I am so happy to start seeing programs on adolescent and reproductive health being streamlined by the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) down to the rural communities in the country. There is an increasing number of programs that emphasize the importance of young people especially young girls in the country. Mind you these are guidelines and policies created…

I must say, making this M.D. at the end of my name permanent is a well celebrated process — and I literally mean “celebrated.” We have been celebrating this tiny step so much in these past few months! We have been pausing at every possible pit stop and celebrating every little feat forgetting that this…