A personal collection of stories about life, travel, family, food, faith, and the little moments worth remembering.
Are you on the hunt for new ways to enhance your curves? Look no further than Popilush Shapewear. This brand knows that everybody is different, so it offers a variety of shapewear options to flatter all shapes and sizes. So, if you’re ready to embrace your curves and achieve the silhouette of your dreams, give… Read More Looking for Ways to Enhance Your Curves? Try Popilush Shapewear!
The new Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia, Ambassador Gina Jamoralin, presented her credentials to President Jokowi Widodo on June 26, 2023. We now have two Philippine Ambassadors based here in Jakarta. The other one is Ambassador and Permanent Representative (PR) Hjayceelin “Joy” Quintana who formally assumed her post earlier this year. Why are there two Philippine… Read More Why are there Two Philippine Ambassadors in Jakarta?
I was intrigued when I first heard about Barong Batik. The name readily suggests a fusion of Filipino and Indonesian cultures. But, what exactly is Barong Batik? I got to meet the owners and founders of Barong Batik and first-hand learned the story of how the brand came about. Tito Freddy Mercado and Tita Thel… Read More Barong Batik: Fusion of Filipino and Indonesian Cultures
I have been raring to check out the black and white houses of Singapore ever since I saw them in my friend’s Facebook post. I thought I had to go and see them for myself. You see, Singapore has always been a city of high-rises for me. Not knowing much about Singapore’s history, it came… Read More Black and White Houses in Singapore
My discovery of the first and only Coach Playhouse in the world and is located in Singapore was purely by chance. I was walking along Keong Saik Road in Chinatown with my family when I saw a baby pink building along an alley. It stood out among the white-colored buildings. So, I told my husband… Read More First Coach Playhouse in the World
Is Charles & Keith cheaper in Singapore? Charles & Keith is a homegrown brand so, yes, it is. Even before the brouhaha over that sweet girl Zoe’s tiktok video, I have always liked Charles & Keith’s bags and shoes. I gave a Charles & Keith bag to my OB-Gyne in the Philippines when she waived… Read More Is Charles & Keith Cheaper in Singapore?
I chose to have Dinner at LAVO for our family as a compromise to what my sons each want. My panganay wanted to hang out at the pool of the Marina Bay Sands. On the other hand, my bunso wanted to check out the Gardens by the Bay. We cannot hang out by the pool… Read More Dinner at LAVO Skyview and Rooftop Restaurant in Singapore
As an expat living in Indonesia, there are certain things that are really necessary for me to stay connected with my loved ones back home. One of the most important is the ability to send money back to the Philippines. That was the main reason I started browsing for services that could help me send… Read More TOPREMIT, An Easier Way to Send Money Abroad
My family decided to go for a vacation for the Eid-al-Fitr holidays so I came up with a 4-Days itinerary in Singapore. We stayed there for 4 days and 4 nights as we arrived on a Thursday night. There was nothing much we can do when we arrived so we just had dinner and rested… Read More 4-Day Itinerary in Singapore
I got to know about the ASEAN Gallery at the ASEAN Headquarters when I first reported about the new Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the ASEAN Mission. That was very memorable because that was my very first report as the TFC News Correspondent for Jakarta. I got the chance to see the artworks inside… Read More ASEAN Gallery at the ASEAN Headquarters
