Don't Know Much About History?
/The best way to learn history is to read the meticulously researched, factually accurate and objective works of credible historians and writers.
The best way to appreciate historical events is to hear the personal stories by or about those who were there.
Our lineup this week offers both. It begins with a son's narration of his father's monumental choice and heroism during the 1989 coup d'etat that almost toppled the Cory Aquino administration.
We're also reposting some stories related to this day, December 8, a holy day of obligation in the Catholic world (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) but also marks the beginning of World War II in the Philippines (1941) and the assassination of John Lennon (1981) (we have 2 Beatles stories from Lloyd LaCuesta and Marra PL. Lanot).
Part 2 of former COMELEC chair Andres Bautista's series on the Philippine electoral process, focusing on political dynasties, is also in this issue.
And for a sumptuous feast (or to trigger your imagination of one), PF Correspondent and resident foodie Elizabeth Ann Quirino describes the Kapampangan Christmas table of a clan matriarch who literally cooked up a feast, one dish of which is our Happy Home Cook feature this week.
Video of the Week: SB19’s “Bazinga” tops Billboard Hot Trends Chart
Partner Post: Philippine International Aid’s Christmas Gift Package Campaign
In The Know (Philippine Election Edition)
YouTube networks spread propaganda on Marcoses, Martial Law – study
https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/study-says-youtube-networks-spread-propaganda-marcos-martial-law/
The unraveling of Isko Moreno
https://opinion.inquirer.net/147234/the-unraveling-of-isko-moreno?fbclid=IwAR01H66cmBuu4jrnpJM0wbMkR0ytIeSRxnjQZClh3UGheBJTz7CCCxd1EsE
Is Isko Plan B?
https://verafiles.org/articles/isko-plan-b
Marcos’ personal priest: ‘He was betrayed by his own people, like Jesus Christ’
https://usa.inquirer.net/88578/marcos-personal-priest-he-was-betrayed-by-his-own-people-like-jesus-christ
A Merry Bongbong
https://opinion.inquirer.net/147045/a-merry-bongbong
In The Know (Standard Edition)
Tourism pause helps Philippines clean up island paradise
https://news.yahoo.com/tourism-pause-helps-philippines-clean-114222987.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma
52 all-Pinoy reading, storytelling spaces launched to promote Filipino books, stories
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/812662/52-all-pinoy-reading-storytelling-spaces-launched-to-promote-filipino-books-stories/story/?fbclid=IwAR3F1aNyKY36h_JwjcIBizaYHwkalxNFvBhKjxeHrAuR40Sgj_uYByr5u20
Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar Wins Asia's Best Historic Hotel Award
https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/travel/las-casas-filipinas-de-acuzar-international-award-a833-sa00171-20211126-src-spot?utm_source=Facebook-Esquire&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20211127-fbnp-life-las-casas-filipinas-de-acuzar-international-award-a833-sa00171-20211126-src-spot-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR2GIIsE7RHRZWxP8p4LTjo7vTjHpD1FWx71YVkAzPYmAxq5l4XU02zk-s4
Inside IKEA in Manila: tabò, capiz windows, woven lamps, and other Pinoy home stuff
Fil-Am among 'Best New Chefs' highlights Filipino modern cuisine in U.S.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/29/21/fil-am-among-best-new-chefs-highlights-filipino-modern-cuisine-in-us/?utm_campaign=sharedpost&fbclid=IwAR2QHeTJMJb1B4XXDCYqmw4DVr4OgwJi6Xo1Fbs81miQ9lLi9hcnW1aZefM
This almost 100-year old Cubao mansion is testament to a family’s deep affection for their heritage
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/05/29/19/this-fabled-1929-mansion-in-new-manila-is-a-war-survivor-and-family-legacy?fbclid=IwAR08wPVfOF5JombMMoESaKvuIZegfnIACG4fh88awjunIVK8Pu6_iw9yxZU
