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We have heard about white lies – or lies that are told just to be polite or to keep someone from being offended or upset by the truth. Getting older, and learning more about life, I realized that lies

This post is long overdue, but I don’t want to let the opportunity pass without sharing one of the highlights of my September - the Manila International Book Fair! People who have been to MIBF know that

I welcomed 2023 with high hopes. But having high hopes does not mean everything will go smoothly. This year is a tough one. As a family man, as a student, as a minister, and as a man with many plans and

I received a message from my boss to prepare my things because we are going to La Union. I was surprised! We haven’t discussed anything about that trip in our previous meetings so I was wondering what

Me and my wife have to wake up earlier than usual to catch up with the morning rush. If we delay even a little bit, it will cost her a notch on her tardiness count. We don’t want that. It’s the beginning

I know myself. I don’t mind working behind the scenes and supporting those in the limelight. I have learned to give way when the right people take over. I know how to appreciate, and I try to do it in

I woke up earlier than usual because I had to help my wife as she prepared her packed lunch. After years of working from home, my wife now goes every Tuesday and Wednesday to her office as per the instruction

The firsts are always the most memorable ones. Who could forget the ecstatic feeling of their first date, the gut-wrenching first heartbreak, the first pet, or the initial time one receives their first

Supposedly, Saturday is my rest day. But I feel a bit excited to assemble the wooden toy sets we have bought from Divisoria, I went to church on a Saturday morning. I brought with me a screwdriver and

“I think you’re getting a bit arrogant when you said that” He looks at me a little bit annoyed. Perhaps he was annoyed that I dared to mention the obvious. “At least I have something to brag about. How

Invented in 1970 by Sofronio Pasola, Salpakan or most commonly known as Game of the Generals was first thought of as subversive. It was frowned upon by chess enthusiasts at that time and was thought to

Before I got married, I have my parents do most of the chores at home. It’s not that I don’t help at all, it’s just that my parents are so into housework such as doing the laundry, taking the trash, cleaning

There was a time when my city was known as the Rape Capital of the Philippines. I heard this when I was a child. We even have our version of “red light district” mentioned by the infamous TV host Joey

Whenever someone learns that I live in Marikina, one of the most predictable questions they throw at me is: “di ba bumabaha dun?” (it is flood-prone, right?) or “kumusta naman kayo nung Ondoy?” (how were

My wife asked me, “Are you available on Saturday? Ptra. Glho is asking me to accompany her to Divisoria to buy toys for the kids. We need someone to… uhm, you know… carry the things we’re gonna buy.” Of

Baguio City is home to tourists especially during summer because of its cold weather. Hence named the Summer Capital of the Philippines. In a tropical country like ours, the summer heat sometimes gets

How often have we heard the phrase "looks can be deceiving"? While I'm pretty sure there will be no one who will disagree with this statement, however, we can still be deceived by looks and by

Saturdays are important to me. Not only because it is my rest day, but also because I get to spend longer time with my wife and my dog, Nugget. I usually get too exhausted during the week due to work-related

In the Philippines, there's a line usually heard from children playing in the streets: "wala pang five minutes" (five minutes hasn't lapsed yet). This is stated usually when a portion of food

I hate going to hospitals and clinics. Just the scent of the hospital makes me feel uneasy. Please don't make me describe how I feel whenever I get a glance at the emergency rooms! It's no wonder I didn't