Sturya of the Month
Every month, we feature a compelling story that touches the depths of human experience and we're thrilled to share these narratives to captivate and inspire you, our readers. Our "Sturya of the Month" category is a curated collection of stories that illuminate the triumphs, challenges, and profound moments of individuals who have made achievements, big or small. Get ready to be inspired and moved as we celebrate the human spirit, one remarkable Sturya at a time.
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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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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…
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Ralph Barajan: Courage in the Face of Adversity
When the M/V Siargao Princess began to sink in the Cebu Strait on November 7, 2019, Ralph Barajan, a Philippine Coast Guard officer and registered nurse, took command. The story of the Filipino hero whose calm leadership helped save 62 lives and earned him the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery…
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Sheryl Guir: An Embodiment of a Strong, Resilient Woman
What does resilience look like after losing the person you thought you'd marry? Sheryl Guir, single mom of two, shares her story about grief, healing and choosing courage through some of life's hardest seasons.
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From Oncology to Aesthetic Medicine: How Dr. Rovi Found Her True Calling
After years of training in Internal Medicine and chasing an Oncology specialty, Dr. Rovi Valerie Baguhin-Cayetuna chose another path. A Sturya Spotlight on her pivot to Aesthetic Medicine, the birth of Piu o Meno Clinic in Bohol and what motherhood taught her about success.
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Marion Gay Renegado: A Filipino Nurse’s Life in Iceland
From Cortes, Bohol to Reykjavik, Marion Gay Renegado learned Icelandic, earned her nursing license and was one of two healthcare providers chosen to administer Iceland's first COVID-19 vaccines. A Sturya Spotlight on what it takes to build a life as a Filipino nurse beneath the northern lights.
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From Classroom to Global Impact: A Filipina’s Journey as a Nurse and Lactation Consultant
From a skills laboratory in Bohol to maternity wards in the UAE, Janice Bustamante-Aton built a career championing mothers and Filipino nurses abroad as the 18th IBCLC in the Philippines.
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Enriching Relationships with a Unique Toolbox for Love
Relationship coach Alexandra Schelling, founder of Toolbox for Love, on her pivot from a corporate career in Switzerland to coaching couples from Singapore. A Sturya Spotlight on building healthy relationships, one tool at a time.
