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Posted on May 21, 2008 in Life | 0 comments

A friend gave me this pin years ago. It’s on my desk. I took a good look at it again this afternoon. It’s a good reminder in...

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Grateful

Posted on Oct 13, 2007 in Life | 1 comment

10/7/07 at Cawa-cawa, Zamboanga City  For surprises and sunsets carousel rides and islands that appear out of nowhere at dawn. ....

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Bohol

Posted on May 8, 2006 in Life | 0 comments

Photo: Panglao Island Nature Resort...

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Entrepreneur Magazine: From the Office to the Farm

Posted on May 8, 2006 in Articles | 7 comments

A Hewlett-Packard executive gives up the perks of his job for a life in the farm. This is Dodong Cacanando’s fascinating story.

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Professionals Turned Entrepreneurs

Posted on May 6, 2006 in Articles | 0 comments

From employees to rich entrepreneurs and how you can become one. . .

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Posted on Apr 14, 2006 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: Puerto del Sol by Tin Caspe (4-04-06) “Faith is being sure of what we hope for,and certain of what we do not see.”...

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Money Making Secrets of the Young & Rich

Posted on Apr 6, 2006 in Articles | 0 comments

Are you a fan of Havaianas? Did you know that the Philippine distributors started their company in their late 20s while they were also starting a family?

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Baby for Sale?

Posted on Jan 19, 2006 in Life | 0 comments

Photo: Baby for sale at a supermarket in Guangzhou, China! (1-7-06)   Strange sightings during my recent trip to HK and China for a TV...

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The Christ of Christmas

Posted on Dec 24, 2005 in Passion | 0 comments

This poem perfectly encapsulates my thoughts about Christmas. May it help bring back the wonder of season into your life! Heaven is Here:...

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Children of Camarines Sur

Posted on Nov 7, 2005 in Life | 2 comments

Photo: The Children of Camarines Sur (4-26-05) I took this during a TV coverage for 700 Club Asia in Cam Sur. No DSLR, only a camera...

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Tell Him Where It Hurts

Posted on Nov 6, 2005 in Life, Uncategorized | 2 comments

Whoever said church was boring must have never gone to Victory Christian Fellowship. This morning I was given the opportunity to sing...

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Posted on Nov 6, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: Counting Circles at The Top, Cebu by Tin Caspe...

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A Date to Remember

Posted on Nov 6, 2005 in Life, Uncategorized | 0 comments

“I have a date with a cute boy tomorrow. I’m so excited,” I texted a friend last Thursday. My friend was intrigued and...

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Expanding Your Business Overseas

Posted on Nov 6, 2005 in Articles | 0 comments

What You Need to Know Before Taking Your Product Overseas according to the experiences of Max Fried Chicken and Crystal Clear.

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Posted on Oct 17, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: A Samar Sunset Taken Atop a 6X6 Military Truck...

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Papa’s Flowers

Posted on Aug 22, 2005 in Life, Uncategorized | 5 comments

As I was enjoying a good book early this evening, I heard a soft knock on my door. It was my father with his regular delivery of...

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Posted on Aug 13, 2005 in Uncategorized | 5 comments

Photo: What Dreams May Come by Agay Llanera...

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Heart of the Matter

Posted on Jul 26, 2005 in Life, Uncategorized | 9 comments

C.S. Lewis presents a very compelling reason to thaw a heart in deep freeze: “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and...

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Posted on Jul 11, 2005 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Photo: Wish you were there . . . Coco Beach Island Resort, Puerto...

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Posted on Jul 4, 2005 in Uncategorized | 8 comments

Photo: Guess where you’ll find me on my birthday. ....

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31 Flavors & Then Some. . .

Posted on Jul 4, 2005 in Life | 10 comments

The highlights of my 31 years on earth!

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Smiling with Teeth!

Posted on Jun 27, 2005 in Life, Uncategorized | 2 comments

Photo: The Mirror Has Two Facesby Gina Yap (6-26-05) “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s...

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Posted on Jun 23, 2005 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Photo: Send in the clowns. . .Singapore...

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Jesus the Bridegroom

Posted on Jun 22, 2005 in Passion | 1 comment

“Mabuti pa ang Roma may bagong Papa, AKO WALA!!! (Rome has just gotten a new pope, but why on earth am I still single?)” screamed my...

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Article: The Bridegroom

Posted on Jun 22, 2005 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

“Mabuti pa ang Roma may bagong Papa, AKO WALA!!! (Rome has just gotten a new pope, but why on earth am I still single?)” screamed my...

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Posted on Jun 21, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Under the sea in Boracay! Photo by Danny of Viking...

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Thoughts: B-day Countdown

Posted on Jun 21, 2005 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”–1 Cor. 2:9...

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Posted on Jun 13, 2005 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Look at Lolo James...

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Posted on Jun 7, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: Boracay Babe (5-11-05) taken by Carl...

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: Hit Ang Produkto Ko!

Posted on May 29, 2005 in Articles | 0 comments

Four entrepreneurs looked around their houses and workplaces to come up with goods that are sales wonders. Be inspired by their stories.

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Posted on May 8, 2005 in Uncategorized | 5 comments

Photo: Mt. Pinatubo (5-6-03)...

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The Pain of Betrayal

Posted on Apr 22, 2005 in Passion | 4 comments

Jesus Christ was no stranger to betrayal. His very own disciple sold him to the chief priest for 30 pieces of silver coins. Most of us are...

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Spring in My Mind

Posted on Apr 22, 2005 in Life | 6 comments

Beijing in Full Bloom (4-05-05) There’s something about spring that gives you this sense of anticipation...

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700 Club Asia

Posted on Apr 3, 2005 in Life | 0 comments

Photo: Coming home to the 700 Club Asia set with hosts Peter Kairuz & Dulce. The 700 Club Asia airs every Tuesday & Wednesday...

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Toilet Humor

Posted on Apr 3, 2005 in Uncategorized | 4 comments

Last night I was laughing my head off as I recalled this incident that happened a few months ago. . .My friend invited me to her speaking...

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Memories of Oxford

Posted on Mar 31, 2005 in Travel | 3 comments

This piece was written for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It was published in daily’s Travel Section in 1997.  All pictures were...

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Alive!

Posted on Mar 27, 2005 in Passion, Uncategorized | 2 comments

Have you ever pinned your hopes on something only to watch it die? Have you ever felt the pain of losing a dream, something you’ve wanted...

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Thoughts: Alive!

Posted on Mar 27, 2005 in Uncategorized | 6 comments

Photo: Manila Bay Sun (3-24-05)Have you ever pinned your hopes on something only to watch it die? Have you ever felt the pain of losing a...

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Huey and Me

Posted on Mar 18, 2005 in Life | 4 comments

The first time I ever laid my eyes on him in that huge showroom, I knew he was the one for me. Huey and I go a long way back. In fact,...

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Posted on Mar 17, 2005 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Photo: My First Radioactive Bibingka Experiment...

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Like My Turtles

Posted on Mar 17, 2005 in Life | 7 comments

I took home my new pets this afternoon—a pair of baby turtles named Lemon and Lime. I got my first pair of green turtles in 2001. I called...

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Highway to Heaven

Posted on Mar 9, 2005 in Passion | 0 comments

Photo: Songhua Bridge, Harbin Don’t you feel sometimes that we are on a perennial journey? Do you know that in our lifetime we will spend...

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Happeee!!!

Posted on Mar 9, 2005 in Life | 3 comments

My new email pal sent me this interesting information the other day: The World Survey Values ranked the Philippines as top among Asia and...

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Jesus and Brad Pitt

Posted on Mar 3, 2005 in Passion | 0 comments

Photo courtesy of the Gladiator website  &  JC Gomez  Pause with me for a while and think of this question: What physical attributes...

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Two Questions That Saved My Life

Posted on Mar 3, 2005 in Passion | 0 comments

In my entire life, I’ve been asked so many questions about many things. But there are two questions that literally saved my life. Q 1: If...

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Faces of an Old Empire

Posted on Mar 2, 2005 in Travel, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Russia. Everyone in the train held his breath as two tall and acerbic Russian officers entered the coach to get our passports. Outside...

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Posted on Feb 24, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: My Own Camel Ride to the Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt...

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Thoughts: My Present State of Mind

Posted on Feb 24, 2005 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

“I’m alive!” he said to the boy, as they ate a bunch of dates one night, with no fires and no moon. “When I’m eating, that’s all I think...

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Posted on Feb 16, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: Sonya’s Flowers...

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Neverland!

Posted on Feb 16, 2005 in Life | 4 comments

How to Grow Up Without Growing Old. . .

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Posted on Feb 1, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: Tin-tin Bersola & me at the set of ABS-CBN’s Home Boy...

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: An ABSolute Miracle

Posted on Jan 31, 2005 in Articles | 3 comments

Photo: Abs Bitter Herbs creator Grace Gupana From fishball vending at the Quezon City Hall, ABS Bitter Herbs creator Grace Galindez-Gupana...

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Posted on Jan 20, 2005 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Photo: Money! Money!...

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Posted on Dec 20, 2004 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Photo: Taal Sunrise...

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Invincible

Posted on Dec 15, 2004 in Life | 0 comments

Photo: Me in Harbin’s Songhua River, China (8-15-04) I can’t sleep.I feel I am standing on the edge of my destiny.After...

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A Confession

Posted on Dec 6, 2004 in Life | 1 comment

Photo: Moonlight Over Taal (5-4-04) This morning I received a text message from a distressed friend. “You know,” she confessed, “I don’t...

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Posted on Dec 6, 2004 in Life | 0 comments

Photo: A chance meeting with Mr. Ryan Cayabyab at the Podium Mall eight years after singing at his 25th Anniversary concert, my last stint...

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Posted on Nov 24, 2004 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Photo: Roselle, me and Vince as guest audience at ABS-CBN’s Morning Star with Boy Abunda as host for the week...

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Dental Chair Wisdom

Posted on Nov 24, 2004 in Life | 4 comments

I just had the most painful molar extraction of my life and I still have bleeding gums and a mouth sore to show for it. Ten years ago my...

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Posted on Nov 11, 2004 in Life | 0 comments

Photo: Chateau Verde Gumamelas...

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The Dog That Followed Me Home

Posted on Nov 11, 2004 in Life | 4 comments

It was one of those days when you wake up feeling that life’s passing you by, and try as you might, you just have no control over it....

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Phil. Daily Inquirer: A Grateful Heart

Posted on Nov 9, 2004 in Articles | 8 comments

“Thank you, Ma’am. Praise the Lord!” the old beggar exclaimed in clear American English, as I hastily shoved a ten-peso coin into his...

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Sunday Inquirer Magazine: The Little Hero

Posted on Oct 26, 2004 in Articles | 1 comment

I met this little hero when I went to the Payatas dumpsite to cover the relief efforts after the 2000 trashslide. His story is an inspiration to me. Enteng has since been declared as an Everyday Hero by Readers Digest . This article became a finalist at the Catholic Mass Media Awards.

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Papa’s Flowers

Posted on Oct 26, 2004 in Life | 0 comments

My father has the habit of giving me flowers from his garden. He deliver them to my r room every...

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Reader’s Digest Awards Filipina Hero

Posted on Oct 26, 2004 in Life | 0 comments

Photo: Lani Generoso, Reader’s Digest’s Peter Dockrill and me at the “Everyday Heroes” awarding ceremony held last...

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Reader’s Digest Article: Grace Under Fire

Posted on Oct 26, 2004 in Articles | 3 comments

The buzz of her doorbell interrupted Lani Generoso,duty manager of the Oakwood Premier in Manila, as she prepared for bed at 1.30 a.m. on...

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Beijing Aquarium

Posted on Oct 25, 2004 in Life | 0 comments

Beijing...

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Blessings Asia Website: God Still Heals the Deaf

Posted on Oct 25, 2004 in Articles | 1 comment

As a segment producer for the 700 Club Asia, my responsibility is to scout for stories during the medical mission. One of my most...

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Photo: Super Girl & Tomb Raider

Posted on Oct 23, 2004 in Life | 1 comment

Super Girl & Tomb Raider at the Single & Satisfied Retreat of Victory Christian Fellowship, QC. We had the time of our lives at...

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Reader’s Digest Article: The Mark of a Hero

Posted on Oct 23, 2004 in Articles | 0 comments

What does it take to be a hero? What are the qualities that set a man or woman above the rest? ? Do you have to have the writing and...

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Reader’s Digest Article: Pedal Power

Posted on Oct 23, 2004 in Articles | 0 comments

Somewhere in the hills of Samar, in the southern Philippines, James Auste struggles through the rough terrain on his muddied bicycle. As...

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Photo: This is Me!

Posted on Oct 23, 2004 in Life, Uncategorized | 3 comments

This is...

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My Yearbook Write-up

Posted on Oct 23, 2004 in Life, Uncategorized | 5 comments

Jenny is a free-spirited girl who never runs out of antics. She has been seen walking barefoot on newly-cut grass, strolling under a...

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: Gusto Mong Umutang?

Posted on Sep 29, 2004 in Articles | 0 comments

Five questions to ask before taking out a loan for your business or dream house

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: Woe, Budget!

Posted on Jun 20, 2004 in Articles | 0 comments

Are you always short of cash? Do you feel you are not earning enough? Ever wish you could make more money?

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Inspiring Young & Rich Entrepreneurs

Posted on Apr 6, 2004 in Articles | 0 comments

They are young, rich and successful. Read how these 3 entrepreneurs struck gold in business and how you can, too.

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Good Housekeeping Article: Class Time for Yaya

Posted on Feb 29, 2004 in Articles | 0 comments

Teach yaya to better care for your kids and your home.

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Financing That Dream Franchise

Posted on Sep 6, 2003 in Articles | 0 comments

Lack money for your franchise? A government firm could lend you up to P5 million to build your store and start your business.

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Entrepreneur Magazine: How Chinese Companies Work

Posted on Jun 29, 2003 in Articles | 0 comments

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Entrepreneur Magazine: Start A Flower Shop With Just Php 10,000

Posted on May 29, 2003 in Articles | 0 comments

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Entrepreneur Magazine: Over A Cup of Coffee (Setting Up A Coffee)

Posted on Apr 29, 2003 in Articles | 0 comments

How to get into the coffee shop business. Expert advice from Figaro owner Chit Juan.

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Entrepreneur Magazine: Start Up–Christmas Tree Ornaments

Posted on Oct 29, 2002 in Articles | 0 comments

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Entrepreneur Magazine: Choosing the Right Name for Your Business

Posted on Sep 29, 2002 in Articles | 0 comments

Things to think about when you are naming your business.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: Go, Girlfriends!

Posted on Aug 29, 2001 in Articles | 0 comments

It’s a fantastic idea: Women gathering together for a shared interest or a good cause. Be inspired by these women. . .

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Good Housekeeping Article: The Double Dare Challenge

Posted on Dec 23, 2000 in Articles | 0 comments

A Pinoy family bags the grand prize in Nickelodeon’s Double Dare 2000 game show! Gabby and Mabel Lim, with their kids Alisa and...

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: A Mother & Her 502 Kids

Posted on May 29, 2000 in Articles | 0 comments

In playing surrogate mom to 502 kids, Pinky Dizon has found the family she always hoped to have.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: SSS for Housewives

Posted on Jan 29, 2000 in Articles | 0 comments

Learn about the law that gives social security to stay-at-home moms.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: Woman in Uniform

Posted on Dec 29, 1999 in Articles | 0 comments

Love brought her to the police, but Virgie stayed on to bring more heart to the force.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine: May Sakit Si Inday!

Posted on Sep 29, 1999 in Articles | 0 comments

Are you Legally Responsible for the Medical Expenses of Household Help?

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Good Housekeeping Magazing: TB Alert

Posted on May 29, 1999 in Articles | 0 comments

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Lifeline Magazine: When the Law Forgives the Killer (Sex, Betrayal & Death)

Posted on May 29, 1999 in Articles | 0 comments

A woman is having an affair with another man. Her husband catches and kills them both. Did you know that based on the law, he will not be jailed? There are instances when the law pardons the killer. Know what they are. . .

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Lifeline Magazine: War & Remembrance

Posted on Apr 28, 1999 in Articles | 0 comments

World War 2 veterans share their story.

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Lifeline Magazine: How to Really Enjoy That Dream Vacation

Posted on Apr 27, 1999 in Articles, Travel | 0 comments

Some tips on how to make the most of your dream vacation.

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Want to Bring Your Children to the Office?

Posted on Mar 29, 1999 in Mommy Solutions | 0 comments

We’ve already proven that women can climb the career ladder. Now we want to take our babies with us. Read what 3 women crusaders are doing so we can be better mothers–even at the workplace.

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The Essential Baby Guide for New Moms

Posted on Mar 26, 1999 in Articles | 0 comments

As a first-time mom, you may be a little apprehensive about the whole ordeal. Here are some expert tips. . .

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My Ateneo Citation

Posted on Feb 27, 1999 in Life | 4 comments

Photography is the poetry of the eye: The futile quest of capturing what we see and what we feel for what passes for eternity. It is a...

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Good Housekeeping: What You Should Know About Pets & The Diseases They Bring

Posted on Jan 29, 1999 in Articles | 0 comments

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Lifeline Magazine: Cover Photo

Posted on Nov 26, 1998 in Articles | 0 comments

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Lifeline Magazine:

Posted on Nov 26, 1998 in Articles | 0 comments

Is your husband having an affair? What can a wife do to protect her interests?

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Lifeline Magazine: Fight for A Cause

Posted on Oct 27, 1998 in Articles | 0 comments

Are you looking for meaning and fulfillment? These are some organizations that need your help.

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