STEM-Based DIY Courses for Kids by #KidStarter

Have you asked your child what they want to be when they grow up? Have you listened... really listened to their dreams? Every parent wants nothing more but the best for their child. At an early age, children should be encouraged to explore, to feel, to learn about themselves and their environment. During the child's stage of endless whys and what's that, we, as parents should be ready to encourage the child's curiosity as a way to better learning....

Christmas in August

Last August 24, 2013, my high school batch mates organized a charity event - to set up a feeding program for the street children and underprivileged youth in Pasig City. This event took months in planning, involving most, if not all Paulinians (SPCQC High School Batch 81) worldwide. Bebeth took the reins for batchmates residing in the US and Joanne took charge of the locals. I was unable to attend, making me feel that I lost an important chance...

Francis: A Child for Life

This is Francis.  He is 45 years old and has cerebral palsy. Francis is our neighborhood's special needs person. He spends most of his day hanging out at the corner store, munching on potato chips and washing it down with a bottle of coke. He is always willing to share a smile and a high five to anybody who greets him. Francis has very limited speech, but he communicates with his own sign language. He says he has 10 siblings, all of...

Mapalad pa din ako

Eksena sa jeep pauwi galing trabaho:Dalawang gusgusing bata ang sumakay sa jeep at namigay ng mga puting sobre. Nanlilimos. Lahat naman kaming sakay ng jeep ay nagbigay ng konting barya. Habang nakasakay, binilang ng mga bata ang kanilang napaglimusan. Sabi ng isa: "San mo gusto kumain? McDo? Jollibee? Gusto mo ng spaghetti o manok?" Sagot ng isa: "Sige, manok! Gusto ko ng manok!" Sagot ng una: "Ayos. Baba na tayo dun sa may Issswood (Eastwood)....