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Last Saturday, I was shocked when I watched the news on tv. Manila was hit by typhoon. Most of my relatives are in Manila. Even some Filipino actors and actresses were affected by the typhoon and they stayed on top of their roof. I took my cellphone and started sending sms to my friends and relatives. Until now, some places in Metro Manila are still flooded. Last June 2008, we were also hit by strong typhoon and I know how it feels being in that situation. Watching the news and seeing how terrible the situation is, brings back some memories. Donation flooded from different people and groups around the world: foods, clothes, water, school supplies for kids and medicine were distributed. It was a heart touching moment... [more]

What happens when a married couple no longer understand each other…or should I say no longer love each other enough to make their marriage work? Of course, the answer would be DIVORCE. In a situation wherein a married couple no longer wants to give in, try a little harder or forgive and forget…divorce is the only way out. Easier said than done. Why? Because of the kids who will be affected, the kids who will suffer more, the kids who have to carry the burden that they already belong into the so called broken family. What should we do to make them understand? What should we do make accepting easier for them? Here are the few tips that we can do to make things a little better for them. 1. Make them understand... [more]

Caring for your skin not only keeps you beautiful and always at your best, but also keeps the largest and one of   your most important organs healthy. Your skin encloses your entire body. Anywhere you look at your body, from head to foot, you will find your skin protecting your internal organs. And since some part of the skin cannot be covered by clothes, like face, arms and legs, it is highly exposed to the harmful substances in the environment: the harmful rays of the sun, dirt and dust.  It is just right that you protect your skin, and give it extra shield from harmful substances. The  more you care for your skin, the more it will make you glowing and beautiful. Here are the few tips you can do to protect your... [more]

Everyone of us experienced pain in the past. There is no exemptions to that. Things happen whether we like it or not, prepared or not. And there are times that we cannot do anything about it…but to accept. Some will say… it is meant to be. (destiny is the exact word for it) Perhaps what people failed to understand in life is that, “Our life, is our choice.” There are times in our lives that situations can bring us down, if we allow them. They can crush us and bring us under the enormity of depression and despair that resides in our insecurities, loneliness and any other myriad of negative life situations. What we choose to do with our life because of these situations is really up to us. We can... [more]

The death of a family member or someone close to us is a very painful loss. The loss for which most of us are least prepared. It happens to everyone. It is part of life and cannot be prevented. Although it is part of life, the loss of a loved one is life’s most stressful event and can cause a major emotional crisis. If it is a sudden death, some people are in shock. When you are shock you don’t register any feelings. You aren’t able to cry much, or any. Denial is often present in the early stages of a loss. You need to allow yourself time to grieve because it is an important aspect in your healing. We may experience a wide range of emotions, even when the death is expected…denial, pain, disbelief, confusion,... [more]

In marriage, it is important that we know the importance, needs, and role of each other. In this topic, we will talk about woman. Women have a great capacity for love – in giving and receiving it. To explain it more, when a woman prepares a meal, her love mingles with the food. When a mother rises for the two o’clock feeding, she does it with love. When she frosts a birthday cake, love shines through her eyes. A woman’s capacity to love can draw the very best from a man… it can make him feel wanted, needed, important, and great. The way she patiently wait for him to arrive from a whole day work symbolizes her love. When his nerves and spirit are shattered and exhausted, her loves can comfort him. When discouragement... [more]

I am sure that those couples who will be getting married… prepares a lot for the very special day. Invitations are all sent, foods and cake already have their designs and motifs, wedding gown and tuxedo fits perfectly, choir are practicing their songs while souvenirs are all in the tray. Everything is just well prepared. Wait a minute lovers, I just want to ask… didn’t you forget something? Did you prepare yourself? Of course I know., you are already through with your facial session, spa and hot oil. What I am asking is yourself morally and spiritually. Are you matured enough to face all the responsibilities that goes after wedding. Do you love your partner enough to stand with him through thick... [more]