It was only last week that I became aware of a serious problem affecting our country. And it hits close to home: some of our household helpers, drivers and their
I spent the whole of June this year in the US with Theo and Wowo. Edmund and I were on duty practically 24/7, taking care of our apo. I never had
They were always fighting over his live-in partner’s gambling addiction on online gambling sites. She gambles away all her earnings and some of his. Tired of their frequent arguments, he
During the flight from Manila to San Francisco in June, the Philippine Airlines crew, from the purser to the flight attendants, showered me with happy birthday greetings. They greeted me
My fun hobbies while I am in the US are to look at Open Houses on weekends, and visit antique stores or flea markets where I look for French or
Many were stunned to find out that we brought Theo to the US without the help of a nanny (yaya). Ang lakas daw ng loob namin to travel that far
Anxiety is always present when one travels — days leading up to the departure date, and hours before leaving for the airport. I have traveled so many times in my
We went to City Center Bishop Ranch on June 15, 2025, to entertain our grandson Theo. There’s an open playground with turf grass at the center. They have giant Lego
I consider it a blessing that we are within a 7-minute drive from a Catholic Church. They have an Adoration Chapel behind the main church, which allows us to visit
Our 27-day visit ends today, June 27, 2025. Tonight is our 14-hour flight to Manila. We didn’t do much here. The first week was all about coping with severe jet
Our eldest brother, Kuya Junior, gives a short impromptu speech at every Tan family gathering. Since he is the oldest, we look up to him as an extension of our
Ever since we incorporated Bingo into our family reunion, it has become a hit, making every participant happy, most especially the winners who took home cash prizes ranging from $100
In 2023, a tenor serenaded us. In 2024, a Hula dancer swayed her hips against the panoramic vista, and this year, Filipino folk dancers introduced us to a medley of
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
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
Theo enjoyed his vacation in Boracay in March of this year. He loved walking on Boracay’s world-famous white sand beach. His mom wanted to bring him back to Boracay but