In the office, we like giving birthday surprises to our celebrators. One of the usual “instigators” will celebrate her birthday on Sunday, June 9. As early as a month before, while celebrating another officemate’s birthday, she made sure that we all know when her birthday will be. In fact, she wrote it on our individual…
Author: Carmie Dulguime
I started this digital journal initially for self-expression -- because this is what I do. I write for my profession and for my passion.
Then it dawned on me that what I was doing was selfish.
I found new inspiration in Proverbs 31:8: Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Through the years, I have met people from various walks of life with stories that deserve to be told. Unfortunately, not all of them have the gift of gab. So I presented myself to them, giving them the voice that they need to share their stories. Stories that inspire, cry out, reach out, provide unspoken truth.
Courting Coron: Day 3
First on the itinerary on our third day in Coron was Siete Pecados, known for its cluster of seven rocks surrounded by rich marine life. In fact, I believe it’s considered a marine reserve and acknowledged as the best snorkeling spot in Coron. I didn’t see all seven rocks. I heard someone from the group…
Courting Coron: Day 2
We were at the pier around 4:30AM for our 3 1/2-hour ride to Calauit Island.The sea was calm in slumber as we sliced through it. Our only companion then was the sleepy moon above us, serving as our lone guide toward Calauit. It drizzled for a while when we got there, but immediately dissipated by…
Courting Coron: Day 1
Arriving late at the Busuanga Airport due to delayed flight, our group split into two and went straight to our respective hotels. First on our itinerary would have been a trek up Mt. Tapyas, but most of us were too tired from our noontime trip from Manila. Mt. Tapyas would have given us a full…
My first job
It was 1987. It had been almost a year since I graduated from college, and I had yet to land a job. I was beginning to get tired of going around offices in Makati, Ortigas, and Manila. I told my Nanay that my mug is already all over Metro Manila from all the resumes that…
