POVERTY AND CORRUPTION

Introduction                 It seems that the word “Filipino” s accompanied by the following words: Poverty and Corruption. Even other nations looked at the Filipino people as poor and corrupt. That is maybe because of the different surveys conducted, but to tell you honestly, I don’t... 

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Nickelodeon Wishology at SM Mall of Asia

Nickelodeon held its Fairly OddParents Wishology event at the SM Mall of Asia last Dec. 6, 2009. A friend gave us a couple of Wishology tickets, and since my kids had never been to a Nickelodeon event before, they were pretty excited.When we got to the Music Hall at about 2pm, I was shocked by the loooong... 

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SMALL TALK

**Miko, is my 5-year old nephew ——————————– Miko: Why is your hair like that? (referring to the other kid’s curly hair) Child2: My hair is like this since I was born. I am from Ethiopia. My father is Ethiopian, my mother is Ethiopian…  Child3:... 

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The Happiest Baby in the World!

He was smiling and giggling the whole time, what a pleasure to shoot! Oopsie Daisy, tipsy baby! Heartthrob in the making! Mommy Carlette with her lovely kids. Iana, the pretty big sister! : ) Cuties! : P ... 

Source:  Didang Alvarez Photography

Johnson’s Baby Bedtime Discoveries

Johnson and Johnson converted The Conservatory at Manila Peninsula into a big cozy nursery last Nov. 21, 2009 in an event entitled "Johnson's Baby Bedtime Discoveries".Hosted by celebrity mom Tintin Bersola-Babao, the event aimed to educate moms and moms-to-be's on the importance of a sound sleep in... 

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Coping with a lazy eye — my little girl’s story in Health Today Magazine

A few months ago, my 5-year old daughter was diagnosed with amblyopia or lazy eye. While the news was disheartening, we wasted no time doing what was necessary in order to ensure her recovery. I believe we are under the care of one of the best pediatric ophthalmologists in the country -- Dr. Alvina... 

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10 THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM MONOPOLY

A few days ago, I was helping my 10-year old son, Trey, design his blog. He has one in multiply.com. The last post he did was last year because he was quite busy doing school work. I told him now that its summer vacation he should continue writing.

I asked him… “what do you like to write about?[read more...]

Bloggers Unite for Human Rights (5-15-08) – God Bless the Children

Bloggers Unite

Today, May 15, 2008, Bloggers Unite in a project that aims to harness the power of the blogosphere “to help elevate human rights by drawing attention to the challenges and successes of human rights issues.” Take up the challenge. Blog about it.

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“The child shall not be admitted to employment before an appropriate minimum age; he shall in no case be caused or permitted to engage in any occupation or employment which would prejudice his health or education, or interfere with his physical, mental or moral development.”

- Principle 9, Declaration of the Rights of a Child

To all Manila citizens, they are a ubiquitous sight – knocking on windows, peddling their wares. Rain or shine, night or day, they dart among cars stalled in traffic, knocking on windows with winsome smiles and wistful eyes. We have become so used to seeing them that we take for granted that, by virtue of who they are, they should not even be there at all.

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