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 […]
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Please Let Me Cancel My TFC Subscription
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?
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 […]
List of Philippine Embassy and Consulates in Canada
The list of Philippine Embassy, Consulates, and Consulate Generals in Canada can help you decide what is the closest office in your area for the renewal of Philippine passport and NBI Clearance, or other documents. Embassy of the Philippines, Ottawa Address: 30 Murray St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5M4 Telephone: (+613) 233-1121 Fax: (+613) 233-4165 Duty […]
How to Renew NBI Clearance in the Philippines from Abroad
Living overseas for several years has kept me from thinking on how to renew NBI Clearance in the Philippines. I knew how to get the clearance if I’ll need it again. But the process changed and confused OFWs, including myself. Recently, my sibling helped a friend in Canada to get an NBI clearance in the […]
The Annoying Life of a Retiree We Should All Envy?
What are you planning tomorrow? Then there was the response “I don’t have a definite plan. Play it by ears?” Fact. This is non-fiction. Sad fact: You’re not the heroine nor part of the story. Wouldn’t you want to answer this question with whatever I like to do or been putting off all my life. […]