Sun Life Invites Runners and Cyclists to its Sunpiology Duo

Sun Life Financial Philippines is gearing up for its yearly fun run event and there's a new twist. In addition to the fun run, a cycling event will also be held thus, the Sunpiology Duo.

The #SunpiologyDUO will have two major events - the Sun Life Cycle PH @ BGC and the Sun Life Resolution Run. Each event will take place on a separate date and location. 

Easy Saving Tips for Moms and Soon-To-Be-Moms

Moms juggle so many tasks every day not only in the home but even in their office (particularly for those who are employed or run their own business). Managing funds is one important task they have to do. And this is not simply holding on to money but more importantly, keeping track of the family's income and expenses and saving for the rainy days.

Not all moms, though, have the skills (and the patience I must say) to properly manage their budget. Some do well at the start but eventually give up along the way when they become too pre-occupied with a lot of things.

So what's the best way to be consistent in this aspect? What should mothers do to ensure that they don't run short of funds and are able to lead the lifestyle they want moving forward? Here are some of my personal tips.

Expo Mom Davao Now On Its 4th Year

One national event dedicated to moms that has been doing the rounds of major cities in the country is Expo Mom. Organized by Mommy Mundo, this yearly #TeamMom activity began in 2007 in Metro Manila and has since gone on a nationwide roadshow in other parts of the Philippines including Davao City. The Expo Mom Davao is now celebrating its fourth year.

I was fortunate to have attended the recent Expo Mom Davao with fellow blogger Olivia Cena-Limos. The Davao leg was held at Abreeza Mall and showcased lots of creative, kid-friendly and eco-friendly products. A program was also held featuring Dabawenya moms who shared about their personal experiences and friendships with other moms, a radio DJ and Dad from Manila who talked about fatherhood, a school administrator who revealed a unique education concept and kids who performed dance numbers. There were also workshops and games involving parents and their children.

Our Lady of Compassion Sculpture: A New Memorial at Roxas Avenue

While strolling  Roxas Avenue during the Kadayawan weekend last month with my daughter, I spotted this huge sculpture after Ateneo de Davao University. It was that of a woman with long hair and with a smaller "Pieta" figure in the bottom part. The giant sculpture can easily grab attention and I presumed that time we passed by the area that it was related to the bombing incident that occurred in the Roxas night market a year ago.

As there was no signage there about the sculpture, I searched the internet for some info. I was right all along that the figure was created in relation to the unfortunate event that happened in Roxas Avenue on September 2, 2016 that claimed the lives of 15 people and injured 67 more.

Sitti Maryam: Our Lady of Compassion by Jojo Barcena. 

Kadayawan Village: A Spectacle of Tribal Homes

One of the most memorable things I did during the recent Kadayawan Festival was to visit the Tribal Village at Magsaysay Park. The mini village created for the event was a spectacle of the tribal homes of Davao's 11 indigenous tribes.

My trip there was made more memorable by the presence of my two kids who went with me. I showed them around and somehow, we three got the chance to brush up on our Philippine history lessons particularly on the Mindanao tribes.

Davao, by the way, is home to 11 indigenous tribes. They are the Ata, Sama, Tagabawa, Ovu-Manuvo, Klata-Guiangan, Matigsalog, Kalagan, Maguindanaoan, Tausug, Iranun and Maranao.

Sharing here some photos of the tribal homes I took during our visit at the Kadayawan Cultural Village.

The Ata tribal house