Gerardo Manaloto

Be. Less. You.

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

My husband passed away from cancer half a year ago. In his final month, he desperately pushed me to divorce him, saying he didn’t want to hold me back. But I flat-out refused, and we argued fiercely about it several times.

What haunts me most is the day he left—I raced to the hospital, speeding all the way, but still arrived ten minutes too late. These past six months, I’ve often broken down, convinced that he must have resented me—for not listening, for being too stubborn, for not letting go. I felt he punished me by not letting me see him one last time.

A while ago, I came across a psychology teacher on Facebook and, on a whim, reached out to her. After reading my story, she stayed silent for a long time, then said: “He didn’t hold any grudge against you. He just couldn’t bear to see you cry. Look for the notebook he kept in his hospital room—the answer you need is in there.”

I was stunned. That notebook was where he recorded his treatment journey. I thought it was just medical notes and never had the courage to open it. Back home, my hands trembling, I flipped through it and found a folded letter tucked inside. The handwriting was shaky and uneven:

“My love, I pushed you to divorce because I wanted you to have an easier future. But deep down, when you refused, I felt so relieved. Thank you for not leaving me, thank you for staying by my side through this battle. I was afraid seeing me take my last breath would haunt your dreams, so I slipped away while you weren’t here. I’m sorry I couldn’t stay with you till we grew old.”

Reading it, I cried until I was sick. He never hated me. He loved me all along.

That night, I dreamt of him for the first time in so long. He came over, gently touched my head, and wiped my tears. When I woke up, my pillow was soaked, but that tight knot inside me—it finally came undone.

Thank you, my love. And thank you, teacher. 🙏

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

Another "Specialist". Another Filipino time.

[Signum Tala @SignumTala]

Sana siya na lang pinalit kay Jacq sa middle after she graduated (while enrolled) emzzz!

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

Wthaidh?

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

@RachelynMontero @MLPartylist Yes na yes!

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

@prinsesachinita Pa main character talaga sila, Kimmy! Kaloka mga comment sa fb. Jusme di lang sa Tatay Digs nyo umiikot ang mundo!

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

Today's news is satisfying.

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

Nami miss Kong maglakad sa Baclaran-Aseana-MoA.

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

And who do you think you are? Kaloka ka! If me walking alone annoys you, so be it.

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

@kristof_Garcia1 Salamat sa pagtindig, Kristoff! Saludo!

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

@guingonabart This is sad .. end game na talaga..

[Sofronio Vasquez @sofroniovasquez]

Nakipag selfie ako sa ating magiging Presidente 🌸

#LetLeniLead2022

[GMA News @gmanews]

THE MOTHER IS MOTHERING 💅

Effortless na inabot ng tourism student na si James Roland ang pinakamataas na level ng Chinese garter sa isang booth sa university week ng Saint Louis University noong November 28.

Isa raw gymnast si James kaya naman mala-Carlos Yulo ang kaniyang galaw, ayon sa uploader ng video na si Shan.

Good vibes ang dala ng video na ito sa Tiktok na sa ngayon ay mayroong 3.1 million views.

COURTESY: shan_aljndr/Tiktok

[Oliver Anwar @theoliveranwar]

Your gut is killing you:

• Acne
• Diabetes
• Mood swings
• Chronic fatigue

Your stomach is to blame.

Here are 7 actions you can take to fix your gut today (bookmark this):

[GMA News @gmanews]

WALANG IWANAN ANG ATAKE 😅🦆

Kinaaliwan ng mga netizen ang kumpulan ng mga itik na sabay-sabay tumawid sa isang kalsada sa Pulilan, Bulacan.

Ayon sa uploader na si Patricia, nagmamaneho siya papuntang Baliwag nang pahintuin ng isang lalaki ang mga dumaraan na sasakyan.

Imbes na mainis sa "aberya,” good vibes ang naging hatid nito kay Patricia at nakatulong pa umano na mapagaan ang kaniyang mood.

COURTESY: Patricia Red Ronquillo/ Tiktok

[🇵🇭 Laitera🇵🇭 @laiteranidaddy]

Ang tatalim !! 💪🏻🔥

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

For the perm! #trusttheprocess

[Gerardo Manaloto @earlgerald]

Unfair noh. It's supposed to be teamwork. #wrf #nueveuno

[AM POL @_Poipoy]

Oh mga DDS, sbhin nio nga na bobo yan at bayaran, cge nga!