Message from a Former Matinee Idol: Tirso Cruz III

Tirso Cruz III, fondly known to fans as “Pip,” is an actor/ singer who used to be  THE matinee idol of his time in his younger days.  He has been given numerous Famas awards among different citations and recognition  for his work. Today, he continues to work in movies and television. During the Kuhl Concert of Kuh…

Away from Comfort Zone: Arielle and Nicolette Benoit

  Arielle (23) and Nicolette (21) Benoit grew up in Midwestern USA in a loving home with parents they both consider “awesome.” They had everything they needed, got a college degree, and then fresh out of college, they left their cozy comfort zone and came to the Philippines to become missionaries here. What in the world…

A Little Refreshing (With Annabelle Mar)

If your kids’ spring vacation were coming up, what sort of things would you plan for? When my kids were in grade school and high school, I would think about taking them to places for some bonding time or maybe plan the backyard barbecues we would host so they could enjoy their friends’ company.  Their…

Love Your Neighbor

Last Sunday’s message at church was about growing in love for others as an offshoot of our loving God with all heart, soul, mind, and strength illustrated with the Parable of the Good Samaritan which show the great mercy and love for a “neighbor” defined as one  who was typically considered opposed to you. This…

Encouragement from Kris and Friends

Since we opened the shop last year, it’s  been a long-running joke with appreciative guests that Kris Aquino (dubbed “Queen of All Media”; sometimes nicknamed as the country’s Oprah; and daughter of the late Ninoy and former President Corazon Auino and sister of incumbent President Noynoy Aquino) should come to the shop. “Dapat pumunta dito…

KUHL Concert: Guests’ Testimonies

This was taken last October 2015 at the Kuhl Concert. Kuh Ledesma shared and she asked her guests, Christopher de Leon, Fernando Carillo, Gary Valenciano, Jaya, Isabella Gonzalez, Kuh Ledesma, Perkins Twins, Regine Velasquez, and Tirso Cruz III their answer to “Why did you fall in love with Jesus and how?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQXeHl7L1n0 Individual Interviews during the concert: Fernando…

Not-to-be-missed Joy Tanchi Mendoza Live Testimony

I’ve heard the story from her mom and dad.  I’ve watched the 700 club feature. I’ve read the book, When A Good God Allows Rape.  But it was different watching her speak live at the Ikaw Na Ang Maganda event at CCF Marikina yesterday. Joy walked in wearing a short, elegant, floral duchess satin dress that…

When A Child Lives On After Passing On: Lauren’s Legacy

Last Sunday, I had the privilege to once again partake of the legacy of a child I have never met.  Her name is Lauren Santos, the firstborn of my friend and fellow parent, Dedet “The Lechon Diva” dela Fuente.  Lauren was born with cerebral palsy.  She lived a too-short span of thirteen years but her…

Dessert Sometimes Comes Through Our Guests: JP and Roochie Masakayan

JP and Roochie Masakayan came for lunch one day. They have been among my spiritual parents, teaching me in my walk with God.  JP was one of the people I intermittently consulted through the time my business had slipped from my hand in 2011. Then, he reminded me of God’s unchanging faithful character, the unchanging…

Ang Diary Ng Legal Wife

Malu Ortiz is a beautiful, simple, inspiring, authentic woman, a painter, makeup artist, photographer, athlete, speaker, and a bestselling author!   Her previous book, Ikaw Na Ang Maganda hit the Number One spot at OMF Literature and Number Seven at the National Book Store Bestseller’s List!!!  That, along with her Embracing God’s Purpose for My Special…