The most important political office is that of the private citizen. ~Louis Brandeis I love my children. I think of their future. I hope for a good leader. We all want that for our children, right? So listen up…we need to do our share in helping our country change for the better. Be part of … Read More →
This is my #juanvote Blog Action day post: It is five days before May 13, 2013. I made a choice. I have only three in my list. You ask, “So who are you voting?” It does not matter who my candidate is. As project editor of Blogwatch.ph, it is prudent that I keep that choice … Read More →
Updated: I posted this 7 years ago and thought of bringing it back in the light of Erap’s recent campaign bid for Mayor of Manila. Enjoy! April 12, 2006: With the start of Joseph Estrada’s plunder trial , the Erap jokes are back again in circulation: Jinggoy: dad, kita madadalaw ngayon. May urine test ako … Read More →
Updated April 3, 2013- I am reposting this since Alan is running again for senator (Check Senator Alan Cayetano’s profile and platform here). In May 2007, I wanted to write about Alan just before election day but I felt uncomfortable writing about politics in 2007. I only became active in citizen media during the latter … Read More →
“The black tapes on our mouths symbolize the lack of freedom of speech when the Cybercrime law gets implement” – Lauren The Cybercrime Prevention Act is now effective today , October 3. This law threatens our basic rights and freedoms. It works against ordinary netizens — bloggers, freelance writers, website owners, social network users. etc. … Read More →
Heroes are made not born. There are no automatic heroes. Sometimes it takes a lifetime of heroic deeds to make a hero. But there are everyday opportunities for anyone, even ordinary people, to become heroes. All we have to do is be aware of these opportunities. One does not have to hold a high government … Read More →
Dolphy’s critical condition suddenly brought me back to memory lane when John and Marsha aired weekly on RPN Channel 9 in 1973. In the early seventies, there were not many TV channels and interesting shows. Nothing much to distract a 15 year old teener. The cast always have me in stitches with their antics and … Read More →
Timothy Bradley defeated Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao via split decision to take Pacquiao’s World Boxing Organization welterweight title at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas earlier today. In a stunning upset, the judges scored 113-115, 115-113, 113-115 in favor of Bradley, who remains undefeated. Updated: Pacquiao loses to Bradley via split decision A postfight analysis … Read More →
Update April 1: Is STC Cebu placing itself above the law by defying the TRO? Check STC Student Manual Sec V. High School Policies on Discipline Open Letter to St. Theresa’s College The other side of the Coin: St. Theresa’s speaks out Update March 31: Cebu school defends action Update March 30 RTC Branch 19 … Read More →
How did I end up covering the Impeachment trial? Has it all been worthwhile? How did I end up sitting it out for 5 hours or so 4 times a week since the middle of January 2012? I could be doing something else, travel around the Philippines, start a new home project or write a … Read More →
“In the end, dear friend, it is always between us and God, not between us and them.” Mother Teresa Pain has been a great teacher. I guess I can relate to pain of others. Losing my precious son, my mother , father and two siblings opens my heart to others in similar pain. Last wednesday … Read More →
2011 Bar results Updated February 29, 2012 : 1,913 passed the 2011 bar exams. The 31.95% is the second highest passing rate in this millenium. 2011 Bar Examination results.- 1, 913 Passed 2010 Bar results A total of 982 examinees passed the 2010 Bar examinations. Passing Percentage is 72.5%. The passing rate for 2010 is … Read More →
A TV commercial of a cough medicine caught my attention tonight as I settled down on the sofa after a long day. I cringed at the image of a wriggling bacteria on the teaspoon. Eww. Good thing I only give safe, proven cough medicines to my family. As a fussy mom with a Bachelors degree … Read More →
A rape victim describes it…as ” something that happens to other people. We read about it in the newspaper, see reports of it on the TV, but once read or seen we move onto the next item of news. We dismiss it, forget about it. Yes, at the time of reading it or seeing it … Read More →
Think of one bear as one smile, one hug – one young life given joy and love this Christmas. Two thousand years ago, a child was (and is) the reason why we celebrate the most important holiday of the year.” Cathy Babao How can one even begin to comprehend the loss of lives now reaching … Read More →
My grief journey culled from edited 2006-2010 blog entries are now converted to an ebook format . Read story behind the ebook.
Touched by an Angel e-book is now available for purchase. For inquiries and reservations, please call Vee Press sales department at +632-712.9156 ext. 350 or email sales@vibalfoundation.org
This is about me ( a Filipina mom) and my journey to a "new normal" after the death of Luijoe , my beautiful 6 year old son.
Recovery is a work in progress.... read more?
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