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Real Parenting

September 12

New Law Simplifies Adoption In The Philippines

The new law means families will only have to spend for purely administrative purposes rather than both administrative and judicial.

Did you know that hundreds of Filipino children are in need of adoptive families every year? A statistical report published on the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) website shows that from 2009 to June 2021, there were a total of 8,258
Real Parenting

July 3

New Law Makes It Easier And Faster To Adopt In The Philippines

It’s not just a child whose life changes through adoption–it changes the parents’ too

The former celebrity sheds a bit of light into her journey to becoming a mother, which includes a controversial revelation.Celebrity turned nurse Princess Punzalan dropped major news on June 25 via her Instagram, and that is of an abortion she had at
Inspiration

January 20

Lotlot De Leon Speaks Up About Being Adopted

Lotlot’s adoptive parents are Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon.

Lotlot de Leon recently took to social media to speak up about being adopted. She shared an art card, saying "Adoptee Rights are Human Rights because though they may have been bought, sold, given away, taken, stolen, imported, exported, brokered, and treated
Real Parenting

January 7

LJ Moreno And Jimmy Alapag Adoption Q&A Vlog

The couple have an adopted son named Ian, who is seven years old.

In a vlog on their YouTube channel, LJ Moreno and Jimmy Alapag answered some of the questions they were asked about how they adopted their seven-year-old son Ian. They also have two biological kids, Keona and Calen. (Read their adoption story here.)LJ
Real Parenting

November 17

Teemy Ledesma-Nepomuceno Adoption Story

Teemy, who was also adopted as a child, shares her journey to adopting her kids Quico and Quiana.

In his book First Things First, best-selling author Stephen Covey declares that “Our greatest joy and our greatest pain comes in our relationships with others.” He could have very well been describing the ongoing journey of Teemy Ledesma-Nepomuceno, an adopted child who
Baby

August 3

Adoption in the Philippines: Updated Guidelines From DSWD

Here's everything you need to know about adopting in the Philippines.

Adoption is a socio-legal process of providing a permanent family to a child whose parents have voluntarily or involuntarily given up their parental authority over the child. It is part of the alternative parental care program of the Department of Social Welfare
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July 24

Sharon Cuneta Shares Son's Adoption Story

The Megastar answered a fan's question on whether to tell kids they are adopted at an early age or not.

Telling your child that he or she is adopted is a sensitive subject. It can can be one of the most difficult conversations you will ever have, and many parents struggle with finding the right timing and deciding when they should do
Real Parenting

May 12

Adoption in the Philippines: A Young Couple's Story

"Adoption is such a powerful experience."

There are many reasons Filipino couples adopt. A few have infertility struggles while others have the desire to give a child in need of a loving home. In the case of a young couple Jon and Chrina Henson, they are in the
News

July 14

Kaye Abad and Paul Jake Castillo Have a Baby On The Way!

Plus, Camille, LJ, Nikka Garcia, and Valerie share 'bump squad' maternity photos, Ogie Alcasid shares his one condition for daughter's suitors, and more!

Kaye Abad and Paul Jake Castillo have a baby on the way!The couple, who tied the knot in December 2016, is expecting their first child, according to an Instagram post by the mom-to-be. Kaye posted an ultrasound image of her unborn baby
Kids with Special Needs

March 6

'We Fell in Love the Minute We Saw Her Picture'

A Filipino toddler who has no arms and legs thrives in the company of her adoptive American family -- and inspires many.

Blood does not always determine that two people are family. But love does especially for adoptive families.In October 2015, Adrianne and Jason Stewart went to the Philippines to meet their adopted daughter, Maria, a child who had no arms or legs, for
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February 27

Jennifer Garner Finally Talks About Divorce with Ben Affleck

Plus, bill Seeks shorter adoption process, new Pinoy children's book about disaster preparedness, and more!

1. Jennifer Garner finally speaks about divorce with Ben Affleck for the first timeMarch cover star Jennifer Garner talks kids, men, and Ben https://t.co/35ohlnQ8a0 pic.twitter.com/mDsGL9VKTJThe actress and mom of three revealed in her interview with Vanity Fair, of which she graces it
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November 10

Top of the Morning: DILG Pushes For Adoption, Foster Care

Plus, new children's picture book, "little mermaid" cast, and not-safe vegetable oils

1. DILG, DSWD, DepEd, DOH push for adoption and foster careDSWD, DILG, DepEd and DOH push for stronger advocacy on legal adoption: http://t.co/3UAZkKETm0 pic.twitter.com/3riUYRVnmNThe Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is tapping local government units to look for families who could
Real Parenting

July 18

Born From The Heart: Martha's Story of Love and Adoption

Adopted twice, this woman's story shows how the worst of situations could still have the best outcome when things are done in love

Photo from nationalpost.comThe term ‘ampon’ (adopted) is not unheard of for many Filipinos. Here in the Philippines, where poverty is a serious issue and the rate of unwanted pregnancies is high, we all probably know someone who was adopted or who has
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September 10

First Filipino-written eBooks on Adoption Launched

These online books hope to help erase the stigma of adoption.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Inter-country Adoption Board (ICAB) and McCann Philippines recently introduced the first-ever Filipino original illustrated eBooks as part of the Adoption Advocacy Campaign entitled “Love Sees Beyond Differences.” Since its launch, the ICAB and
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January 15

How To Adopt A Child like Sharon Cuneta

Ever thought about becoming an adoptive parent just like Sharon Cuneta? We share points to consider and how adoption in the Philippines works.

Sharon Cuneta surprised everyone recently with the news that she and husband Senator Kiko Pangilinan would be adopting a baby boy. Having given birth to three girls, the couple expressed their desire for a boy as an addition to the Pangilinan family.We

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