The pandemic has taught me a lot of things, but one important lesson is to always be grateful to God for the things that He has given me and my family.
AP Party-list has called the attention of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on what it has described as the "painfully slow" rehabilitation of Siargao.
Siargao (Dale de Vera/ Unsplash) A popular tourist destination, Siargao often mentioned in the same breath as Boracay was ravaged by typhoon
The decision of the government to place a “cap” or limit the number of arrivals into the country at 4,000 pax a day needs to be reviewed by an independent group of experts in medicine, logistics and crisis management and needs to be done urgently.
We ask these strong, powerful females who they look up to
Which woman do I look up to in admiration? On the personal side there is Blessed Mary, mother of Lord Jesus, the embodiment of a mother’s devotion to her child. There is my mother Evangelina, with her old-school but timeless family values. On the political side, there are many dating back to Queen Elizabeth I, or Golda Meir, or Margaret Thatcher, or even her contemporary Queen Elizabeth II who is now into her seventh decade of leading the British Commonwealth in its transition from colonial times to digital times. But to be more objective and relevant to contemporary Filipino women, I would go for a Nobel Peace Prize winner from our part of the world, Aung San Suu Kyi. I walked a political tightrope throughout my Presidency. She is doing so even today, with dignity and grace. I was unjustly persecuted and detained by the ruling powers. So too in her case, perhaps even to a graver degree. Aung San Suu Kyi gets my thumbs up!
A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other. Anonymous
Happy day of hearts! May all of us experience true love, sent through virtual platforms or video chats or a simple phone call. It is still not yet safe to snuggle in the arms of loved ones who come to visit, whether in large family reunions or even smaller, more intimate groups of 10.
Observe safety protocols to the max, and stay home, I am told repeatedly. Even our household staff must remain indoors and so hurray for on-line groceries, whatever you need fruits, veggies, meats, sauces, baby milk and diapers, items of clothing.