Celebration Time
/'Tis the season to be jolly but it's also the season to reflect on life's surprising twists and unexpected blessings, as our writers this week do.
Tokyo-based contributing writer Ian Layugan looks to the stars for wisdom and solace in "Star-crossed in Sagada."
Compleat writer Criselda Yabes puts her stamp on a generational friendship and her favorite writing place in "An Athens State of Mind."
Retired professor, author and cultural torchbearer Leny Strobel makes atchara for Christmas and allows her memories to intertwine with her grating and mixing in "Entangled with Atchara."
'Tis definitely a celebration for all seasons for the entire FilAm community as a record number of FilAms got elected to various posts all over the country. We repost the tally of NaFFAA on who recently took their seats in the American political firmament.
If you're still planning your Christmas feast, here are some timeless suggestions and recipes from culinary expert Elizabeth Ann Quirino: http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-happy-home-cook-christmas-recipes
[Video of the Week] Sharon Cuneta’s Christmas Surprise
In The Know
H.E.R. on playing Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast' anniversary special: 'I never thought I could be a Disney princess
Filipino Christmas Songs That Picture Pinoy Christmas
In The Philippines Christmas Eve Includes A Late-Night Street Food Feast
Filipinos in Hawaii share their success by giving back ‘blessings’ to the homeland
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/11/30/filipinos-hawaii-share-success-by-giving-back-philippines/
Top Filipino Restaurants in the Bay Area
https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/best-filipino-restaurants-sf-bay-area/
[Ilonggo Notes] 11 bridges over the Iloilo Esplanade
S.F. couple accused of exploiting, trafficking woman from Philippines who cared for their child
