Trying to raise political kids? Trying to raise socially aware, and politically active kids is a challenge. But we try. This week marked the beginning of the campaign season in the Philippines. In a few months, we’ll be electing a new president, vice president, and other national and local government officials. This evening, I took […]
Bed Rest Survival
Are you on bed rest too? This is definitely a more challenging pregnancy compared to my first with J. Each trip to the bathroom is filled with anxiety, with me muttering “Please. Please. Please.” under my breath. Pleading and praying that I see no blood, I let out a sigh and a series of “Thank […]
Affidavit of Support and Consent Sample for a Travelling Minor
Hopefully, this Affidavit of Support and Consent sample can help parents get passports for their children. We looked for sample affidavits online, and couldn’t find any. We ended up making our own affidavit and having it notarized in Naga (for PHP50) before heading over to Legazpi. Looks like we had some missing information in ours […]
How to get a Philippine Passport for your Baby
How to get a Philippine Passport for you baby – particularly in the DFA Office in Legazpi, Albay. Anything that requires going through a government agency may seem like the most tedious and trying of processes, but surprisingly, this one isn’t (at least for us) bad at all. First of all, make sure you have […]
La Huerta Organic Farm, Rinconada’s Gateway to the Arts
La Huerta de Rosario – where Farming is an Art (and the Farm is the Artist’s Canvass) – has become a favourite place to bring visitors for lunch (especially on the way to Legazpi). The organic vegetables in season feed our hungry visitors, but the paintings, the plants, and the homey ambiance fills the soul. There is […]