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UAE Filipino Fun Day and Job Fair 2015
“No matter what you’ve done for yourself or for humanity, if you can’t look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?” – Lee Iacocca Inviting all...
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Are you a Good Samaritan?
Last week someone in the office suddenly fainted on the floor and we all helplessly stood around her. Instincts dictated we should help but all were hesitant. We called our emergency hotline and while...
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Etihad Business Studio to Switzerland
While the UAE looked forward to its long Eid holiday, I was packing up for my longest trip this year. My greatest challenge was to fit a week’s worth of winter clothes inside one backpack. Challenge...
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Switzerland: How to get to Gimmelwald
DAY 1: The Arrival September 20, 2015 That little town up in the mountains was my final destination. This was a last-minute trip and studying how to get to my hostel made me want to back out. The...
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Switzerland: Esther’s Guesthouse
September 20, 2015 Do you realize you’re living in paradise? In fact: Our guests could not have said it more precisely! Let yourself be enchanted by the native landscape, and enjoy real Swiss...
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Day 16: Papa, pen and paper
Dear Papa, I now understand why my house didn’t feel complete until I bought my own study table and chair. You taught me that studying God’s word is serious business. And that even the wise needs a...
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DAY 17: When Papa Teaches
Dear papa, You and mama were my best teachers. At a young age, I’ve seen how people really listened to you. Your words had power and your wisdom was inspiring. I’ve watched you study and prepare for...
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DAY 18: Papa and Bethany
Dear Papa, I remember taking these photos of Bethany and you. You were studying and preparing for a sermon when she climbed on top of the table. You read aloud to her while she crawled back and forth....
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Day 19: Papa and selfie
Dear Papa, I know why my sibs and I love the camera.Because of you, our childhood was well-documented. We have tons of wonderful memories captured in print. You bought me my first camera, taught me how...
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Day 20: Papa and our childhood
Dear Papa, Thank you for being a hands-on father. Thank you for teaching us to courageously explore new things, to enhance our creativity and not be afraid to make mistakes. Thank you for giving me the...
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Day 21: Papa and Flying
Dear Papa, When we were kids, we’d gather around you every time you came home from overseas travel and you’d tell us all about your airplane stories. Today was your grand-kids first airplane ride!...
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Day 22: Papa and 9 Years after
Dear Papa, It’s been 9 years since we last kissed and hugged you goodbye. The family is still intact, closer than ever, like how you desired it to be. Out of our grief, some of us took wrong turns, we...
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Mama through 9 years
Dear Mama, Today, 9 years ago, we said goodbye to papa. Thank you for being our mom-dad for 9 years. I know how lonely it can be sometimes, especially that we’re far away from you. But you have...
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Lucasi Kids in the UAE
January 21, 2015 I have 4 awesome nephews and nieces who I love to the bones. Their dad, my eldest brother Lyle, has been working in the UAE since 2013 while the kids stayed in the Philippines. It’s...
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Relationships that Matter
When I was in university, I was a part-time student, full-time scholar, half-time athlete and a whole-time emotional wreck. It was a tough student life. In that season, God gave me people who welcomed...
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Reunited and it feels so good!
For the past days, I have been reunited with old friends and mentors. Each has left a significant imprint in my life and it meant so much to reconnect with them. I am thankful that I have been...
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Etihad Airways Sports & Social Special Dinner
18 January 2016 I am seldom appreciated at work. It’s not that I crave recognition but it feels nice to be appreciated once in a while. My love language is words of affirmation and I haven’t received a...
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The Etihad Women’s Football Team is alive!
We’re back and we’re kicking! It’s been more than 2 years since we played together. Most of our teammates have left the company and we’re trying to resurrect the team. I had to pull some of our Dgroup...
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Meeting the Mendozas
If I had one word to describe my weekend, I’d say I’ve been “God-struck”. When you see a celebrity in person and you get excited and do silly things because your heart is running faster than your...
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The Carrotman: just a face?
I’m happy that someone “discovered” Jeyrick Sigmaton. Because of him, the Igorot tribe has been trending in the Philippines for the past weeks. I’m frustrated that until now a lot of Filipinos are...
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