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Aniluap, Princess of the Beach

by Paulina Lawsin | April 22, 2013 at 11:23 AM

My name is Aniluap Niswal Aryan, 25 years old born from a large family of 12. I am the youngest among six (6) surviving children. Half of my brothers and sisters died before I was born. … Read More»

Right to Rest and Recreation

by Paulina Lawsin | March 25, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Cleaning Diva and New Years Resolutions

by Paulina Lawsin | March 13, 2013 at 2:26 AM

Move more! That’s one of my new year’s resolutions. Two simple words that gently prompts me to walk away from the computer and start moving around the house. … Read More»

Meet Chidet, the House Cleaning Diva

by Paulina Lawsin | February 26, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Are you one of those who's overwhelmed by the daily challenges of housework? Who have exerted a lot of effort on cleaning your home and still feel it isn't enough? … Read More»

Hail to the Housewife

by Paulina Lawsin | January 20, 2013 at 8:09 AM

Write more! I intend to write about 54 women champions for 2013. That’s how I’ll implement one of my new year’s resolutions. … Read More»

Valuing the Work that Never Ends

by Paulina Lawsin | January 9, 2013 at 9:22 PM

“Who has no work? Those who do not work, please stand up”. … Read More»

1 Simple Shift to Boost Incomes of Rural Women

by Paulina Lawsin | January 5, 2013 at 7:30 AM

I used to take pride in my haggling skills. I would move from one vendor to another just to get a discount. The bigger the price slash, the more successful I feel. … Read More»

We Want Decent Work Now

by Paulina Lawsin | February 15, 2012 at 1:12 AM

Austerity Measures in Greece; Uprising in Syria; Nitaqat, the Saudization or nationalization of jobs in Saudi Arabia; Emiratization; Omanization; Singaporeans First. … Read More»

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle: Feminization of Migration in the Philippines

by Paulina Lawsin | January 24, 2012 at 9:28 AM

“Where can I get that form?” a slim longhaired young lady asked while I was filling up the Departure Card at the Immigration Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. … Read More»