Something could be said about being raised by a working mother like Susan Joven. To this daughter, it was like ‘getting a Ph.D. even before I was old enough to enter college’ BUSY MOM The author Ginggay Joven-dela Merced (top) and her mother Susan Joven As a child of the ’80s, I belong to...
Photo by XPS on Unsplash Everyone, except moms, hogs the TV—watching their favorite shows all day long. But for this Mother’s Day weekend, here’s a list of shows you can watch all day long. Take your pick from fun family movies to watching late at night some K-drama and romantic shows...
No tiger mom, no helicopter mom, how Ophie Dee raised this daughter to be the best she can be TRUE LOVE HERE The author Apples Aberin, and her mom Ophie Dee Unconditional love is not a myth where my mother is concerned. She was the type of mom who just loved and accepted me for all that I was and I...
Marilene Jacinto has taught her daughter what’s important in life—how to get serious and how to have fun MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO Marilene Jacinto and Dina Tantoco Anyone who has met my mom, Marilene Jacinto, will tell you that she is a character. I’ll get into some of her life escapades in a...
Treat your mom to a wonderful celebration at SM Supermalls. If there’s one thing that moms want most when celebrating Mother’s Day, it’s spending time with the entire family. If you’re out of ideas on how to make bonding time with Mom extra special this coming May 9, let SM Supermalls give...
To this writer, the jeweler Jul B. Dizon was everything a woman should be, a mentoring mother, a doting wife and sister, an amazing boss, a wonderful grandmother, a selfless citizen PRECIOUS FAMILY The author and her mom It’s 7 a.m. and I would wake up to the sound of “Claire de Lune” playing...
Tessie Araneta Macasaet was a gentle force. She had the courage to question societal norms, but she went about her days with a sense of responsibility, grace, and restraint LOVE EVERLASTING The author and her mother, Tessie Araneta Macasaet My mother had an inherent strength about her. She had the...
Malunggay (moringa oleifera) has been proven to be a superfood especially for women. Popularly known as an important supplement to enhance the production of breastmilk, many studies have shown that it benefits women in the many stages of their lives. It’s been called a “superfood” because...
For someone who has spent the last five years facilitating public service programs, you would think Vice President Leni Robredo has a luxurious vacation in mind when asked about her “alone time.” Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Instead, Robredo simply wants to organize and label...
Level up with the self-care regimen by giving these crème dela crème skincare brands. artwork by Ariana Maralit Hermes Keep lips moisturized all throughout the day with Hermes rich lip balm. Its key ingredients are beeswax and candelilla wax that when combined delivers that much needed...
Artwork by Ariana Maralit What we wouldn’t do to make our moms smile? And these sparkling accessories will surely do the trick. Just because we’re on lockdown and staying at home doesn’t mean she can’t wear a little sparkle around the house. Tiffany This Twire bracelet from the...
Illustrations by @Ariana Maralit What's better than skincare and makeup products? Beauty gadgets, of course! Since we can't go out and pay our favorite skin clinics, dermatologists, and salons a visit, let's do what we can at the comfort of our homes. Splurge on these beauty tools that's fitting...
