TweetUpdated May 17 , 2012- I recently appeared on Talkback with Tina Palma on Bullying. This is my updated post on Bullying in Philippine Schools and added the latest Department of Education policy on bullying. This is a guest post by my daughter, Lauren. I’ve always wanted to tackle the topic of bullying for a long time now...
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TweetUpdated: Includes curated tweets during a discussion last April 21, 2012 “I tell people —You don’t want to talk to your child about your kids’ sex education. Well therefore, your child will learn sex through billboards, through internet, through magazine, through exploitative media outlets. Good luck. I talk to my...
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TweetDo not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each. Plato I had known all along that my two girls are unique in their own right. In the traditional way of schooling, my...
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TweetApril 20, 2012- I first wrote about sex education in the Philippines in July 21, 2006. This blog post shows how interested online readers are on sex education. Read the comments News Update (March 11, 2008)- Bishop, prolife group to challenge QC sex education ordinance in Supreme Court What is happening to our sex education?...
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Tweet“To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.” - Josh Billings I was excited despite the short notice. Russel C Patalinghog invited me to be the guest speaker at the 8th Leadership Awards of Eton International School . They were launching their new 3D based curriculum using...
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TweetUpdate 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 Sheriff...
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Tweet My husband caressed my protruding belly and felt our baby move. His smile turned to a frown as he knitted his brows, “We need to pack up and move to the mountains.” I stood up and responded, ”No, we’re staying put. I know something good will happen. I just know it.” My stubborn refusal started a minor spat when he...
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TweetIt was one of those nights when I’d sit on my dad’s lap. I will always remember dad’s favorite line “Study well, little girl. Education will always be with you even if I am not around.” Education is one of the greatest investments dad could ever give us despite the limited resources. Born from a poor family, dad...
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Tweet“Children learn how to deal with relationships by what they see on TV. They see people having casual sex and using obscenity-laden language… I don’t see how it could possibly be good for kids.” – Faye Steuer, professor of psychology at Charleston College (Charleston Post and Courier, August 25,...
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TweetHelicopter parents take away a child’s character and his ability to do things on his own. This type of parenting is backfiring. – Lisa Hein I only heard of term, helicopter parenting from Cookie when I asked for suggestions on topics. I did a little research and found out that helicopter parents are so named...
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TweetI admire my husband, the father of my three beautiful children. He loved taking care of our babies whenever he had the time. See, he was a law student for our first two babies. We both shared equal time in taking care of them. I share these heartwarming stories to my children about their dad who was very much a part of...
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Tweet“When we are unable to find tranquillity within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.” Francois de La Rochefoucauld Discovering a tranquil peace at Luijoe meadow leaves me energized and comforted. Luijoe’s grandparents named this “Luijoe meadow”, a playground to frolic at their mountain...
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Tweet“Being a writer is like having homework every night for the rest of your life.”Lawrence Kasdan “Grades matter,” I often told my little girls, “but only as a stepping stone to getting to your college choice. Those grades are yours, not mine.” I often reminded them as they poured over their books. When my...
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TweetThe rules of parents are all but three. Love, Limit and Let them be. – Elaine M. Ward “For the hand that rocks the cradle, is the hand that rules the world” is such a memorable quote that I took to heart the day I cradled my beautiful baby in my arms. The concept that your child becomes in their life starts...
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Tweet“I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” Albert Einstein I had the chance to meet gifted kids from Philippine High School for the Arts (PSHA) when my two girls joined the Manila Children’s Choir in the late nineties. Among my daughter’s circle of friends was...
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TweetHaving Down syndrome is like being born normal. I am just like you and you are just like me. We are all born in different ways, that is the way I can describe it. I have a normal life. Chris Burke My late father was quite active with St. Martin de Porres, a school for special children. As a young child, my dad often told me...
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Tweetupdate January 3: UPCAT online posting will start at ten pm; posting of list at admissions office will come later. Update 2: UP Officials say UPCAT results will also be posted outside the UP Diliman Office of Admissions before 12 midnight. (via GMAnews) Education would be much more effective if its purpose was to ensure that...
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TweetFootball is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. Vince Lombardi Congratulations Azkals. You made every Filipino proud because of your perseverance and heart towards the sport. We are still proud you made it to the Semi-finals despite the challenges...
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My grief journey culled from edited 2006-2010 blog entries are now converted to an ebook format and "Print on demand". 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?
Celebrating love , life and experience at the Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball
Bullying in Philippine Schools
A hug is a handshake from the heart
A letter to my daughters. Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough
Being romantic in Batanes : A time to celebrate the beauty, gift, and the blessing of enduring love.
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