Train up your child
“Train up your child”Sun.Star Davao, Oct. 1, 2016936 weeks.Do you know that a parent has only 936 weeks between a child’s birth and graduation to influence their future? I learned this fascinating...
View ArticleHouse of Laurel's Davao trunk show
“House of Laurel’s Davao trunk show”Sun.Star Davao, Oct. 15, 2016Exquisitely-designed clothes and accessories, good eats and a warm welcome greeted Davao’s fashionable set during the House of Laurel’s...
View ArticleMom-About-Town turns 10
“Mom-About-Town turns 10”Sun.Star Davao, October 29, 2016In 2006, I gave birth to “two babies”. One was biological and the other, a creative outlet. I was then a volunteer in the communications team...
View ArticleHuman Nature bags int'l. Sustainable Beauty Award
“Human Nature bags int’l. Sustainable Beauty Award”Sun.Star Davao, Nov. 12, 2016 Human Nature recently created history by becoming the 1st Asian brand to win in the prestigious Sustainable...
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“Chimes redefines luxe retail”Sun.Star Davao, Nov. 26, 2016 There is afitness app on my mobile phone that tracks the minutes I have been active in a day. The funny thing is that the only time...
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“Homeschool is cool!”Sun.Star Davao, December 10, 2016 Intentional parenting is what motivates the growing number of Dabawenyo parents who decide to homeschool their kids. “More...
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“Delightful Dahilayan”Sun.Star Davao, Dec. 24, 2016 The splendid sight of endless rows of pineapple elicited the biggest smiles from the kids as we leisurely drove by Camp Phillips in...
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“Fit and fab this 2017”Sun.Star Davao, Jan. 6, 2017The struggle is real.As we age, our metabolism slows down and because of this, we have to rethink our diet and sedentary lifestyles.Until I was 42,...
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“Where little beans grow”Sun.Star Davao, Jan 21, 2017 Moving to Davao from Chicago in 2015 was a smooth transition for Wen Jen Chang-Go, thanks to family, friends and technology.“I find Davao to be...
View ArticleFrom Beko's Kitchen to yours
“From Beko’s Kitchen to yours”Sun.Star Davao, Feb. 4, 2017Beko’s Biik trailblazed Davao’s dial-a-lechon craze when it began airing its catchy radio ads in 2006. It promoted the “hotline” “227-BIIK” to...
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"Best of Davao 2017: Chocolates category"Sun.Star Davao, February 10, 2017Article by: Rhealyn C. PojasNOTHING is more synonymous to February than chocolates, especially since Valentine’s Day falls into...
View ArticleThe purrfect bark
"The purrfect bark"Sun.Star Davao, February 18, 2017My dog-crazy youngest daughter’s dream came true one day when my sister-in-law gifted her with a brown-colored dachshund. Needless to say, she was...
View ArticleGlam it up with Maizy Colleen
“Glam it up with Maizy Colleen”Sun.Star Davao, March 4, 2017 Some of us search for our life’s purpose and never get to discover it. But, there are others who find their calling early on and...
View ArticleThe wonder of summer
“The wonder of summer”Sun.Star Davao, March 18, 2017Summer is finally here!It’s time to disable the recurring 5:30 a.m. alarm on weekdays and indulge in another hour or so of much-deserved sleep. Oh,...
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“Home-cooked love at Sundays”Sun.Star Davao, April 1, 2017While most young girls’ idea of playtime was creating imaginary dishes with their toy pots and pans, a once little chef was already cooking up...
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“Home sweet Park Inn home”Sun.Star Davao, April 22, 2017 As I was thinking of what token of appreciation to give a doctor-friend, I considered several options: an intimate dinner with his...
View ArticleAdventures of a K-Drama Ajumma
“Adventures of a K-Drama Ajumma”Sun.Star Davao, May 6, 2017“Just one more episode”, I tell myself. Then, that one becomes two, then three….If you asked me years ago if I would spend my precious free...
View ArticleMake your own succulents
“Make-your-own succulents”Sun.Star Davao, May 20, 2017Gone are the days when people learned only to appreciate pretty and dainty flowers such as roses, mums and carnations. In recent years, cacti and...
View ArticleBreathtaking Balesin
“Breathtaking Balesin”Sun.Star Davao, June 3, 2017Situated off the eastern coast of Luzon lies Balesin Island Club, a 500-hectare tropical paradise with seven themed villages that makes you feel that...
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