Made It Through Mum

How can you care for a baby, if you yourself are still a child? Teen mothers in the Philippines have never been unusual. But if decades ago, most teenage mothers were 16 or 17 years old . they are now getting pregnant as early as 12 or 13.  Critics blame the lack of available information about sex and reproductive health for these early pregnancies. In most classrooms, teachers only go as far as teaching students about the various parts of the anatomy, as well as menstruation, and circumcision. But sex itself is not discussed.  Women are trained to refrain from talking about sex. But hey we are in the modern times and I'm very much concerned about every woman's health and our exploding population. It's about time to not be a know-it-all but a know-how individual. I gave birth to my first-born when I was 22, a year after I graduated from college. Right age? I don't think so. That's why when I had my first menstruation 2 months after, my OB-gyn and I a...

The astounding tribute show taking the world by storm! A fun and heart-felt concert dedicated to the incomparable Whitney Houston. The Greatest Love Of All: The Whitney Houston Show celebrates the magnificent catalogue of hits that Houston made famous during her 30 year career. The 2 ½ hour concert and stage show includes hits such as 'How Will I Know', 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go', 'Didn't We Almost Have It All', 'I'm Every Woman', 'One Moment In Time', 'I Have Nothing' and of course, 'I Will Always Love You' and many more. Starring the breathtaking voice of Belinda Davids live in concert featuring the full production show from the US. Direct from sell out shows across Europe, plus a full band, dancers and theatrical effects, this show is not just a brilliant tribute but a spectacular concert experience in its own right and should not be missed! In the wak...

The State of the Nation Address ( SONA ) is a constitutional obligation and yearly tradition, wherein the chief executive reports on the status of the country, unveils the government’s agenda for the coming year, and proposes to Congress certain legislative measures.  The President of the Philippines appears before Congress upon its invitation, for which purpose a joint session is held in the Session Hall of the House of Representatives.  Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th President of the Philippines who has spent only 25 days as president, delivered his first State of the Nation Address before a joint session of Congress last Monday, July 25. The speech lasted for about an hour and a half as Duterte went off script several times to tell anecdotes, crack some jokes, comment on the contents of the speech and pause as the crowd applauded 46 times as what Mari   Kaimo said during the live coverage at Light Network . It was a lengthy, funny but tough, entertainin...

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On its fifth year, Lampara Publishing House and the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) are once again hosting Batang Lampara, Batang Kwentista, a storytelling competition with creative workshops designed to enhance the participants’ storytelling and performance skills. Register now to begin a fun journey of learning, self-discovery and the exciting process of story-telling to regale audiences with some of the most loved and value-laden children’s tales! HOW TO REGISTER 1. Application forms are available at all PRECIOUS PAGES outlets in Metro Manila, and the PETA Theater Center located at No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila Quezon City. Interested applicants may also email   petastorytelling@gmail.com    to request for an electronic copy of the form. 2. Fill out the registration form and submit to any of the PRECIOUS PAGES outlets or to the PETA Theater Center with the following: a. Photocopy of school registration form  b. 2x2 photo...

RJ Bistro is celebrating 3 decades of  groovy music. And part of  its anniversary month, they'll be  having Jam & Dance with FBC Rebirth Band on July 20 (Wednesday) at 8:30pm! The Pop Icon Nonoy Zuñiga will be there as special guest, and, introducing the budding singer Pauline "Pau" Cueto. Nonoy is an accomplished singer, part of his advocacy is to support new and upcoming singers.  Zuñiga's  singing career spans more than 3 decades, as a folk singer from 1971 to 1975 and then as one of the lead singers of the Family Birth Control Band which performed in the best nightspots and hotels like Philippine Plaza, Holiday Inn and The Manila Hotel from 1975- 1980. All his performances in the US from 1983 to the present are well-acclaimed. He has also performed in Asia including the major cities of Australia, Japan, South Korea, China and New Zealand. Pauline "Pau" Cueto will do the front act on July 20. Her self-titled album is already out in ...

Last July 13, 2016, marked another milestone for Victoria Court - the first ever " BED CON " (Presscon in BED) with their uber sexy power couple Troy Montero and Aubrey Miles. The Renewal, theme for the night, expresses not just the continuation of the strong relationship of Victoria Court and the entertainment world's sweetest couple but also the reminder that all kinds of love are welcome with open arms. Victoria CoUrt's Managing Director, Angelina Mead King  The lovely couple Angelina and Joey Mead King and the Ambassadors of Victoria Court Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero To emphasize that love always wins at Victoria Court, Managing Director Angelina Mead King and her gorgeous wife Joey Mead King surprised the crowd as they walked thru the electronic doors of the Space Wars Party Suite at Victoria Court Canley, showing their support and love for their good friends and their advocacy. It was an amazing night - sci-fi ambiance, chill music, c...