Every Filipino father has that one line he says over and over again and has somehow become part of the soundtrack of our youth. From “Don’t forget to bring an umbrella” or “Go straight home after class”, to serious reminders such as “Never give up”, “Save your money” and “Always have a backup”. Growing up, these reminders somehow felt like little pieces of unsolicited advice we thought we never needed and we’d eventually outgrow. However, those reminders were never just about umbrellas or always having a plan. Now, between adulting or starting a family, to navigating life’s unexpected twists, those familiar […]...Keep on reading: What Dad was really teaching us when he said, 'Always have a backup'