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Congratulations, Mayor of the Philippines!
Many exciting things are happening in my life now, and when the much-anticipated national office election was recently held, it turned out the way I prayed for; it became perfect. It’s not about me in politics (wishful thinking, hehe), but it’s all about the victory of our very own Davao…
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In Panglao: When Paradise Turns Filipino
After receiving my CFO certificate, we took a celebratory trip to Panglao in Bohol. It is one of the top destinations in the Visayas region, especially among foreigners searching for a piece of paradise. We left Cebu through Ocean Jet Ferry from Pier 1, where some blind musicians kept us entertained. My husband…
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Killing Time in Cebu
Our trip to Cebu came up because I needed to attend a CFO seminar to get a certificate that would allow me to leave the country. After buying the air tickets, my schedule was changed on short notice, and my husband, his son Edvard, and I had to wait in…
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Pacman, Same-Sex Marriage and a Divided Nation
There is a worldwide reaction regarding Manny Pacquiao’s statement about same-sex marriage. He has lost international credibility, and one of his most prominent sponsors doesn’t want to cooperate with him. Here in the Philippines, the newsfeeds are burning, and the issue is dividing the nation. As a Christian worried about…
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Revisiting Holiday Oceanview Samal
We went to the place through the Sasa wharf in the morning. We could ride one of the biggest LCTs, LCT Mae Wess 4, but since it got full before the van’s turn to get in, we just waited for LCT Nicole Superferry. It’s not as big as the Mae…
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Five Days in Hanoi: A Memorable Trip
This travel wish came true the other year. I’m blogging about it now because I will move to Spain this summer, and Hanoi gave me a hint of what to expect in Europe: architectural beauty, rich culture, delicious foods, and colder weather. So, let’s begin a little exploration of Vietnam´s…
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Science is Closer to Proving the Existence of God than ever. But does it really matter?
The visible Universe consists of hundreds of billions of galaxies, one of which is our Milky Way. It has up to four hundred billion stars. According to the latest NASA calculations, billions of planets like our own Earth must have all the preconditions for intelligent life. Where intelligent life is,…
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How Honest Are We Actually About Corruption?
We know too well the effects of lying, cheating, and hypocrisy, but we have made it into an art form. Why? Why are we so selfish and ignorant? The culture of corruption is widely accepted here, but has tarnished the image of our country abroad. We have become used to…
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Why Does God Allow Child-Prostitution?
One of the gripping moments during the visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines was when a twelve-year-old girl, with her tears flowing, asked the Pope why God allowed child prostitution. The Pope had no answer but comforted the girl with warmth and compassion. He later revealed wisely to the…
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