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President of the Philippines: What Kind of Man is He?
An interview with my Norwegian Husband about President Duterte President Duterte’s rough and direct speaking style makes dumbfounding headlines worldwide, and people ask, What kind of madman has become president in the Philippines? My Norwegian husband knows the Philippines well, and he wrote an article about Duterte, “The Shadow of an…
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Book Review: Reflections from La Herradura
A Restful Stroll Through a Spanish Holiday Village Renate Van Nijen, a Dutch artist and author, has connected with people she has met in her Spanish paradise, the village of La Herradura, and published their stories in a book she sells online and in local shops. Her straightforward, everyday writing…
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Davao Bombing: Divide or Unite?
I could not help but rant on my Facebook page yesterday about the many insensitive comments regarding the terrorist attack in my hometown, Davao City. It was evening in the Philippines and afternoon here in Spain. I was online and witnessed the breaking news and development of the terrible situation,…
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The Essence of a Name
A blog’s domain name is crucial for an online presence, and it’s preferable to choose a name that is as direct and relevant as possible. Some people have asked me why I continue to use “Mindanao Advice” as a brand when this blog no longer focuses on Mindanao and advice.…
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The Stupidest Thing I Have Done
I did several stupid things as I was growing up: a dangerous climb to get access to a fiesta in a village, playing walkman on a full sound all night that I got a problem with my left ear, participating in a beer-drinking contest that I vomited all over the…
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Soulmates and the Hard Work of Marriage
The dream of finding a soulmate is inherently strong in us, and I must admit that it is one of the things I have prayed for. When I was young, I asked one of my teachers how it was to be married, and she answered, “It’s definitely not a bed…
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Potato and Stones as Symbols of Love
I love to find meanings in simple things. One evening in Davao, my husband and I cooked dinner. I was responsible for cleaning the ingredients, and I found a heart-shaped potato. I immediately associated it with my happiness. It is a sign of love that is present in a simple…
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Walking, Our Early Morning Routine
In Davao, my husband and I used to brisk-walk around the neighborhood every morning. My husband took the initiative because he wanted to lose weight, and we made it a routine to get up at 5.30 am. The benefits of walking 30 minutes every morning are remarkable, and it’s easy…
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At Balcón de Europa in Nerja
Back in Spain, we took an afternoon trip to Nerja, another famous tourist town just a 20-minute bus ride from La Herradura. I wanted to see the Balcony of Europe, a plateau on the edge of a cliff with grand views of the coast under the mountains and the infinite…
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