Our Sports Hall of Famers

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It may come as a surprise to this Instagram generation familiar with the accomplishments of Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, EJ Obiena and Carlos Yulo that once upon a time, during their grandparents' and even their parents' lifetimes, the terms "Filipino" and "sports champs" were very rarely used in the same sentence.

Once in a generation, there might have been a Flash Elorde or a Eugene Torre or a Paeng Nepomuceno who dazzled with their prowess, but they were flashes-in-the-pan, so to speak -- rare occurrences. Thus, it's no surprise that in the long history of sports, only ten Filipinos so far have been recognized as Hall of Famers in their respective arenas. Our Iloilo-based contributing writer Vicente Salas introduces the "Filipino Sports Greats and Hall of Famers," a slim list that will soon expand.

Nearer to the present, Fil-Am small businesses, other than the usual karinderya, hardly made a ripple even in the Fil-Am community beyond their neighborhoods. Today, Fil-Am entrepreneurs like Raibyn Cabiling of San Diego have established a presence in both mainstream and social media, peddling such products as t-shirts, headwear and an innovative "barongorak" that invokes Filipino culture. PF Correspondent Anthony Maddela reports.

The itch to travel is universal but does it have to be done alone? PF contributing writer Ian Layugan dissects the different facets of traveling solo, and presents words of caution and the challenge of daring.

What does it take to be surrogate mother/caregiver/mentor to a chess prodigy? Lotis Key, once a star in Philippine movies and theater, found herself assuming that role and wrote about it. Read Again "A Traveling Fool." http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/a-traveling-fool

His name no longer rings a bell so PF Correspondent Myles A. Garcia reintroduced him to a new audience. Read Again "Before Elorde and Pacquiao, There Was Luis Logan" on a boxing hero that should not be forgotten. http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/before-elorde-and-pacquiao-there-was-luis-logan

Always a comfort food, here's Sizzling Bangus Sisig for the Happy Home Cook: http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-happy-home-cook-sizzling-bangus-sisig

[Video of the Week] The Fight Over Manila's Last Forests: Masungi Watershed

Happy Holidays!

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There Will Always Be Spring and Women's History Month

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This week marks the beginning of Women's History Month and one full year of the Covid-19 crisis. Women's History Month is a recurring celebration, and PF wholeheartedly supports the spirit and intent of singling out a month dedicated to honoring women who came before us and the women who are right now making history.

But for the love of god,  let's hope this will be the only year we will commemorate a pandemic anniversary. Will it be too much to ask that Covid-19 be just a bad dream by this time next year? While the vaccines have shown us the proverbial light at the end of a long, dark tunnel, apparently it will take another year  before the activities we have indulged in before Covid, like international travel, will be safe. That is if we humans behave ourselves and follow the protocols. And if the variants turn out to be conquerable after all. Two big ifs.

Meanwhile, let's default to our usual coping routines and await with relish the brighter morning sun, the blooming  flowers, the warmer temps and the longer days. As sure as the hours tick by, spring will soon be upon us. It never fails. 

A Heads-up: Next Wednesday, March 10, Positively Filipino will host a webinar on the incidents of hate against Asian Americans and what we Filipino Americans can do about it. Watch out for announcements on the details. 

Our Stories This Week

On The 50th Year Of Philippine Studies At City College Of San Francisco: Is There Reason To Celebrate?
By Lisa Suguitan Melnick

How The US Derailed Philippine History In 1986 By Walden Bello

A Century-Old Saga: Holy Spirit College On Mendiola Street To Close In 2022
By Virgilio A. Reyes, Jr.

Finding A Lifetime Partner In Ten Lessons By Carolina Esguerra Colborn

Read Again

Lotis Key Kabigting on her need to go home: http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/2013/5/going-home

Contributor Carleen Sacris writes about Filipina astrophysicist Dr. Reina Reyes: http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/seeing-stars-with-reina-reyes

Cook It Again

The Happy Home Cook: Pesang Salmon (Filipino Fish Stew in Genger Broth with Tomatoes and Spinach) http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/pesang-salmon-filipino-fish-stew-in-ginger-broth-with-tomatoes-spinach

[Video of the Week] Cost of Living in the Philippines

In The Know

John ’79 and Susan Ocampo Make Game-Changing Donation to Innovation at Santa Clara
https://www.scu.edu/news-and-events/feature-stories/2021/stories/john-79-and-susan-ocampo-make-game-changing-donation-to-innovation-at-santa-clara-.html

Vico Sotto: From The Ateneo Classroom To The World
https://www.onenews.ph/vico-sotto-from-the-ateneo-classroom-to-the-world?fbclid=IwAR3hO0N4NplSJre_I3nMmQTfSHXayExZESDyvEfMZS7DxCl5I5mdTX57Tyc

Kids in the Philippines have not left their homes for a year
https://www.economist.com/asia/2021/02/18/kids-in-the-philippines-have-not-left-their-homes-for-a-year?fbclid=IwAR2f4ysQ-qHrne9dGjRS-KPAnDEwkLjLb3S6aDC97uc2S5q4z5D9YA-uJeE

Jordanian art scene’s rising star has Pinoy roots; loves adobo, too
https://dailybread.news.blog/2021/02/18/jordanian-art-scenes-rising-star-has-pinoy-roots-loves-adobo-too/?fbclid=IwAR3OzJr_zCGJ7qQygFw6xXS5Lcudf4X4nbF-eSj8J5ig5UDbza6_uzOi1RU

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Gemma Nemenzo

Editor, Positively Filipino