The D Spot

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 [...]

The Ms. Universe Pageant 2010 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on August 23 (August 24 in the Philippines). You can catch it live on August 24, 9:30 am at Channel 2, and primetime (7:30 pm) at Studio 23 and Velvet. Here’s a post that I wrote for The Philippine Chronicles on 23 [...]

Early last year, in March 2009, Senator Pia Cayetano wrote a letter to the Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III pushing for the establishment of gender sensitivity boards in all government hospitals and medical facilities. This was after she received reports that female doctors, nurses and interns have experienced sexual harassment and discrimination. Gender [...]

I am mighty proud of my writers–two of them recently passed the Bar Exams–congrats, Deb and GB! And one of my former writers. Christine Weizel Gulfan, has made it to the finals of the Ms. Philippines Earth Contest (she represents Imus, Cavite). Please VOTE for her at:  The Miss Philippines Earth website. Select Imus and [...]

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 was inevitable–it was coming, the only thing that is certain in life–death. Tita Cory has has passed away on a Saturday morning, 1 August 2009. She was 76 years old. When she died, and days before that, millions of Filipinos, even non-Filipinos, have joined each other, lifting her up in prayer, 24/7. What greater [...]

The lyrics of the song “Note to God” are simply beautiful…written by Grammy winner, Dianne Warren, and produced by David Foster. Finally, an original which Charice can call her own. It was launched in Oprah’s show last 18 May. Again, Charice has made every Filipino and Filipina proud. If I wrote a note to God [...]

To my mother, whom I fondly call “Inda” (I used to call her Mommy) and whom my kids call “Ma”, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

One rare opportunity that I did not let pass was an invite from good friend Claire Agbayani to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of CDC Manufacturing Corporation, manufacturer of Melawares. My question all along was, “What are Melawares products?” Haven’t heard about them–I thought the event was a launch. Little did I realize that Melawares [...]

UPDATE as of 15 April 2009 You are all invited to join the Blogger’s Meet with Joy Rojas When: Saturday, April 18 (Event moved from April 15 to April 18) Where:  Powerbooks, Megamall A Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM REGISTER:  here PRESS RELEASE If you think that Takbong Pangarap—one Filipina‘s attempt to run 5,000 [...]