Ring in the Year of the Rooster

Hayde Quiñanola 01/27/2017

FORTUNE favors the brave. It’s an old adage that reminds us to take a leap of faith and do what we must regardless of the hardship that is ahead. Thus, we could only wish for things to…

Gift ideas for the last-minute gifter

Bai Hayde Quiñanola, Hayde Quiñanola 12/22/2016

ONCE in a while during the holidays, we come across people who hand over presents that are individually wrapped in a box, and each hand-signed with a personal dedication enough to know they began working on them…

Ashley Go: A song in her heart

Hayde Quiñanola 12/11/2016

SHE held the ukulele, cleared her throat and began strumming the strings. There was a wistful tune that came out, a carefree, jovial song, the kind that makes you want to snap your fingers and jam along.…

Amy Ewing: No shrinking violet

Apple Ta-as, Hayde Quiñanola, Maria Niza Mariñas 12/04/2016

SHE STUDIED acting but dismisses the thought of pursuing that craft. She likes Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and, well, let’s say Keira Knightley, too. Meet Amy Ewing, timid as a child, purple-haired as an adult.…

National Book Store holds Color and Calligraphy Fair in Cebu

Hayde Quiñanola 11/15/2016

HAVE you grown an interest in calligraphy or you’re already into it? Maybe you already knew which point size fits your writing, maybe not yet. In fact, maybe you’re already attached to one writing tool because you’re…

Eat, play, love on the Voyager of the Seas (Conclusion)

Hayde Quiñanola 10/15/2016

Voyager of the Seas currently departs from Hong Kong—a major port with skyscraper-studded skyline. The Peak is among the most visited attraction along with Ocean Park and Disneyland. Hong Kong is also known to be the shopping…

Eat, play, love on the voyager of the seas

Hayde Quiñanola 10/08/2016

Ahead is a long stretch of cafes and shops. Right above are glass bay windows with turquoise drapes noticeable from inside the glass elevators. Below are more flights of stairs to the theater, Schooner bar, and the…

Morgan Matson : Her stories about everything

Hayde Quiñanola, Niza Mariñas 09/25/2016

Andie is a hyper-organized, neat freak, type-A student and a congressman’s daughter who always has a plan laid out in the history of everything. Clark is the adorkable guy—awkward writer with an adorable side. Sounds quite a…

Warm and dry on the trail

Hayde Quiñanola 08/17/2016

WHEN it rains, it literally pours, and that means no to denim, cotton and suede. Rather, pull out the hoodies, leather and layers because the wet season is to puddles and soaked shirts. For hikers, athletes and…

Defining the moment

Hayde Quiñanola 07/24/2016

AMY had it easy. Her introduction to the literary world did not come as a sudden idea or a vivid scene fully formed in her head awaiting birth onto a page. No eureka moment. No quiet spells…

Salesian Sisters of FMA to hold N.O.T.A. BENE concert

Hayde Quiñanola 07/22/2016

THE SALESIAN Sisters of FMA (Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice) will gather around on a night devoted to thanksgiving and offering but it’s not going to be a quiet night, no. There will a blast of “nun-stop” music.…

Gentleman Personified

Apple Ta-as, Hayde Quiñanola 07/17/2016

RICK Kristoffer E. Palencia is the face of Mister Global Philippines 2015. He straightened up with his chest out and chin up, and faced the flashing cameras with an amiable smile during the press conference of Gentleman…

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