Mother’s Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the remarkable women who have nurtured and guided us throughout our lives. This year, why not infuse the spirit of travel into your M… Read More
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy the sun, but it can also be a challenge to stay cool in the heat. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to beat the heat and stay comfortable duri… Read More
Summer is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family and create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures or indoor activities to b… Read More
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Whether you’re exploring a new city, hiking through the mountains, or relaxing on a beach, travel can have a profound impact on you… Read More
As people become more conscious of their impact on the environment, electric cars have become an increasingly popular choice for drivers. These vehicles are powered by electricity rather tha… Read More
Sustainable travel has become a hot topic in recent years, as people become more aware of the impact of tourism on the environment. Traveling sustainably means making choices that have a pos… Read More
The Lenten Season is a time of reflection and sacrifice for Christians around the world. In the Philippines, the season is marked by fasting, abstinence, and a focus on religious observances… Read More
The Philippines is known for its deeply rooted religious traditions, and Holy Week is one of the most important religious observances in the country. During this time, many Filipinos partici… Read More
Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that calls for a memorable celebration with your loved one. If you’re in Metro Manila, Philippines, you’re in luck as there are many w… Read More
Valentine’s Day is a special day for couples to celebrate their love and affection for each other. The holiday is traditionally associated with romantic gestures, such as sending flowe… Read More
Shapewear has become increasingly popular among women in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. Whether you’re looking for a shaping slip dress, a shapewear dress, or a shap… Read More
The excessive use of gadgets by children is a growing concern for many parents, as it can have a negative impact on their physical and mental health, as well as their development and relatio… Read More
Solon, advocates push for Trans Fat Free Philippines Law to ‘protect Pinoy heart’
A group of doctors, lawyers and a lawmaker on Thursday expressed alarm over the rising incide… Read More
Plus size shapewear comes in a variety of styles made specifically for plus-size ladies. Comfortable plus-size shapewear will make you feel more confident the moment you put it on. When face… Read More
A coffee flavor for every mood.
Hubby got this bag full of flavorful coffee mix from his boss. Of the five flavors, I’m only familiar with the Black Roast. The other five flavors ar… Read More
I miss biking whenever I see friends on Facebook who enjoy cycling for recreation. It’s been decades since I learned to ride a bike, and it’s not even my own. When I was younger… Read More
The Armed Forces of the Philippines commemorates the bravery and sacrifices of all uniformed personnel assigned as United Nations Peacekeepers on this International Day of UN Peacekeepers fo… Read More
Groups urge ‘stronger tobacco control to save lives
“Tobacco control saves lives.”
This was the message of the state tertiary hospital Lung Center of the Philip… Read More
Thank you, God, for the gift of life.
A surprise gift from my long-time friend, Lanie.
My fave cake from my daughter.
I’ve got a lot of things to be thankful for on my birthday… Read More
I’m sharing here what I wore on election day. That monumental day when a presidential candidate, our best bet, won by a landslide. I’m happy that I cast my vote wearing what I th… Read More
Casting our votes on election day was a breeze, except for the long queue of voters, which was understandable. There were no untoward incidents in our precinct, thankfully. Everything was in… Read More
Sharing this photo of our flag (taken last year) to take part in this year’s celebration of the National Flag Day.
** It may be remembered that after Filipino forces won in Alap… Read More
Do you run out of breakfast ideas? You can prepare tacos ahead of time.
This was my entry for #tacotuesday. Posted on my Instagram last October.
You need a few ingredients to do this… Read More
Late post: I’ve been looking for kesong puti and locally-produced mozzarella for a while now until I discovered UPLB’s Fresh Milk Distributor – Commonwealth QC on Facebook… Read More
I wolfed down four slices of mozzarella-rich pizza just now. I love how mozzarella feels like sticky, gooey bubble gum in my mouth.
Photo by Fatima Akram on Unsplash
It is life’s… Read More
Few flowering plants we have at home. My husband cultivates these plants while I assist in watering and putting crushed eggshells in each plant. Eggshells provide calcium requirements and ot… Read More
This is my version of beef tapa with bell pepper and carrots. The kids included this recipe in their list of favorites. So easy to prepare. But I don’t have the exact measurement of th… Read More
LEARNING RECOVERY IS A COMMUNITY EFFORT – PARENTS, TEACHERS
Parents, teachers, and education advocates on Wednesday urged for strengthened local and community-based interventions to… Read More
Naki-Chinese New Year din kami by enjoying this CNY cake from our thoughtful friend from the PJI office. She always remembers kahit anong okasyon ang dumating. We appreciate it, ma’am… Read More
My daughter and I had our booster shots last December. Even if we did our share to help the community curb the spread of covid in our little way, we are not taking chances to go out… Read More
With the increasing cases of Covid-19 and the threat of the Omicron variant from spreading, the Department of Health strongly reminds the public to remain cautious against Covid-19 even when… Read More
On World Animal Day, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has reiterated its call for the approval of two Senate bills that seek to strengthen Republic Act 9147 or the… Read More
Childbirth is supposed to be a joyful event for the family. A would-be mom did everything she can to take care of her unborn child. But, what if an unforeseen incident happened to her precio… Read More
Aggressive marketing of vapes, e-cigs to youth and children alarms law group
Dr. Winston Tiwaquen, most commonly known as Dr. Kilimanguru with over 3.2 million followers on social media a… Read More
On May 28, 2021, sixteen (16) Safety Pantries have been launched simultaneously, by the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) in different locations, as part of th… Read More
On May 28, the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) and the Philippine Safe Abortion Advocacy Network (PINSAN) led an online rally to amplify demands regarding women… Read More
Nothing beats the feeling when you tick off an activity on your bucket list. Moms would always ensure the kitchen is clean or everything else in the house is in order. I wish I could be that… Read More
In celebration of Labor Day on May 1, the Associated Labor Unions (ALU)-Associated Philippine Seafarers Union (APSU) Youth called on national leaders to protect young workers who have been s… Read More
When summer comes to mind, we usually focus on picnics, days lounging on the beach, and tasty iced drinks. Nevertheless, hot weather has a gnarly side too. We are talking about the real dog… Read More
Dictionary.com defines the phrase: “When something good or bad occurs, it usually occurs more than once and often within a short period of time.”
I’m emphasizing the GOO… Read More
The following regular holidays and special days for the year 2021 shall be observed in the country as per PROCLAMATION NO. 986 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 30, 2020… Read More
Drinking water in empty stomach in the morning can be immensely beneficial for the body
Photo by quokkabottles on Unsplash
We tend to complicate things when it comes to taking care of… Read More
Have you been thinking of collecting plants just like your friends but too lazy to care for one? Fret not. There are plants that suit your personality, plants that do not need much care and… Read More
Mango tree branches
Just an update on the road improvement in our area. This is how the road looks now. It’s not yet completed but it is about 90 percent finish from the side where… Read More
Another tree of ours has been taken down to give way to the road improvement project of the DPWH. It’s sad to see how the still growing mango tree planted by my late brother in law fel… Read More
We have so many things to thank for our frontliners. They have done and sacrificed so much including their own safety in order to fulfill their duties to their patients.
This year, the g… Read More
The Philippines is experiencing an average of 18-20 typhoons or tropical cyclones every wet season from May to October yearly, which means a threat to everyone’s home and people’… Read More
How could a young person like Ryan Rio-Legathub thought of using leaves as medium of his artwork? So ingenious.
The talented young man hails from Samar and currently studying Secondary… Read More
This is worth sharing especially from someone who live to tell the harrowing story of surviving COVID19.
As a COVID Survivor, I come to realize that applying the best safety practice… Read More
This is worth sharing especially from someone who live to tell the harrowing story of surviving COVID19.
As a COVID Survivor, I come to realize that applying the best safety practice… Read More
With the increasing number of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) positive cases, and with possible cure and vaccine remaining in development, it is vital for our government to ensure that our pe… Read More
The world as we know it has changed due to the sudden onslaught of a viral infection, with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing economies to a standstill and keeping us in our homes for an unprece… Read More
We are indeed living a new normal way of life now. The Covid pandemic has brought so many changes in the world we live in that we are forced to adapt to them abruptly.
The new normal way… Read More
Ironically, feeling stressed not only feels bad, but increases the risk for becoming ill. Here’s how to cope.
Dr. Kelli Harding, an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at… Read More
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
I know how it feels when a family member was admitted to a hospital and we don’t have health insurance to cover the cost of hospital and medical… Read More
I’m reposting this article I wrote in 2004 about a doctor whose main mission in life is to assist people affected by calamities. One unforgettable story he shared was the medical missi… Read More
I just want to share one of the experiences I had when I was a health reporter.
At the height of the SARS scare in 2003, health reporters were at the forefront of relaying the latest upda… Read More
I wrote about this six years ago and haven’t made a follow up yet. But I hope Barangay officials in our area are keeping up with it now. In a related development, kudos to our hard wor… Read More
Sometimes, raising kids can feel like an online game. At times it is easy, and everything seems to be going your way. Then, all of a sudden—BAM! You start to lose everything you’… Read More
Hasn’t it happened all too often that you want to sit your kids down for a serious talk but they’d much rather something else? What’s worse, they sometimes even snap back a… Read More
Changing times and shifting lifestyles lead to confusion and uncertainty in many families. This can lead to abuse of children and wives.
Family violence is a crime. It can be psychologica… Read More
These days many people have started showing interest in gardening to connect with nature, and to reduce the cost of food for their families. If you are living in a house where it’s no… Read More
The Department of Health once again is reminding the public to protect themselves against the deadly dengue-carrying mosquito as it declare Dengue Alert Status in selected regions in the cou… Read More
CTTO: @onesmallthing
It’s the start of the week. Here’s a different kind of spring cleaning to focus on starting today:
Get rid of toxic thoughts and negative relationshi… Read More
Nanay and I (with my sister and kids) through the years.
I hope you are always well. I may not be an ideal daughter to you but please remember that I always love you. I hope I’m ph… Read More
Have you heard of pencils that can be planted?
A young company based in Cebu called Eco Hub Cebu has innovated the plantable pencils. The development of the pencil that can grow into pla… Read More
Some friendly reminder to our kababayans out there, go out and vote on Monday (May 13, 2019). Exercise your right of suffrage. If you want your wishes for the government be known let your vo… Read More
Commemorate the Lenten season with an interactive stations of the cross and a free concert
With over a decade of bringing life to the true meaning of Holy Week through the “Walkwa… Read More
The World Happiness Report is a landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be. This year’s World Happ… Read More
Appliances may last for many years, but if the ones in your home are old and outdated, it might be time for a change. Updating before they stop working can help you to make a better choice t… Read More
Giving a baby up for adoption is always a difficult decision for birth mothers. Even if they’re interested in becoming parents, some mothers are unable to hang onto their children for… Read More
Sharing an informative snippets from the World Health Organization about Emergency Humanitarian Assistance (myth versus reality). This was originally shared and posted from my other blog &nd&hell…Read More
Your child has always wanted to own a horse. You want to improve your riding. You want to get into show, companionship, and more. Whatever your reason for owning a horse, it’s importan… Read More
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Republic Act 11165 or the Telecommuting Act which allows employees to work from home.
The Telecommuting Act allows an employee in the private sector… Read More
Flower arrangements have a way of helping detract from some of the sadness of a funeral. The brilliant colors and varieties available make it easy to find the perfect arrangement for any fun… Read More
While visiting the orphanages, you can do lots of such activities that can amuse the kids. Let’s have a look on some of these activities which can create fun and enjoyment among childr… Read More
Many pet owners who keep their pets primarily indoors often feel a sense of security that their pets are protected from disease. Keeping a pet indoors is a great way to keep them safe and he… Read More
A gift basket is always a great idea when you are shopping for a birthday or holiday during the winter season. You can find gift baskets full of soup, coffee and tea, which is perfect for th… Read More
Eating vegetables is never a kids favorite thing. But with this important food group containing tons of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, it is something our kids can’t go without. For so… Read More
I saw this DSWD infographic posted by the Philippine News Agency. I’m looking for the original source or a larger version of the image. So, if you are planning to seek help from the go… Read More
It’s not my birthday, not even Mother’s Day but I’m posting these letters from my kids when they were so much younger. I think I have posted these letters nine years ago th… Read More
Image credit: Editorial cartoon for People’s Tonight; NVT
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law (Republic Act No. 11055) a measure that will establish a single national identif… Read More
I was moved to tears when I saw this video of moms teaching their kids to express their feelings through hand gestures accompanied by a love song…
I’m sharing the video from the… Read More
If you are starting a new business, you may have stumbled across a few steps that you must complete before your new entity can begin operations. One such issue that many new business owners… Read More
A lot of people die from vehicular accidents every year. The victims are of different ages. Some acquire serious injuries because they were not wearing their seatbelts. Some parents and guar… Read More
Tattoo removal is now a common practice among many people. If you are not happy with a tattoo or you just want to change and have a different tattoo, it is now possible to do it using l… Read More
Whether you’re a recent college graduate looking to enter the workforce or you want to leave your current job, you’re probably excited about the thought of getting a new positio… Read More
Image courtesy of tiniroma at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Over the past few years, there has been immense impact and influence of technology on children and all of the education system in general… Read More
If you are a mother of a teenager boy, I can understand your fears and worries for your son’s safety. We all know that it is normal for teenage boys wanting to grow to be like real men… Read More
Image courtesy of Yelloo at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
“If one man can destroy everything, why can’t one girl change it?” – Malala Yousafzai
“I am a woman with thoug… Read More
You can get a replacement zipper or zipper pull from Zipper Shipper. They have an online store for all sewing supplies. This makes it easier for people to access any sewing supply they need… Read More
Sharing some of my daughter’s shirt designs that she did for her school org. JPCS (org shirt design). These were originally posted in her social media account – https://www… Read More
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Have you just committed to spending the rest of your life with your true love? This is an exciting time and one filled with planning a… Read More
Mental health professionals, family support groups, youth and advocates on Monday gathered to show support for the Philippine Mental Health Bill, urging the House of Representatives for its… Read More
I’ve been sharing my daughter’s activities and achievements in my blogs most of the time. But since she has graduated from college and has lesser time to do personal art projects… Read More
Transcript files
If ever I get a chance to write a book or a script someday I think it should begin from the content of this box. These are the accumulated transcript of recorded interviews… Read More