2 Corinthians 4:8-12

Rejections aren't the prettiest things in the world. 

But if there is anything worth thanking God for right now, it is the assurance that somewhere out there, the sun will come out.

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11 For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body. 12 So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

There Is Joy in Waiting

"Willing to wait ma'am?" asked the crew of the restaurant. I wanted to give the crew a stern look. In this day and age, who wants to wait? 

But I waited anyway...

Telesfora: Loving After Death

This post is long overdue. Let me tell you the story of Telesfora Gorordo, the woman who is said to be haunting Casa Gorordo and why hers is a story that should be endeared, not feared.

The Problem with Journalism

I have always wanted to be a part of the media ever since I was a kid. There have been ups, downs, downs, downs… and ups in my in again and out again participation in this industry. 

5 Things Teaching Taught Me

It had been a subject of debate between me and my mom as she wanted me to take up education but the stubborn child in me believed I can change the world if I become a journalist. As years went by, I started to weigh my options and after much thinking, decided to take up further studies. I knew it then- I wanted to have the qualifications to teach.

8 Cebu destinations (International Copycats Edition)

Graphics by Geraldine Sy

Here's a travel feature I wrote and was published on the SunStar website:

Under the Sun in Aloguinsan (Bojo River + The Hermit’s Cove Adventure)

Long before it was named by Green Destination as one of the top 100 sustainable destinations in the world, I’ve already heard some people talk about the Bojo River in Aloguinsan. After the news broke last week, the Bojo River cruise was all the rage in the local scene.