published in the June 2019 printed issue of Groove Magazine Mie and Ingvild came out of their daughters’ room, satisfied they’ve tucked them to bed. It was just 7:30 in the evening, when most families in Seoul have barely just had everyone return home. “It’s a European thing, you know. We let our children sleep early,” Mie… Read More Modern Family
published in the May 2019 printed issue of Groove Magazine Seoul days are, at its worst, extremely hazardous to one’s health and well-being. At its best, clear blue skies cover the city and all residents can go out to open cafes and spaces to bask in the luxury of fresh air. Seoul was at its… Read More Where Dogs Play
“Ang seminar na eto na binigay ng Philippine Women’s Club ay malaking tulong para mabigyan kami ulit ng pagkakataon para sa mga kaalaman about sa kemikal, kung kailangan bang sumuot ng personal protective equipment at tsaka mga dapat gawin kapag meron mga leakages sa mga pabrika na pinagtatrabahuhan naming bilang mga factory worker dito sa… Read More Philippine Women’s Club Organized 2nd Chemical Safety Training for Filipino Workers
published in the May 2019 printed issue of Groove Magazine It was a drizzly morning, the driver was dexterously steering the left-handed car through the Kathmandu traffic when “Monkeys!”, my sons shouted pointing to a roof in one of the houses lining the streets. As if sensing their excitement, more monkeys emerged out of previously… Read More Tastes and Colors of Kathmandu
(Published in the April 2019 printed edition of Groove Magazine) Recent years have solidified the gentrification of Seoul. Perhaps, the most talked about area we have seen was the unfolding of Seollo 7017, once a highway overpass that became a safety risk. Located near Seoul Station, it used to be an alternative route for buses… Read More Abandoned, Yet Vibrant, Railway Station
A lot of Filipinos love Korea, its music and its Koreanovelas. But if there’s one person I know whose love for Korea and everything Korean is beyond astonishing, it would be Marianne. How I got to know Marianne is a story no longer uncommon in this digital age. She sent an FB friend invite. I… Read More Marianne: A Lady Enchanted With Korea
(published in the March 2019 printed edition of Groove Magazine) “Igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872” This is Dwight’s commitment to every child that walks its walls at all Dwight campuses: New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, and Dubai. Every Dwight student knows their individuality is respected and their unique spark of… Read More International School in Korea: Dwight School Seoul
The holiest of all church activities are observed during Holy Week. It is even more religiously observed than Christmas. Perhaps because Christmas is all about excitement for the birth of Jesus, so it is filled with love and anticipation. It is a celebration. In contrast, the Holy Week digs deep into our worldly indulgences and… Read More A Piece of Heaven on Earth
(published in the March print edition of Groove magazine) “How I spend my time depends a great deal on where I’m living, the opportunities available and what stage of the relocation process I’m in. In the early days of living in a new place, it can take all day to complete simple tasks but as… Read More A Glimpse Into The Lives of Expat Wives
The year 2019 marks as the 70th year of the Philippine-Korea Diplomatic Ties. The Philippines extended and established foreign and diplomatic relations with South Korea on March 19, 1949. Diplomatic cars carry the national flags of the country it represents, but there’s another significant feature in diplomatic cars that highlights the value of the bilateral… Read More Philippine-Korea Diplomatic Relations reflected on Diplomatic Car Plate Number
