reckoning of the dark years of martial law:

"The Image That Never Left Me" by Lila Ramos-Shahani, the niece of President Fidel V. Ramos

"General Ver's Daughter Reckons with Her Father's Martial Law Legacy" by Wanna Ver, et.al.

We've published several stories about WWII in the Philippines but today's piece by first-time PF contributor Thomas McKenna stands out because it celebrates the outstanding bravery of the Maranaos in fighting Japanese incursion into their land. "The Battle of Tamparan and the Forgotten Moro Heroes of WWII" corrects a historical ignorance -- ours, in failing to recognize the heroism of our Muslim brothers and sisters.

Speaking of heroes, the recent sudden death of Ambassador Jose Santiago "Chito" Sta. Romana brought on a deluge of tributes, the most poignant of which come from his bosom buddies, Jaime FlorCruz and Eric Baculinao, they whose lives are tightly meshed with Chito's since 1971.

And finally, a renewed faith in our better angels, as reported by PF Correspondent Cherie Querol-Moreno, with the hope that it will last beyond the elections. 

Read Again: Mother’s Day Stories

Model Mom By Cherie Querol Moreno

Lessons from My Mother By James T. Lim

My Unmom Mom By John L. Silva

[Recipe of the Week] The Happy Home Cook: Instant Pot Spanish Sardine-Style Bangus

[Video of The Week] Philippines At A Crossroads: Will There Be Another Marcos Presidency?

[Partner] The Vagina Monologues: Asian Women Speak Out Against Hate

Philippine Elections 2022

After Kerwin, DOJ’s star witness retracts accusation vs. De Lima
https://www.rappler.com/nation/doj-star-witness-rafael-ragos-retracts-accusation-vs-de-lima/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0oKhOfkvdjzeeOodF4D7-pLeTZuDenqVQkCLUYEds4ALq3zo6Rtv7g-gQ#Echobox=1651451425

UP profs urge next admin to focus on jobs, healthcare
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/830170/up-profs-urge-next-admin-to-focus-on-jobs-healthcare/story/?fbclid=IwAR0Ge_6zIKWEEjYvip_-0v-ccfKbKWw9OUoslI5i83FpHjRTh77JSNg6tQs

Civil Society
https://www.philstar.com/business/2022/04/22/2175810/civil-society

Make some noise: Placard Power
https://www.thediarist.ph/placard-power/

Under scarcity: Leni service, BBM welfarism, and Isko overspending
https://www.bworldonline.com/opinion/2022/04/25/444392/under-scarcity-leni-service-bbm-welfarism-and-isko-overspending/

Here  comes the Pink Tsunami
https://manilastandard.net/opinion/columns/business-class-by-rudy-romero/314224445/here-comes-the-pink-tsunami.html

Wanted: A Leader Who Inspires
https://opinion.inquirer.net/152457/wanted-a-leader-who-inspires/amp?fbclid=IwAR1IApI8WleoI6z6cWjfsuelmEmkb_Qff_XAbHSkOHPX3oN5gA8oqI0DmFc

Fil-Ams ask facebook to take down troll sites
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1591949/fil-ams-ask-facebook-to-take-down-troll-sites?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2EYch4kW6G9j6BK_6AbWDi9MCSYiLlT8D8AFVjpWOSPuNcjosnW8bBNlk#Echobox=1651617761

In the Know

1930s Filipinos were hip to American Style
https://daily.jstor.org/1930s-filipinos-were-hip-to-american-style/?fbclid=IwAR1OXnAglpnaOlsaU16OGZT70pCdrYEG-clZP_ASCralE2hZLuy1703j2dI

There’s a touching story behind this trailer carinderia in the Alaskan countryside
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/food-drink/features/10/13/21/carinderia-in-alaskan-countryside-has-a-touching-story?fbclid=IwAR1KD3PCLtHLMhsZDMjG9pSkvY8vcK74u-KnkNxFudhgDyiLp-FurK2UB1E

Pio Abad Presents Telling New Art Exhibit on the "Conjugal Dictatorship" of the Marcos Family
https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/arts/pio-abad-arete-exhibit

San Diego author pens fantasy story about Filipino family in debut book
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/story/2022-04-23/san-diego-author-pens-fantasy-story-about-filipino-family-in-debut-book?fbclid=IwAR18mGBtYeLcnR8XNbvsrJrLwrk8sZUvcivobaTHUBavJNiYdzgTFZRKUOs

Off the beaten track: Hard-to-reach PH destinations worth the journey
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/off-beaten-track-philippine-destinations-hard-reach-worth-journey/?fbclid=IwAR3I4MVO-PZLuSMUjz0842rZ50mj1SWwa-ZHBXchDxJnGugMhJHcFL00Gnc

What do Olivia Rodrigo, Saweetie, H.E.R., Bruno Mars, Elle King and Remy Martin have in common? Me.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/what-do-olivia-rodrigo-saweetie-h-e-r-bruno-mars-elle-king-and-remy-martin-have-in-common-me/ar-AAWz72Q?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=ae5e8f7f9ca74fb9b44e9c1dbadb4590&fbclid=IwAR1qNti9spY8b1J-7eJ2rYFRbRb-G19qHNgPPo1e0vZIcLfUbyQljhM3ehQ

Wealthy and Educated: A Look at Manila's First Beauty Queens
https://www.esquiremag.ph/the-good-life/what-she-wants/evolution-of-beauty-pageant-titles-in-the-philippines-a00208-20171213-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20220425-fbnp-the-good-life-evolution-of-beauty-pageant-titles-in-the-philippines-a00208-20171213-lfrm-fbold&fbclid=IwAR1mm2psqy_Yd5eLswg-wp5I0yL3nvV1QGBJaZ-gJ5cubwtEfdIFqufATvo

Exploring Ilocos Sur: The Northern Region Rich With Hidden Gems
https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/travel/exploring-ilocos-sur-santiago?utm_campaign=PH_DIG_FULL20220428&utm_medium=email&utm_source=tatlerasia.com