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Parents

May 5

Airbnb Lists Its 9 Most Wishlisted Stays In The Philippines

You can rent your own island in a lake near Manila for only P5k per night!

If money isn't a problem, what would you do?A study from San Francisco State University found that people who spent money on experiences rather than material items were happier and felt the money was better spent.Smart Parenting believes that the experiences that
News

November 23

Learning Poverty In The Philippines Worsened In 2021

How Philippines is faring in implementing remote learning.

The Philippine education sector has taken steps to adapt to the effects of COVID-19. However, World Bank studies show the country's learning poverty worsened in 2021 when online classes and hybrid learning is still being implemented.According to World Bank, learning poverty levels
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October 13

The Philippines is Last in the List of Smartest Countries in the World

Developing countries have outpaced the Philippines.

Intelligence quotient or IQ, is often used as the standard of measuring smartness. It is the ability of a person to learn. A high IQ indicates that a person is intelligent and has an ability to learn things faster, while a low
Special Occasions

October 31

Best Halloween Costumes Philippines

It’s all about the attitude in Halloween.

When it comes to dressing up their kids, moms (and even dads!) have shown that they will do whatever it takes to make their kids stand out. Need a Filipiniana costume? No problem — they can whip one up for Buwan ng
Travel

October 20

La Union Itinerary Best Accommodations and Places for Family

Yes, active senior ciizens can enjoy themselves at La Union, the surfing capital of the North.

The Surfing Capital of the North is known in the mainstream for a handful of things: surfing, of course, on the Urbiztondo beach; El Union Coffee, the main stop of any visiting tourist; and the (wild) weekend parties at Flotsam & Jetsam
Baby

October 6

Halloween Costumes Kids Online Shops Directory Philippines

Here's a list of online shops for some spook-tacular costume finds!

Trick-or-treating has been a Halloween tradition for kids and even grown-ups in many countries. Children love dressing up in costumes and travel from house-to-house to ask for treats. Halloween costumes used to mean scary, eerie and freaky looks and get-ups. Nowadays, anyone
Travel

September 4

Boracay Hotels Under P5,000 When the Island Finally Reopens

Here's the first batch of accommodations that have complied with the government’s requirements.

Six months after the Philippine government closed the island to tourists for rehabilitation, Boracay, one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines, is set to reopen on October 26, with the government looking to allow around 19,000 tourists only.The number
Family Fun

August 16

PH Hotels With Awesome Free Perks for Parents With Babies and Kids!

These hotels looove families, and it shows with their family-friendly service.

The upcoming long weekends this month provide the perfect excuse for booking a hotel staycation with the whole fam. But hotel staycations can be pricey, so might as well spend your hard-earned money on ones that go the extra mile in terms
Real Parenting

July 3

This Is the Talk We All Need to Have With the Kids After #BasketBrawl

Your child could easily have been watching this Fiba basketball game with you

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Family Fun

June 29

The National Museum of Natural History Is Child-Friendly!

We give you five reasons to make this a must-see trip with the whole family

The internet hype over the newly opened National Museum of Natural History is real and for a good reason. The large and spacious building is impeccably curated, well organized and eye candy for anyone who loves the design. But I think the
Real Parenting

June 17

20 Moms Show Us What Happens When They Leave the Kids With Dad

Dads are directors of fun, they say. Well, these 20 photos sure prove it.

In our experience, women take to the role of a mom like they've been doing it every day. Even those who profess they don't see themselves as mom material become some of the most nurturing people we know. Of course, moms won't
Money

May 29

Got P5,000? How to Invest It in the New Retail Treasury Bonds

Your step-by-step guide to investing in the upcoming government treasury bonds called “rTB 21”

As Entrepreneur Philippines reported, the Philippine Bureau of Treasury will issue retail treasury bonds, known as “rTB 21,” and offer it to investors for as low as Php5,000. And when our government talks about investors in this offering, it is talking about
Travel

May 22

Bauan in Batangas Is the Day Trip Your Family Needs Before School Starts

If you and your family feel like escaping Manila for a day, Bauan is one family-friendly destination.

I have known Bauan, Batangas as my father’s hometown all my life where you can get tablea (local chocolate), Rori’s authentic Batangas lomi, and tons of friendly distant relatives who will ask “Kaninong gang anak ire?” But I didn’t have any idea
Travel

November 30

Byahe Na! 5 Quick Road Trips for a Well-spent Christmas Break

End the year by making memories—on the road—with your loved ones

This holiday break, rather than going to the mall (which will surely be crowded), take the family on a roadtrip in a nearby province north or south of Manila and have a unique and fun adventure! PAMPANGAThe capital city of San Fernando, Pampanga
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November 2

Isabel Granada's Ex-Husband Flies to Qatar, Joins Family in Prayer

Plus, see Alyanna Martinez and Isabelle Daza in their 'buntis' Halloween costumes, newborns in hospital are dressed as tiny pumpkins, and more!

Husband Arnel and ex Jericho continue to pray for Isabel Granada's recovery<div class="fb-comment-embed" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/joseph.rivera.583234/posts/10214350399894595?comment_id=10214350849745841" data-width="560" data-include-parent="false"></div>"The tale of [two] gentlemen Angeles City Councilor Jericho Aguas and StarNet Business Development Manager Arnel Principe-Cowley. Both of them brave and compassionate and determined for the
Toddler

August 3

Tagalog Nursery Rhymes for Toddlers

Introduce your kids to these classics from your childhood!

One of the best ways to bond and play with your little one is to sing nursery rhymes together. She may already know a bunch of English ones, but Filipino children's songs are a great foundation for making your kids speak their
Real Parenting

August 1

I Needed a 'Terno' and Help Came From an Unexpected Place in HK

Hong Kong-based mom wanted to show that "love for country knows no physical bounds."

I’ve always thought of myself as nationalistic. I grew up speaking the Filipino language and was in fact labeled a “Tagalista” in my early years, having hung out and played with the help a lot since I grew up an only child.
Beauty

July 27

5 of the Best Japanese Beauty Products for Those 'Ngarag' Moments

Lack sleep? Need to look fresh? Give these awesome Japanese beauty finds a try

What does "ngarag" mean? It's when each item on your to-do list is a high priority. For Pinay moms, it pretty much describes a typical day of, well, constant movement, beginning at dawn to 11 p.m. (if it ends at this time,
Travel

April 7

This Beautiful Family's Snaps Are Your Ultimate Travel Photo Pegs

The couple took their months-old baby to travel, too!

Happy memories make for happy kids. If you're still on the fence about taking a well-deserved vacation with your family, these snaps could finally push you to do so. Russian-born filmmaker and photographer Alexander Tikhomirov visited the country and took some amazing photos
Baby

March 20

Here's the Recent List of the Most Popular PH Baby Names!

One name for baby girls was the most popular for two years in a row. Care to take a guess?

Good names never grow old. For Filipino parents, names from the Bible are always a great pick. According to the Philippine Information Agency, the Philippine Statistics Authority already has a list for the most common baby names so far. Provided by statistical

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