This was a blog I posted when Yahoo 360 was just beginning in 2006. I’m sure Filipino women out there could relate to my sentiment here.

In our culture, it is not easy being a Filipina, especially when coming from a very destitute background. I, for example, carry a heavy burden of having to live up to this expectation. This is a great inspiration and nonetheless honor bestowed on my humble soul. But in the same token, having to carry this burden makes personal growth and movement very slow.

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