This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and growth of every woman in our community. Every Filipina story is a journey of courage and empowerment—one that deserves to be heard and shared.

There are mornings here in the UK when I wake up before my alarm — the sky still dark, the radiator ticking against the cold — and the very first thought that finds me is you. Not the you of a memory or a photograph, but the real you: the one who was already awake long before any of us, already moving in the kitchen, already carrying the day before anyone else had even opened their eyes. I used to take that for granted. I am so sorry, Mama.

Para sa lahat ng OFWs sa UK: ang pagmamahal niyo, lampas sa distansya. This Valentine’s Day, sana maramdaman niyo kung gaano kayo ka-mahal, ka-miss, at ka-appreciated—ng mga taong pinaghihirapan niyo araw-araw. 💖

From hospital corridors to mountain trails, photography has become a powerful way for one nurse to tell stories of courage, hope, and quiet beauty.

I work as a Haemodialysis Nurse within the National Health Service, where compassion, precision, and patient-centred care are at the heart of what I do. Alongside my clinical role, I also pursue my passion as a UK-based professional freelance videographer and photographer, capturing meaningful moments and creating visually compelling content for both individuals and brands.

As a Surgical Care Practitioner, we provide support to the surgical team during the perioperative period. In our Trust, we primarily do bedside assisting for robotic-assisted procedures. We are rotated to different specialities that perform robotic procedures, so I make it a habit to check which list I'll be working on the day before.