Female Warriors

We're having another webinar next week featuring five super-accomplished Filipino women in health care, all acclaimed in their respective fields, coming from different states: Hawaii, Washington, California, Illinois and New York. Each one played a significant role in mitigating the negative impact of the pandemic in their communities and they will share with us their stories and their work. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring these "Filipina Power Warriors in the Pandemic Front Line" this coming Monday, March 22. Details and registration information below. 

Our webinar last week, "We Are Not the Virus: Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans," triggered some visceral reactions from some attendees. If you missed it or would like to listen to it again, here's the recording of the event. http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/webinar-video-we-are-not-the-virus-hate-crimes-against-asian-americans

We also have some pretty consequential stories this week which we hope will inform, clarify, entertain and inspire.

Our Stories This Week

[Webinar Video] “We Are NOT The Virus”: Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

Getting Away With Murder By Ernesto M. Hilario

333 Years In The Convent By Virgilio A. Reyes, Jr.

Eileen R. Tabios, From Poet To Novelist By Leny Mendoza Strobel

The Kipping House By Rita Maria J. Mata

The Happy Home Cook: Ground Beef Omelet (Tortang Itlog At Giniling) By Chef Roline Casper

[Video of Week] Bantay Dagat: Ligtasin Cove, Coral Reef Under Threat

In The Know

H.E.R. is a fan of Gary V. plus 6 more things to know about the Fil-Am Grammy winner
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/779705/h-e-r-is-a-fan-of-gary-v-plus-6-more-things-to-know-about-the-fil-am-grammy-winner/story/?fbclid=IwAR1Ho0NM8VwkA3w3s8bWYrktYLLthAA9IJ3IxIyRPVFXUOxDupbvZPuElVw

Bakit Hindi? Outstanding Pinays Who Prove Norms Wrong.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/specials/content/185/bakit-hindi-outstanding-pinays-who-prove-norms-wrong/?fbclid=IwAR0wE7t-3YQaQ_MDJsuf4wNP-r_79S2EMw1_196qyUlOtL9qjMSfNDnLaCE

100+ Filipino artworks from the 70s are back home after 47 years in New York
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/art/03/06/21/100-important-filipino-artworks-are-back-home-after-47-years-in-new-york?fbclid=IwAR1mgRQwSHd2GtwAq1Q4llTa7hFIN97bgYOBlUKsO6A7a5_czYz6QRtVgLY

The Angels of Bataan: The World War II Nurses Who Survived Three Years in a Japanese Prison Camp
https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=24228&fbclid=IwAR0bZ_ZgU_WDrd7RDK5UJxjhyfl0WIdo4aDqyxsx0aSoYftU_cR96CTPjr0

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Millennials Rising

Let's hear it from millennials!

Ateneo medical student Pia Guballa reflects on the inequities of status and gender privilege in the obstetrics ward on her last day of rotation. "Healer, Lick Thy Wounds" is not only insightful of the harsh realities in women's health, it also reveals a compassionate human being who is cut out to be a future doctor of conscience. May her tribe increase. 

Another good one from an Ateneo student, we're sharing this essay by the valedictorian of Class 2019 and outgoing president of the Ateneo student council, Reycel Hyacenth Bendaña, whose proletarian roots (she is the daughter of a jeepney driver) makes her immensely qualified to call for, not just a more generous Ateneo but, more importantly, a more generous country. We are reposting her essay from the Ateneo University web site so we take it that the institution is officially listening. We hope its alumni are as well. ("Prayer for Generosity")

From Stockton, California, Jaelyn Galasinao Sanidad, a third-generation Filipino American, talks about how it is to survive in what was once ground zero of the Filipino manong community and the strong sense of kinship this shared history has encouraged in succeeding generations like hers. Jaelyn is part of the forthcoming (June 22) annual cultural showcase, this year titled "Dawn." (Read "Little Manila at the Break of Dawn")

Today we celebrate the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence. Here's a valuable Read Again to put the significance of the day in perspective: "Why June 12 is Different From Other Days" by John L. Silva 

On June 16, it will be Father's Day so here's another Read Again: "A Day in the Life of a Single Dad" 

And here's a fitting tribute to the great Filipino actor, Eddie Garcia, who is currently fighting for his life after a freak accident during shooting: Marra PL. Lanot's "What Makes Eddie Run?"

Our In The Know links to articles from other publications: 

Considering History and Narratives as Spain and the Philippines Approach 500th Anniversary
https://thediplomat.com/2019/05/considering-history-and-narratives-as-spain-and-the-philippines-approach-500th-anniversary/?fbclid=IwAR1CTAoFdm_QxQ1Z7ia4t3AmjELTVkT5ik8QZUZllnWfZjpuXw7Btw6pBxg

Not just a joke: The social cost of Duterte's rape remarks
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/211438-duterte-rape-remarks-social-cost-not-just-jokes?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2IMv32rjbSAuB9R_bkTd_TWVUEtV4PZbGLVq8j0JwDLvIscs2MOOHP3D4#Echobox=1558856702

Netflix, Forest Whitaker Team On Adaptation Of Newbery-Winning Novel ‘Hello, Universe’
https://deadline.com/2019/05/hello-universe-movie-netflix-erin-entrada-kelly-forest-whitaker-1202620474/?fbclid=IwAR33xS_-GIcj8JKEf3UtCgPrNiPPFB_FAvsmcWmv8ojAxH7T1gffoKNk0cY

Ulam:Main Dish' celebrates Filipino cuisine
https://www.ncronline.org/news/media/ulammain-dish-celebrates-filipino-cuisine?clickSource=email

For the Happy Home Cook this week, we are re-posting Chef Marvin Gapultos' suggested dishes for your own Independence Day celebration.

For Video of the Week, we feature McDonald’s Philippines Father’s Day commercial.