Krispy Kreme celebrates Father’s day with its latest limited offering, the Classic Peanut Butter & Stripes doughnut. This yummy treat is made with peanut butter kreme and the classic Reese’s Peanut Butter that definitely adds “dad-pleasing” factor to this decadent doughnut. Topped with graham cracker crunch and striped with caramel or chocolate, no kid, or dad, for that matter, can resist. Krispy Kreme’s Father’s Day sweet offering goes best with Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee and is available in all stores nationwide.
To celebrate Father’s day, Kainpinoy is giving away one-dozen worth of Krispy Kreme gift certificates DAILY from June 17 through June 30. That’s 13 one-dozen donuts up for grabs! To join the contest, all you need to do is to share your sweetest gesture you gave your dad and greet him online to get a Special treat from Krispy Kreme. Just leave a comment and you might actually walk away with a dozen doughnut treats. Winners will be picked daily, and will be announced through this blog, so check back often to see if you’ve won! Only one entry per person, and if you’ve already commented, you still qualify for the future draws.
Contest Mechanics:
- Leave a comment in this blog entry, with the sweetest gesture you have ever given your dad. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address.
- One (1) winner will be picked daily, and will be announced in this same entry.
- Comments made on previous days will still qualify for future draws.
- The prize is one (1) one-dozen worth of gift certificate from Krispy Kreme. Prize will be delivered by mail.
- This contest is limited to Philippine residents.
Sorry for the late updates! I have been traveling the past two days, so I haven’t been able to update this post. First off, thanks to all who replied! I love reading through your entries. Since nobody made it to the June 17 cut off, I’m awarding one to Kyameel, who was the first to comment 
All succeeding winners will be drawn through Random.org 
Krispy Kreme Winners:
June 17: Kyameel
June 18: Lalaine Lim
June 19: Keirra
June 20: Carimar Dela Cruz
June 21: Ethel Maria Capili
June 22: Rodeliza Lacaba
June 23: Czaroma
June 24: Geline
June 25: Lalaine
June 26: dong ho
June 27: eden
June 28: jdga18
June 29: Czarine
June 30: Emiliana
Thanks to all who joined!
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8 years ago, I wrote my dad a poem.
But that was 8 years ago! I want to do something new and nice for my dad, so I’m trying to plan out something new for him. Which could still involve the poem.
It’s been 4 years since i started living on my own. It feels so different without a father in your home. I almost forgot the phrase – “It feels like home.” So everytime i visit him, i never fail to give him the warmest hug and my sweetest kiss to let him feel how much i always miss him. And i never leave the house without saying I Love You. And when talking on the phone, I always make sure i tell him how much i love him before before our conversation ends.
the best gift i ever gave to my dad? I graduated college, helping them now and was NOT part of the young-single-moms-society. Well, this is according to him hehe
My dad is working abroad but we always have communication so everytime I talk to him on the phone, I always say “Take care” and “I Love You.” It doesn’t matter if I’m already a man because I owe my life to him and I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Happy father’s day dad!
since i started working, i always get him something really nice as a combined birthday-christmas-fathers day gift. two years ago, it was a flatscreen tv, last year a two-door fridge — this year i plan to get him one of those massage chairs so he can really live it up~
Two years ago, I asked my Dad out for dinner and a movie. He’s not the most demonstrative type, so we’re not really all mushy-mushy towards each other, but I asked him out anyway. I’m glad I did. We watched Mr. Bean’s Holiday together, and got a bite at Burgoo’s. We bonded over his favorite sandwich and my favorite buffalo wings. We could’ve just talked over a homecooked meal, but there was something sweeter about being away from home with him. Even if it was his eldest girl who paid for the whole date, I felt like his little girl the whole time.
Happy Father’s Day, Daddy! I love you!
we grew up with our dad bringing us to the beach for snorkeling. we happen to do it twice a month. that was when we were younger and now that we’re grown ups and discovered the many beautiful snorkeling sites, we gave our father a snorkeling treat in anilao. and let’s just keep this a secret… we’re bringing him to palawan.
Being a guy, it’s very hard to express how much I love my dad. It was only when he was admitted in the hospital for a stroke did I show how much I loved him. I was the one who stayed and took care of him even if it meant missing out a lot on school work, I was a college student then. Though he did not say a word, I could see in his eyes how much he appreciated the sacrifice I made. Happy father’s day Pa! Love You!
The best gift I ever gave my dad was I poem I had written him. He got sentimental over it because I said some things I normally wouldn’t. Happy Father’s Day Dad!
I am not a fan of the kitchen.. and it seems that kitchen’s not a fan of me either. But last year on my dad’s birthday… I spent a week in the kitchen learning how to cook hotdogs, scrambled eggs and bake a blueberry cheesecake (i know.. i know.. too simple.. but it really is hard for me!) So on his birthday, I surprised him with a breakfast in bed. Needless to say, he was sooo happy and proud that I was able to cook and bake for him.
Probably the best gift I have given my dad was graduating as a Dean’s Lister! He smiled proudly as he walked me to the stage to get my hard-earned medal.
The best surprise I gave my dad was I worked on his behalf for a day! I did his signage project for him that he scheduled to be finished on that day. I told him that since its father’s day he should just sit back and relax. I also brought with me the night before movies that he can watch on that day.. He did a movie marathon together with my mom. He was so happy!!!!
best surprise I gave my dad was I worked on his behalf for a day! I did his signage project for him that he scheduled to be finished on that day. I told him that since its father’s day he should just sit back and relax. I also brought with me the night before movies that he can watch on that day.. He did a movie marathon together with my mom. He was so happy!!!!
Last year’s papa’s day was a grand act. My siblings and I turned our house into a bed and breakfast of some sort, complete with handmade decorations (i.e. wall hangings and paper flowers). We served my dad (and my mom of course!) breakfast in bed, a picnic lunch (beneath a fake tree and a hand painted mural of a garden) and candlelight dinner.
My dad is a good cook. But after he had a stroke, he spends less time in the kitchen.
The sweetest thing i did for my dad is to cook his favorite food and he knows that i can’t cook. I researched on his favorite Callos and had a mock dinner to make sure that I’ll perfect this dish on that special day. I guess i did well as he requested for 3rd servings of my dish. I think i made him really proud.
When I was a kid, my tatay and I used to dream together. As we were about to sleep, he would often tell me stories about his foreigner friends (by the way, he was a taxi driver in NAIA). He always makes me amazed of little different languages he learned from them. And he’d tell me a lot of his childhood experiences! We dream of having a farm one day. He said we will raise chickens and hogs. He said he’ll teach me to plant vegetables. I love it when it’s stormy cause that’s when we will have time to sip coffee together beside our window pane. He would also show his version of dogs, rabbit and dinosaurs using his hand’s shadow when it’s brownout. Those were the days…our bonding moments.
Now that I am already a college, I may no longer get amazed with his stories. We may not have enough time to bond and enjoy more things together. I may be too busy now. But I will never ever forget how grateful I am to have a father like him. Tatay. My one and only tatay, Rodolfo Lacaba. With him, I always have a reason to come home. Seeing him in good condition and healthy being is all I ever wanted.
Not only because it’s father’s day. No need for seasons and special days. Because everyday would always be a special day for us. And as long as we’re alive, or even life after death, or even on my next life, hindi ko ipagpapalit ang tatay ko…sya pa rin.
I may not have any special presents for him, but I guess masaya na siya kung ako ang maglalagay ng efficasent oil sa balikat nya…
Love u tay!!! -oday
For me, whenever I think of sweet gesture I do for my dad- it is what we always do every sundays. Being a devotee of Mama Mary, he would always ask me to travel with him to Manaoag just to visit Our Lady of Manaoag (which was about 2 hours travel from where our hometown is). From my family, I was my dad’s one and only companion and church buddy when visiting Manaoag. And that, for me became special because it became our bonding thing every sundays and besides that, it always make me look forward to a day to get to know my dad even more.
Now, Although I am here in the metropolitan for my studies, I try to go home as much as often to our hometown during weekends just to be with my family and never miss out my sunday’s bonding with Dad.
my dad already passed away but that doesn’t mean the end. ‘coz through the memories he left both good and bad it made me the person i am right now. and without him i won’t be here. so thank you dad!
I’m my dad’s hair colorist for the past 15 years
My dad is a diabetic, but he loves sweets. Whenever I would stumble upon sugar-free candies and treats at the grocery store I always make it a point to get him some. He can’t really go out much since he is undergoing therapy. He has had several mild strokes and he can’t walk as well as he used to.
This father’s day I plan to treat him to a nice Chinese meal at Gloriamaris, and surprise him with a sugar-free cake. To be honest I’m sick of Chinese food because it’s always what we have during parties but I figured it’s a small compromise considering I can make that day special for dad.
Happy Father’s Day daddio!
I don’t really come from a sentimental family but I’d say the sweetest (well I wouldn’t really refer to it as sweet but this contest is all about sweetness) gift I ever gave my dad was a Samsung scanner-printer-copier for his office.
My dad’s the type who would never think of buying any of these new-fangled gadgets. What’s more, he always discourages us from giving him gifts. I’d see him walk to this shop all the way across the other street just to do all his photocopying. I thought what the heck, I’d just get him the Samsung. It was on the pricey side but my dad now saves money on zerox plus he doesn’t have to walk so far. He’s not as young as he used to be and so I try my best to make things more convenient for him whenever I can. I’d say it’s really one of the most worthwhile things I’ve ever bought.
I taught my dad to use his very first digital camera. =)
my dad retired last year from his work, in return to his hardwork we gave him one of the best gift, a trip to hongkong and macau with my mom.
Also we always get him something every payday either gave him allowance for whatever he wants to buy, treat to a dinner or 3 bottles of Red Horse or 1 bottle of brandy with his favorite pulutan papaitan.
This father’s day we plan to treat him to his fav resto in moa and hopefully have a surpirse jollibee adult party on his 67th bday next year.
Luv you dada!!! mwahhh
My father is all 63 years old now. One thing that makes him happy is going to several DVD shops almost everyday to look for movies of his age either to buy one or have them reserved.
One time, before my father left the house to do his usual routine of scouting DVDs, I secretly put 500 pesos on his wallet. When he arrived home, he was so ecstatic because he got to buy some great DVDs with the money. He began to asked who among us, his children, put the 500 pesos on his wallet. I just acted clueless but my heart was smiling for I know that I made my father so so happy in my own little way.
One of the sweetest gesture I had given my dad was a big hug and told him I was sorry about something we had to fight over with before he died a couple of months after that incident.This incident just keeps on rewinding in my head and made me miss him all the more as the years pass by.
I’ve never had a memorable experience with my Dad, ‘coz he’s not with us anymore. But it would be my forever wish that one day, we’ll meet up again and just be the best daughter I could be for him. I miss my dad. :’(
Sweetest gesture for my dad…. no matter how busy I am, I still make it a point to prepare his herbal juice (even if its an instant juice) everydyay and make sure that he drinks it. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY PAPA!!!
were … in a hard time…. us family is experiencing problems…. so we cant really … i cant really give him something big.. or grand…..sweetest thing that i did for my dad is to watch the manny pacquiao game with him. he always watches boxing alone and hes so animated and he has no one to exchange the best part of the game. last fight of manny, i watch it with him and we exchange accounts even if it just happened a round ago… =P
Tay! Happy father’s day! All this stuff thats happening will end and we will be victorious in the end.. just like pacman!
HAPPY FATHERS day!!!!!
I’m going to make an extra big card for my dad this Father’s Day, help him wash the car, and treat him to a movie from allowance money I saved because my dad loves movies. Thank you for being the coolest dad ever!
Last year, my dad was diagnosed of liver cirrhosis and we are all shocked about what happened. I was in 3rd year college that time so i was depressed what happened. When my dad was been discharged in the hospital Me and my mom decided that we will plan to go to bohol so that we can give our dad the most precious moment that we could have him and i promise to him that i will do all my best to study and work hard so that i will continue his goal and dream for our family to have good life and good career in the future. The best thing that i told my dad I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND I WILL ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF HIM NO MATTER WHAT.
My dad walked me down to the altar for my wedding. That day was also father’s day.
My dad died 14 years ago when I was 15 due to hypertension. I miss my dad so much. When people talk about their dad, it still hurts.
But I am still lucky because when my father died, I am beside him. I never regret the time when I missed my barkada’s gimik, nor the day my crush passed by. Because I know that during those times, I made my dad happy and proud for taking care of him until the end.
I owe my Dad a lot. He gave me my faith in the Lord. That faith help me survive and think of the beauty life has to offer. I know that when we woke up this morning, it was the last day we could guarantee. It is our job to use every second to make this a better place to be.
Now,I am presently married and I know that I married the right guy, a replica of my father, my hero.
When I think about the fleeting years that were gone for good, I can’t help but smile at our memories Daddy.
I’d go back if I could. It seems like only yesterday when you were always there when I need some advice. You stood by me and made me feel safe and welcome even at times when I didn’t make it easy for you.
I wish I could repay you for all the wonderful things you’ve done for me. You’ve been a perfect Father and a Friend even when we don’t agree.
You always told me that I will grow up to be anything I wanted and you were right. The one thing I grew up to be, is grateful to have a Father as wonderful as you.
I love you, Papa. Sending this message across the heavens, where you dwell among the angels.
I am the only one who knows how papa like his coffee done every morning and every night, so I always make “timpla” his coffees…
I gave my dad a mobile phone for Christmas last year. Well, it wasn’t that much, but he personally requested for it so he said he can communicate with me. And that’s coming from an estranged father whom I was not in good terms with since time immemorial! Hopefully that phone would tell him that I have already forgiven him for his folly of leaving us for another woman. Anyway, Happy Father’s Day!
My dad suffered a stroke about 2 years ago, He had a hard time coping since he is already 73. He had the greatest depression he has felt since he has a very active lifestyle…. I can see it in his eyes everytime we meet. So last year I decided to give him a treat, and took him to Taiwan for vacation as he hasn’t been there. It was very tiring for me as I was the only one capable of handling him, as we went with my wife and mother.
All the tiredness was gone when he thank me for taking him on this trip… I will never forget this, as I hope one day my child would have the same love for me, as I am with my father… as with all the fathers out there. I love you dad.
Happy father’s day to all.
One time I got into an argument with my Dad and I refused to speak to him the whole morning. That afternoon, I saw him checking the car that I was supposed to use on a trip the next day. It was then that I truly realized that a Father’s love is indestructible. I felt so guilty and ashamed of myself. The next morning, I cancelled my own trip, to the dismay of some people, and decided to take my Dad on a father-daughter road trip instead. He was kind of surprised that I would rather spend time with him than go on with the trip myself. I gave him a firm embrace and told him that he will always come first in my list. And both of us started to cry. It was a bittersweet moment for us.
One time I got into an argument with my Dad and I refused to speak to him the whole morning. That afternoon, I saw him checking the car that I was supposed to use on a trip the next day. It was then that I truly realized that a Father’s love is indestructible. I felt so guilty and ashamed of myself. The next morning, I cancelled my own trip, to the dismay of some people, and decided to take my Dad on a father-daughter road trip instead. He was kind of surprised that I would rather spend time with him than go on with the trip myself. I gave him a firm embrace and told him that he will always come first in my list. And both of us started to cry. It was a bittersweet moment for us. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DAD!!!
I’m going to give my dad a big hug and a kiss this Father’s Day.
Ever since I moved out of our house to start my own family 4 years ago, I never let a day go by without telling him I love him. Either by phone call or thru text messages. He is a very hands on father, living without him made it hard for me. I visit him every weekends and I am always at his side during special occasions.
My dad is very fond of fishing. he likes everything with fish in it. During his last birthday, he wasn’t expecting anything from me. I saved up and bought him a nice t-shirt from SM with a fish and rod print on it. Later that night, we are gonna celebrate with his fishing pals. When mom and my brothers greeted him, I gave him the shirt and he was so happy. He wore it immediately , before his friends arrived
The best gift I gave my was an apology for all the disobediant things I’ve done and all the hurtful words I might have said to him. I also thanked him for all that he’s done.
I gave my dad a collection of all his favorite cd’s from the 60’s up to the present. I wanted to give him something that would remind him of me. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.
My father is a seaman so last father’s day we sent him a huge father’s day card… with a big I LOVE YOU and some of my artworks i made for him..
This might not exactly be the “sweetest” thing that you can think about. When my father got diabetes, I helped in our bakery business by learning how to make bread, drive tricycle to sell “pan de sal” in the morning, and get wood for the bakery’s furnace. I do not like to show what I feel but I think my father knows how much I love him. So I do not regret not having said “I love you, dad.” while he was still alive. It’s sad however that he died a few months before I graduated with honors in high school. Almost 7 years had passed and I always remember my promise to myself to do my best for my mom whom my father loved so much. I graduated cum laude and now a successful professional. How I wish he can see my accomplishments today.
This father’s day I’m going have a date with my dad!!!! We’ll are going to have a daughter father bonding!!!! Love you dad!!!
since I got married 10 years ago, the best gesture that I did was to offer a prayer for him, whenever there is a special occasion, I always lead prayer of thanksgiving for him for his birthday, fathers day, Im so proud of my dad, and I always cherish every moment with him, HAPPY FATHER’s Day Papa Freddie I LOve you Very much
This year i want to surprise my Dad because it’s Fathers Day so i want to surprise him by Giving him a CD full of the happy moments of us but i thing it was not so a special gift so i want to give him a Sweet Dozen Doughnuts Of Krispy Kreme
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My Dad and I relationship was just like a barkada, I always respond tohim that we are on the same age. Just like a friend whom you can freely taught what do you feel on him. So wish I can give him some sweet foods this fathers day. Happy fathers day Brad!
I was the one who taught Dad to use the computer and now he’s a techie and now he’s got Friendster and facebook and now he’s learning how to blog and he’s teaching me!!! I may not be a perfect daughter Daddy, but I am very happy on how you raised us. I love you, happy Father’s day!!!
We usually don’t celebrate Mother’s day and Father’s day because we believe everyday should be their day, but last year I decided to celebrate Father’s day in a extravagant manner. Together with my siblings we brought him and our whole clan to Laguna and rented a private pool complete with videoke and rooms to celebrate Father’s day. The day was pretty amazing especially to my dad and I know deep inside it is one of the most happiest day of his life.
I invited all my family members even the ones in the province to a surprise family reunion for him on his burthday.
I told him how much I loved him and hugged him tight. Happy Father’s day dad…
I bought him a new ipod with a video greeting from all of us saved in it.
For my dad’s 65th birthday, my sister and I took him to Las Vegas and stayed at Manny Pacquiao’s favorite hotel (Mandalay Bay). Although Pacman wasn’t there, he was just as ecstatic to have stayed there!
I am my daddy’s look-alike. I am proud to be his “princess junior”. I will give my daddy a father’s day card!
my sweestes gesture that i showed my dad is a smile. coz everytime that my dad saw me smiling he know’s that im happy and the only thing that would make him happy is to see us his children happy. papa happy father’s day.iloveyou so much.ingat ka lage.mwah
love,
kate
me and my dad are so close to each other and the sweetest thing I’ve done to my dad, was I treated him in a 1 week vacation here in Philippines. Since he is so much engaged with his work. I gave him a 1 week rest from his work for him to enjoy his life that being apart from his daily endeavor… he was so amazed and had so much fun during that vacation we made, atleast he had enjoyed even for just a week.
My TATAY…a jack of all trades…very creative and hardworking. Not showy of his emotion but I would always feel his love even if he reprimands me often. One incident when I was about 5 0r 6 years old that I will never ever forget is that he would wake me up very early in the morning (5am) just to give him a kiss before he goes to work. Now that he is retired I strive hard to give him comfort that he deserves.
Happy Father’s day TATAY! MAHAL KITA TAY!
i helped Daddy washed our car and i always give him his slippers every time he arrives from his work. Then me and my baby sister will give him big sloppy kisses and a great big hug. Last Wednesday I made him a cheese sandwich and brought it to his work. Daddy was so happy. I love daddy so much. I will treat him to a movie next month. We will watch Ice Age 3 and Hannah Montana, just the 2 of us. But I still have to ask money from Mommy because my savings is not yet enough. I love you Daddy, Happy Fatrhers Day.
My dad is known for his tenacity and hardwork. He was merely a little boy when his own father was taken from him because of an uneventful accident. Ever since then, he has faced challenges placed before him head-on. From his humble beginnings in the province, he ventured off to the city to find a better life. He was always the achiever, from being salutatorian in his high school days, to being a talented sales rep in Makati. Now, he is rightfully enjoying the fruits of all his hardwork, and he would always show us, his four daughters, how these two characteristics were of greatest importance.
Last October 2008, he received the greatest news that he was being promoted as Country Manager of the company of which he has been with for almost 21 years. He humbly let us know of this by just forwarding the announcement letter to my email. With this, me, my sisters, and mom thought: “how do we make him feel special about this?” We instantly agreed to make-do with whatever we had that night. When he came home, we turned off all the lights and our house, and when he came in our living room, we all jumped on him and greeted him with shouts of congratulations, hand-drawn posters saying “Congratulations Papa! We love you!” It was a simple, yet heartfelt gesture we made for the first and most precious man in our lives
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY PAPA! you will forever be the first man in our lives!
:) WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
My papa is frugal. Maybe because he grew up without nothing and until now he’s working so hard to give my mom and sister a good life.
The best thing that I can give him this Father’s Day is a box of Krispy Kreme because in his 51 years of existence, he hasn’t even tried eating a sinfully delicious doughnut such as Krispy Kreme. He thinks it’s too expensive for his frugal lifestyle.
I made a toolbox card for my papa. This is my gift for him.
About 3 years ago, I gave him a watch wherein there’s a picture of us. With the help of my grandma, I was able to buy and personalized the item. Until this very moment the watch is still working and he’s still wearing it from time to time.
I was going to be away for Father’s Day since I needed to leave our hometown. I know it was going to be really unusual. I was used to celebrating that special day with my dad beside me. I wanted it to make him feel that I’m still there so I decided to write him a card to let him know I still remember. At first, it felt really awkward. I was not used to write him sweet and thoughtful messages that a teenage daughter would want her dad to know on Father’s Day. But I know that he would appreciate it a lot so I made up my mind and came up with a Father’s Day card. I wrote all what I really wanted to say to him as a father. Before I left, I placed it in his drawer and let him feel that I can never forget him on Father’s Day even though I am away.
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Almost every year on Father’s Day, my sister and I would think of something to do for our dad. This year I decided to service my dad. For example, bringing his drinks, getting the things he needs, bringing him snacks, and more.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, DAD!
i bought a nice bouquet of flowers from holland tulips when i got my first salary and brought it to the family mausoleum the day after. i still buy him nice flowers during his special days though
id save my allowance for a week or two or three and use it to buy lunch/dinner for the family during his birthday and other special occassions like ofcourse, father’s day . it was a big deal for me since i was still in GS and hs at that time and my allowance isnt that big either. so what i usually do is i buy a stick of bbq or 2 pcs of siomai and half a cup of from the school cafe and that’s what ill eat while im saving my allowance:)
Daddy, though you’re far from home and working hard for our family. I will always do my part on helping Mommy in household chores and always do my best in my studies. I will give you medals each year…
That’s what you always wanted from me. I’ll never let you down…
Don’t worry so much Daddy, I’ll take care of little sister and Mommy. I Love You So Much
I just got home last week just perfect to celebrate with him on one of the most important days. I gave him a 1 week out of country trip… He was so excited..
Mahal Kita Tatay
I greeted my papa on the wrong date (last June 14). I wasn’t so aware that Father’s day is on the third week. Hehe. But then, it’s ok. It’s the thought that really matters after all, not the date. What’s important is that I was able to tell him how grateful I am to have him!
Being always there for my dad. But now he’s gone, I’m always including him in my prayers. You’re the best dad. Thanks!
We celebrated Fathers Day last Saturday, since my Dad’s flight back to US for work is scheduled on Sunday. Mom and Dad went out to process some papers so, My sisters and I used the time to prepare something special for my dad. I made a video (a slideshow of pictures of Dad) and my sisters made a card. We also cleaned the house and cooked a special dinner. We also bought a cake.
When we heard their car arrive, my sisters and i rushed to the door and got ready. When he entered the door, we all shouted “Happy Fathers’ Day!”. Then, we played the video. I knew my dad was trying hard not to cry. And I know, he has been reading the card repeatedly while he’s on his flight to US.
“Psssssst…”
“Pa!”
Father wouldn’t call us by name. He need not to, a whistle would do. The world seemed to come to a halt every time we heard him whistling—distinctive, authoritative, threatening. We would leave behind whatever we were up to pronto, dash straight to the house, and put on a brave front to face punishment personified. There was nothing more humiliating than to be taunted as crybabies by friends next moro-moro or baril-barilan sessions.
“Pa, we will not do it again,” my younger brother and I would lunge out our never-to-do-it-again dialogue to father. “He did it first,” accused my brother.
“No, Pa, he did first,” I would rebut amidst tears brewing to fall.
Whack. Whack. Whack. All cries had turned to deaf ears. Father’s leather belt slithered on our tender skins.
Everything did change as the years passes by. Now, I am 19 years old. I am still afraid of Father. But it isn’t the kind of fear that awakens me in the middle of the night shaking and sweating. Nor is it the kind of fear that inhibits me from pursuing responsibilities whose ends are undefined. Rather, it is one that begets respect and harbors no bitterness, no matter how complex and harsh the previous life was. All these years I have learned that the life I lead has an effect in the life I now live, and the life I now live will have an effect on the kind of life I will live.
I don’t hear Father whistling these days. I even haven’t had single intimate contact with his belt for years now. I had out lived it. Age has taken its roll on him—cataract blurred his vision, his skins sagged, and arthritis has slowed down his strides. Father is after all not invincible.
In my childhood I often wished for heaven to look down on me, intervene in my behalf, and take pity on my miserable plight. I seldom make wishes these days but a wish stands firm and true—for Father to be young and able to spank me again. Maybe this time tears would roll down to kiss a smiling lip. To the best Papang in the world, I love you so much and Happy Father’s Day.
My gift to my dad is the Video of my Baby on her first smile and shout on Youtube and lots of Pictures posted on Flickr. He is working abroad right now and seeing the pictures and video of her first grand daughter makes him Happy this fathers day. Same effect to me as well.. Papa, Happy Fathers Day!… =)
My daddy recently passed away…I remember doing all sorts of sweet stuff for him but I guess writing a poem for him (as message during eulogy) and designing his tomb marker (in a way that I thought was “so him”) top my list. Here goes my poem:
Daddy-o
The time has finally come
Our dear Daddy is now gone
His soul was surely filled with glee
That early Friday morning, April 3.
This passing has long been his wish
So his Daddy and Nanay, he could kiss
As they usher him through the gates of heaven
And be happy in their arms again.
Many years ago, he started to prepare us
For the time that he would return to dust,
Made us see his death as a happy day,
That in my prayers, “Take him, Lord”, I sometimes would say
He was tired, I know, and deserved to rest
The days that he lived, I’m sure, were the best.
But it pains me still to see him stiff
I love him and he was a precious gift.
Oh, Daddy, I promise to remember you
As you said we should all do
I will keep your memory alive
I promise to do this for the rest of my life.
Go, Daddy, fly high
Don’t worry about us, don’t sigh
To you I have this one last wish
Sincerely, may you rest in peace.
by: Joy Mesina-Bahia
04.07.09
Daddy, Happy Father’s Day!
Thank You for everything that you have done, are doing, and will do for our family. Even though sometimes, I don’t show it that much, I really appreciate every little thing that you do for us, especially for me. Thank you for always being patient and “matiyaga” in driving for me whenever and wherever I go.
Thank you for always believing in me, in everything that I can do. I hope you don’t get tired of pushing me up to my best. Thank you for all your support, both moral and financial (especially when it comes to my studies).
Sorry for everything I have done that might have hurt you or if there’s something I did you didn’t like. I’m trying my best to be the good daughter that you and Mommy deserve. Just remember that we will always be here for you.
We love you, Daddy!
I gave him a personalized shirt with “Greatest Dad on earth” on it and our picture together. It made him shed tears.
As far as I can remember, the last time I gave my father a letter was about 25 years ago. It was a Valentine card that I made from art paper and bond paper in my Grade 1 Art class. Today, I’m writing him a letter for Father’s Day!
To Tatay… you told us once that you are not a perfect father. You also feel sorry sometimes that life could have been a little better if not for your wrong decisions in the past. You even said that if only you have the power, you’ll grant us a father that we truly deserve.
‘Tay… We don’t need perfection, what we long is your affection. Past is past, apologies accepted. You don’t need special power to be the best father. Just cook us your adobo and kaldereta, kalimutan na natin ang problema!
Mahal ka namin, Tatay!
My dad and I may not have the most perfect relationship on the planet but I will always be grateful to him for bringing me into this world. He’s not the best dad neither am I the best daughter, but he’s my dad and I’m his child. Nothing in the world can change that. Happy Fathers Day, dad.
I wrote my dad a letter expressing my love that even though he has been an absentee father i understood him. I honestly told him that i know that on all those days he was afar i know that he is thinking of us and missing his family. We just see him once every week when we were growing up. I also thank him for sacrificing his time for us to putting much on work…i know his reason…he was working hard to give us a wonderful life and with his effort we finished studying. At the end of the letter i told him that by 7:00 in the evening on fathers day he must be dressed-up because Im taking him out for a good evening bonding.
I surprised him for a dinner! He thought we were the only two people to dine….heheheh.When we were about to order i texted my mom and sister to come in…he was too surprise!!!! He was all smilesssss
After dinner i asked him if he would like to go watch movie or drink coffee…He choose coffee (addict sa ccofee e)..we then went to a coffee shop and stayed there until 2am, talking and bonding…we were laughing…I had a good time!!! and to my surprise my dad hugged me and said this a another evening he had that is worth treasuring! Ako naman ung all smilesssss!!!! hehehe
Last Christmas I treat my dad to a round trip ticket to Hong Kong with my family and I believe that I can’t still pay back all the things my dad did to me. We enjoyed and played like a kid again at Disneyland HK and my dad looks like a teen enjoying the place. It is my most unforgettable day in my life. My dad is close to perfect. He’s the one who molds me to be who I am right now. He’s really the “haligi ng tahanan”.
i have never been really imaginative nor creative in gift-giving but my 3-year-old daughter seems to have a knack for it. you see, her father died a couple of years ago so she never really knew him. but when she heard about fathers day in sunday school, she decided to paint our family picture. she asked me to buy a balloon and tie the painting to the balloon’s string and we released it outside. she believes the balloon will take her painting to her father in heaven.
when i was about 5 or 6 i always give him butterfly kisses
id alwaysgive him my papers if i get a hundred:)
My father turned 60 last year. He lives in Davao and we sisters (all 3 of us) are based here in Manila. It has been awhile since we saw him (about 3 years). He has been dropping hints for us to visit him for about the first year that we were away. Eventually, he just stopped (thinking that maybe we were too busy to go home). On his 60th birthday, we surprised him by taking the earliest flight home on his special day and brought him a special “breakfast in bed” made out of his favorite EngBeeTin Ube hopia and placed them on a silver tray, complete with 60 miniature candles and red ribbons. It was the first time we saw him cry. We cried, too.
To our papa, we love you very much!
The span of time in which he is not around is not a hindrance because every time my daddy groovy is in the Philippines, he spends glorious moments with us.
He is an ENGINEER who is working in a boat. He is a TEACHER because he teaches me how to play tennis and guitar. He is a PREACHER because he teaches me how to pray. He is a COOK because he cooks nutritious food for us. He is a pet LOVER because he cuddles our golden retriever dog. He is a DRIVER because he drives and fetch me to school. He is a shock ABSORBER because he listens, suggests and defends me. Most of all, he is a FATHER because he is loving and kind.
Thank you, Dad…for listening and caring, for giving and sharing, but especially, for just being YOU!!! Happy Father’s Day.
I don’t cook. I married a man who loves cooking, with a family who loves cooking, with all them 5boys and 1girl who loves to cook and eat. 3 of the boys, including my husband, got married to girls who doesn’t know how to cook – including me.
My mother-in-law had a great idea to do a Father’s Day cooking challenge where the wives will cook pasta and chicken for my father in law. The husbands can help but cannot coach.
We had the challenge last Father’s Day and I cooked the best chicken, though not the over-all winner.
At the end of the day, everybody’s a winner – not just the contenders but the whole family. We had lots of fun. It will forever be a memory. I’m so blessed to be married to my ever supportive husband with a loving family.
I never used to be separated from home. That’s why I never enrolled in Baguio nor Manila in College. I felt that i am not complete without my parents and siblings beside me, or sleep without my favorite pillow and bed.
I’ve been married for 5 years now, but initially been living with my parents. Aside from financial constraints, the reason is the fact that i will miss my mom, my brothers and sisters and most especially my dad, my bestfirend. But even if we do not want to, we need to do things or make decisions for good. We need to build our own house and establish a happy home for our family. Ever since we moved out of our house just a year ago, I never let a day go by without telling him I love him. I always make a call, and still find time to chat. I want him to know that even from a distance, my heart never fails to remember.
I love you dad, happy father’s day to you.
I was always on top 10 during my elem and high school days but my dad never went up on stage to pin the medals.
I asked him about that, why ? he told and promised me if
he’s for finale … on college graduation he will surely be there
if I will graduate with honors.
College days were tough for me and had hard time to finish
research and thesis projects but I did my best . I gave my
time studying and never get involved to any relationship
for I have a goal .. to graduate with honors so I could see
my dad beside me pinning my medal.
And yes, I did ! I graduated cum laude ….
But my dad never made it on the stage for he died before
my graduation and those were the lowest part of my life!
I know , deep in my heart he was really proud of me
i love you papang and your memories will always be
remembered .
i offered prayers fo my dad’s soul and told him that no one will ever ever replace him in my heart:)
cooking for him:)
Happy Fathers Day Dad! I will always remember the things you thought to me for the rest of my life. Be the Jack of all trades, Work Harder then get Tougher, Maintain Highest form of Discipline, Do the Extra Mile, Lessons In Life, Do Good, Integrity,Think Big, Humility and Be the Best what you can be. Now i already prove as time goes by “A big fruitful tree came from a big root” Thanks for nourishing this gift of knowledge that serve as an incredible incentive for my future. As a men of the society. Thank you for the unusual support and true knowledge you install deep in my soul. For me your the Greatest Dad living on Earth. And i feel so lucky that i belong to the sperm club our legacy.
dad is strict to us when we were kids but very responsible
and loving. though he never showed us we felt that he wanted
us all to be successfull and have a wonderful family.
one of the sweetest thing we did was to surprise him a party
on his 75th birthday..it was the most memorable family reunion
wherein we have a chance to say thank you .
My father, my brother, my boyfriend. I call you a man of may personalities. You’re such a wonderful person. Very understanding and considerate father.
I missed everything about you when you said goodbye last Mother’s Day (10th of May, 2009). Now it’s your day… also your 40th day… I know that your happy with our Creator
Thank you Papa for the Memories…
We don’t usually celebrate Father’s Day! But a week before Father’s Day, we’ve already bought him an Adidas slippers and gave it to him as soon as we got home! No need to wait for the day itself to let him know that we remember him
It happened when I was an eleven.
I helped him in his business during weekends. I cooked our food, instead of him. There’s only 2 of us at our house, ‘coz my mother was an OFW.
one of my sweetest gesture was when I was 7
dad has some colds and I volunteered to make
him a glass of calamansi juice. I was so excited
at that time serving my dad but upon drinking it
his face becomes bad but manage to smile…
unknowingly, what I put was iodized salt instead
of sugar i was so ashamed but he kissed and
told me, my thoughtfulness is enough !
i bought him chicken joy and spaghetti
from my first salary ! and really loves it
For my loving tatay who have done everything for his family; but have left 12 years ago… Prayers are the best gift that I can always offer him. He might not experience playing with his grand kids, but I know how proud he is for I am doing the best for my family.
Last Father’s Day I gave my father a new pair of shoes…
i think one of the sweetest gesture I’ve ever done for my father happened during my high school graduation. I was about to give my salutatory speech and he was the main subject of what I was about to say. I just couldn’t thank him more, words are not enough to thank him for everything. It send almost everybody into tears since most of them know that I’ve lost him a year ago and it really affects my mood, my emotions and the way I face life.
my family used to sleep in one bedroom back when i was in grade school. when my mom and dad had a fight one time, my dad slept in another room in the house. after a few days i missed him so i told my mom that i wont be sleeping in their room that night, because i want to sleep beside papa. papa came home that night with me sleeping on one side of the bed.
hehe
my mom and dad became friends the next day and my mom told me my dad was incredibly touched.
one of the sweetest thing I did to daddy was when I was
in prep… i bought a birthdayday card from a classmate.
and then gave it to him. after I address the card I silently
put it in his closet !
he was surprised to see it in the evening and thank me
for what I did. It was my the first time to gave a card so I
can not forget this one.
my fathers loves gardening and we (my brother and i ) help him take those those nasty weeds out under the scorching heat of the sun and yes we were still young at that time and we sort of take some time off playing just to help him:) the best part is our little merienda after the hard work:)
My dad loves to be younger looking always. His a really cool dad, we were like buddies. He loves to sing and play drums. I bought him a perfume for father’s day and two shirts one with his favorite band “the beatles” on print, and another one with the words ” I fear no Beer” =)
The very first letter I gave to my Dad on Father’s Day. Here it is:
Papa, I can never forget the hardships you have taken to bring me to the level I am today. I wouldn’t be where I’m now had it not been for you. Thank you for everything. I may not have said it often, but how could I let father’s day go by without saying how much you mean to me. However far from you but still I know you are always there for me as before. I have always respected you for being the most upright person in my life, I know you do not show your love for your daughters so openly but you love us a lot. We might have had a lot of interaction but you have made a maximum impact on the way I think and react best part about you as a father has been that you never really taught us anything. You just lived your life and showed us the path of rightful living. You provided us with all the essentials of good life and never made us compromise on anything without ever showing how hard it could have been for you to provide such a decent life to all of us. Thank you for everything
Love,
Your Eldest Daughter
Michelle
Happy Father’s Day =)
This year’s Fathers Day, we only give our Dad a solo Selecta Family treat ice cream (Choco Brownie flavor), the one endorsed by Carmina Villaruel and family and chocolate with “Your the best Dad! Happy Father’s Day! =P” greetings written on the chocolate itself.
We love our Dad very much! Since my mother past away last 2003, he is the one who take care of us until now. He’s not only our father but he also act as a mother for us. Cooks for us if he have time. He’s a good cook! and I love his caldereta recipe! the best!
So Pa, Happy Fathers Day!!! We love you very much and for me, you’re the Best Dad! If I will be reincarnated in my next lifetime, I will still choose you to be my father…
Love you!
Liz
i still remember our first time to step foot in manila. it was all because of our dada. my dad is a tricycle driver but he has big dreams for us, we are 4 kids in the family.he would work day and nite and save some for his dream for the family and that is to EAT LUNCH at LUNETA and take us to a tour at manila zoo and chinese garden. being the eldest and i was 12 years old then, i remember that we rode an ordinary bus going to manila, we were seated on a 3 seater area so that we pay only for 3 persons but we were six all trying to fit in that space. and now that i am old, and have work of my own i promised myself to bring my dad back to luneta, eat our baon adobong manok cooked by my mother, together with my siblings and his grand children.then go to the mall. though this time we wont try fit in a 3 seater bus space but in our own private car.happy father’s day dada!
i used to play piano for him when i was younger. he’s really happy when we play the piano for him. we may not be the best there is but we are still the best for him:)
Most of my childhood my dad was in Saudi, Just recently, My brothers, my mom and I made a a simple personalized/laminated “Letter” with the simple words “I love you”, the twist is, its in 24 different languages. My dad’s a manly man and he was teary eyed
I gave my Dad a big hug and lots of kisses all over his face =)
eversince im not close to my dad…..but when i finally gave birth to my two kids…i realized how important being close to your parents….so i did start doing some small things for him..like buying dvd`s of his all time favorite movie…help him to cook…buy him medicines….am pretty sure he noticed that…am happy now because we`re very at ease with each other…
My sweetest gesture would be when I took care of him when he was sick with fever. Mom was out of town then.
I was not really close to my father, In fact I had this biggest “tampo” from him because he would not acknowledge my achievement. He will get angry with me if I didn’t get to be the top in the class. I was always on the top ten students of my batch, but I never got that top spot. I was contented with what I achieved but he is not. I guess he always have that high expectations from me.
When my father bought us our family van, he asked me to enroll in a driving school. My father doesn’t know how to drive, and didn’t bothered learning. So I was the one who was always on the wheel, when running errand for the family. And I was also his personal driver. That became our bonding moment. During those times that I drive for him, I learn many things about my father that I didn’t know when I was younger. We talked about many things during those long drives. And I being more matured that time, that’s when I understand where he is coming from. The way he gets angry with me everytime I didn’t reach the top. He wants me to be the best, and he believes I can do it.
One time, during one of our drives, he told me he would buy me a car if I pass the board exam, I was already in college then taking up accountancy. But two years before my graduation, he was stricken with a disease, and he left us forever. After passing the board exam, I was sad not because there wouldn’t be a new car waiting for me in the garage, but because I wouldn’t be able to share my greatest achievement with him. No, I didn’t top the board, but I know he is proud of me.
And yes, I still drive that van. It’s getting old and rusty, but I never thought of selling it. It’s my father’s legacy to us. I miss the long drive, I miss the conversations, but most of all I miss the man in my passenger seat.
Happy Father’s Day Papa! We will always miss you!
people say my dad is lucky to have a son like me coz i dont have any vices etc. i always tell them i am lucky to have a dad like him. Without him there wont be me..
a piece of shirt wherein our picture is printed on front
he loves it . !
My Dad’s an audiophile, and he loves his audio gadgets at home and in his car. One time a few years back, his Denon AV receiver broke down so he couldn’t watch/listen to his stuff at home. Unfortunately, he was pretty busy with work then so he didn’t have time to have it fixed. So one free day, I went out and surprised him by having his component receiver fixed. He was pretty surprised and happy to have his toy back in tip-top working condition.
Every year I plan for this day to make something special for my Dad.
I made a special card from scratch, thanking him for always being on duty for me. He is very dependable. And I want him to know that he can rely on me anytime.
On this day I gave my ever dependable hugs and kisses from his only little teddy bear.
Dad I love you so much.
You’re the greatest.
on one ocassion i decided to call my dad’s favorite station and on national radio i greeted him and expressed how much i love him “on air”
he found the idea so memorable that he talks about it on every family gathering!
my dad’s dead for almost 4 years now. we are not that close but when we are, i always make it a point that he is comfortable with me even if no words are exchanged. many times, our eyes talk to each other and his smile would be far more sweet than i have evver since from him. i can sense his love, and my presence brings much joy to him.
i miss him dearly…
and if i ever win a dozen of your krispy kreme, i will share them to some dads i know in the neighborhood here in pasig city…
I gave my dad a big big father’s day card and pasted pictures of us inside. He was really really surprised because he thought it was just an ordinary greeting card aside from the large size.
Dad, I can still remember the numerous times you carried me in your arms and waded through the flood just so I could get to school. You probably think that I was still too small then to remember but I do.
You didn’t want me to ruin my school uniform and miss school and that was the only way we could get there.
Thank you for being kind, selfless and giving. You were the only one who believed in me and trusted me when I was going through a rough patch. Now that I have made it through, I look back and realize that I couldn’t have made it without you. You told me to go on and be strong, and I did that.
Our relationship isn’t perfect, but if I had the choice to choose my father, I would still choose you. Happy Father’s Day!
My father has already passed away for more than 10 years now but I still miss him everyday.
The sweetest thing and also the most memorable gift I gave my father for father’s day was a banana republic printed white shirt.
I know that he loves wearing printed white shirts that I immediately bought it the moment I saw it on display. It’s the first gift I gave him from my own money.
It’s just sad that he never got to wear it. He got sick immediately after and died just 2 weeks of being ill.
That’s the most memorable and also my last gift to him for father’s day.
On his epitaph we wrote, we can only give you love that will last forever. A line from That’s All, the themesong of my papa and mama. True enough, eversince his death, that’s the only gift we can give him, for father’s day, his birthday, Christmas, new year and every day of the year, our love that will last forever.
I gave him a box of Krispy Kreme, his favorite, Original Glazed!
Happy Father’s Day!
one of the sweetest thing I’ve done to my dad
when I was little was to let him lay down and
relax on our sofa and then I’ll try to find
some gray and white hair and pulled it up
he really loves that after a hard days work
which eventually make him sleep !
i love u daddy… i miss u badly
wish you’re still beside us
My dad died when I was in high school, I always try to visit his grave and bring flowers.
I’m only 25 years old, but what I think the sweetest gesture I have done for my Papa was buying 4 VCD’s of Errol Flynn films as gifts for him in 2003.
I used to work in a video shop. One time, when I was out with a co-employee retrieving some video tapes and VCD’s, I saw my dad’s mountain bikers’ group. I called him immediately, told him about my whereabouts (I was already living on my own then), and he asked me if we have several tapes by the said classic movies actor. I said we do, but only a few. His question gave me the idea that he admires Errol, that’s why every payday, I would go to other video shops and hunt for Errol Flynn VCD’s, until I was able to collect 4 of them. He was really surprised when he tore open the gift wrapper, and gave me a big kiss like he used to.
My dad is in the twilight years of his life and I believe that it is my turn to give back the love that he truly deserves… For years, he has spent his life for work inorder to sustain our family’s needs. He devoted his life to be a good provider to his family, not minding his own pleasure. Sometimes he would even sacrifice buying a new pair of shoes or pants for my monthly allowance in college. If God permits that he’d be given longer life, I would like to give my father the “gift of time, love & joy”, for the rest of his years with us… I want him to spend the last years of his life with so much joy, laughter & unforgettable memories… my one way of showing that I love him so much & how thankful I am for all his love & sacrifices. Happy Father’s Day Daddy!
i really do not have anything material to give my dad, but i thought of doing this online greeting as a father’s day “gift” to let the world know how much i love my papa. here goes my message:
pa,
i know you’re very busy today, as everyday, working hard for the money you have to give me every month to be able to send me to school and provide me my wants and other needs. i’m glad you really do that for me, because not all dads care enough for their kids as much as you care for me.
for 12 years, i really didn’t have the chance to have a dad by my side. we both know what happened to us before, but now it’s not really important anymore. i am thankful for we had forgiven each other and we already put our painful past to our repressed memories.
i would have to say that i really did not expect that we will meet again. in fact, i already lost hope that we’ll still have that “reconciliation”. God was just so great because he did not let me live without a dad forever.
thank you.these two words just can’t describe how grateful i am for you have returned in my life. though we do not often see each other, i assure you that i am always here for you no matter what, just what you are for me.
happy father’s day pa. i love you this much! *arms wide open*
hugs and kisses,
unica hija karen