A Classic Filipino Christmas Carol: Kasadya Ning Takna-a
Kasadya Ning Takna-a (“How Joyful Is This Season”) is a classic Christmas Carol and my favorite Filipino Christmas Carol. I still remember the lyrics by heart because I used to… Read more »
Category Archives: Filipino Culture
Being a Tita has never been this “in.”
written by Toni Tiu, as originally published at , “Tita of Manila” Mode: ON!, Philippine Online Chronicles Being a Tita has never been this “in.” “Tita” is what you call… Read more »
There is no po+opo in Cebuano
Image via benjaminivanlamiagratitudine.blogspot.com Mom, you never taught us how to say “Po” and “Opo”, complained my two daughters. I felt guilty. Did it reflect badly on my parenting skill? Saying… Read more »
Why do I need to be called “Ma’am, Madam”?
A pet peeve of mine is being called “Ma’am”. The first time someone addressed me as “Ma’am” was from a news reporter over nine years ago. Hearing “Ma’am” shocked me mainly because… Read more »
Smile. Have a BREAK with Pinoy Signs.
Let’s have a break. Break into a smile with Pinoy Signs through photos. Jagging Pants I wanted Waitress
My son’s premonition of death during a Holy Week?
The Holy Week holds a special meaning in my heart as it’s during this time that my precious son talked about eternal life. How would I have known that he… Read more »
A Mother’s Guide To Daughter’s Suitors or Boyfriend
(This is a post I originally wrote in 2008. ) When my two girls were in grade school, I’d often hang out with the mommies at the waiting shed, eagerly… Read more »
Captivated by the beauty of Palawan (Travelogue) Part 1 of 3 parts
““The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.” I agree with Helen Keller. Nothing prepared me for the… Read more »
Keep Cory Aquino’s spirit alive
““If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is… Read more »
Sex Education & The Reproductive Health Bill 5043
“Doesn’t every woman deserve the right to have a safe pregnancy and a baby that’s born healthy? I believe this is a very basic human right.” Katya Matanovic They say… Read more »
It’s BB Gandanghari not Bebe Gandanghari
Bloggers’ meet with BB Gandanghari is on Saturday, March 14 at Mag-net, Bonifacio High Street, at 3-5 PM. You can Sign Up Here I am absolutely charmed by BB Gandanghari…. Read more »
A Filipina Mom’s Outlook in Life
A multinational company recently interviewed me on the current and emerging behavior patterns and values of Moms in the Philippines in terms of family and lifestyle. Now I told the… Read more »
A Filipina Teacher Hired to Teach in the USA
My Cebu-based 44 year old, sister-in-law is leaving for Louisiana, USA on Thursday as a special education teacher for a suburban public high school. It came as a pleasant surprise… Read more »