Author: Janelle Lorzano

This is the story of the Aligarbes siblings from Laguna, who finished college with honors thanks to their parents who worked as a helper and construction worker. According to Rhonn and Rhonna Aligarbes, they offer their success to their hardworking parents— Nanay Annabell at Tatay Don. “Nagpapasalamat ako kasi napakabuti nilang magulang. Sila po ‘yung unang nagtiwala sa’min. Sila ‘yung unang nagbigay ng pag-asa sa’min. At ngayon po, nagsusumikap po kaming magkapatid po na maibigay ‘yung buhay na deserve ng magulang po namin,” Rhonn told The Philippine STAR. “Para po sa mama’t papa ko, sobra po ‘kong nagpapasalamat sa inyo…

This couple had a unique souvenir for their guests on their wedding day! Bride and long-time events planner Zsarina “Rina” Sarmiento-Bourin said that after working in the industry for more than a decade, she thought of the best way to give a second life for the flowers that they used during their wedding day. “Being a wedding planner, I realized that I don’t want to waste all of the fresh flowers. So before we do this partying, you may take home the fresh flowers. I planned the flower arranging station there. If you want to bring home some fresh flowers,…

This story proves that in a world of red flags, there are still guys who would prove how much he loves you. In a viral video on social media, Jodel Talabis captured the moment when he visited his girlfriend’s parents to ask their permission before proposing to their unica hija. “Hindi po nila alam na magpapaalam ako sa kanila. Parang pumunta po ako do’n kasi may inutos po si Danica, sakto naman po na para may rason na po pumunta sa kanila para hindi po siya mag-expect. Sa pagpapaalam po, naiyak po ako kasi na-touch po ako kung gaano nila…

This woman from Quezon City was diagnosed with cancer in 2023 but she faced the biggest challenge in her life with so much hope and determination. “Mahirap din talaga, pero kumapit ako kay Lord nung time na ‘yun. Sabi ko nga, ‘Lord, kahit hanggang Pasko lang sana.’ Pero ‘yun po, thanks God talaga na lumagpas na ko ng isang taon,” 31-year-old Ma. Cristina Lata-Beniza told The Philippine STAR. “‘Yung sa physical appearance ko, tinanggap ko na lang din kasi sabi ko, eto na ‘to eh. Parang part na ‘to ng journey ko eh, ng battle ko sa cancer. Talagang ‘yung…

Girl dads will relate! This father from Quezon City turned emotional after his daughter’s birthday salubong last December 21, 2023. According to Daddy Niño Navarro, his emotions piled up as he realized that his daughter Sab is growing up so fast. “Daddy, bakit ka umiiyak?” Sab’s mother can be heard in the video. “Teenager na ‘yung anak ko. Malapit na akong iwan nito. Iiwan na ako nito, malapit na,” Daddy Niño said while crying. Recalling the moment, Daddy Niño said, “Nung gabing ‘yon, nakainom na ‘ko eh. Natatakot ako na baka isang araw maisipan din niya umalis. Syempre ‘di ba,…

This mother from Pasig City is currently living her best life for the second time around, thanks to her children! Mommy Marilou Etrata recently shared on social media how her children let her experience things for the first time like going to concerts, music festivals and even traveling around the Philippines. “‘Yung mga hindi ko nagagawa noon, nagagawa ko ngayon. Masaya. Hanggang kaya ko pa, gagawin ko. Kaya sinasamantala ko habang ngayon na kaya ko pa, may lakas pa ako. Ie-enjoy ko talaga. Sa tulong ng mga anak ko, nagbibigay sila ng pang budget sa’kin, kaya ayon nagagawa ko,” she…

Uploader Kris Angela Reaño Solis, 34, who is based in UAE shared a heartwarming moment with her father last March 2024. “I’m 34 years old. Happily married and a mom already. here’s my Papa who came to pick up his “Princess” in the metro coz it’s drizzling, and I had no umbrella. Father’s love,” Kris wrote in the now-viral TikTok video which has garnered more than 600,000 views. Netizens were quick to share their respective memories with their fathers. “Awww..you making me miss my Dad in Heaven.💔😭💔 he was always the one who been there for me even am…

Wholesome and heartwarming moment alert! A TikTok video of a baby’s genuine reaction to her father’s arrival after work recently went viral on social media as netizens were touched on the special moment. “Feeling ko yung tatay laging uwing-uwi din. ganito ba naman salubong sayo. ♥️♥️” a netizen commented. “The quick change of mood after makita c daddy. pls daddy don’t change 🥺 mommy did a great job. core memories 💚” another said. As of this writing, the video has already garnered more than 4.1 million views. “Naging routine na nga po kaya parang alam na niya ‘pag pumunta na…

A father from Quezon City recently went viral on social media after delivering a touching and emotional message to his new son in law. “Alam ng anak ko kung gaano ko siya kamahal. Buhay ko ibibigay ko para sa kanya. ‘Wag mong lolokohin ang anak ko. ‘Wag mong paiiyakin kasi sa kanila lang umiikot ang buhay ko,” Daddy Manolito started his speech during his daughter’s wedding last May 25, 2024. He then continued as he became emotional, “Masakit na may maririnig ako na may umaapi sa kanya. Ilalaan ko ang buhay ko para sa anak ko.  Sa kanila lang ako…

In an exclusive interview with MediaQuest and other MVP media group of companies, Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) President Cynthia Carrion shared how Filipino businessman and avid sports patron Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP) helped Carlos Yulo achieve his dreams in gymnastics. “MVP is our hero,” Carrion stressed in the interview last August 15, 2024. According to her, she became a “professional beggar” to find funds to support the then young Yulo. “It was when I found out what he’s really worth [it], because I saw that he could be a champion at something. His coach or the Japanese was…