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Most of you knew Domini as a writer, an editor, a layperson, a farmer, or a staunch advocate for press freedom, women’s, children’s and human rights. She always did not fail to write on numerous topics and promote awareness for a number of advocacies. But all these things were surreal to me as I was young then and could not fully comprehend the magnitude of all the issues my Mom was writing about.
In my eyes she was simply Mom, who took care of me. Mom who brought me to the Pasig, Columbian and Philippine Plaza tennis courts. Mom who brought me to the Manila Bulletin and Philippine Star offices. Mom who brought me along to numerous press conferences,