(Clarita Carlos' Facebook) Professor Clarita Carlos paid trubute to not just her mother, but also to her father, on the occasion of Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14. And it makes perfect sense, as she wrote in a Facebook post: "Everything I am today, I owe to my parents…" "To my Mother, with her...
Multi-tasking is undoubtedly one of the most valuable skills every mother possesses. From taking care of their children and managing household matters to budgeting and more, mothers can excel at it all. When the pandemic struck in 2020, a large number of companies implemented a work-from-home (WFH)...
The role of a stay-at-home mother is hard and that is an understatement. For typical Filipino families, housewives are commonly in charge of not only managing household chores but also caring for the entire family. The toll of this responsibility is already heavy enough to carry, but this is made...
GOOD FOR YOUR MIND Pick up a hobby to help yourself cope with stress It was my birthday the other day and I decided to reacquaint myself with the art of doing nothing by doing something I enjoy a lot, arts and crafts. Inspired by the coronation of King Charles III on May 5 and his declaration of a...
By mae LLorraine Rafols-Lorenzo Photos Jovel Lorenzo Love and death—these are two words you never want to encounter at the same time. While we all desire love in our lives, the mere mention of death instills the fear of losing those we hold dear. Death carries an undeniable finality, a prospect...
By Peach Aragon The first time we celebrated Mother’s Day, our daughter was three years old and I was 41. It was such an emotional day for me because, truth be told, I never really thought I’d ever get to celebrate being a mother. I am an adoptive mom to Angel (not her real name), now seven....
Negros Oriental 1st district Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (Facebook) Negros Oriental 1st district Jocelyn Limkaichong honors her mother by passing on her legacy to the next generation. Thus, said the Visayas lawmaker in a Facebook post Sunday, May 14, Mother's Day. "I've always admired my mother for...
By Danah Gutierrez In an age when females view motherhood as just an option (with the choice to totally decline its call), it’s amazing to see how select women have stepped up to the plate to serve their homes and families as they embrace this demanding role. World-renowned professor and...
Series of photos from the author with her daughter Noya By Goddes Hope Libiran Dearest Noya, My sweet child, my heart and light. I’m writing to you today, Mother’s Day, to celebrate the life that we share and will forever share. Every day has been a joy for me these past seven years. You’re...
BUTUAN CITY – Lady police officers of the Police Regional Office-13 distributed 60 food packs and hygiene kits to the OB-gyne and pedia ward patients of the Agusan del Norte Provincial Hospital here on Mother’s Day. Most of the recipients were mothers from less-fortunate families. This...
HAYAHAY Have a signature Visayan massage at the resort’s Sea Tree spa A quick getaway to the islands of Bohol during this time of year is always a good idea. Pristine, blue waters rich in marine life, breathtaking views, and the draw of a slow-paced way of living that’s only possible on a...
Baguio lone district Rep. Mark Go (right) and his wife Sol (Facebook) Baguio lone district Rep. Mark Go's Mother's Day message to his wife was short, sweet, and filled with affection. "Advance Happy Mother's Day to my love, the incredible mother of our 8 children," Go wrote in a Facebook post...
