THRIVE: Where Manila’s cool changemakers converge (Inquirer.net)

Categories Event coverages, Events & Workshops, Projects & Collaborations, Published Works
THRIVE MANILA | October 17 to 25, 2015 | Click on the image to visit the THRIVE Facebook page and learn more about this inspiring event

(Originally published in Inquirer.net on October 16, 2015) It’s a curious kind of convergence, happening in one of the world’s most complicated cities to navigate and live in. Artists and designers will get to hang around startups, who’ll also get to meet social media mavens and social enterprises, who’ll most likely be enjoined by bike advocates and environmentalists to support their causes. There will be art, music, green and healthy food, bikes, left and right brains, and more conscientious shopping. Welcome to THRIVE, a first-of-its…Continue Reading “THRIVE: Where Manila’s cool changemakers converge (Inquirer.net)” →

My weight loss journey: 12 weeks, 20 lbs, no fad diet (Rappler.com)

Categories Lifestyle, Published Works
BEFORE AND AFTER. Happier in the process. Photos provided by Nina Terol

(First published on August 16, 2014 on Rappler.com) Here are some of the things that the writer did to make that change happen for the long haul. Three months ago, I was 40 lbs. overweight, addicted to chocolates and sweets, and hardly able to walk up 4 short flights of steps without running out of breath. I had just moved into a new job, and my medical test results showed that my cholesterol and triglycerides were high, and my blood sugar levels were above normal….Continue Reading “My weight loss journey: 12 weeks, 20 lbs, no fad diet (Rappler.com)” →

10 lessons I learned from having a lesbian sister (Rappler.com)

Categories Family, Op-Eds, Published Works, Reflections
FAMILY LOVE. The author (leftmost) says unconditional love defines a truly "modern family."

(First published on March 12, 2014 in Rappler.com) My sister came out to the family when she was in her teens – although she says she knew as early as 5 or 7 years old that she did not have a girl’s heart. It took a while for our family to accept and adjust to this reality even if the signs were there very early on: Kens over Barbies, cars over dolls, crying whenever she would be asked to wear a dress, challenging guys to “one-on-one”…Continue Reading “10 lessons I learned from having a lesbian sister (Rappler.com)” →

Lessons from a conversation with best-selling author Mitch Albom

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MEETING MITCH ALBOM IN MANILA: Niña Terol-Zialcita with best-selling author Mitch Albom & freelance photographer Toni Alvarez

Perhaps my best assignment ever as a writer has been getting to meet and chat with one of the world’s most beloved authors, Mitch Albom. Unknown to many, Albom was a musician and an award-winning sports journalist before he captured hearts and minds all over the world with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Tuesdays with Morrie. After having published his latest novel, The First Phone Call from Heaven, Albom took the opportunity to visit the Philippines not only to promote his book, but also–and more importantly–to help rebuild libraries…Continue Reading “Lessons from a conversation with best-selling author Mitch Albom” →

Answer these questions and define your own passions

Categories Graphic Design, Scribbles
"PASSION" | Scribble by Niña Terol-Zialcita (2012)

Over a year ago, I was asking myself some life questions and came up with this doodle. I’d like to invite you to answer these same questions and reflect on what it says about you, your life mission, and your current priorities. I feel like for me, NOW is the perfect time to answer this again and see how things have changed since the time I drew this. I’ll definitely be sharing my answers on this blog. In the meantime, consider this my way of…Continue Reading “Answer these questions and define your own passions” →

In the News: ‘The tweet is mightier than the sword’ (Rappler)

Categories Event coverages, Events & Workshops, Niña in the News, Politics & Current Events, Society & Culture, Technology

In September 2012, I was fortunate enough to have been one of the panelists of Mashable and Rappler‘s “Social Good Summit” in Manila. Here’s an excerpt of a feature about some insights that I and fellow netizen Jane Uymatiao shared with the audience. To view my full segment, please watch the video on the right sidebar. To view a summary of the  Social Good Summit, please click HERE. Hope to see more of you “super citizens” online! 😉 — ‘The tweet is mightier than the…Continue Reading “In the News: ‘The tweet is mightier than the sword’ (Rappler)” →

Dreamboarding: Cutting and Pasting Dreams onto Reality (Homegrown.ph)

Categories Lifestyle, Published Works

Published on February 7, 2013 in Homegrown.ph To make a dream come true, some action is required. Creating a visual plan may be what you need to help you achieve your success goals. / by Niña Terol-Zialcita / Much has been said and written about visualizing your goals in order to make them real. The late great Stephen Covey, whose Seven Habits of Highly Successful People has guided millions of driven individuals on the path of success, said it best when he said, “Begin with…Continue Reading “Dreamboarding: Cutting and Pasting Dreams onto Reality (Homegrown.ph)” →

7 Resolutions You Can Do for RP While Sitting Down

Categories Op-Eds, Politics & Current Events

By Niña Terol; published in Good News Pilipinas.com (originally posted in the blog Out of the Universe) Whether you’re an office worker glued to your desk for most of the week, a Net junkie who loves blogs and social networking sites, an overseas Filipino looking to connect back to home, or simply someone with something to say, the power to set this country right is within your reach. In these times of social unrest, when media focus hops from one controversy and “crisis” to another, Filipinos everywhere are…Continue Reading “7 Resolutions You Can Do for RP While Sitting Down” →

Within the Joker’s Grasp (Out of the Universe)

Categories Op-Eds, Out of the Universe, Politics & Current Events

By Niña Terol (originally posted in the blog Out of the Universe)   And now we face yet another hundred-million-peso scandal, unfolding in real-time in the august chambers of the Philippine Senate, involving yet another fall guy who is now the country’s hottest topic (and butt of jokes) but who will later on be forgotten. The moment I heard his name—a few years ago, when my mom casually mentioned the name of the Rotary’s then-District Governor—I immediately felt that there was something fishy about a man named…Continue Reading “Within the Joker’s Grasp (Out of the Universe)” →

Profiles in “Out of the Universe Leadership” (part 1)

Categories Op-Eds, Out of the Universe, Personality Profiles, Politics & Current Events

(Originally posted in the blog, Out of the Universe) I consider myself fortunate to be one of the radio anchors of Lider Totoo, the Saturday-morning program on Radyo Veritas that tackles servant leadership through the experience of real leaders working in different fields and different parts of the country. There are few things I enjoy better than listening to great minds sharing their experiences, challenges, and aspirations, and working on this program makes it worthwhile for me to wake up early on a Saturday morning and trek all…Continue Reading “Profiles in “Out of the Universe Leadership” (part 1)” →