There’s the art of paper folding called origami and kyaraben is to the art of packing lunch. For OFWs there’s the art of packing balikbayan boxes. I know it’s not that artistic or traditional. But it’s part of the Filipino culture that we OFWs have to learn; the sooner the better. Have you seen the […]
How to Send Large Amount of Money to the Philippines
Updated on March 29, 2018 2 Comments
As I stepped outside, I can hardly tell where the sidewalk is. The snow was falling. It didn’t wait for me to send large amount of money to the Philippines before it covers everything on the ground. In a typical day, I would remit money online and didn’t have to bother about the weather. But […]
Why I’m Switching to Small Balikbayan Box
Updated on June 18, 2018 Leave a Comment
While I wish to help manong in putting the balikbayan boxes in his van, I can only watch from not-so-far distance. My balikbayan boxes are bound to go to the Philippines and leave the Canadian ground. After all the time the boxes have been waiting to be filled, all I see now is the empty […]
Give Back Through Kiva: Support Our Kababayan to Become an Entrepreneur
Updated on December 24, 2017 Leave a Comment
I grew up watching anime, Magandang Gabi Bayan (except in Halloween), and Oprah. Who doesn’t like variety? Years have passed and I no longer yearn for Sailor Moon and so is my habit of watching TV. But the memory lives on. I love watching Oprah because the show inspires people with different stories. And one […]
Please Let Me Cancel My TFC Subscription
Updated on September 22, 2017 4 Comments
Nahulaan mo ba ang title ng mga episodes sa Maalaala Mo Kaya? The long-time running show of Charo Santos and On the Money (one of the shows advocating financial literacy in the Philippines) are the reasons why I applied for TFC subscription for two years. It is also known as The Filipino Channel. I had […]
Marunong Bang Mag-Tagalog ang Iyong Anak?
Updated on September 19, 2017 2 Comments
Hindi mo ba napapansin na madalas kapag nakakakita ang mga tao ng bata madalas nilang sinasabi ang mga karaniwang puna. “Kamuka mo. Ilang taon na siya?” Kahit hindi naman. Medyo lang sa mata o ilong o pag nakatagilid. “Ang cute cute naman.” Imbes na ang sabihin ay “ang kulit kulit bantayan mo ng maigi baka […]
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