Last week, one of my closest friends tied the knot. As expected, it was a coat and tie event. You know the type — pormalan to the max, with all the titos and titas in full fashion armor. Problem was: I didn’t own a single decent coat and tie. I’m a “t-shirt, jeans, and tsinelas” […]
Lifestyle
DDD Cooks: Dinakdakan
My family had been hinting—not so subtly—for two weeks straight: “Daddy, kailan tayo mag-Dinakdakan?” As the designated griller in the house (a badge I wear proudly), I had to remind them that I only get weekends off. So naturally, Dinakdakan Saturday was locked in. What Is Dinakdakan? Dinakdakan, sometimes called warek-warek, is a bold and […]
Life Insurance and Adulting: A Guide for Dads Who Want to Protect Their Family
Let’s be honest — life insurance doesn’t sound like the most exciting topic. It’s one of those “I’ll deal with it later” things we tend to push aside while juggling work, fatherhood, and everything in between. But as I’ve come to learn, later isn’t always promised — and being prepared is one of the most […]
Recognition Day Dinner at Tien Ma’s Taiwanese Cuisine
Last Saturday was one of those feel-good, heart-swelling kind of days. We had just come from Ykaie’s Recognition Day, and let me tell you—this dad was bursting with pride! Our panganay, our sweet and smart girl, walked up the stage to receive her High Honors award, plus she made it to the Bronze Seal Principal’s […]