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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…
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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…
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Cheers to Five Years!
Did you know that we almost didn’t get married 5 years ago? My husband and I still laugh at it including the other happy memories on our special day. 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…
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5 Lessons I Learned When My Dad Was in the ICU
The past month was undoubtedly a roller coaster ride full of challenges and emotional distress for me and my family. My dad was rushed to the hospital with a critical condition, and after a week, his condition worsened. We decided to transfer to another facility since we could no longer afford the bills. We spent another week at a government hospital and tried to remain resilient and optimistic throughout this…
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A Glimpse of Cebu’s Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark
Despite the strong, cold gusts of Super Typhoon Egay (Doksuri) ravaging the whole country, the cold weather didn’t stop vacationers from enjoying countless dips and dives at the Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. When we stepped into this luxury family destination, I was eager to see what this 5-star hotel and resort offered to what seemed like an unending drive of tourists (mostly Koreans). Thanks to…
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Celebrating Fatherhood: A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes
Today, we celebrate a momentous day for the unsung heroes who have played a significant role in our lives–the fathers. They have been the backbone of our families, the ones who have worked day and night to provide for us, and the source of strength and the amusing (and sometimes corny) dad jokes that hold everything together. On this Father’s Day, let’s pay tribute to the remarkable contributions fathers have…
