Zoom past physical distancing
I received an email invitation for my sister’s birthday party with an instruction that each one should bring a cake. The catch is that all four siblings would carry each… Read more »
“The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power”
“Because I think the Filipino is worth crying for”. David Briscoe, February 25, 1986 I felt my baby tumble with joy inside my belly as the announcement from the radio… Read more »
42 years with my college sweetheart. Our Love Story.
I wrote this 12 years ago, but I thought I’d update it again because today is Valentine’s day. No, we never celebrate Valentine’s day. We celebrate love every day for… Read more »
14 years blogging
Momblogger, my online name is more popular than this blog. I never imagined that blogging would open doors to a new life, a new career , a new normal as… Read more »
“I Met You” documentary: A bereaved mother reunites with her deceased daughter in virtual reality
A mother reunites with her deceased child in virtual reality. Below is the English translation of the video. A tear trickled down my cheek as I watched the grief-stricken mother… Read more »
6 ways to love yourself and your body
Just because everyone else is swooning over each other under the moonlit night or cuddling like lovebirds in every movie theater in town doesn’t mean you can neglect the most… Read more »
Australia bush fires: how you can help the victims
Even if we don’t live in Australia, giving money is probably the best thing you can do to help. The casualties from massive bush fire in Australia is staggering. Let… Read more »
“May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe. May you live your life with ease.”
I am not a very religious person but I believe in prayers. I often drop by this quaint little chapel in Eastwood or the one in Greenbelt. See, my children… Read more »
Christmas carols sung by my children along with the choir
Singing Christmas Carols has been a treasured family tradition. I remember the last Christmas I had with my mom. I was 18 years old then. All the 7 siblings gathered… Read more »
Six gift suggestions that keep on giving
First published at Sunday Business & IT, December 1, 2019 A year ago, I wrote about “12 online shopping sites for your Christmas shopping.” I patronize budding Filipino entrepreneurs or… Read more »
Sustainable and proudly Filipino products for your Christmas shopping needs
Are you looking for Christmas gift ideas? Check out the BPI Sinag ng Pasko, a Christmas bazaar featuring products from Filipino social enterprises, on December 11, 2019, at the Palm… Read more »
Learning to LEAP in digital
Think about the times they have underestimated you. I remember friends and even relatives looked skeptical about a web page I created 25 years ago. “Why are you even doing… Read more »