Author: Janelle Lorzano

This LGBT couple from Tondo is excited to welcome their second baby this year! Kim Adrian Juanico and Apple Hilari’s relationship became official in 2015. But they eventually broke up after dating for quite a while. “Hindi nagtagal kasi natakot siya [Apple] kasi‘yung discrimination, ‘yung tukso ng mga barkada lalo na puro sila tomboy. Nag-ano kami non, nag-quit. Kasi nga ‘yung mga sulsol, ‘Bakit katomboyan mo tapos bakla ‘yung ano [karelasyon] mo,’ ganon. Hanggang sa nalaman na ng parents niya, ng parents ko. Parang hindi pa nga handa,” Kim told the Philippine STAR. “Maraming pag-a-adjust kasi marami akong nakarelasyon dati…

26-year-old Rich Lopez shared a glimpse of his life as a single father of three on social media. More than their daily routines, Lopez hopes to spread awareness about the importance of co-parenting among ex-partners. “May mga bagay talaga na ‘di mapagkakaintindihan sa isang relasyon. Common naman na iyon pero sana huwag n’yo idamay ‘yung mga bata. Choice natin na dumating sila, gampanan sana ‘yung responsibilidad mo,” he told in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR. “Kung meron man kayong hindi pagkakaintindihan ng partner n’yo, lahat naman nauuwi naman sa magandang usapan eh. Basta i-set aside n’yo muna ‘yung…

A millennial based in Thailand received praises from netizens after she shared her life while taking care of her sick biological father while being pregnant with her first child. “Masikit sa dibdib, stay strong po. Napakabait mong anak. Get well soon po sa daddy n’yo,” a netizen commented. “May God answer all your prayers specially the healing of your dad and Justice,” another said. 25-year-old Nischel Casi Regidor didn’t grow up with her Daddy Joenis in the Philippines after her parents got separated at an early age. “I grew up with my mom and also with my stepfather. So after…

“Tinatagan ko kasi gusto ko maisakatuparan na maging daddy po siya. Ayaw ko pong mawala si baby.” 29-year-old Rose Anne Valencia – Quizon said that she wanted to keep their baby safe after her husband, Michael, unexpectedly died in January 2024, while she was three months pregnant. Until now, Rose couldn’t believe that her husband wasn’t with her on their journey to parenthood. “Nung una po ang sabi ng OB po namin okay lang naman po umiyak, pero ang iyak ko po nun parang pigil po talaga. Kasi po nasa critical stage po nun eh, three months. ‘Pag naiiyak po…

This teacher from Palawan was shocked upon seeing his student crying after announcing that she’s included in the honors list. “Break time nila. Nangyari po iyan dito sa classroom ko. Nag-announce po ako kasi mayroon na po silang grade. After ko na ma-announce sino kasama dun sa mga with honors, may napansin ako dito sa may gilid may umiiyak. Sabi nung mga kaklase niya, ‘Umiiyak si Aya.’ Sabi ko, ‘Bakit siya umiiyak?’” 29-year-old teacher Bobby Sebido Manipol from Macarascas Elementary School told The Philippine STAR. Teacher Bobby then immediately checked and asked why his grade 3 student, Aya, became emotional. “Tinatanong…

This mother from Laguna couldn’t help but become emotional after her son based in Australia went home to accompany her to the altar on her wedding day last February 3, 2024. Mommy Corazon Reolo Mayor, 68, said she was surprised upon seeing her son, Ferric, on her special day. “Nung unang lingon ko, hindi ko talaga expected na siya. Parang nananaginip.Kaya nga lumingon ako ulit. Dahil hindi ko maanuhan na siya nga ‘yun. Dun na ako iyak nang iyak.Hindi ko talaga expected. Sinabi niya kasi sa akin, hindi sila makakauwi,” Mommy Corazon told The Philippine STAR. “Naano ko na talagang…

Netizens were touched after watching a video of a 7-year-old kid from Batangas bursting into tears after seeing his OFW father. On TikTok, the uploaded video featuring the surprise of Daddy Priestian Balbuena to his son, Sakristan, has already garnered more than 3.3M views. “Tumulo na lang din luha ko,” a user commented. “At nakikiiyak na naman ako sa ibang pamilya,” another said. According to Daddy Priestian, he did not expect that his son would be that emotional after seeing him. “Ang ine-expect talaga namin ano eh masu-surprise lang siya pero hindi talaga kami nag-expect nung iiyak siya nang ganun.…

A teenager made her parents cry during their wedding day after she wrote a heartwarming wedding toast message. “I want to take this moment to say thank you to both of you. Thank you for giving me the best childhood I could possibly receive. Cheers to this union of my first best friend and my number one fan, my mom and my dad,” 15-year-old Cielo Florence said in the viral video as she greeted her newlywed parents. Cielo did not also miss the chance to pay tribute to her stepdad whom she calls the dad who “stepped up” to take…

A teenager from Lipa, Batangas recently went viral on TikTok after she shared what it’s like to have a supportive K-pop lolo. “Talaga pong supportive po siya na lolo. Siya rin po talaga ‘yung lagi ko ring nakakasama kapag pumupunta pong Manila. Sa concert po, Wattpad book signing po,” Alexa Manalo told The Philippine STAR. Alexa is a huge fan of NCT 127 and Seventeen. She even influenced her 68-year-old lolo, Ricardo “Papa Ding” Del Rosario Santos, to enjoy their music. “Lagi kong pini-play sa bahay ‘yung mga music videos po nila. Tapos syempre po lagi niya pong naririnig, nakikita…

“Have faith. Kung para sa inyo, ibibigay ‘yan ni Lord.” That’s the statement of a millennial mom from Cavite after she gave birth to her first child after experiencing three miscarriages. 30-year-old Racheline Sarabia was diagnosed with APAS or Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. According to Mayo Clinic, APAS is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly creates antibodies that attack tissues in the body making it difficult for a woman to bear a child. “First pregnancy ko po is November 2021, then nakunan din ako ng November 2021. Then nasundan po ‘yung baby ko po ng February [2022] Then nakunan…