However and wherever you choose to celebrate this week, we wish you the space for meaningful reflection, the comfort of rituals and the joy of community.

Jose Garcia Villa and Nick Joaquin -- literary giants known for sardonic humor and acerbic wit -- apparently had affection and respect for each other, as PF contributing writer Virgilio Reyes Jr. gleans from a valuable poem Joaquin wrote for the internment of his friend, Garcia Villa. The latter's colorful life is at the center of this tribute to the friendship between two great Filipino writers.

Hardly anyone has been untouched by grief these past three years. Certainly not PF Correspondent Criselda Yabes who mourns and honors her "three mothers" in this week of solemnity and contemplation.

To Cha-cha or not to cha-cha? The issue of Charter change comes up once again in the Philippines, and Netherlands-based lecturer/activist Jacob Apostol weighs in.

Once upon a time, in the '70s decade, when political turmoil was prevalent and Filipino Americans were struggling to be heard, a rock band named Dakila made waves by recording what is now considered the first Asian American rock album. With permission from KQED, we are posting this story about the revival of Dakila's important musical legacy.

In time for this Holy Week, Read Again about the art and soul of Redemptorist priest, Fr. Rey Culaba:

http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/art-and-soul-and-fr-rey

Always a good Lenten dish, guaranteed:

http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/pesang-salmon-filipino-fish-stew-in-ginger-broth-with-tomatoes-spinach

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