Thoughts After Reading “The Giver” by Lois Lowry
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Living under quarantine has allowed me to read more. The Giver by Lois Lowry is the latest book that piqued my interest. Haven’t read it yet? Here’s why I think you might like it, too.
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5 Inspiring Animes to Watch If You Haven’t Yet
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Animes about ambition are not unheard of. After all, a protagonist needs to have a goal, desire or wish for him to be worth watching. Agree?
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Philhealth’s Newborn Care Package
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Pregnant Philhealth members can avail a maternity care package (worth P19,000 for women who had a C-Section and P5000-P6000 for those who had a normal spontaneous delivery) as well as a Newborn Care Package for the baby.
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Is Caohagan Island in Cebu Worth a Visit?
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Caohagan is one of Olango Island Group’s most popular islets. But is it worth a visit? I say skip it.
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Thoughts on “The Martian” by Andy Weir
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I’ve seen the movie, so why am I reading this book now and why do I recommend you do the same while we’re living under lockdown? It all started when I was trying to cope with my new life as a stay-at-home mom (or SAHM) ..
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Netflix’s “Too Hot to Handle” is a Hot Mess
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Ten heterosexual male and female models meet in a picturesque island to find romance. Who would take home the money? Who would go home with the hottest date? You’re going to find out after eight episodes.
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A Modern Filipino Mom’s List of Newborn Essentials
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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…
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Price Survey of Rotavirus Vaccine in the Philippines
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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…
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Getting Free PENTA Vaccine at a Health Center in Cebu
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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.
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C-Section Delivery Cost in Cebu
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“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…