Mira time is me-time

Hayde Quiñanola 12/23/2018

THE NAME “Mira” is derived from myrrh, known in religious contexts as one of the gifts presented to Jesus by the Three Kings upon His birth. At Mira, the myrrh oil is sourced from Middle East and…

Their journey in words

Hayde Quiñanola, Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 12/01/2018

LITERARY collaboration between authors is surprisingly frequent. Stephen King and Peter Straub once wrote together, as well as Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. They say that writing is a solitary task, but some writers prove that two…

Hayde Quiñanola 10/17/2018

THE HOLIDAYS are the perfect time to relax and curl up with a good book whether that’s out by the beach somewhere in the tropics or snug at home with a hot chocolate. To give you a…

KUDOKU RESTOBAR A fusion of flavors

Hayde Quiñanola 09/28/2018

GIVEN how difficult it is to find Japanese-inspired food infused with Filipino flavors, it’s a welcome surprise to discover a restaurant that has taken the challenge of using Japanese cooking techniques and ingredients to come up with…

What’s up, Doc?

Hayde Quiñanola 09/01/2018

“MEDICINE, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” That’s a famous movie line of John Keating performed by the actor…

Behold, this beauty

Hayde Quiñanola, Rob Gonzales 08/25/2018

RAIZA CONTAWI “IF YOU want to go into makeup for people to see, make sure it creates a positive impact,” says Raiza Contawi. As one of the country’s foremost beauty vloggers, it’s easy to see what she…

Classy collectibles at old meets new

Hayde Quiñanola 07/30/2018

IF THERE’S one place you can step into and be in many places at the same time, it’s got to be the Old Meets New at The Greenery in Mabolo— where curio and collectibles from all over…

Storyful art

Hayde Quiñanola 06/25/2018

TREES and tree houses. Teapots and flowers. Lighthouses and picket fences. Come inside, seek solace, get purposely lost and stay as long as you want. “Somewhere Only We Know” is an art show of the tree house…

A Queen for Change

Hayde Quiñanola 06/02/2018

Gabriella Carballo They weren’t kidding when they said the eyes are the windows to the soul. You can lie about anything, but the eyes will always give away the truth. And like a window that can be…

Erin Entrada Kelly: Her world of words

Hayde Quiñanola, Maria Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 03/10/2018

Nature lovers, mean-spirited bullies, the shy and kindhearted and what-nots make up your typical neighborhood—or the universe. Isn’t this something we can all relate to? Admit it, at some point in your life, you have either met…

Melde Montañez: Actor by chance

Hayde Quiñanola 08/12/2017

There are those who made a fortune in front of the camera, then tried doing work behind the scenes. And then there are those who made a name for themselves behind the camera but eventually found acting…

When fellow foodies and fitness buffs come together

Hayde Quiñanola 08/02/2017

There was some public strip off happening at Oakridge Garden Plaza last July 22 and 23. Everyone was encouraged to “strip off” to a healthier and fitter lifestyle. Oakridge Business Park held its first Oakridge Fitstrip Bazaar…

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