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A Filipina Mom Blogger » DAR Chief Nasser Pangandaman Appeal to Bloggers
DAR Chief Nasser Pangandaman Appeal to Bloggers Appeal to bloggers Since Bambee’s blog, the story about the incident in the golf club spread through the Internet. Bloggers condemned and some even put up a signature campaign for Pangandaman’s resignation. Pangandaman said his family is hurting because of the bad picture being painted on his name and family. He appealed to … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » A Laptop and Lap Cat on My Lap
It has always been my dream to have an affectionate and cuddly cat ever since Spitz died in 1985, the same day that Butch proposed marriage to me. Butch didn’t know Spitz died of course. He just called me long distance confirming the “pamanhikan”. Months before that when Butch and I were discussing marriage plans, he emphasized that Spitz just … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Peace, Love and Prosperity for 2009
Photo Credit to my daughter Lauren. Taken at Fisherman’s Wharf, October 2008 I find the photo of the cat, dog and white rat (tucked closely beside the dog’s belly) really cute and inspiring. All three of them sleeping in peace. It reminds me that maybe people of various race, religion and opinions can co-exist in harmony. The stereotype that of … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Clearing the Clutter for Good Feng Shui
Most Filipinos are quite superstitious as the New Year approaches. One of the prevalent practice to ensure the New Year will be met with wonderful blessings is to de-clutter our home or clean up the mess. I think I have a more or less clutter-free home. Call me a Neat Freak but did you know that You are Your Clutter? … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Mayor Nasser Pangandaman Jr. (DAR chief’s son) Mauled A Father & Son at Valley Golf and Country Club
This blog post will be updated regularly for links to interesting blog posts and news Check out the Online Petition for Pangandamans’ Resignation (Update December 29- View the news video from GMA News as Bino, the 14 year-old cries on TV ) This page requires a higher version browser As soon as Caffeine Sparks plurked the GMAnews.tv report of DAR … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » La-Z-Boy Rocker Recliner, A Relaxing Gift for My Husband
I blame Butch Dalisay for the La-Z-Boy which I gave as a Christmas gift to my husband. I showed Butch’ La-Z-Boy entry to my Butch and ever since, my hubby kept asking “so will you buy me a La-Z-Boy?” Nah, I would starting calculating figures and shake my head. I had thought of buying him the latest macbook because his … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Christmas Day in Photos
Merry Christmas to all. Happy Holidays to all my readers. Here are a few photos of Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Photos updated as they come. Before going to Midnight Mass- December 24 Setting the holiday and festive mood through traditional red-green-gold Christmas Decorations Missy is a Christmas gift to myself. The 3 Christmas Cats waiting for Noche Buena to … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Holiday Greetings from My Family
The season flows. Magic is in the air. Christmas memories for the children evokes the fragrant aroma of Gingerbread Men Cookies. I love the Christmas spirit but for some, the holidays can be difficult and lonely. My husband is not spared from Christmas blues. It is a struggle he faces every holiday because our Luijoe is not around. He says, … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Holiday Parties and Family Reunions
Holiday parties are everywhere the past few days. I was supposed to attend a Blog and Soul party yesterday but I felt stressed out at the last minute. I just decided to stick it out with the the ManBlog party held at our home last night. More of Lauren’s friends, of course. Our home is always open to parties and … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Photo Hunt: Wide
Photo Hunt theme is Wide and my photo today is the wide backyard of my brother’s home in Missouri. When I left his home in mid-October, the weather was just cool and lovely. The Autumn colors were so pretty to look at too. It was my first Autumn experience. But look at it now, two days after Thanksgiving. Everything is … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » UP Lantern Parade
Hi everyone! This is Lauren ghost writi- I mean, guest blogging for my mom today. I wasn’t actually planning on attending the UP Lantern Parade yesterday but since I had activist things to attend to at Vinzon’s Hall, I figured I’d stick around and take a couple of photos. Plus, I’ve never been able to catch the lantern parade; I … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Department of Tourism with Happy Slip, Partners with MTV for 2009 Global Campaign
Happy Slip (Christine Gambito) is in town since December 9 and I only found out today. Yehey invited a few bloggers for dinner at Alchemy for a sneak peak of Department of Tourism (DOT) and MTV plans for 2009. The intimate dinner gave us lots of time to chit-chat in a very informal setting. I am once again reunited with … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Lesson Learned from Shoes Thrown at President Bush
Most of you have already seen the video above when an Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush in Baghdad and where President Bush shrugs it off: “So what if the guy threw his shoe at me?” Bush told a reporter in response to a question about the incident. “Let me talk about the guy throwing his shoe. It’s one way … [Link]
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A Filipina Mom Blogger » Being Right
Being in recovery is not about being right. It’s allowing myself to be who I am and accepting others as they are. I cannot help it if others perceive me in a positive light while others look at me as the complete opposite. One’s perception of me is based on another set of circumstances while others based it on my … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » 12th Worldwide Candle Lighting Event
Communities across the globe are joining in The Compassionate Friends 12th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting today, December 14, 2008. In the Philippines, it already started at 7:00 PM. Here is a simple memorial which you can do at home with four candles. Memory Candles As we light these four candles in honor of you, we light one for our GRIEF, … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » My Very Own Siamese Pet Kitten
I once wrote about the Health Benefits of Cat Ownership but the thing is I don’t own a pet kitty. My two daughters each own a pet cat. Kylee is almost 10 years old on January 2009. Lady is 7 years old. That’s in cat years. I am often lonely at home when the kids are at school and hubby … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Say No To Violence Against Women
Not many Filipina women are aware that there is a law to protect them from physical or even verbal abuse from men, called the The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9262). Aside from physical abuse, the law also protects women from , psychological or emotional, sexual violence and economic abuse. My friend and … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » The Worldwide Candle Lighting on December 14, 2008
2008 Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Services Communities across the globe will be joining in The Compassionate Friends 12th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting on December 14, 2008. In the Philippines, it will be held in Quezon City. Where: 2nd level, University of the Philippines Institute for Small Scale Industries E. Virata Hall, UP Diliman Campus Diliman, Quezon City View Map Date: … [Link]
A Filipina Mom Blogger » Grief Over Marky Cielo & Lea ALyanna De Vera’s Death
Even if I have lost a son, I still cannot imagine what it is like for Marky Cielo’s parents. I cannot imagine the horror of Lilian de Vera, the mom of Lea Alyanna, the 7 year old girl caught in a crossfire, found dead on dimly lit Sampaguita Street along with 10 other people, including eight of the suspected robbers, … [Link]
