Davao City Is More Than A City
Discovering the rural-urban character of Davao, where modern city life exists alongside mountains, farms, fruit-growing areas, and open spaces August is a good month to look at Davao City a little differently. With Kadayawan filling the city with celebrations of culture, food, and abundance, it is easy to focus on the colorful and festive side […]
You Know You’re in Davao When You Can Smell the Durian
There are many ways to know you’ve arrived in Davao City. You might recognize the familiar roads, see the boundary signs, or notice some drivers slowing down because of the speed limit ordinance. But if you’re visiting during durian season, there’s another way to tell you’re getting close. Sometimes, you smell it before you see […]
What Running a Safety Supplies Business Taught Me About Profit With a Heart
When people talk about a successful business, they usually point to the numbers. Sales. Growth. A busy warehouse. A growing team. Profits that look impressive on paper. Those things are important, but they are not the story I want to tell for now. This is about what nine years of running a safety supplies business […]
Pantry Organization Ideas for Small Kitchens
A small kitchen does not have to feel cramped. In many homes, the challenge is not the lack of space, but making the most of the space you already have. When I started paying attention to pantry organization, I noticed that many beautifully styled pantries online all seemed to follow the same formula. Matching containers, […]
What Our Mornings Actually Look Like (And Why I Stopped Apologizing for Waking Up at 9)
People ask me often what time I wake up. It is usually said with a hint of judgment, or maybe I just imagine it that way because I used to feel the need to explain myself. But here is what I have learned to say back now, gently but firmly: ask me what time I […]
We Celebrated a Birthday at Honea Bee Farm in Toril, Davao City, and Watched Live Bees at Work
There is a particular kind of birthday celebration that does not involve a restaurant with loud music, a crowded venue, or a fixed program nobody follows. This was that kind. We had eleven of us in May 2026: my immediate family, my senior parents, a toddler, and my daughter, who has sensory processing disorder. Finding […]
Raising Children Without Early Sexualization: A Mother’s Responsibility
There are many things modern parents are told to normalize early. Dating. Flirting. “Crushes.” Mature jokes in children’s shows. Clothing styles that make kids look older than they are. Media that treats romantic tension as harmless entertainment. But many mothers quietly feel uncomfortable with how early children are being exposed to things they are not […]
Why Every Family Business Needs a Strong Digital Home
Growth is a good problem to have, but it also reveals what your family business is missing. Many small businesses start with social media. It’s easy to access, effective in the early stages, and easy to use. But as your business grows, one limitation becomes clear: You don’t fully control how your business is seen. […]
Lessons from the School of the Cross: Living in Sincerity and Truth
Notes and the author’s personal reflections from the teachings of Pastor David E. Sumrall, Undershepherd of Cathedral of Praise. At the center of everything we believe is the cross. “It is finished.” – John 19:30 This was a declaration of victory. The spiritual battle was already won. The price was fully paid. The gospel is […]
Davao to Koronadal via Matanao–Columbio: Scenic Travel Guide + Tips
There are carefully planned trips. Then there are trips that become memorable because of the road you take. Our drive from Davao City to Koronadal City via the Matanao–Columbio route turned out to be one of those unexpected highlights. It’s not the most popular route, and that’s exactly what makes it special. If you’re searching […]