Tita Em
Quiet Strength
A Guide for the Filipina Wife in America
Available September 1, 2026
A warm, practical companion for Filipinas who have crossed an ocean for love — and are still learning how to keep their soul intact while building a steady, dignified life in America.
A letter to my sister
This book is written as a letter to my sister. Not the sisters I grew up with in the Philippines, though I love them too — but you. The woman who left home, who is learning a new country, a new marriage, a new way of being strong without becoming hard.
Practical Wisdom for Building a Life Across Cultures
Books
Quiet Strength, and the next book already taking shape.
Journal
Everyday writing and vlogs — including Unyo.
Shop
Small-batch lotion bars, leather portraits, and custom metalwork.
Classes
Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder.