Tricia Morente: Writing portfolio

HIPP July-August 09: BEJEWELED

24Aug09

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Hipp Magazine: Thai High

04Jun09

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Thai High

One of the world’s best loved cuisines, the delicate yet intense flavors of Thai food can be found almost everywhere in Metro Manila.

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Hipp Magazine: Luxe Lodging

04Jun09

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Just an hour’s drive away from Manila, Discovery Country Suites introduces a host of ways to make travelers feel right at home
By Tricia V. Morente

Living in Manila definitely has its perks. I’ve always likened it to New York, because it has everything a restless individual needs, and that is ample distraction. From fast-paced corporate power-jobs to the nights-out that come immediately after, spent at the myriad of venues serving a variety of food, culture and entertainment options that ultimately serve one purpose, and one purpose only: to kill time. Yes, Manila will definitely keep you preoccupied. But too much preoccupation can take its toll on most, leading to burnout, confusion, and, eventually, loss of inspiration.

Luckily, one more benefit of living in Manila is that, just an hour’s drive away, we can find the sweet escape we need. Continue reading ‘Hipp Magazine: Luxe Lodging’

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Hipp Magazine: Science-fun fusion

04Jun09

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Science-fun fusion
Experience a techie blast from the past (and into the future) at the Science Discovery Center in SM Mall of Asia
By Tricia V. Morente
Photography by Anthony Yu

Many, many years ago (in a galaxy far, far away), I remember writing in my then-to-be-submitted yearbook profile for prep school that I wanted to be an astronaut when I grew up. It was to me, then, the most natural answer. While most of my classmates wanted to grow up being doctors and lawyers and politicians, I wanted to be in outer space. Where I ended up, however, was as far from my final frontier fantasies as I could get. Even today, I still find myself preferring to watch the Discovery Channel over the many “interesting” teleseryes on TV. So imagine my delight when I bagged myself an assignment to write about SM Mall of Asia’s NIDO Fortified Science Discovery Center. It was like reuniting with the old me those many years ago! Continue reading ‘Hipp Magazine: Science-fun fusion’