The D Spot

Mr & Mrs R – 32 years married on Jan 23, 2012! (4 sons, 3 daughters, a daughter in-law, 3+1 grandkids) together for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer through thick and thin high and low going…going…going! THANK YOU LORD, FOR THE WONDERFUL BLESSINGS OF FAMILY!

The Rite of Confirmation by the Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, DD (Bishop of Cubao) held on 21 Jan 2012 at the St. Stanislaus Kostka Chapel Ateneo de Manila High School for 79 students (1st yr to 4th yr) CONGRATULATIONS, ALAN, JR. Alan, Jr.

2011 may have been a year of struggles for the nation as a whole, but it has been good to my family. And I thank the good Lord for this, and for all the wonderful blessings He has bestowed to me and my family – blessing of good health, blessing of friends, blessing of family, [...]

Happy birthday, Pauline! dearest Pau! It seems like only a few years ago when she was born. Unlike with all her 6 siblings, it was only with Pau that I experienced leaving my tiny baby in the hospital for a few days. She developed complications, she had fever from birth, and all I could do [...]

A pleasant surprise on Mother’s Day–one different from all the other Mother’s Day of past. And I have to thank my loving mother for that! I was woken up by something kind of tickling my face, to see my mother right there, with a rose in her hand, greeting me, “Happy Mother’s Day!” She just [...]

Belated it may be, from my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

How fast time flies! Our youngest, Alan, Jr. is now 14 years old! Who would ever think that this boy (who used to be my little boy) would grow up to be a fine young man despite the fact that during his first 10 years I was practically half-away from home traveling? It was only [...]

My father died 10 years ago, yet I cannot help but think of him on Father’s day. Happy Father’s Day, Daddy, wherever you are, I am sure you are happy and at peace. I didn’t meet my father-in-law, as he has died a few days before I met my then husband-to-be. Yet, let me greet [...]

When Lee’s name was announced as the winner of American Idol, he was asked, “What are you feeling right now?” He said, “I am very happy”. A follow up question, “Can you describe what is really in your heart right now?” he said, “No, I cannot.” And something to the effect that there’s so much [...]

Today, the 16th of April 2010 marks the 83rd birthday of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. He was born on 16 April 1927 as  Joseph Alois Ratzinger in Bavaria, Germany. He has a very impressive background and was elected the 265th pope, succeeding the well-loved Pope John Paul II in April 2005. As pope, he [...]

Today is your 63rd birthday Happy Birthday to you Madam President! May you have your special heart’s desire May you truly be happy May all your wishes come true For a strong economic finish to the presidency With positive economic figures to boast of Despite the tumultuous events through your 9 years

@2010 he turns 22! Happy Birthday, B.A.!!!

Joyful! Joyful! Triumphant! Christ has risen. Hopeful! Hopeful! In His goodness We will triumph.

Here is the full text of MVP’s inspiring Commencement Address at the Ateneo last Friday, 26 March. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY, QUEZON CITY 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, 26TH MARCH 2010 SALUTATION MAGANDANG HAPON SA INYONG LAHAT. REVEREND FATHER NEBRES, DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AND STAFF, PROUD AND [...]

The past 2 weeks were simply crazy, well crazier is more apt—running a household of 6 kids, 5 in full time school and 1 awaiting the results of the bar exams, is indeed crazy. Days have become crazier Crazier—the pressure has built up. The results of the Bar Exams would come out anytime, traditionally, before [...]

We are speechless at the moment. God is so good. Congrats, Monica! We so love you! and we’re o proud of you! Now, take your star and shine some more!

The 2010 Oscars (82nd Annual Academy Awards) was a night of many firsts, including that of the major awards. Kathryn Bigelow won her first Oscar for Best Director (her 1st nomination, too). It was also the first time in the history of the Oscars for a woman to win as Best Director. So apt, as [...]

Got this from a very good friend, which I share with you, dear women friends: Here’s wishing one of the most impressive women that I have met on the occasion of International Women’s Day. I do hope you can take time off from work and pamper yourself. Do enjoy this day, which belongs to you [...]

It feels like I am starting anew–groping to write a personal blogpost. Oh yes, I have been writing on socio-political issues with Blogwatch, but it has been months since I have written a real blogpost, one that speaks of what I have in my heart, one that speaks of what is me. I have been [...]

For almost an hour Arnel Pineda entertained the crowd in Eastwood Mall with his popular and well-loved songs. I was mesmerized such that despite the comfortable place where we were seated in The Old Vine, I still wanted to see him up close. Luck was on my side, as the guard allowed me entry and [...]