Category: Current Events

3 Important Life Lessons from Fr. Jacques Hamel

I debated on whether to write this post because I have such a HUGE backlog for work but I knew I just had to do it. My heart has been so, so, so heavy these past few days... with personal struggles, family-work-life-balance challenges, and news reports of horrific happenings all around the world. One of … Continue reading 3 Important Life Lessons from Fr. Jacques Hamel

On Channel NewsAsia: A Mother’s Hopes and Dreams

If you're a mother like me, I'm sure you have your own hopes and dreams, especially during these times of uncertainty and fear (most especially as the Philippines holds its elections tomorrow -- Lord, help and guide us!). I was honored to be able to share part of my own hopes and dreams on Channel … Continue reading On Channel NewsAsia: A Mother’s Hopes and Dreams

How a Worship Song Can Guide Us During the Philippine Elections

A friend and sister in Christ passed away very recently, and I couldn't help recalling the lyrics of this worship song I grew up with, titled, "We Belong to God." Here's a video of the song, in case you've never heard of it: https://youtu.be/VNCc1xY-hi0 Now, while reflecting on our dear sister's death, and singing this … Continue reading How a Worship Song Can Guide Us During the Philippine Elections

When Terrible Things Happen: #PrayforParis, #PrayfortheWorld

I'm supposed to be working on some articles now (yes, this is the WAHM life for you! Working on a Saturday!). But I couldn't help sneaking in this blog post, if only to try to put some sense into what I'm feeling right now. I'm sure most, if not all, of you have seen the images … Continue reading When Terrible Things Happen: #PrayforParis, #PrayfortheWorld

Evil Did Not Win, and It Never Will: In Memory of Sandy Hook

Exactly one year ago, on December 14, 2012, twenty children and six adults were fatally shot in Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooter, Adam Lanza, shot and killed his own mother before driving to the school. After his shooting rampage, Adam committed suicide as first responders started arriving on the scene. I … Continue reading Evil Did Not Win, and It Never Will: In Memory of Sandy Hook

Word-filled Wednesdays: When There Are No Words

My heart still aches for our brothers and sisters who have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda. There are no words to describe the desperation, the pain, the suffering, the hunger, the thirst, the cold that millions of people are going through right this very minute. There are many areas that have not been … Continue reading Word-filled Wednesdays: When There Are No Words

We Shall Not Be Shaken: How to Help the #EarthquakePH Victims

I was supposed to post this last night but a certain little baby kept me up, so I am late. Nonetheless, I hope it still helps somehow! As I write this, I am safe and sound in our little apartment here in Manila, nursing my almost six-month-old baby, while my two other children are across … Continue reading We Shall Not Be Shaken: How to Help the #EarthquakePH Victims

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 17 — The Love for Life and The Need for Prayer {On #Gosnell + #PrayforBoston}

This will be a quick post. I had an OB check-up this morning and my doctor says I'm already 1-2 cm slightly effaced — which basically means I'm already in the early stage of labor! We had a bit of a scare though, when she checked Anne's heartbeat on her Doppler heartbeat monitor, because it … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 17 — The Love for Life and The Need for Prayer {On #Gosnell + #PrayforBoston}