A few weeks before giving birth, I made a list of essential things to buy for me and my baby. With our small one-bedroom apartment, limited budget, and minimalist lifestyle, I had to carefully think about every purchase. Here are the items I found helpful during the crazy first few weeks with a newborn. Diaper […]
Author: Issa
Price Survey of Rotavirus Vaccine in the Philippines
Back in July 2012, the Deparment of Health introduced the Rotavirus vaccine as part of its expanded immunization program. It was given in three doses (at 2nd month, 4th month & 6th month) and the cost was free – for 700,000 infants from the poorest families. Fast forward to 2020. Diarrhea is still among the […]
Getting Free PENTA Vaccine at a Health Center in Cebu
Vaccines such as pentavalent are free at barangay health centers. Yet after hearing stories of poor treatment and inferior service, I was hesitant to give it a shot. Last Wednesday, I finally mustered up the courage to try this free government service.
C-Section Delivery Cost in Cebu
“How much did you pay for your C-Section delivery at Perpetual Succour Hospital?” That’s a question I asked a lot when I was pregnant. Now that the baby is out, this is the question that I get a lot. So, I tell them, P50,000 plus, and their responses vary. “That’s so much cheaper than c-section […]
Philippines Still the World’s Social Media Capital
Filipinos’ seemingly extreme fondness of social media hasn’t changed, based on the latest Digital 2020 Global Overview Report shared by UK-based creative agency, We Are Social, in partnership with Hootsuite, a Canadian social media marketing company. The report confirms that we still hold the record for the highest number of hours spent on social media, […]
Sailing Over Hong Kong’s Skyscrapers, Hills, And Seas
Fog loomed over us hungrily. The sight is what you might call low visibility. Yet it wasn’t scary.
Let’s Talk About Working Dads
Working moms need support and appreciation. But so do working dads, don’t you think?
My Breastfeeding Journey
Breastfeeding eight babies… How did my mom do it when I struggled feeding just one? At least during the first six weeks, breastfeeding felt like a daunting task. Is it really this hard? Or do I simply lack the patience my mom had? (I really don’t remember her complaining.) So I thought, maybe it’s because […]
See What Each Age Group Likes on Facebook With Audience Insights
At the moment, there are about 60M – 70M Filipinos (18-65+) using Facebook, according to Audience Insights. As a marketer, this channel is something you can’t ignore.
Visiting Mt. Fuji and Learning About Japanese Punctuality
It’s my third day in Japan and we were heading out for a sightseeing tour around Mt. Fuji. Here’s an account of our sightseeing trip outside Tokyo.