Issa

  • The Art of Large Group Travel Planning

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    Traveling in a large group can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be quite daunting. If you have ever tried to plan a trip for more than one person, you know that booking flights and hotels is just the beginning. This year, I have been on a few group trips that were a…

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  • My Cebu Pacific Super Pass Saga: P99 Flights, Glitches & All!

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    Carissa, #CEBSuperPass just for YOU!💛 That’s the personalized email subject line I got from Cebu Pacific. Who wouldn’t swoon? I was answering booking requests at Issa Suites, minding my own business, when this gem landed in my inbox around 11am. I wouldn’t have noticed it if not for my eagle-eyed partner, who spotted it on…

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  • Ardenhills Suites: A Quezon City Gem with Breakfast Included

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    Finding the perfect place to stay when you’ve got the whole family in tow can feel like a treasure hunt. Especially when everyone has their own “must-haves.” Me? I crave comfort. My partner? He’ll happily pay extra for convenience. And our little one? Well, he’s got a big appetite for breakfast. Actually, “breakfast” is more…

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  • Updated Requirements for Delayed Birth Registration in Cebu

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    This year has been hectic. I’m juggling Airbnb hosting, caring for my child, and trying to fit in exercise. Amid all this, I neglected to follow up on my son’s delayed birth registration. We submitted the necessary documents in January but did not hear back from the Civil Registrar’s office. Assuming it was part of…

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  • Romeo’s Blue Skies: An Anime That Transformed a Generation

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    Barely able to cook meals for myself as a child, I was captivated by this anime. It was melancholic, yes, but also held something unexpected that left a lasting mark on my impressionable 10-year-old mind. Aired with a Tagalog dub on ABS-CBN in 1995, the 33-episode series Romeo and the Black Brothers tells the heart-wrenching…

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  • 15 Children’s Books to Add to Your Toddler’s Library

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    As a parent, I’ve always believed in the power of books to open up new worlds for children. Even though I didn’t grow up surrounded by books, I was determined to create a different experience for my son. When he was a baby, I went through a phase of buying board books like there was…

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  • My Frustrating Experience Claiming PhilPlans Benefits

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    Imagine diligently saving for years, only to receive less than what you initially put in. It’s a frustrating reality many face, and my experience with PhilPlans was no exception. From trusting a family member’s advice to facing the harsh reality of the fine print, this is a story of disappointment, resilience, and the power of…

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