To introduce my nephew and nieces to Philippine culture and tradition, this year’s theme at our family reunion was Filipiniana. They all cooperated and followed the recommended attire. The Philippines
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My husband thinks that my siblings are in a better position logistically to host the reunion since they live in the US, unlike us, who are only visiting for a
We arrived here in California on Sunday night, June 1. Although we were the first to disembark, we were wondering why most passengers had retrieved their luggage ahead of us.
As I get older, the energy to throw a big party diminishes. A part of me wants to host a nice dinner, but my body says Oh, I’m tired. In
I cannot even begin to describe the silent euphoria that I felt from the moment I glanced at the face of this tiny being I call “Lola’s Baby.” The overwhelming
Non-stop hugging and sniffing before leaving for the airport. That’s what happens when the grandmother is so attached to her apo. Theo is oblivious to my drama because he’s only
Ang bilis ng panahon, ang baby ng lola ay two years old na in a few hours. It’s been both a great blessing and a privilege to have spent Theo’s
I’ve visited my brother in the cemetery twice in the past two weeks. It was his birthday on June 11 but I only got to travel to Binangonan on June
The Philippine House of Representatives has recently approved the Absolute Divorce Law. It’s now up to the Senate to concur and there you have it, it will become a law.
Sometimes life throws something at you that’s unexpected and unwelcome. A surprise is good as long as it’s a good surprise. But as its name implies you don’t know what
It’s been 7 days since my brother died. I am still feeling like a zombie, I am here but not here. I feel so drained from crying, thinking of what
I got a call yesterday afternoon from Kuya Romy’s son Sherwin. His papa’s condition changed from the last time I visited him. According to him, the nurse told him blood
I don’t know how life determines or decides who catches its craps or who can dodge successfully some of life’s vomits. Random? Predetermined? My brother is gravely ill and only
Edmund and I bought a few things for Theo during our recent travel. I assisted Theo to open his gifts. He knows how to grab things already and is