Columns

December 17, 2018December 14, 2018

Minimalism, Filipinos, and Disability

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

I’ve been pondering the minimalism movement a lot lately. This is because I recently found myself with more than a dozen boxes from my childhood home, and along with these ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018

Memory is Necessary to Move Forward

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

The MacDonald home celebrates this Christmas season with a little more excitement than those holidays of the not-so-distant past. My youngest son’s health is the best it’s ever been, ... Read more

December 12, 2018December 10, 2018

One-word Resolutions for the New Year

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

I am already looking forward to 2019. The first half of 2018 was not filled with joy, but fortunately, the last six months have been pretty wonderful. Part of ... Read more

December 10, 2018December 7, 2018

An Open Letter to My Husband’s Hemophilia

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

Dear hemophilia, Truth be told, I hate you sometimes. I especially hate you when you suddenly pop out of nowhere and find ways to ruin my husband’s life. I ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 4, 2018

Merry Christmas, Now Let’s Infuse

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

Special days come up: holidays, birthdays, and vacations. We take time to relax and enjoy ourselves, but there is always something staring us in the face. Needles do not ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 3, 2018

Merry Christmas from Our HAPLOS Community

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

My local hemophilia organization just held its annual Christmas party. During these celebrations, we are reminded that we belong to a community that empowers, cares, and provides us with ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 4, 2018

Reaching Out and Inspiring Joy

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

I vividly remember attending my first bleeding disorder conference in 2008. It was overwhelming. The exhibits had products and services that my son would need, and the workshops and ... Read more

December 3, 2018November 30, 2018

The Truth About Running a Business as a Person with Disabilities

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

These past few days have been extremely busy for my husband Jared and me. We decided to rent a couple of commercial booths at the barangay (or district) hall ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 27, 2018

I’ve Learned to Accept My Way of Handling a Crisis

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

My profession as a pastor allows me to celebrate with and be a source of support to members of my church. They come to me seeking a message of ... Read more

November 28, 2018November 27, 2018

It’s Time for Inventory, and Perhaps Giving

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

At this time of the year, I like to clean. Not just dusting and mopping, but also purging my home of unnecessary items. Unworn clothes, worn-out shoes, and overwhelming ... Read more