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April 21

Baby Names Meaning Hope And Life

Perfect for your new bundle of joy!

If you are pregnant amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be feeling anxious about the health of your unborn baby. At the same time, the birth of a child signifies the beginning of a joyful new journey. If you are currently looking
Inspiration

March 28

7 Kwento Ng Good Deeds Ng COVID Heroes: Walang Maliit O Malaking Tulong

Mga kwentong tulad nito ang nakakapagbigay pag-asa sa panahong madilim

Kapag may mga nangyayaring hindi kanais-nais sa ating paligid, gaya ng COVID-19 pandemic ngayon, hindi maiiwasang makaramdam tayo ng kalungkutan o minsan, kawalan ng pag-asa. Natural itong reaksyon. Pero tayong mga Pinoy ay may kakaibang kakayahan, at iyan ay ang makita ang "silver
Inspiration

April 21

Couple Waiting to Get Pregnant Clings to Faith for Hope

Be inspired by this couple’s story of how they finally became parents.

Have you ever wanted something so badly yet it seems that you’ll never get it? Have you ever prayed for an intention but it’s like your pleas are unheard?Have you ever been given something—a precious gift—only to have it taken abruptly away from
Real Parenting

February 18

Single Mom Visits Husband's Grave Every Sunday with Daughter

The couple’s child arrived exactly a year after they became together.

Being a new parent is overwhelming, but it becomes bearable when you have a partner who can navigate the challenges with you. That’s why when Micole Alcantara, and her partner, James Ramos found out that they were expecting in 2016, they couldn’t
Inspiration

August 21

Emmeline Villar Gives Filipinos Battling Lupus a Spark of Hope

The DOJ undersecretary did not let lupus get in her way of living the best life. She wants the same for others.

Emmeline Villar, who has been working in public service for 10 years, was diagnosed with lupus at 25 years old, but she did not disclose it to anyone in Congress where she was a DIWA party list-representative. She eventually revealed her secret
Real Parenting

December 25

7 Parenting Moments That Made Us Laugh, Cry and Feel Inspired in 2017

These were the moms and dads who touched our hears this year.

The past year has given us stories that taught us remarkable lessons — unconditional love, both from parents and their children, sacrifice, faith, and hope. We've rounded up seven that inspired you the most. (Think we missed some? Tell us your favorite
Baby

October 12

This Girl Weighed 1 Pound at Birth and Was Given an Hour to Live

She was such a fighter that her mom said, “‘Yung baby natin lumalaban, bakit tayo hindi?’”

Hormonal imbalance meant Hanna Diaz always had an irregular menstrual cycle. She didn't think anything was amiss when she did not get her period for three months. “I was still going to the gym every day,” Hannah, who was 20 years old
Inspiration

December 15

5 Moms Who Lost Their Babies Share Their Stories of Hope

Responding to the pregnancy news of Courageous Caitie's mom, Feliz Lucas, five moms were inspired to share their own story of loss and hope on our Facebook.

Earlier this December, we shared the beautiful continuation of the story of the Courageous Caitie family -- dad Jayjay Lucas, mom Feliz and son Ethan. Feliz was pregnant, and it turned out her due date was on the same day Caitie was diagnosed with the
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December 2

Courageous Caitie's Pregnant Mom Delivery Date | Smart Parenting

“Only God can replace pain with much joy.”

“The sun will rise, and we will try again.” This was the caption of an Instagram photo of the Lucas family – dad Jayjay, mom Feliz and son Ethan – smiling, with arms around each other, amidst the backdrop of a bright city
Real Parenting

March 24

In Life, You Always Have a Choice. I Choose Joy

It's what I learned from caring for my sick newborn.

I looked at their smiling faces shining out from the screen of my mobile phone. I was drawn to click on the image, and soon found myself in awe of this couple’s inspiring faith. I didn’t realize it then but Jayjay and
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April 18

Stories of Survival and Hope: A Stroke, a Death and Ondoy

Read how one woman is facing life after being hit by tragedy after tragedy.

On July 29, 2006, my husband suffered a major brain stroke, requiring two brain surgeries. We initially had set aside funds to buy a car, but that amount did not even pay for half of the P1 million fee for his treatment.
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January 28

Be Inspired: 3 Stories of Love, Hope and Family

What happens when life deals you an unexpected blow? Interviewed in 2012, three couples share their stories of trials, and how they turned them around.

“Our daughter has biliary atresia.”Sonny Pasimio, 36, and Ria Pasimio, 36 Children: Erin, 7, and Bea, 4When her daughter Erin was just two months old, Ria noticed a yellow tinge in the corner of her firstborn’s eyes. She had Erin immediately checked
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March 29

Amazing Grace: The Long Road to Healing

It takes a lot of strength and courage to overcome a dark past, as this mom who suffered horrific abuse as a child realized on her road to healing.

I was born out of wedlock. I remember that one of the first realizations I had, as a child, was that I did not have a real home. My memories of my formative years are like a void, but I do remember
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April 5

“Amazing Grace” Series: There is Hope Beyond Your Suffering

This Holy Week, let us be inspired by the faith, hope and love of moms who have amazing stories to tell — stories of Amazing Grace.

Today, Maundy (or Holy) Thursday, as we recall Jesus’ Last Supper with His Apostles, followed by His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, His betrayal by Judas and His arrest, we gain inspiration from a mom who also experienced suffering, pain and

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