Category Archives: Fatherhood

The Meaning of Family (Ahem)

First off, let’s get things straight — no, I didn’t write this one, and, in my defense, my wife made me post it =). If I sound defensive, you’ll know why when you get to the end of the – … Continue reading

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For my Father, on Father’s Day

(This is something I wrote back in 1998, for my father, on father’s day. It was somehow filed in one of the folders at the office and I found this while preparing the folders for warehousing. Ito’y para na rin … Continue reading

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PinoyDad on Mother’s Day

It’s hard to miss Mother’s Day, which is just around the corner (May 11, 2008), with all the posters, ads and merchandise everywhere, even this early. There’s no doubt that Mother’s Day is now highly commercialized, which is the reason … Continue reading

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To My Child

Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying. Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear, and smile and say how … Continue reading

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The Explanation of Life

On the first day, God created the dog and said: “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty … Continue reading

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Paternity and the Rule on DNA Evidence

Who’s your daddy? It’s interesting to hear a father claim that he’s not the real father of the child. It may be unfair in most cases, as it’s another way of saying that the mother was unfaithful. On the other … Continue reading

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Guilt Trip: spend time with loved ones

How often has it been said that you should spend time with, and treasure, the ones you love while you still have the chance. Still, while we nod our heads in agreement, we simply disregard it. It’s the same thing … Continue reading

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When the stars won’t shine anymore

When I first held my newborn son . . . this song kept on playing in my head. This is one of those times when I can truly say: “When the stars won’t shine anymore, I’ll be there”.

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Ginintuang Payo ng mga Magulang

Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga mumunti ngunit Ginintuang butil ng payo na nakuha ko sa aking mga magulang: Si Inay, tinuruan niya ako HOW TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE — “Kung kayong dalawa ay magpapatayan, doon kayo sa labas! … Continue reading

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

In ordinary circumstances, I wouldn’t be caught dead posting this video. Call me a male chauvinist pig. Call me anything you want. It’s just so . . . how do I say it . . . unmanly. However, when you’ve … Continue reading

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