Author: Janelle Lorzano

Netizens praised a mother for being selfless and a fighter as she takes care of her son with heart problems while battling stage 4 breast cancer. 34-year-old Mommy Nichole Licyayo is a living proof that a mother’s love is unconditional. Because despite being diagnosed with breast cancer with bone metastasis in 2024, she continued fighting and taking care of her son, Maxi who has a congenital heart disease. “I have no time to process ‘yung condition ko kasi as a mom, focus ko talaga ‘yung anak ko.I’m ready to go home sa Panginoon. No problem with that. Pero ‘yung concern…

A nurse in Lipa, Batangas received a “hero walk” after she donated her organs just days after she was declared brain dead. According to her husband, Randy Paran, his wife Cathy, repeatedly mentioned her plans on donating her organs when death comes. “Sa akin, ‘yung bilin niya matagal na eh. Mga ilang years na. Talagang sinasabi niya sa akin, na may card siya, magdo-donate siya. Tapos, sabi nga niya, huwag siyang i-revive ‘pag siya ‘yung dinala sa hospital. Hindi namin talagang pwedeng baliin ‘yun,” he told The Philippine STAR. Cathy’s eldest daughter, Kate, also recalled her conversation with her mom…

The lone survivor of the van involved in a fatal multi-vehicle collision at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) last May 1, 2025, recalled moments after the accident that killed 10 and injured 37 individuals including children. Jerry Tuazon said that he couldn’t remember anything after the bus smashed into the van. “[Ako ‘yung] natira sa siyam. Ako ‘yun…. Maraming taong hindi makapaniwala na may buhay… Makikita n’yo ang kabutihan ng Panginoon. Ultimong mga doktor sa ospital hindi sila makapaniwala na wala akong bali… Sugat-sugat lang, maliit,” he said during the funeral service of his family and friends on May 5, 2025.…

In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR/LatestChika.com, Donna, aunt of the four-year-old kid who died after the fatal NAIA car crash on Sunday, said that the victim’s father, Danmark Soriano Masongsong, is still in shock after the accident.   “‘Yung father sobrang tuliro pa din, hindi makausap nang maayos. Ayaw din kumain. Iyak pa din ng iyak. ‘Yung asawa naman niya ay naging critical kahapon internal bleeding sa spleen. Naoperahan na siya. Dahil sa condition niya, hindi pa namin masabi na wala na ’yung anak niya,” Donna said.  Adding, ”’Yung aming ina naman namin, ok results ng CT Scan pero…

“Saan” hitmaker Maki gets real and candid as he shares why the University of the Philippines (UP) has a special place in his heart as he shows excitement on the release of his upcoming full-length album titled “KOLORCOASTER” this year. In an interview with LatestChika.com/The Philippine STAR before performing at the UP Fair: REV Music Festival last April 5, 2025, Maki revealed why UP is very close to his heart and music. “Ito talaga ‘yung place na lagi kong pinupuntahan whenever super happy ako. I wanna celebrate something. And also times na sobra akong down. I need solace or like…

A family granted the last wish of a teacher from Davao City who passed away due to colon cancer. According to Pablito Dimaligalig Jr., nephew of teacher Guillermo or famously known as “Tito Gems”, they made sure to follow his tito’s requests for his burial. “Kapag namatay daw siya, gusto niya ‘yung mga members ng dance troupemag-perform daw sa lamay at sa libing. Kasi hindi niya raw gusto ng malungkot. Gusto niya daw ng happy,” Pablito told The Philippine STAR. Adding, “Meron daw nag-mention sa alumni. Gusto niya daw sayawin ‘yung ‘Tsokolate’ na dance. Kasi isa daw ‘yun sa nagpasikat…

This millennial from Bataan wowed netizens with his talent after he managed to create a giant artwork with just using cardboard. 30-year-old Dennis James Izon accomplished his 8-foot Optimus Prime artwork in February 2025. “Yung Optimus Prime na 8-foot. Inabot po ko ng four months sa paggagawa po.‘Yung cardboard po, talagang marami po magagawang obra po sa kanya. ‘Di mo na kailangan, gumamit ng mahal na materyales. Kaya unique siya, kasi libre siya eh. Nakikita mo lang siya sa tabi-tabi, minsan hinihingi mo lang,” he told The Philippine STAR. Dennis started building the robot out of cardboard in November 2025.…

A mother based in Paris shared how her 6-year-old daughter became the biggest fan of Heart Evangelista and how they managed to build a relationship with the actress through the years. Bless Dafney Flores, 43, mom of Kheann, the little heart fan who went viral on social media, looked back on how they first met Evangelista. “Na-meet namin si Ms. Heart, two years old si Kheann. Hindi namin inaasahan na kahit ‘yung sobrang daming paparazzi, talagang binigyan niya ng oras si Kheann. Hindi po pwedeng hindi niya mayakap, hindi niya mahalikan. So, tuwang-tuwa po kami talagang hanggang ngayon ganun po…

Actor and singer James Reid recently revealed that fans can expect to see him in a teleserye this 2025. “I will be releasing a teleserye this year. By the end of this year, it will be out,” he said in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR during the UP Fair: REV last April 5, 2025. James also added that he will be releasing four to five singles this year. When asked about his reaction after his 2015 song “Randomantic” became viral on TikTok, James said he was so happy that his “favorite song” was also enjoyed by netizens. “I’m…

Kapamilya star Belle Mariano gets real and candid as she played red flag or green flag with the Philippine STAR during the recently concluded She Slays 2025: Girlcoded Convention at the Concourse, One Ayala in Makati last March 29, 2025. Belle shared her wisdom as she gave pieces of advice in life when asked about her stand in different situations. For Belle, saying yes to an opportunity even if she’s not 100% ready is both a red and green flag. “I mean, it’s good that sometimes we put ourselves in situations that we’re uncomfortable. Because that’s a green flag for…