Thanks to military school, I learned these things that I am now applying in my life. It’s been 21 years since I left the military school and people still ask me why I left. I left because I felt that early on, military life was not for me. I entered in the first place toContinue reading “4 valuable things I learned in PMA”
Author Archives: Mylene Orillo
DJ Terence Khan talks about career challenges, valuable learnings, and more
“Be confident, always put your feet on the ground, and practice, practice, practice!” Terence Khan, or “DJ Sting” to his fans, was only 12 years old when he started having an interest in doing voice acting. He got it while watching plugs and commercials on television, specifically on channel 9. “There was a voice-over atContinue reading “DJ Terence Khan talks about career challenges, valuable learnings, and more”
‘Plant lola’ shares how gardening brought her joy upon retirement
With gardening, Leonida has something to look forward to every day! Last year, many Filipinos turned to plants to cope with the new coronavirus. Even now, more and more people are still picking up the hobby. And why not? Plants not only beautified our homes and purify our air, but they also helped in maintainingContinue reading “‘Plant lola’ shares how gardening brought her joy upon retirement”
Herminia Mendoza shares what its like losing her parents
It’s been more than 10 years, but the pain never goes away. She misses them more These days, it can be quite common in social media to see news of sickness or death of someone we know — friends, relatives, co-workers, acquaintances, or even a famous personality. The pain of loss can be overwhelming, especiallyContinue reading “Herminia Mendoza shares what its like losing her parents”
Six lessons I learned at 41
One thing’s for sure, it is only through positive thinking that I was able to see good in everything Today, I am celebrating my 41st birthday. Like everyone else, this is my second birthday on ECQ/GCQ, but I couldn’t complain. I am blessed beyond blessed today because I’m living, breathing, and surviving despite this pandemic.Continue reading “Six lessons I learned at 41”
Ramil Sumangil beats all odds with ‘Books for a Cause’
For 10 years, Ramil has been working with companies and NGOs in bringing books to children in far-flung corners of the country It all started with an invitation to speak during the commencement exercises of his alma mater in Baloy Elementary School, Nueva Ecija on April 1, 2011. Ramil Sumangil didn’t want to go empty-handedContinue reading “Ramil Sumangil beats all odds with ‘Books for a Cause’”
A year into quarantine: 6 Filipinos share their best realizations
As we officially mark a year of being in quarantine, we asked six Filipinos about their key learnings from the pandemic. It has been a year now since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world. Thinking it was only a simple virus, many people fell victim to the illness that changed the ways we relate toContinue reading “A year into quarantine: 6 Filipinos share their best realizations”
Some days I’m okay, some days I’m not
But I don’t feel guilty, it’s okay not to be okay sometimes When a good friend and former colleague suggested that I enter this contest, I was hesitant. Up until the last hours before the deadline, I couldn’t write anything. What could I possibly tell my readers about moving on and surviving when I’m stillContinue reading “Some days I’m okay, some days I’m not”
‘How my family coped with unexpected pregnancy amid pandemic’
She kept asking God why now when there’s a global pandemic. Her answer came in the most unusual way. Jiji-Anna Orillo-Pango never thought she’ll get pregnant for the second time. She’s been married for 10 years, but she and her husband had to wait three years in to their marriage to conceive their first baby,Continue reading “‘How my family coped with unexpected pregnancy amid pandemic’”
How biking helped Nerissa Manuel cope with loss
“Life is like biking. At first, it’s hard, but if you’ll learn how to balance and pedal properly, it will be easy.” At first, 37-year-old bank teller Nerissa “Rhiz” Reynosa-Manuel only biked whenever she goes to a friend’s house or buys something from a nearby store. But when the pandemic hit, she tried getting seriousContinue reading “How biking helped Nerissa Manuel cope with loss”
