This is me wanting to feel alive again through writing in a deeper, more personal sense.
Going back to the girl I once was
The Night I Cried with a Stranger
This brief encounter taught me to keep going on. It saved me.
A Message to My Early 20s Self on Work, Dreams, and Life
If you want to achieve more in life, and do more things for the people you love, you take care of yourself first. Make yourself a priority. Because as soon as you start listening to yourself, you will find how easy it is to embrace and adapt to whatever comes your way.
How I Started My Freelance Writing Journey
It’s my 8th year as a freelance writer! Here’s how I started my freelance writing journey.
Of Coping and Hoping
During this time of the year, in a pre-COVID-19 world, you will find me spending a couple of days by the beach with friends. We …
Homebound: Musings from Childhood 1 of 3
“Homebound” is a part of my Postcards from Childhood Series, a three-part word series that is both memory and offering. It’s a return to the …
Finding Balance Between Leadership and Family Life
For business leader Ferdinand Sia, success has always gone hand in hand with family. Behind his years of work in international development and business, his …
It’s Christmastime at SM City San Mateo
The air was filled with music and cheer as SM City San Mateo officially ushered in the holiday season with the launch of its “Rhythm …
Ferdinand Sia on Leading Global Businesses with Purpose and Sustainability
For decades, the story of business was a simple one: grow at all costs. The goal was to maximize profit, and the measure of success …
September Feast at SM Malls in the East
September often feels like a quiet in-between—no longer the rush of midyear, not yet the frenzy of December. It’s a month that asks us to …
Finding modern comfort and fit: This intimates brand always gets it right
Growing up in the Philippines, a big part of my life was the reliable arrival of the latest Avon brochure. My mom, my sisters, and …
In freelancing, where goodbyes can be brutal—this one was bittersweet
For three years, I was his VA. He was my boss, my mentor. However, today we had our “closure meeting.” Our working relationship finally ended. …
SM hosts biggest ARMY Fan Festival, Welcome to BorahaEast!
This June to July, East Metro turns purple as SM Malls in the East invite all ARMYs to join the Welcome to BorahaEAST celebration — …
Spend A Magical Weekend and Watch Disney’s Snow White at SM City San Mateo
Weekends are meant for relaxation and quality time with the family, and what better way to spend it than watching a classic Disney movie? This …
Healthy Christmas Feast Ideas with Century Tuna
The holidays are not just a time of gift-giving but also a time for festive feasts with family and friends. It’s a time where everyone …