A Night to Remember

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As Filipinos and as journalists, we watched with great pride as Maria Ressa accepted the Nobel Peace Prize during the award  ceremony in Oslo last December 10, attended by Norway's royalty no less. Our first Filipino Nobel Laureate did not disappoint. Her speech was eloquent and inspirational, a call to action for truth, trust and protecting democracy.

If you missed the ceremony and her speech, here it is:

For the text of Maria Ressa's Nobel Laureate lecture:

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2021/ressa/lecture/

Democracy is under siege in some major countries in the world, including the US and yes, the Philippines. In the third part of his illuminating series on the Philippine electoral process, former Comelec chair Andres Bautista states "An informed and engaged citizenry is the foundation of a successful election." He then unpacks why and how this logical idea at this point is easier said than done.

However. There are rays of hope and of joy as veteran writer Alfred "Krip" Yuson reports in his colorful situationer of the mood of the hour in pre-(official) campaign Philippines, where the political situation remains fluid as flood. 

Perhaps we can use a look back at the distant past to understand our people. PF contributor Dorian Merina tells us about Wondery's podcast series that he scripted on the Philippine American War, running now until the end of December.  

And to keep you in the holiday spirit, Toronto-based writer Patria Rivera gives a review of a book on Philippine spirits of the liquid variety. The book is a good resource on Philippine wines and a unique Christmas gift as well. 

Have you planned your Noche Buena yet? Here are some recipes that will surely light up your Christmas table. Cook Again: http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-happy-home-cook-christmas-recipes?rq=christmas

Video of the Week: Larry Ramos of the Association (1942-2014)
Partner Post: UCSF Lung Cancer Research on Asian American Females

In The Know (Standard Edition)

How the rise of electric cars endangers the ‘last frontier’ of the Philippines
https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/rise-of-electric-cars-endangers-last-frontier-philippines/index.html

‘Root of all evil’: Quiboloy church’s demands for money mire followers in debt
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/quiboloy-church-demand-money-mires-kingdom-jesus-christ-followers-debt/?fbclid=IwAR0-WkxPyiskMNmS8gX13r64C_mDCAddzpV79vvai7iRm2OmCaxePfNlrnQ

Andrés Bonifacio and the house at 72 Calle Azcárraga
https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/938092-andres-bonifacio-house-at-72-calle-azcarraga?fbclid=IwAR0dHLK9z2VGw1eoGUJubBI7t1__vKENPvSS86_mUWTOkS6aGGE44hYYEQA

Meet Mighty Magulang, the geeky Tita proving history and facts can thrive on TikTok

https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/12/05/21/meet-mighty-magulang-tiktoks-favorite-history-geek?fbclid=IwAR0FXTu4cGK7bu-GGBW9jLB1yRF1HK9YYQcpbaCEuZJpgY7dwXLqBxjZNLQ

Today in Philippine History, December 12, 1888, 20 young women of Malolos requested to open a night school for Spanish language
https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/812/today-in-philippine-history-december-12-1888-20-young-women-of-malolos-requested-to-open-a-night-school-for-spanish-language

IN PHOTOS: After more than two years of renovation, Ayala Museum reopens with a new look
https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/12/03/21/in-photos-the-new-look-of-ayala-museum?fbclid=IwAR34qa319Ny-tDIp9-IehvnlRCKOVwJ2AfHp6OKlsv9zU1J4h7deRORw27k

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Gemma Nemenzo

Editor, Positively Filipino