by Alvin Tud “Many years ago, I was involved in politics. I was former vice-governor, and later governor of the province of Quirino. I’m the 13th child in our family. My mom was a widow when she married my father, and I was the only child they had together. “I was always “in authority.” Even when I was still young, I forced my parents to submit to me. My half brothers and half sisters were afraid ...[Read More]
A New Beginning: An Interview with Former Quirino Governor Josie Co
A New Spin on Valentine’s Day
by Alena Palad Teenagers I know giggle and get excited about Valentine’s Day. However, 19-year old Jed Reyes has developed a different view of Valentine’s Day. “For me, this is a special day that my mom and I like to call ‘Heart’s Day,’” she says. “It is not about intimate declarations of love from people who are in a romantic relationship. It’s about expressing special appreciation to my family a ...[Read More]
My husband and his brother are not on speaking terms
“My husband, my children and myself are not on speaking terms with my brother because he was mad at us when we moved out of the family compound. I feel awkward about meeting him at our reunion this Christmas, but I know my mother will be glad to see us together again. What should I do?” For the Filipino, nothing is as comforting as having the family living together in one location, one house, or o ...[Read More]
Family Reunions Feel so Good
The fortune-teller predicted a bad future for me. I’m beginning to feel na kahit anong gawin ko, it will result to bad fortune. What will I do para mabago ang aking kapalaran?
We can’t give new things to my kids this Christmas.
Just Asking with Peter Banzon Q: Every Christmas, I buy my children new clothes and toys. This year, our Christmas will be difficult because my husband was laid off, and has just taken a new job. How can I lift my kids’ spirits and help them not to be ashamed of not having new things this Christmas? A: Since your children are used to having new things during Christmas, they will be disappointe ...[Read More]
Maintaining a Healthy Balance between Job and Family
Even high sales and promising business ventures are of little use if your family life suffers. As the demands of business grow, you may sometimes feel that there’s just not enough time. The risk is that you put so much effort into your bread and butter that you fail to attend to your family.
Living on a Budget – a Family Affair
Rising prices and limited resources force most people to live on a budget. To do this, we need the support of the whole family. Therefore, early in life, we need to teach our children how to handle finances.
Purposeful Parenting
We hope and actively pray that when they grow up, they will all be the persons that God created them to be. We don’t own them; they are God’s gifts to us. We know when the time comes; our children will have their own tasks to undertake. We are just instruments in molding their character and growth.