LOVE for family is one inherent value which is true among Filipinos. Each and every member of the family give importance to the family. By putting importance to family, a member puts a high regards and concerns over the family before anything else. This is also one of the reasons why a father or a mother in will seek employment abroad just to earn decent earnings for the family, to meet its basic needs and want. But Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Glenda Duque of the United Kingdom have done more than that – by caring for thier extended families, the migrant and OFws in London. In 2003, Michael established the Philippine Nurses Association of the United Kingdom (PNA-UK) to address the challenges Filipino nurses face in the UK. The organization worked with the Philippine Embassy and various health and government sectors, as well as nursing and trade union groups, to develop what is now known as the Overseas Nursing Program (ONP). Through the years, ONP provides Pinoy nurses with work

Teen actress Lauren Young is happy with the projects given to her by the Kapuso Network. She signed contract with GMA-7 only last year and already, she has bagged back-to-back projects with the network namely the recently concluded soap “Mundo Mo’y Akin” and “Dormitoryo” which premiered last Sunday, Sept. 22. Dormitoryo is topbilled by Lauren Young together with GMA’s teen stars Joyce Ching, Wyn Marquez, Ruru Madrid, and Enzo Pineda. Completing the cast are Mayton Eugenio, Annicka Dolonius, Ash Nordstrom and Mel Kimura. The series focuses on the search of Hazel Mendoza (Lauren Young), an incoming freshman Mass Communication student at Branwood College, for answers on the death of Maika Benitez (Wyn Marquez) who died in the same dormitory she’s staying at—the Holy Spirit Manor. It may just be a mere accident for the police but the dormers have a different speculation on Maika’s death. Tickling Hazel’s curiosity more is her snappy roommate Weng Dimagiba (Mayton Eugenio) who be

Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you If you're young at heart For it's hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind If you're young at heart You can go to extremes with impossible schemes You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams And life gets more exciting with each passing day And love is either in your heart or on it's way So goes the song of Young at Heart by no less than the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra. This song immediately comes to my mind as I watched the pilot episode of Prinsesa ng Buhay ko on a rainy Monday evening. After their memorable performances in Coffee Prince, Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica reignite their onscreen tandem in Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko which is the first program shot in full HD using DLSR cameras. It replaced Binoy Henyo beginning September 23 before 24 Oras. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko’s storyline, as in fairy tales, aptly aims to inspire viewers to always have a positive outlook in life, and

Stellar performances will be delivered by the powerhouse cast topbilled by Kapuso leading lady Heart Evangelista and her two leading men Sid Lucero and Dominic Roco together with Alessandra De Rossi, Isabel Oli, and Katrina Halili in the upcoming afternoon drama of GMA network titled Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig? Completing the cast are renowned actors and actresses Ana Capri, Pen Medina, Sharmaine Centenera, Luz Valdez, Vangie Labalan, Mariel Pamintuan, Nicky Castro, Angelo Ilagan, and Ms. Celia Rodriguez. Set in the rustic town of San Sebastian, the story revolves around the struggle of Eloisa Aguirre (Heart Evangelista) in providing her family a good living. While making herself busy in their family's small piggery, Eloisa meets Lucio Aragon (Sid Lucero), the disinherited achiever working as a professor in Manila. Their interest in agriculture will make them closer and eventually develop feelings for each other. But while Eloisa basks in the happiness of her love life, fate wil

Friendship, family, and love will be tested in Kahit Nasaan Ka Man, as the sins of the past begin to affect the present and their future, and music becomes their only escape. Such is the catchy teaser of GMA Network’s newest prime time offering: Kahit Nasaan Ka Man starring today's generation of talented stars headed by Julie Anne San Jose, Kristoffer Martin and Lucho Ayala, all three marking their first lead roles in a primetime series. The series focuses on the journey of Leandro (Kristoffer Martin) and Pauline (Julie Anne San Jose) in fulfilling their dreams despite the hindrances such as poverty and disability. As their love for music brings them together, family conflict will surface and try to break them apart. At early age, Leandro will experience a lot of difficulties in life. At nine, his father was shot during a demolition and his mother Rita (Rita Avila) will abandon him in a waiting shed. Leandro is left with his father's guitar. In order to survive, Leandro

I believe every child is unique and special. And  has capabilities of his or her own. I am a mother of four kids with ages 22, 17, 14 and 10. Through the years, I have observed each one of them developed attitude and acquired learning at different levels of their lives. Yet, the one thing I instilled in them during the formative years of their lives – pre-school and elementary years – is for them to be able to stand on their own young as they were. How was it done? I trained them to have a good study habit. They set aside time to study their lessons, review exams, do homework at certain time of the day when I would be available to assist them or guide them. It worked well for a working mom like me. Since then I hardly have problems with the kids not being able to review or failed his exam.    Moms and kids nowadays are a lot luckier because there are hundreds of learning, review and tutorial centers where they can go to assist them. Luckily, Kumon learning center w

It's More Fun at Aliwan Fiesta 2013! Iloilo Dinagyang Festival from Iloilo City once again emerged as champion of Aliwan Fiesta 2013. This makes Iloilo Dinagyang Festival   Aliwan Fiesta grand champion for 4 straight years! Kalivungan Festival from Cotabato Province (North) represented by street dancers from the town of Midsayap bagged the 2nd Place with Meguyaya Festival and Padang-Padang Festival for Upi and Parang, Maguindanao, respectively as third and fourth placers. Now on its 11th edition, Aliwan Fiesta indeed was grander and more fun this year through its tie-up with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), and with the collaboration of the City of Manila, City of Pasay, Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Star City. Dubbed as the “Mother of all Fiestas ,” both local and foreign spectators were able to witness all the major festivals in one sweep at the heart of  Manila. "This benefits