The Pinoy Teen
The results of a research study on Filipino teenagers had me smiling all week long. Despite the pervasive perception among adults that Pinoy teens have fully embraced their Western counterparts’ behaviors and attitudes, the study showed that that belief isn’t exactly...
The Sacrifices Parents Make for Their Kids’ Education
Many years ago, I met a longtime friend whose son was studying at Ateneo, one of the top three schools in the Philippines. I told her that I want my children to study at Ateneo as well someday. All she said was, “Let’s see.” At that time, we were nowhere near where we...
A Star Franchisee’s Success Story
When I interview possible franchisees for AHEAD Tutorial & Review Center, I always look at whether the person shares the same passion I have for education. Cecille Cuna, who runs an AHEAD franchise in the Philippines, is one such person. In my book, she is one of...
Being the Best Mom
Motherhood is a 24/7 job with no holidays. You’re a mom from Monday to Sunday whether you’re sick, sad, or sleepy. And whether your child is one or 41, you’ll still be his mom. I am a mom four times over. Paolo and Nicolo, Darla and Meg—they are my sweethearts, the...
Changing the Way We Live
Physicist Tim Berners-Lee was merely looking for a better way to communicate with his colleagues at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) when he posted the first Web page more than 20 years ago. I wonder, however, whether he anticipated the...
Juggling Multiple Jobs
Surviving in this precarious economy may very well mean juggling a handful of jobs to make ends meet. And believe me, I can perfectly relate to this dilemma. In my everyday life, I wear many hats. I am not only a mother, I am also an entrepreneur, manager, accountant,...