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It is always wonderful to have a family travel which will add bonding within the whole family. This is also the time to relax, and will be free from any pressure. However, some may not agree since most of us now are still suffering from economic crisis. But then, we can always do some things to save money for the travel.

Actually, there are many ways on how to have a discount travel. It is only a matter of being resourceful and creative. Although it seems to be impossible to enjoy a happy travel these days, we must never compromise the happiness of the whole family. Here are some practical tips that you can consider before traveling. Read more of this >>

We are seeing the effect of Ondoy for about a week now, from TV news to social networking sites. As of this moment, more than 240 were confirmed dead and damages worth to almost 2.7 billion pesos. The Philippine government and private organizations are continuously distributing relief goods, and other nations are also extending their help. Unfortunately, there are still those who were not yet being reached by relief operation.

Their health is also now at stake especially children, as evacuation centers are getting more overcrowded. It is also sad to know that there are angry victims and are now battling for food, which means the effect of Ondoy is getting worst. While all of us now may be willing to help, donations are not just enough. Besides the lack of food, clothing, and medicine, Ondoy victims are also suffering from trauma, and this might be a bigger problem. Read more of this >>

After 26 long years, I never imagine myself going back to my very first job. Sad to say, I am a street vendor again. Who would think that I finished a degree in Engineering, passed the board exam, and worked for different companies for 16 years? It is just unfortunate that I am still having a hard to find a job, considering that I started searching 7 months ago. Well, I think the nearest answer is that employers prefer younger applicants plus the fact that it is really difficult to find a job these days.

I am now selling toys balloons in the busy streets of Tanauan and Lipa City, Batangas, and I do not consider myself now as a good provider. As a father, it worries me more than it hurts my pride. I don’t have anything against street vendors, but I wish I can find a better source of income. Anyway, I know there are other fathers like me and maybe even worst. Unfortunately, I am seeing negative attitudes by some of them. Well, this post is for them and hope they will find this useful. Read more of this >>

First of all, preparing to run for president of the Philippines in 2010 is not what’s keeping me from blogging for more than a month. There were just so many things that I should attend to, and they cannot wait.

Anyway, my daughter’s nickname is also Angel who happens to be nominated as class president in her high school freshman class. Although I have never been elected as a class officer during my school days, I know how hard is to be one. So when my daughter told me about this, we talked about it seriously and here are some of my advises. Read more of this >>

Yesterday, I saw on national TV that Rustom Padilla has finally changed his name to Bebe (not sure if I wrote it correctly). If you don’t know him, he is a good actor and was formerly married to a good actress but eventually discovered and admitted to everyone that he is a gay. I am not really fond of Showbiz scoops and intrigues, but I love reality and this post is not about Bebe. This is about having a gay in the family.

We all know that gays are now getting a lot of exposure, and the Filipinos are now starting to give them a wider space. So, what’s the point? Are we getting worst? Are the parents of today neglecting their children or just more open to reality? These are only some of the questions that the answers will depend on how you see things. Read more of this >>

Christmas is being celebrated today by Christians and families worldwide. According to the Bible, Mary had no other place to give birth, after Joseph cannot find an inn to stay for his family. So Mary had no choice but to give birth on a manger, to her son Jesus. Then, an angel spread the good news to the shepherds of Bethlehem. Later, three wise men came to offer gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

As time goes on, there were debates as to when Christians should celebrate it. Centuries later, different countries created different traditions on how to celebrate it. Then, a symbol of gift giving was established through Santa Claus. But what does Christmas really means? How does it affect the present world and the future generation? Read more of this >>