7 October 2026 · Public service note
Safer schools and juvenile justice
A conversation with students about legal protections for young people, responsibility, and safer learning environments.
Read the noteThe journal · 2021–2026
The years,
in little moments.
Family, travel, public service, and remembering. Selected notes from my public social posts, gently edited for this journal.
2026
25 July 2026 · Public service note
Welcoming Biliran’s future lawyers
At the launch and orientation of BiPSU’s Juris Doctor program, Edna spoke about the province’s growing need for legal professionals.
Read the note2025
19 March 2025 · Journal note
Looking forward to seeing fellow prosecutors
A brief note ahead of the PLP convention.
Read the note2024
16 December 2024 · Journal note
Welcoming a colleague
A courtesy call and a new chapter of prosecution service.
Read the note9 November 2024 · Journal note
Always here for you
A note of thanks and steadfast family support.
Read the note21 May 2024 · Journal note
Paris, through Arvin's lens
A Paris memory photographed by Arvin.
Read the note17 April 2024 · Journal note
Inside the Sagrada Família
Barcelona, seen through a moment in the Europe Tour album.
Read the note15 April 2024 · Journal note
Lourdes, a moment preserved
A photograph from the 2024 Europe journey.
Read the note13 April 2024 · Journal note
An evening in Madrid
A flamenco performance at Teatro Flamenco Madrid, shared with Arvin.
Read the note2022
March 2022 · Public service note
Women, leadership, and public service
Guest of honor and speaker at the BPPO Women’s Month recognition event.
Read the noteMemories
without
a date
Undated reflection · Edited reflection
The songs he left with us
A family memory carried by the Bee Gees and the sound of Arvin's voice.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Journal note
Always in my heart
A short remembrance for Arvin on his first death anniversary.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Journal note
Thank you for remembering him with us
Gratitude to those who gathered to celebrate Arvin's life.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Journal note
Sunrise in Fátima
A view from the balcony of a hotel room in Portugal.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Journal note
A place on the court
A small note of thanks to the Thursday pickleball group.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Journal note
Working together for justice
An inter-agency dialogue on investigation and legal coordination.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Edited reflection
A year, and still the tears come
A first-anniversary letter about tears that remain, the ache of absence, and prayer.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Edited reflection
Our 24th anniversary
An anniversary promise to carry on raising and guiding their children.
Read the noteUndated reflection · Journal note
The child in me, in London
A London museum visit that rekindled childhood nostalgia.
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A note on these pages
The reflections are edited from the public posts linked beneath each piece. Short captions remain short notes. Public service milestones drawn from official reports are labelled separately.