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Soul Nurture
By Ruth M. Floresca We live in modern times. Despite being labeled as a third world country, the Philippines cannot be said to be behind other countries in terms of technology and lots of other things. In fact, if we look around, there are so many indications...
Working Momma Drama
By Gina Abuyuan I would probably now own a Mac Air, have a year’s worth of rent paid, and a lilac Gucci handbag made of the most sublime, buttery leather if I were paid a peso every time I’ve been told/asked: * “I-feature mo naman ako,” ("Can you do a feature...
So Not Cool Anymore
By Jing Lejano Every so often, my sister M and I would have these marathon phone sessions. She lives in Canada, you see, and we try to squeeze in several months of our lives into several minutes of talk. Our last conversation was a wild one and peppered with...
Experiencing Epiphany
By Jane Santos-Guinto Epiphany has got to be one of my favorite words. Directly translated from Greek epiphaneia, it means "Vision of God." It's also the 'formal name' of the Feast of the 3 Kings, which is celebrated on the first Sunday after the New Year. ...
Swimming Lessons
By Mari-An Santos After my last post, my parents asked why I did not mention “the swimming classes.” In our house, this is one of the most enduring stories. I cringe every time my parents recount it with such gusto and glee. The summer when I was 8 or 9 years...
Letting Go
By Gina Abuyuan It started mid-last year, me taking my daughter to the mall, allowing her and her friends to walk around without me or other parents chaperoning them. I’d sit by myself in a coffee shop armed with my laptop and a grandé, trying to look cool. But...
The Wisdom of Lolas
By Bubbles Salvador My son has quite an unusual play group. When I’m working, his 65-year-old Lola looks after him. Sometimes, Luis spends an hour or two next door with his 19-year-old cousin. He also likes playing photographer to his 91-year-old...
One on One
By Ruth Floresca Just last night, at a movie premiere where I brought my youngest son with me, some friends teased, “Pabata ng pabata ang mga ka-date mo ah.” (“Your dates are getting younger and younger.”) We all laughed at the joke because I’ve just “dated” my eldest...
The Saving Habit
By Karen Galarpe The security guard peeked into my little red checkered tote bag before allowing me entry into the bank early Wednesday morning last week. He must have been amused because he said, "Thank you, ma'm" in a cheerful tone. Inside my bag, you see,...