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Noah and the Gang

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For World Down Syndrome Day, SM Cares and a group of super active and involved parents in DSAPI (shout out to Betty Sy and Suzanna Yuzon!) were able to gather the kids and young adults with Down syndrome to shoot videos that SM Cares has shown over their LED Billboards last Saturday. I was so happy that David and Noah made it to the shoot and to be part of the advocacy. The goal really is for our kids to be seen, to be acknowledged and to be included. What we want our society to realize is … [Continue reading]

To The Doctors Who Will Deliver the Down Syndrome Diagnosis

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Every quarter, the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines hosts an Early Intervention Seminar for new (and some veteran) parents of children with Down syndrome. Dan and I went on Nov. 11 and we were welcomed, congratulated, listened to and were inspired by the families of DSAPI. We made friends and we found a new community. We try to make time for the EIS when we can because it's our of way of paying the good deed forward. We were blessed by the community and it is our turn to reach and … [Continue reading]

Updated: Valle Verde 5 Rates for New Social Hall

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I once posted about Valle Verde V's social hall because it was the venue we rented for the reception of Noah's baptism. Valle Verde V has recently constructed a new building and the second floor is their newest social hall that they rent out for parties and functions. I've been taking David to Ready, Steady, Go Kids in that area and so I was able to check out the new, really nice venue. I've been getting a lot of questions about Valle Verde V so I went to the admin to also ask about their new … [Continue reading]

Finally A Credit Card I Can Understand: UnionBank CashBack Mastercard

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How do you use your credit cards? Do you have a favorite one to use? What's your relationship with them? My personal take on credit cards is that they are a way for me to conserve cash. I know that am only delaying my payments so I always make sure that I  have enough in the bank when I do my shopping so that I won't end up in debt.  The kinds of cards to choose from however is such a confusing chore.  I have one card that supposedly grants me points that I can exchange for goods and services … [Continue reading]

Monday Motivations

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Last week, I had a huge issue at work and I felt like I was being attacked unfairly. A person who I work with has created a situation where I was forced to defend myself. I have the truth, the evidence and the support of my bosses but it's just amazing how some people have so much time in their hands so that they can make mountains out of molehills. I am super sorry if I am being cryptic. I wish I could tell you what really happened but it's a case that's still open. It's really stressing me out … [Continue reading]