Mañanita

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 08/24/2018

I turned 32 on a Monday wishing that I was back in the little village called Libas in Merida, Leyte so I can have the traditional mañanita that I grew up accustomed since I was nine years…

A laudable feast

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 08/17/2018

There was something special about the island-barangay of Hilotongan. I could smell it from the pump boat where I was seated with 35 other individuals from the Department of Education, Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), and local residents.…

Back to my roots

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 08/10/2018

We are in Barangay Calawisan, Lapu-Lapu City, today for a whole day event filled with stories, arts, beauty and wellness workshops and dances. This event called “Mother and Child Day” was organized for the day care children…

The youth of Mindanao

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 08/03/2018

In the past two weeks, I have been fortunate to be invited to two separate events in Cebu and Davao where I spent time with young people between the ages of 18 and 24 and discuss about…

Maria Luisa

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo, Maria Luisa 07/27/2018

Five years ago, there were more than 20 people who went up to the mountains of Pung-ol Sibugay in Cebu City to plant 2,500 trees and celebrate the life of a green warrior who succumbed to complications…

Trust in formal school

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 07/20/2018

You can never claim you truly love someone until you let go of those one thousand bills to pay for tuition and miscellaneous fees. I realized that yesterday morning while Jeff and I had our “business meeting”…

Stories and shoes

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 07/13/2018

We entered the cancer ward with a big book, a few sheets of paper and a collective energy that can move mountains. I was both excited and nervous. I have read and shared stories for more than…

Stress relievers

07/06/2018

Cebu’s horizontal and vertical developments is progressing too fast that I often myself lost in places where I used to frequent. This is not a criticism. I am writing this with a sense of wonder of the…

Fear and idea

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 06/29/2018

The last six months of the year made me realize the truth about fear. Fear is non-biodegradable, a word which the Merriam-Webster dictionary scientifically describes as “not capable of being broken down by the action of living…

Lumba’g Laag

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 06/22/2018

It was announced as a race — and rightfully so — because this year’s Lumba’g Laag sa Sugbo had 18 competing teams from students to triathletes. But more than just a test of agility, speed and endurance,…

Ate Franny

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 06/15/2018

Growing up, I have always wanted to become a teacher. I love seeing the sparkle in the eyes of children when I tell them stories. But relatives discouraged me from pursuing teaching with some of them saying…

Attitude of gratitude

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 06/08/2018

I was recently invited by hypermarket chain, Shopwise, to deliver a talk on “How to be a Wise Mom” in line with their Thanksgiving Day party for top Wise Card members. After giving some tips on efficient…

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