#WIAYearEnder: “Tuloy Tuloy” ang theme song na napili namin para sa Woman In Action dahil naniniwala kami na sinasalamin nito ang puso ng programa. Ang @WomanInActionPH ay hindi lamang isang travel show. Isa itong pampasaherong sasakyan na maaaring magdala sa atin sa iba’t ibang parte ng mundo, para malaman at makilala ang buhay ng Pilipino. Hindi man laging “pang-Instagram” ang kwento, mahalaga ang pagpapakita ng mga tunay na larawan at mga hamon na hinaharap ng isang komunidad. Dito lang kasi natin makikita ang taglay na yaman ng isang lugar, maiintindihan ang hinaharap ng mga tao sa araw-araw, at maaaninag ang kanyang potensyal. Tanong nga sa kanta ni @jointhequest — “Bakit parang puro ka silip? Takot ka na bang umulit? Ang mangarap ba’y ‘di na sulit? Lumang istorya na ‘yan.” Hindi lang pagtuklas ang nais gawin ng WIA, kundi pangarap din naming manghikayat, magbigay ng lakas ng loob, at buhayin ang pag-asa ng mga manonood, na sila rin ay maaaring maglakbay nang buong tapang. Kaya’t lakas-loob din naming hinahanap ang mga kwentong ‘di pangkaraniwan, dahil dito natin makikita kung paano naglalakas-loob ang iba na lumabas sa kanilang kinasanayan at kinagisnan, para suyurin ang dagat ng posibilidad. Hindi man laging nasa hulog ang pagtataya, “minsan titigil, minsan ikot nang ikot”, ang mahalaga, sa bawat hakbang, maliit man o malaki, “tuloy tuloy lang ang biyahe, basta’t umaabante”. —————— Ngayong 2023, nabuo na namin sa wakas ang unang season ng Woman In Action. 13 episodes lang ito dapat, pero umabot tayo ng 15. Isang malaking biyaya -- siksik, liglig, naguumapaw. Maraming salamat, unang una sa Panginoong Diyos, na siyang numero unong drayber at konduktor sa lahat ng paglalakbay. Maraming salamat sa Cignal TV na siyang pangunahing nagpondo ng programang ito. Malayo ang narating ng WIA dahil sa inyong gabay at pagtataya. Maraming salamat sa mga sponsors na tumulong sa amin ngayong taon: Switzerland Tourism Korea Tourism Office Cebu Pacific Air Basilan Business Hotel Pahali Resort, Malamawi Basilan Dra. Luisa, Barcelona Spain MGM Ranch & Farm, Batangas Sa lahat ng nagbukas ng pinto, naging mapagbigay sa kanilang kwento, at umalalay sa daan, salamat!

#WIABasilan Parts 1 & 2 now up on YouTube! A 2-part documentary special co-written with veteran conflict journalist @EdLingao 📝 “Moved” is an understatement for what we saw, heard and felt in our trip to Basilan. Last year, after we went to Jolo, Sulu, I couldn’t get the faces of the children off my mind, and I said this is a story untold. We had to come back. National news is filled with images of war and conflict when it comes to talking about the story of Southern Philippines, particularly of our fellow Moros. Yet in recent years, with the shift to the BARMM government, a stronger presence of LGUs, a focus on building roads & schools, as well as bridges; Basileños have started singing a new tune, happier and hopeful ones, compared to the notes of conflict. The youth are standing on more solid foundations of peace. How have things changed? @EdLingao joins me on this trip to weigh in on that question as we co-write this 2-part documentary special of Woman In Action. #Basilan #BARMM #Philippines #WomanInAction

Some of my favorite #FIBAWC Draw moments: Introducing @catriona_gray and @swish41 🙌🏻 Also bantering on stage with Luis Scola & Dirk Nowitzki!

APRIL 🤍 I believe the way to make public service efforts sustainable is to make sure the value chain is taken care of, all throughout the line. Systems are incredibly difficult to change, and when there is frustration on that end, we can find some hope in battles won. Thank you Tatler Philippines for the feature. Had a fun time dolling up for this a bit @tatlerphilippines 😊 Check link on bio to read the article. Style by @kringmallari Hair and makeup by @nizelly Clothes by @dona.lim

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Discover the inspiring story of athlete-turned-news anchor Gretchen Ho and her ‘Donate A Bike, Save A Job’ initiative. From donating bicycles to those affected by the pandemic to collaborating with LGUs for sustainable infrastructure, every step is a testament to the power of collective action. Let’s get into Ho’s journey and learn how we too can be a part of this impactful movement. Read the full feature in the April issue of Tatler Philippines, available in newsstands and official e-newsstand partners, or click the link in our bio for the full article! Photography: Patrick Diokno Content Direction: Anton San Diego Makeup: Johnson Estrella Styling for Gretchen Ho: Kring Mallari Hairstylist for Gretchen Ho: Ana Marie Rebucca Make-Up for Gretchen Ho: Nizel Reduta Set Design: Jagger Studios Logistics: Dorynna Untivero and James Mayo Production (Assistants): Michelle Soriano and Johannah Reglos Location: Bulb Studios #TatlerPhilippines #TatlerLifestyle #Sustainability #EcoWarriors

Unpacking my new home ☺️ Thank you @sweepinspirations for making sure every nook and cranny leaves no dust. ☺️ @arch.anjpuyat’s team did a great job on designing and building this with me 🙂🤍 So happy!

Our friendship in two photos 🤍😂 @paolodelrosario: “Gretch….”

Proud to say that my WIA videographer works on the side as a Grab driver, and my WIA driver as a Move-It rider. Happy to support what brings jobs and a decent livelihood! Break muna mga kuya habang coding 👌🏻 Laro muna 🏀 Thanks for having me! Styled by @kringmallari Makeup and Hair by @nizelly

Feels like home 🤍 @hillsandstarscampreserve is the place to go if you want to experience some comfort amid the off-grid farm life 🤍 Thank you my family enjoyed this so much! #tanay #rizal @niroangelo18

#March: What a whirlwind of a month. Took a look at the photos on my phone on everything done. Reminded myself to be a little bit kinder and gentler on my being. Breathing.. and slowing down 🙂

Back here this time with the whole bunch 🤍 Maraming salamat, @preservecayabu!!! From coffee in the morning to drinks by the bonfire ❤️‍🔥 #SemanaSanta