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Faith & Margelyn’s Unlikely Tale of Soul Sisterhood
From teacher–student to soul sisters, Faith Ido-Barrete and Margelyn Moncano-Cañon share how honesty, forgiveness and courage built an unbreakable bond.
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A Family Travel Guide to the Best Attractions in Clark, Pampanga 2025
Plan the perfect family weekend in Clark, Pampanga! Explore Clark Safari & Adventure Park, splash away at Aqua Planet and visit Dinosaurs Island for a fun-filled getaway. Get insider tips, real routes and family-friendly recommendations.
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Love Across Oceans: Mitus & Patrick’s Story
From long-distance love to an intimate beach wedding and a new baby in the UK—how Mitus and Patrick built trust, teamwork, and a life together.
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Love Is A Mommy: Laureen Jamero-Lejarde on Breastfeeding, Balance and Being Brave
Boholana mom and breastfeeding advocate Laureen “Love” Jamero-Lejarde shows that it’s possible to nurture family, advocacy and self—without spreading too thin What is life without love? For Laureen “Love” Jamero-Lejarde, the answer is a life half-lived. A Boholana mom and community builder, Love doesn’t just talk empowerment—she practices it. To reach moms across Bohol, she created the Facebook page Love Is a Mommy, a space born from her involvement with Breastfeeding Bohol and Boholana Mommy Tribe. Her goal is simple: help moms with real-life hacks,…
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2024 Cebu Safari Guide: An Experience of a Lifetime
We’re lucky to live in a time where we don’t have to travel far to see the exotic animals usually seen on TV (cue Taylor Swift’s Wildest Dreams MV). While many of us dream of visiting the African Savannah, the chances of turning that dream into a reality often feels out of reach. Fortunately, we can count on the famous Cebu Safari & Adventure Park to bring that unique experience and wonders of wildlife closer to us. Located in the scenic hills of Carmen, Cebu,…
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An Ephemeral Life
I sat there in a daze, empty and broken. It was the longest day of my life. It was three in the afternoon, but we had yet to eat lunch. My husband and I had to finish processing the papers first before the hospital could discharge my dad. Although it took quite some time, it was uneventful and without any problems and we finally settled everything smoothly. And there we were, inside a small food outlet at the mall, about to eat our lunch. As…
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How We Almost Missed Our Wedding
Did you know that we almost didn’t get married 5 years ago? My husband and I still talk and laugh about this blooper to this day. Such happy and hilarious memories! But before I dive into that thrilling detail, let me share with you how I met Jan Ray (this is probably my version of How I Met Your Father 🤣). He Had Me at Hello We met through mutual friends: my close friend (PG) made a new friend (Munel) who happened to be a…
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Short Sturya # 1 – Mark Munel
In this first Short Sturya, Mark Munel talks about his passion for art and mobile photography while imparting the lessons that life has given him. This year, he recently lost two significant people in his life who stood as important pillars that molded him into who he is today. As Mark Munel continues his journey in life, he finds comfort and inspiration in his artistic pursuits, specifically in mobile photography. Through his lens, he captures the beauty and resilience of the human spirit, often drawing…
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Ralph Barajan: True Courage in the Face of Adversity
When the M/V Siargao Princess began to sink on November 7, 2019, (former) Philippine Coast Guard officer and registered nurse Ralph Barajan took command—calming chaos, organizing survivors and helping save 62 lives. His bravery later earned the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea It was a bright, sunny morning on November 7, 2019, with clear skies and calm seas. The horizon looked peaceful, promising a smooth voyage to the passengers of the M/V Siargao Princess towards their destination in Sibonga, Cebu. Ralph Barajan was…
