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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Gemma Nemenzo

Editor, Positively Filipino