The summer heat is unforgiving. In Davao City alone, the heat index ranges from 38-42°C. Grabe ka init! If you’re like me, working from home with kids running around, you know how tough it gets when the house feels like a giant oven.  Good thing, Home Credit’s Swakto Summer Deals are he…

In a few days, I’ll be flying out of the country again. And for the first time, I didn’t buy new outfits for my travel OOTDs. Don't get me wrong. I don't splurge. My travel outfits are mostly just Shein and ukay-ukay finds. But in all 7 countries I’ve been to, I’ve never repeated …

Summer is the perfect time for fun and adventure, whether it is a trip to the beach, a road trip with friends, or simply spending time outdoors. For moments like these, a reliable smartphone can make all the difference. It allows you to capture stunning photos, stay connected, and enjoy e…

Staying cool and comfortable at home has become more important than ever for Filipino families this summer as temperatures continue to rise across the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration ( PAGASA ), many areas are experie…

Yesterday marked our 6th wedding anniversary. Unlike the dreamy Facebook posts of candlelit dinners and flower petals on hotel beds, ours was...well, let’s just say it was very " us " . Jan and I started the day doing the most romantic activity known to mankind: dragonboat rowin…

After an extended, shall we say, hiatus from anything resembling physical activity (unless running errands counts), I've decided it's time to get moving again. Well, here’s the thing. It’s not some deep, life-changing epiphany. It’s also not for health reasons (though, probably it…

As someone whose ultimate goal in life is financial freedom, I was excited to attend the Sun Life Coffee and Play event. The event centered around the board game, Play for Life, where your financial choices influenced your success or failure. Think Monopoly, but instead of fictional prope…

I have been a web developer since 2012. That’s over a decade of coding, debugging, and of course, dealing with the ultimate question every time I tell people what I do: "Oh, I.T. ka? Naghahack ka ng Facebook?" Yes, of course. I spend my days building websites and my nights fulfi…

Disneyland is known to be the happiest place on earth. But when you have the whole family in tow? That’s a next-level experience. It was magical, exhausting, and definitely expensive.  This time, it wasn’t just me and Jan. We brought almost everyone! Our three kids, my mom and sister, alo…