Category Archives: Relationships

The GCQ Checklist: 10 Things to Do Before You Open on June 1, 2020

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

Are You Ready To Operate on June 1, 2020? Today, the President officially announced that from June 1, NCR, Davao City, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Pangasinan, and Albay, will now enter General Community Quarantine (GCQ). The other regions of … Continue reading →

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12 Things Employees Need to Know about the Post-ECQ Working Environment

Posted on May 24, 2020 by

A lot of businesses AND employees have been lambasting the national government for not offering enough support. Given how harshly they complain, I wonder if they actually know what rights do businesses have as an Employer. Likewise, I don’t think many employees understand the precarious situation is everyone is in, and the “New Normal” is […]

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Respect in a Time of COVID-19

Posted on May 7, 2020 by

Respect is very important in the time of COVID-19. During the time of COVID-19, I am reminded of the word RESPECT. There’s three ways we should respect — Respect for SELF, Respect for your WORK, and Respect for OTHERS. You gotta … Continue reading →

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Mommy Hacks: 8 Reasons Why Home Schooling and Online Learning is Not for Us

Posted on May 3, 2020 by

Trumpets Playshop texted me today about the possibility of enrolling into an online workshop. The workshop fee would be lowered and there will be no additional fees for recital, costumes and script. The price will be around 2/3 of the … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Update: Seniors, Please Stay at Home!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by

Senior citizens are protesting the government’s movement to stay at home. They said they want to go out, shop, buy medicines. They say it is unconstitutional to stay home, saying it feels like house arrest. The well-respected businessman and blogger, … Continue reading →

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Love Hacks: The Choice is Simple — Forgive or to Leave

Posted on April 19, 2020 by

A lot of women complain about their significant others. Specifically, in the aspect of infidelity. “My husband cheated,” they would ask. “But he said he’s sorry. Do cheaters change?” Obviously, every single woman would shout, “NO, Are you freaking nuts?! Don’t … Continue reading →

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Love Hacks: Who is the King Stefan in our Lives?

Posted on April 16, 2020 by

We are watching Maleficent and King Stefan’s betrayal really struck me. King Stefan was Maleficent’s childhood friend and later betrayed her by sawing off her wings as proof of her death so he can be the king’s successor. I realize … Continue reading →

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Love Hacks: Talk about Cheating BEFORE it Happens

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

A woman is mad because she discovered her husband was talking to a recently separated officemate and offering her words of comfort as she goes through her separation. “Honestly, I felt jealous on how he comforts her,” she complained. “He already … Continue reading →

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Businesses First? No, Your Workers First.

Posted on March 29, 2020 by

There’s a lot of things we need to reflect on while we are in Expanded Community Lockdown. As I am at home, sipping my coffee and catching up on work, I realized that not everyone is as calm as me. … Continue reading →

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Death at the Time of Corona(virus)

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

As of today, March 18, there are 202 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, with 17 dead. That’s a whopping 8.4% of those confirmed who died, double the global death rate of 3.5%. Source: http://www.covidph.com 17 is not yet that bad. While … Continue reading →

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Q&A: What should I do if Husband and I Have Petty Fights all the time? He does not give me what I want…!

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

ORIGINAL QUESTION: My husband and I constantly fight over petty issues. Like just 2 weeks ago we fought over an officemate of his that would send him memes from FB through messenger. Anytime of the day even during weekends. His … Continue reading →

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“Mommy, it’s too hard”

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

My 3-year old daughter told me that her Chinese lesson was too hard. She could not remember the words for “sun” and “moon” despite me repeating it over and over. “Mommy, it’s too hard,” she said as her eyes started … Continue reading →

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