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...
Running the household and worrying all day and night, 24/7, can wreak havoc onto our mothers. One way of showing how much we want to pamper our moms is to give her these self-care skincare sets. Just a few minutes with these potent potions will do the trick, and the best news of all? They're...
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Flowers, no matter what the occasion is, will always be a classic favorite gift among women. Who doesn’t want to receive a pretty bouquet? Most moms will insist for their children not to splurge on flowers. But once they receive it, the...
With parents spending more time at home, children bare witness to how busy all the adults are in the house. Everyone's doing double or event triple duty and kids as young as toddlers can't help but mimic their parents' actions—including online shopping and checking out. We've seen stories of...
Losing a parent is never easy. The days following it is always a blur. Geneva Cruz lost her mother to COVID-19 recently, and the days prior to this unfortunate event was a harrowing experience for her. "The eight days she was in the hospital were agonizing with ups and downs almost every day. Our...
Humanity is tested when the going gets tough, and netizen Walter So has proven that good will always prevail. In his Facebook post, he said that he couldn't resist not sharing the photo below. He started off by saying that "nanay" couldn't afford a gadget so the store staff allowed her to use their...
Street children can still be seen out asking for money or food, but what made Jewel Calerio's Facebook post viral was the inspirational conversation she overhead this poor boy saying to his friend. It started out with the boy asking Jewel, "Ate, bili mo po ako pagkain hati na kami ni mama. (Can you...
