Manila, May 8 -- "When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and supporters of life, then we will see social change in the ways that matter." - Ina May Gaskin

Sunday, May 12, 2024, is Mother's Day in the Philippines. On that day, millions of Filipinos will greet and honor their mothers. Traditionally, mothers are honored this day with cards, flowers, chocolates, presents and dining out. Mother's Day, as it is generally known today, originated in America. In 1907, Anna Jarvis from West Virginia USA, campaigned for a day to celebrate mothers as a tribute to her mother who passed away a few years earlier. Her campaign culminated in 1911 when Mother's Day became a recognized holiday across USA.

Over the years, Mother's Day ha...