Monica Isabelle Otayza is a writer under the US Story of the day team at Amomama Publishing. She is responsible for writing inspiring and thought-provoking stories.
Before bringing her creativity to Amomama Publishing, Monica showed off her many talents at Edamama PH, where she worked as a writer/editor and PR and events manager. Her responsibilities included writing scripts and organizing "Mom and Baby" live videos and events while creating PR press releases and writing parenting articles.
Monica holds a degree in Development from the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines, where she graduated in 2018. She graduated with an honorable mention for Best Delegate at the Model United Nations Washington DC. Monica was also part of the University Student Government Executive Secretary.
Regarding her charitable work, Monica and her friends, I run a volunteer organization called Give PH with her friends. They provide school supplies to public schools around the Philippines and raise funds for disaster relief efforts.
“What gets Monica out of bed each day is the chance to live her best life with her family. ”
— Monica Otayza
A woman is ashamed of herself for mocking an obese woman working hard at the gym when she finds out that the woman was only doing it so she had a greater chance of having children. They meet again after a couple of years, but in extremely different circumstances.
Nov 19, 2022
After finding out that their mother couldn't leave the hospital until she settled her medical bills, a pair of siblings decided to sell lemonade to earn money. One day, police cars arrive on their driveway for something the two kids never expected.
Sep 01, 2022
A single mom decided to return home to her parents after her boyfriend left her with their newborn child. On the plane, a poor old lady assisted her the entire time, only to get 100 roses after landing at their destination.
Aug 26, 2022
While at the nursing home, I wrote letters to my son every day to tell him how much I missed him. He never replied to any of my letters until one day, a stranger came to pick me up and take me home.
Aug 19, 2022
A wealthy old woman's granddaughter was the only one from her entire family to visit her grandmother after her death. One day, she met her late grandmother's lawyer at the cemetery, where an important piece of information is revealed to her, which changes her life forever.
Aug 18, 2022
Elizabeth's granddaughter started treating her differently after her brother left home for college. She takes her grandmother to a nursing home, much to the surprise of her brother, who took his granny away as soon as he discovered the news.
Aug 17, 2022
A poor boy decided to lend his umbrella to an old lady after getting caught in the rain, walking with her toward her house. The following day, the old lady returned the umbrella, this time with an envelope folded inside.
Aug 13, 2022
After her father died in battle, a young girl was left in the care of her cruel stepmother. Every day, she'd escape home to visit her dad's grave, only to find a note from him there one day.
Aug 13, 2022
A poor teacher couldn't begin thinking of how to feed and raise his five children after he was fired from his job. A couple of days later, a limo picked him up and took him to his dream job.
Aug 04, 2022
I came across a poor stranger teaching my daughter how to ride a bike at the park one day. Meeting the man made me realize certain things about my rich husband, which prompted me to leave him and start anew.
Aug 03, 2022
A caregiver decided to go the extra mile for the elderly lady she was working for by surprising her with a change of scenery despite not being allowed to go out of the house.
Aug 02, 2022
A mom took her four children to an amusement park and ended up in the hospital after saving them from a faulty statue. Her injuries required surgery, only for the doctor to discover that she couldn't pay for the treatment.
Jul 27, 2022
Rebecca Mitchell dedicated her entire working life to teaching. She loved her pupils dearly and often went above and beyond for them.
Jul 26, 2022
A poor obstetrician struggling to survive and make ends meet was surprised to hear children knocking on her door during mother's day. To her surprise, they called her their "second mom," which made her curious about who these children were.
Jul 25, 2022
A widow's young boyfriend inherits her company instead of her own son, only to be arrested a month after enjoying his newfound riches for a reason he'd never expect.
Jul 24, 2022
An old man was bullied throughout his time in school, which affected how he saw himself. He ended up poor and homeless because of his low self-esteem, only to receive boxes from each of his classmates fifty years later.
Jul 22, 2022
A single dad decided to take his kids to the zoo, only to realize he had left their diapers at home. An older lady decides to step in and help him, only for a luxurious car to show up at her front door the following morning.
Jul 21, 2022
A 6-year-old boy who had recently lost his mother believed wearing his Superman costume would bring her back. He constantly wears the suit until one day, he receives a letter from her that changes the way he views life.
Jul 20, 2022
A woman was casually walking down the street when she noticed their family heirloom pinned on another woman's coat. The following day, they decided to meet up and get to know one another after discovering that they had something in common.
Jul 20, 2022
A mother of four decides to switch careers after getting fired without getting paid. Two years later, her new job allows her to buy the company that once fired her without mercy.
Jul 18, 2022
Despite not having much, a mom of two living in a car decided to share her meal with a poor neighbor, only for her to receive an expensive brand new home the following day from an unexpected person.
Jul 17, 2022
A heroic dog ran through the woods upon hearing a high-pitched scream. When his owner found him by the lake, he saw a child's hat floating in the distance, making him fear the worst.
Jul 12, 2022
A teacher decides to investigate a student who always asks the cafeteria staff for any leftover food from the canteen every day. When asked why she'd take leftovers, the student lies to her teacher, afraid of unveiling the truth.
Jul 11, 2022
A poor woman needed to buy a feeding chair for her baby, so she went to the flea market and bought one. When she got home, she realized her daughter was uncomfortable sitting on the chair because there was something pinned on the cushion, which turned out to be a note asking for help.
Jul 08, 2022
I had to grow up quickly and learn how to be independent after my parents died when I was a toddler. My relatives didn't check up on me while I was in foster care until they discovered that my parents had left me with more than a million dollars which I claimed when I was 18.
Jul 08, 2022
A boy with recurring health problems longed for a family after spending 11 years in the foster care system. However, when his birth parents show up at the orphanage one day, he thinks twice about wanting to be adopted and refused to go with them.
Jul 01, 2022
A cafe owner grew suspicious of an employee after his abundant supply of imported ingredients disappeared. He decided to check his employee's bag only to give him a promotion after discovering the culprit.
Jun 30, 2022
A millionaire discovers that his estranged elderly mother had been living in an old abandoned hothouse through a news piece on TV. After finding out about her, he discovers there's more to his family's story than he initially knew.
Jun 29, 2022
A lonely old man who had no family prepared to celebrate his birthday alone yet again. He had everything planned out for the day until a stranger rang his doorbell and introduced himself as his son.
Jun 28, 2022
A woman in her 60s felt her life had no purpose after she retired from her corporate job after four decades. One day, she decided to make use of her old hobby, sewing, to help needy children wear decent clothes to school.
Jun 27, 2022
A generous young girl decided to donate $9 of her own money to a mom who couldn't afford to buy the toy her kid wanted. The following day, she was surprised to see herself on TV with people applauding her kind deed.
Jun 25, 2022
After constant quarreling with his wife, a man decided to leave his family despite loving them so much. The following day, his son shows up at the hotel he stayed in for the night to try and change his mind.
Jun 20, 2022
An old man spends every afternoon at the park, watching kids play at the playground. One day, a little boy disappeared, and everybody blamed the old man for it.
Jun 18, 2022
A retired veteran had no choice but to work as a grocery clerk to pay for his wife's treatment. Just two hours into the job, the store owner decides to fire him for an unknown reason. The following day, his wife's $70,000 bill was paid in full.
Jun 17, 2022
Samantha insisted on getting the whole share of the old family cafe her father used to run, only for her brother Pete to mock her for betting on a lost cause. A year later, he begs her to take him in.
Jun 17, 2022
A kindhearted young woman found an old lady crying on the road one night after being robbed. The following day, she saw the old lady again, this time with her boyfriend’s family during dinner, where she decided to reveal something to the family.
Jun 15, 2022
A hardworking window cleaner is left confused after finding gifts on the windowsills he cleaned. He tries to figure out who has been leaving him the gifts and why.
Jun 14, 2022
A loving grandmother was banned from seeing her grandchild after her son and his wife separated. One day, she spots her granddaughter getting into a car with a stranger, looking scared.
Jun 09, 2022
A lonely middle-aged woman took care of 38 dogs at home, only to get on the bad side of her neighbors because of it. After so many complaints were filed against her, the mayor of the city decides to pay her a visit.
Jun 07, 2022
A heartbroken widow mourned her husband of 56 years, missing him terribly. One night, a care home nurse walked into her room and it changed the way she lived her life.
Jun 06, 2022
After claiming she looked "too old," a strict restaurant owner decided to fire one of his waitresses. The following day, he discovered something about her that made him send a limo to her house to beg for her return.
Jun 05, 2022
A garbage collector finds a torn letter trying to tell a man that he was about to become a father. Infuriated by what he saw, he decided to track the letter recipient to teach him a lesson on how to treat women and children appropriately.
Jun 03, 2022
A mayor of a small town asked his staff to remove the homeless from the streets, only to find out that his own daughter and grandchildren had been living there for years.
Jun 01, 2022
A single mother of four young children decided to buy a used car to get to work. The car's old owner asked her to open the trunk when she got home, as there was a present for her children inside. She didn't realize that gift would be life-changing.
May 31, 2022
A married couple named Sandra and Michael moved into an old house, only to hear children's voices at night coming from the basement. They decided to find out whether or not they were imagining the voices and were surprised with their discovery.
May 31, 2022
An old lady discovered her daughter-in-law was not who she thought she was after hearing her phone's ringtone. This prompts her to disinherit Stacy and take her out of her will.
May 29, 2022
A wealthy woman decides to welcome a homeless person into her home after encountering him on the street one day. The following morning, her husband accuses her of something and files for divorce.
May 29, 2022
A wedding ceremony is stopped when the groom spots two children in the crowd and decides to run away with them. The bride was left shocked at the altar, clueless about what was going on.
May 29, 2022
A bride refused to invite her grandmother to her wedding, thinking she would embarrass her because she was not wealthy. On her wedding day, she discovers her grandmother's gift and realizes she's actually a millionaire.
May 28, 2022
After being busy reading her book the entire afternoon, an old woman realizes a boy sitting across her was left unattended at a park for hours. She decided to approach him, only to discover that he looked like someone she knew.
May 24, 2022