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 […]
Tatay Talks: Life Lessons I’m Passing Down to My Kids (That I Wish I Learned Earlier)
As a tatay, I don’t just want to provide — I want to guide. Hindi lang sa baon at tuition ako invested, but also in shaping the kind of people my kids will become. Now that I’m raising a 17-year-old and a 9-year-old, I often think: “Kung nalaman ko lang ’to noon pa…” So today, […]
DIY Tatay: Home Repairs Every Dad Should Know (and When to Call a Pro)
Let’s face it, being a dad sometimes feels like being the default handyman of the house — plumber, electrician, carpenter, and everything in between. While it’s great to learn some basic repairs, it’s also important to know when to roll up your sleeves… and when to pick up the phone and call a pro. Here […]
Modern Tatay Duties: Redefining Fatherhood in the Filipino Home
Gone are the days when being a “tatay” meant just working hard and coming home late with pasalubong. Today’s Filipino dads are stepping up in new and meaningful ways — changing diapers, cooking meals, attending PTA meetings, and even opening up about their feelings. We’re redefining what it means to be a father in the […]