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Manila Bulletin devider Lifestyle devider What stories made it to Manila Bulletin Lifestyle's Moms + Babies in 2021?

What stories made it to Manila Bulletin Lifestyle's Moms + Babies in 2021?

Published Dec 31, 2021 06:48 pm

It has been another roller coaster ride for parents as the danger that surrounds our family isn't over yet. News of children and even parents getting infected with COVID-19 topped the stories for 2021, with some who passed away while some successfully beating the dreaded virus. Online challenges, most likely out of boredom at home, kicked of 2021. Thankfully, we were able to contain this one and warned our children of the dangers and consequences of getting involved with these dares.

Artwork by Ariana Maralit

But the most heartbreaking of all are two different families losing their children—and not to COVID-19. Read both their stories on how they are trying to get themselves back on their feet.Here are the top 10 stories under Moms + Babies for the year 2021.

10. Watch out for online challenges

https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/25/parents-beware-a-10-year-old-girl-allegedly-died-because-of-blackout-challenge/

9. Mom's love never ends

https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/06/heartbreaking-a-moms-tribute-to-son-who-succumbed-to-a-gun-shot-wound/

8. Baby gets bitten with snake bite

https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/15/baby-dies-from-snake-bite/

7. Baby passes away after being infected with COVID-19

https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/09/8-month-old-baby-succumbs-to-covid-19/

6. Husband-and-wife Chito Miranda and Neri Naig helps newlyweds

https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/23/read-chito-miranda-neri-naig-offer-wedding-party-for-newlyweds-for-free/

5. This mommy doctor almost gave up the fight against COVID-19

https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/16/doctor-gets-infected-with-covid-19-i-was-losing-hope/

4. Claire dele Fuente's son recounts how COVID-19 infected them

https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/30/claire-dela-fuentes-son-reveals-how-they-got-infected-with-covid-19/

3. LJ Reyes and her choice to leave the country

https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/01/why-lj-reyes-left-the-philippines-priority-ko-mga-bata/

2. Watch out for these two face mask brands

https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/05/beware-fda-warns-public-of-these-face-masks-lifts-hold-on-one-local-brand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beware-fda-warns-public-of-these-face-masks-lifts-hold-on-one-local-bran

1. A father's love and hope for daughter who passed away right before her wedding

https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/21/read-henry-sy-jr-s-message-of-hope-and-love-for-daughters-untimely-passing/

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