Avunculate Marriage: Filipina Asks About Wedding Uncle
A 20-year-old Filipina student seeks advice on marrying her uncle abroad. Noy Kulas explains the legal and social complexities of avunculate marriage in the Philippines and internationally.
A 20-year-old Filipina student seeks advice on marrying her uncle abroad. Noy Kulas explains the legal and social complexities of avunculate marriage in the Philippines and internationally.
A 25-year-old Filipina seeks advice from Papa Joe after falling for a distant cousin. Discover the legal stance, family dynamics, and the crucial advice given. Read the full story and share your thoughts.
Ana Fe faces a heartbreaking decision between her overbearing mother, Domine, and her husband, Roberto, in Dalaguete, Cebu. A story of family ties, control, and the courage to choose one's own path.
A man named Rex shares his agony after his wife of 20 years suddenly left the Philippines for abroad, confessing she is pregnant by a foreigner. Advice columnist Noy Kulas responds.
A Filipina seeks Papa Joe's advice on noisy neighbors and illegal parking. Get expert tips on barangay complaints, peaceful dialogue, and knowing your rights. Learn how to resolve community disputes effectively.
A sibling named Zen seeks advice after discovering alarming details about their brother Zac's partner. Zen, Zac's only confidant about his LGBTQ identity, faces a moral conflict: reveal the truth to their strict father to end a harmful relationship?
A 47-year-old man faces legal threats from his 63-year-old wife after reconnecting with an ex. Noy Kulas advises counseling and warns against adultery. Read the full story and advice.
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A 35-year-old man faces a relationship crisis after learning his girlfriend of over a year is a single mother. He cut off communication and seeks advice. Read the full story and the dilemma.
Aura, a married mother of two, confesses to Papa Joe about her affair after feeling neglected by her husband. She seeks guidance on whether to stay in a loveless marriage. Read the full advice column.
Facing a work suspension? An expert advises on practical steps to rebuild trust, decide whether to stay or leave, and turn a career setback into a growth opportunity. Learn how to move forward.
A man from Cebu discovers his girlfriend hid her past as a single mother. Advice columnist Noy Kulas urges understanding and communication. Read the full story and expert advice.
Betty, a 28-year-old single mom, asks Papa Joe for advice. She left her womanizing partner but now he wants to return for the children. Should she sacrifice her principles for family? Read Papa Joe's response.
A 35-year-old single mother, Gemma, seeks advice from Noy Kulas after reconnecting with her high school sweetheart. He wants to marry and take her abroad, but she's worried about her two children. Read Noy Kulas's crucial guidance on legal and family matt
A 27-year-old mother, Adrea, seeks advice from Papa Joe after her in-laws show blatant favoritism towards her partner's first child, leaving her own children feeling unloved. Read the emotional plea and the tough-love response.
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A 28-year-old Filipina's engagement is clouded by her fiancé's pressure for a pre-marital 'check-in' and rumors of his past infidelity. Relationship expert Noy Kulas advises her to reconsider the union.
Aesthetic dermatologist Dr. Fritz Legarde Espedilla answers a reader from Tibungco on natural, slower methods to lighten melasma, including lemon juice and buttermilk.
A public manager shares her transformative 2025, marked by the PMDP scholarship, family support, and academic wins for her kids. Read her inspiring story as she steps into 2026 with hope.
A man from Cebu writes to Papa Joe about his lifelong anger towards his disciplinarian parents and his deep regret after their passing. Read his emotional story and Papa Joe's advice on healing and breaking the cycle.
A professional in a fast-growing organization questions how to succeed without compromising values in a culture that rewards shortcuts. Expert advice offers a roadmap for principled action and strategic exit planning.
As we enter 2026, many Filipinos ask why holidays feel different. Explore the shift from childhood excitement to adult responsibilities and the pressing issue of illegal fireworks safety.
A Cebu executive, 'Shelly', discovers her husband's secret past from a classmate, revealing he may be gay. She seeks advice on confronting him and saving their 10-year marriage. Read Noy Kulas's guidance.
A 45-year-old widower is torn after a 23-year-old female colleague confesses her feelings. An advice columnist weighs in on the legal and emotional complexities of their potential relationship. Read the full story.
An inventory accountant's life is upended when a secretary reveals her pregnancy, forcing him to choose between her and his long-term girlfriend. Discover the twist that changes everything.
A 28-year-old professional seeks advice from Papa Joe about a strained relationship with a partner working in the Middle East. Read the heartfelt letter and the candid response on navigating trust and future plans.
A Filipina journalist shares her raw experience caring for her 89-year-old mother, from hospital dramas to daily struggles, and reflects on aging with grace. Read her powerful insights.
A 23-year-old college student writes to Noy Kulas about her ethical dilemma after developing feelings for her married professor. Read the advice on navigating this complex situation.
Family governance advisor E. Soriano challenges next-generation leaders in the Philippines to move beyond privilege and build true competence. A call for responsible stewardship in the New Year.