Raquel Choa’s humble beginnings and her journey towards the discovery of her passion for chocolates started when her grandparents took her and her other siblings to a secluded mountain after their parents separated and left them. That challenge itself coupled with hard work and determination led her to the most important turning point in her […]
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iSTORYA Article: A Teacher Learns Her Own Lesson
Being a teacher is never an easy task. The long hours at work and working overtime over endless paper works and preparation for more activities the next day is never a joke. It simply eats up your time and energy. Three years ago, I left the teaching field and went on a sabbatical […]
iSTORYA Article: Breaking Heart in ‘Stew’
Getting over someone is like cooking stew… Saute… Simmer… Release steam… Simmer some more… Dinner is served. Read more in this link: https://www.istorya.net/forums/content/breaking-heart-stew-743/ beyeeA former educator and now working as a freelance writer. Simply living her own version of life’s passion – music, mobile photography, story telling, road trips and food […]
A Special Geronimo Stilton Book
Got this Stilton book five years ago on my birthday from one of my boys in class. I asked Bien why he gave me his favorite book, and he simply answered, “I saw you laughing so hard when you were reading a Stilton book before. I know this will make you happy so I’m giving […]
The Last Woman Running with Her Patrol Men
Finishing last on my 2nd 21KM stint is not so bad when you see and hear people you don’t even know cheering for you at the end of the line… but it would’ve been sweeter if you were there too at the finish line waiting for me ☺️ Hope in my next run, the right […]
Fangirl Moment: When Reality and Dreams “Collide”
I was sitting on second row enjoying Daniel Matsunaga singing his songs while the crowd was shrieking with excitement and admiration over him. Then suddenly he passed right infront of me touching my knee and I froze as I looked up and watched him approach his fans behind me. I didn’t even seek for his […]
iSTORYA Article: Interview: Missing Filemon
This [referring to their collaboration with Max Surban] and many more. Our “Sine-Sine” launching which was our biggest album.However as a musician, collaborating with Max Surban is the biggest milestone because it’s an honor to finally work with someone we used to idolize for years. Read more in this link: https://www.istorya.net/forums/content/interview-missing-filemon-799/?amp;= I Love My […]
iSTORYA Article: The Interview: Max Surban
The song, “Lolang Kulot,” was my first song in recording. Actually, I wasn’t supposed to do it because I was used to singing ballad songs since I’m a balladeer. However, they insisted because I was the only one available to sing it so I accepted the challenge then just after the release, the song became […]
iSTORYA Article: Max Surban (is) Missing Filemon in Cebu
Max Surban earned his title as the King of Visayan Songs, with 33 albums and Gold and Platinum Awards to his name. Some of his top-selling albums are “Magparetoki,” “Gihidlaw na Intawon Ako,” Dobol Trobol” (with Yoyoy Villame), “Nabali ang Krismas Tri,” and a muslim song entitled, “Baleleng” which means “sweetheart.” Not only he won the hearts […]
iSTORYA Article: Perfect Summer with Big Mountain
My first interview with an international musician and boy Quin’s so gracious and candid though my whole body was quivering hahaha! He told me I gave a lot of good questions and kissed me on the cheek then said, “Take care and God bless, Bey.” My heart just melted and my cheeks blushed hahaha! […]