This week, we celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It’s amazing how so many Filipinos have developed such an intimate relationship with her through prayers and devotion. Perhaps it is because we live in a matriarchal society, and the image of a protective and loving mother is one we can relate to easily.
GUESS what, I’ve got a new word for you today: “pphubbing.” Sounds weird, but you might unconsciously be practicing it....
THE MEMORIES I have of Bangkok are temples, shopping, eating and massages. I tend to see the Thai capital as...
Thursday last week, my husband Migs and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. Much has happened, and yet it feels...
It comes every year, without fail and on schedule, so I should be more than ready. Yet, each time, I find myself scrambling like a madwoman to get everything done on time, but always fall short of my goal.
No matter how people spent Valentine’s Day on this love month, whether through a romantic celebration, a day of love with your family and friends, or just as an ordinary Tuesday, it’s still essentially a great reminder for us to celebrate it as a day of love—all kinds of love.
The annual 18-day national campaign for the International Day against Violence Against Women (VAW) started Nov. 25. It peaked Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day, and will close today, Dec. 12, which commemorates the signing of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children.
On the day we set up the Christmas tree, my 4-year-old son excitedly ran upstairs to wake up his sister...
