It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate the “ilaw ng tahanan.” And this Mother’s Day, May 12, we shower them with gifts as our way of showing how much we appreciate them. Flowers will always be a no-brainer choice. And even if they remind us that they don’t need to be given...
The first rains of May have fallen on Metro Manila. Not as strong or as frequent as we may want but they did bring freshness under the searing heat of the summer sun. Now we all look forward to honoring our own “i*nay*s,” “*nanay*s,” “mamas” on their special day on Mother’s Day next...
Twinning parent-and-child goes one notch up with the pair showing off their talents—be it dancing, singing, or even acting skits. Manila Bulletin and SM sees the importance of how parents play a proactive role in teaching and cheering their children on. So, this Mother’s Day, they are inviting...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has asked the government to support the reintegration of adolescent mothers to the education system. The government, according to Gatchalian, should also continue sustaining the effort to curb teenage pregnancy through effective reproductive health education. He made this...
Daddies deserve an extended break with their newborn, too. (Kelli Mcclintock/ Unsplash) Quezon City 4th Rep. Marvin Rillo has moved to increase the fully paid paternity leave benefit of every working father from the current seven days to 30 days so that these dads may effectively lend support to...
The Las Piñas city government is offering free progestin-only subdermal implant, a long-acting reversible contraceptive, to mothers who want to have protection from unexpected pregnancies. Photo courtesy of Las Piñas PIO Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the progestin-only subdermal implant will provide...
Around 200 soon-to-be Marikeña mothers joined the "Buntis Congress" held on Wednesday, June 8, at the Teatro Marikina. Buntis Congress at the Teatro Marikina on Wednesday, June 8. (Photo courtesy of Cong. Maan Teodoro’s Facebook Page) The Buntis Congress aims to further inform women on matters...
On Mother’s Day, senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero honored his wife, celebrity actress Heart Evangelista, his mom Evelina Guevarra Escudero, and his mother-in-law, Cecilia Ongpauco. Escudero made the tribute as he joins the whole Filipino community in...
And put the kids to sleep, too! Moms are the most sleep-deprived, and they just can't help it! With so many to-do list going through their heads, in between or even while doing their chores or errands, or even while they're in bed trying to go to sleep, it really is hard to get a good night's...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Tomorrow is national and local election all over the country. As good Christians and other religious denominations, let’s pray fervently to God but we should also vote wisely for the right candidates, especially presidential aspirants. Let’s not vote for...
Phone calls, cards, chocolates, flowers, praises and surprise gifts – those gestures of admiration and love will be flowing all around today, between children and mothers, as the world celebrates Mother’s Day. On this day, we call on all mothers to take a bow for bringing kindness into this...
A Mother’s Day dining experience courtesy of S Maison If there is one thing many mothers take pride in is their ability to whip up treats that match the sweetness of their love. From the humble pancakes and other easy bakes to cool desserts, trust that moms always have something on their sleeves...
