2013 Philippine Storm Names
For the past two years, I have updated this blog with storm names at the beginning of the year. I’m a little behind at the moment but here’s your 2013 Philippine storm names with their Pacific counterparts. I also included the auxiliary storm names for your reference. I made the list an image so you [...]
Happy Teacher’s Day!
There are few teachers from my high school that I would like to honor this day. Among them, my fourth year adviser would be on top of my list. Let’s call her Ma’am Connie. They say that teachers are your second parents and Ma’am Connie was truly my second mother in high school. She was [...]
Under-the-stairs Office vs. Bedroom Office
Ever since my sister and I paid the reservation for a small home in Imus, Cavite, I’ve started creating a Pinterest board full of ideas for small home design as well as small home office ideas. Basically, I can have my home office in two areas of the house — under the stairs and in [...]
Review: Ibayo by Barrio Fiesta, SM Mall of Asia
Turon is a favorite merienda for many Filipinos. It’s actually a favorite of mine along with Maruya and nilupak. I never order it in a restaurant since it’s easy to find a vendor selling it cheap. But if you ever find yourself seated in one of the tables at Ibayo by Barrio Fiesta at San [...]
Multiply your Generikard loyalty points with Easy Pha-max wheatgrass
Here’s a five-month special treat for all the more than 30,000 loyal members of Generika, the fast-expanding drugstore chain selling generic medicines. Starting this August, you can multiply by 50 your GeneriKard loyalty points when you buy two sachets of Easy Pha-max wheatgrass (pure flavor), the number one organic and natural detoxifying drink that cleanses the [...]
Our House in San Pedro Laguna after Hagupit ng Habagat
Here’s a video tour of our flooded house in Brgy. San Roque, San Pedro, Laguna after Hagupit ng Habagat. You’ll see that we manage to put most of our stuff on high areas of the house but the flood waters still reached them. We’ve been hauling things to safety one balsa trip at a time [...]
The Filipino Spirit: A Reflection
For millions of Filipinos, the last 10 days has been a Shake, Rattle, and Roll episode one after another. Terrible rains and howling winds brought about by Typhoon Gener brought back memories of Typhoon Ondoy. But the ensuing monsoon was worse. Called Hagupit ng Habagat by GMA 7, this monsoon led to raging floods that displaced [...]
Get into the Ceelin Cool Chew Craze and win P10,000!
A new craze is sweeping the nation, and it has got all the kids singing, dancing and chewing. Yes, you read that right—chewing! But don’t be alarmed Moms, this is one craze you’ll surely approve of. The Ceelin Cool Chew Craze is an online video contest for children ages 7-12 years old who love being [...]
3 Ways to Save Mother Earth While in a Coffee Shop
Happy Earth Day!!! In observation of this very special day, I am sharing with you three no-cost, easy-t0-do ways to save Mother Earth while you’re having your favorite coffee or tea in a coffee shop. Anyone in the world can do this without breaking a sweat. In addition, it’s so easy to teach this to [...]
2012 Philippine Storm Names
With the southern part of the country still reeling from destruction wrought by Typhoon Sendong, it seems that no place is immune to natural disasters. Thus, we need to be more vigilant about disaster preparedness and make sure that we have a plan in case another Pedring or Sendong comes our way. Meanwhile, here are [...]
