FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 06, 2021 10 APRONS ...FROM P.5


For most of us, wearing an apron prevents our food com- ing into contact with the dust, dirt, hair, germs etc and this is the apron I grew up with. Deriving from the French


word ‘naperon’, meaning a small table cloth, aprons have been symbolic of different things throughout history. In ancient times, the apron was worn for


tive, and ritualistic purposes. Nowadays, they might be used to protect clothes or as a fashion statement. Some thoughts from the Radical Tea Towel Aprons have also been viewed through the lens of sexism.


World War, the stereotypical image of women was wearing an apron and looking after the house, which is what you’d often see in adverts for house- hold goods


products. This was later crit- icized for suggesting a wom- an’s only ambition should be to stay at home and any kind of professional dreams were out of the question.


and cleaning After the Second practical, decora-


ric over the shoulders than their counterparts. Pinafores were also traditionally worn by young girls as a practical yet smart piece of clothing. Why should you wear an


apron?


Many people think that wearing an apron is just a ‘nice to have’ accessory which might be useful in keeping your clothes from getting dirty.


However, you should also wear an apron for health and hygiene reasons. This is certainly one use for them, and an important use since it could actually prevent clothes from getting completely ru- ined by impossible-to-remove stains like red wine and choc- olate, or worse, blood when cooking dinuguan or making morcilla !


Finally, wearing an apron allows you to make a state- ment to those around you while you’re cooking. Wheth- er you want to remember the Suffragettes (March for Women’s


Yet times have moved on significantly since those ad- verts. While we have by no means reached equality, more is now possible and accept- able for both sexes. So now it’s time for everyone to embrace the apron! Let’s take a step back in time…


The history of the apron Aprons have a fascinating history, both in relation to the people who have worn them and symbols they have repre- sented.


love William Morris’s design and activist work reflected in fashionable and photographic aprons, you can show off your personality in the apron you choose. Some of the best aprons


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empowering the OFWs and help them to promote their own welfare and protect their interests.


growth of a monolithic social club among Filipinos which expanded its function to non- social concerns of the different Filipino communities.


recognition, they placed themselves under the wings of the lone Oman government- recognized organization. Suddenly, the “powerless” groups


into a powerful “quasi- federation” which controls all organizational activities through an approval or permit system. Its power, however, did not give it freedom to do individual group activities without permission.


club sometimes exercise unofficial actions called


The officers of the social trans form ed To obtain government This condition nurtured the put a stop to the effort of


“nakaw na kapangyarihan” which, when controlled by one tribe, is often used against their own kababayans. Again, we see the ugly effects of regionalism. A number of officers are appointed by the so called “founders” and these organizations seldom follow their own constitution and by- laws, especially on the matter of elections and on disciplining abusive leaders and members. So the question remains: How do we empower our OFWs? The first line of empowerment should begin with the OFWs themselves. They should organize themselves for their own welfare and protection. In my experience with the workers in Italy and Oman, disgruntled members and officers of existing organization will form their own new associations after losing in a political maneuvering in the guise of workers protection


and welfare. Community organizing and empowerment should be a major concern of any officer at DOLE offices abroad ( including attached agencies like OWWA) who should really be for the protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare of OFWs. Working in these posts is not for fence- sitters and those who want to play it safe. Our representatives in foreign posts have to be politically savvy in dealing with the other members of the Philippine mission in the host country, our colleagues, our principals and the political and pecuniary interests around us.


in battle but was able to retire with honor.


Can we empower and protect the welfare of OFWS while maintaining good relations with the host country? They can be two faces in one coin as we can have the good characters of Bonifacio and Rizal in one person.


I learned my lessons the hard way. I had been tactless, reckless, adventurous and oftentimes stubbornly proud. I always raised my voice for what I deem is fair, just and equitable. And for it, I was badly bruised and wounded


like the nurses who wanted leave our country inspite of our need for them because of the pandemic is a sign that EDSA was not able to bring the complete empowerment that it wanted to restore. Economic powerlessness is still widespread aggravated by lockdowns. Empowered individuals can inspire and motivate the powerless to unite for empowerment.


Which side of the face or character are you?


The diaspora of OFWs


I have received as gifts from thoughtful friends are quite funny, fashionable and often too expensive to use for ev- eryday use! These are the ones I use for cooking or baking demos or photoshoots. Examples are those with


that early historical figures used aprons. The Bronze Age Minoan civilization of ancient Crete had a fertility goddess which is said to have worn over her skirt, a front and back apron decorated with a geometric diamond design…” Ancient Egyptian pha- raohs and Assyrian priests are also thought to have had aprons.


when the apron first became a domestic symbol, and was associated mostly with home- makers, workers, and also art- ists.


It was in the Middle Ages There is some evidence


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Punchin’ People is NOT Al- lowed!


• May the Forks Be I Bake Because


naughty friends may be con- sidered too risqué for polite company and should be rated R! These are humor in exple- tive deleteds! I became


Certain trades started wearing distinctive aprons to showcase their profession. Bakers had the checkered ones while cobblers chose black ones to prevent the black wax they used on shoes from ruin- ing their clothes. Aprons were first con-


sidered fashion items in the 16th century but in the years following they symbolized an array of ideas. This included a cultural icon, a symbol of entrapment and sexism, and a stylish accessory which pro- motes health and nutrition. After the Second World


War, the apron represented an intact family: something everyone was yearning for. Yet it quickly came to symbol- ize the domestic goddess and stay-at-home mum,


those fighting for equality lashed out against.


Some aprons given by CAMPUS...FROM P.3


during my culinary studies phase and have made some very pretty expensive pur- chases such as


the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA/NY) which are known in Japan as “maeka- ke,” (inspired by traditional craftsmen’s aprons that have been used for over 200 years), MetOpera seascape and diva aprons, an Art Institute of Chicago Monet Water Lilies apron and THREE different aprons from the Culinary Institute of America at Grey- stone among my assortment of cherished culinary posses- sions! I


which


is a fashion item, an expres- sion of personality, a repre- sentation of healthy eating, and a vintage buy.


What different types of apron are there? •


half apron, which is the one that goes from the waist usu- ally to the mid-thigh but it can also be longer. • A full or ‘bib’ apron


is the most popular and com- mon type. It covers the chest and loops or ties at the back then ties at the waist. •


far less likely to be seen in a kitchen. They’re the ones that look a bit like hospital gowns. (These are just too impractical and hot in a tropical country like the Philippines). •


a pinafore was originally a type of apron. They differed from


Little did you know,


the more traditional apron by including more fab-


Slip on aprons are Firstly, there’s the In modern times the apron


aprons for my grandchildren that are cute, trendy and practical which they now use whenever they want to be “Grammi’s assistants!” Who should wear aprons? The simple answer is ev- eryone! While aprons have been worn by many different groups of people throughout history, there’s no one group that the apron should be as- signed to nowadays.


have also purchased those from apron crazy


selected as distinct member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Health Service Command Transformation Roadmap Multi-Sector Advisory Board. As the Network remains committed to bringing Serbisyong Totoo to local communities especially during the pandemic, Amoroso and his group actively sought ways to help fellow Filipinos by reaching out to thousands of families in various barangays across the country to distribute essential items, and conducted lectures on proper health protocols through 'Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels'. As concurrent head of GMA Synergy, Amoroso also handles the Network's sports partnerships and production, including coverage of the upcoming seasons of the National Collegiate Athletics Association. He has been a loyal Kapuso for almost 16 years now. (PR)


8 BARANGAY...FROM P.2 Te barangays will be


honoured for their excel- lent performance in set- tling neighborhood dis- putes during the LTIA.


in 1997 under Section 406 (b) of the Local Government Code of 1991 which mandates the DILG “to grant economic and other incentives to Lupong


Te LTIA was established At the height of the global pandemic, Amoroso was TOURISM...FROM P.3


City, for a PHP750 charge on swab testing with results released in 24 hours. She added that the DOT has also requested the Philippine General Hospital for a price reduction of RT-PCR test from PHP900 to PHP500 “so that people will be able to travel” especially Filipinos who always travel as a family.


Tagapamayapa for their out- standing contributions to attain the objectives of


Katarungang Pambarangay." Te DILG here noted that all disputes, civil and


the


respect LGUs’ policy requiring an RT-PCR test before travel. Joining Puyat in the press conference are Rep. Manuel Sagarbarria of the 2nd District of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo, and Dauin Mayor Galicano Truita. (Judy F. Partlow/PNA)


criminal in nature, where parties


same city or municipality, are


ings of amicable settlement. (jct/PIA7 Negros Oriental)


subjected


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Your Opinion was Kiss the Cook and Hail to the Chef!


messages which you can use to match your mood! •


DOST NegOr PSTD Atty. Gilbert Arbon (2nd from right) sat down with (left to right) PIA NegOr InfoCen Manager Jennifer C. Tilos, Mr. Jason Sy of Saint’s Baked Delights and Dr. Emma Mate of DepEd Division of Negros Oriental for the recent Kapihan sa PIA session to introduce enhanced nutribun to clients and stakeholders.


With more and more cou- ples sharing the balance of staying at home to care for children, now is a better time than ever for all members of the family to have their own apron. An apron could be a thoughtful Father’s Day gift for Dad, a stocking filler for your child, or the perfect birthday present for your friend.


Take the apron back to its roots, when it was thought of as a symbol of generosity and hospitality.


Cook a meal together as a family and ensure that ev- eryone, parents and children alike, has an apron to protect their clothes and a uniform to remember a cherished mo- ment of family bonding!


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Residents of sitio Malang Suba in Bagacay stare at the ruins of their homes after Friday’s fire that gutted 17 homes. (Photo from Lupad FB)


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