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.

Healthcare has always been more than a profession for me — it is a calling that grew from my desire to help people and make a difference in their lives. My journey in nursing is shaped by years of learning, clinical experience, leadership, and continuous professional growth.

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.

My journey began in a field far from cameras and storytelling. I was once a Medical Technologist, working in a hospital laboratory—specifically in the Blood Bank—for quite some time. Alongside my profession, I was also a hobbyist photographer and videographer. Life took a new direction when my wife brought me to the UK, but my passion for capturing moments had already been growing long before that move.

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.