Ms Teen Earth & Little Ms Earth Philippines 2014

Great things start with small beginnings is my favorite Milo jingle. I longed so much to be a graceful gymnast because of that ad ( I adored Bea Lucero). But some people would argue that nature limits what can be nurtured. That theory somehow comforts me & I can say I've moved on.

Pet Chow Gourmet Style

As a child, we adopted askals & stray cats at home. They would comfortably mingle w/ my lolo's chickens & my grandmother's Siamese, Bronson (who had special priviliges the other cats were not able to enjoy i.e. imported cat food & warm milk).

PAMANA: A Legacy of Heroism

Keep yourself alive and happy; others may be looking up to you for inspiration.

Cindy Miranda: Unstoppable in China

Ethereal. Evident even during the initial screening, it was inevitable for the gentle and doe-eyed Joana Cindy Miranda to be part of the top 5 in Bb. Pilipinas Gold. 

Mutya Datul: Secrets of the Salagubang Walker on the Rise

"Dati sa Isabela, gusto ko lang makarating ng Maynila. Hindi ko akalain na sa pagsakay ko ngayon ng eroplano makaka-labas ako ng bansa..sa Europe pa! With humility, God manages to surprise us by giving us more than what we pray for".

Cinesthesia: Works just like Anesthesia in Artists' Quest to eliminate Social Cancer

Comfort zones exist to prepare us for greater discomforts in life; a certain level of discontent is essential for society's growth & progress. Yet it takes courage to step out of one's daily routine & explore uncharted seas and some may not be ready.

We Meet Again, Mutya!

Funny how time flies; I can't believe it's been seven years since the last time I was able to attend a Mutya function. It's quite amusing to recall how it started with an ardent desire to gather qualitative data for my thesis.