Edz Padilla recalled seeing her mother in tears, saying her home felt “empty” after her children got married. “May kinasal sa amin na sunod-sunod. Naninibago din sila,kasi nga tatlo agad ‘yung nalagas sa bahay ni mama. Ang luwag na ng bahay. Dati, nagsisiksikan. Dalawa na lang ‘yung kasama niyang anak, ‘yung tatlo, wala na sa kanya. Kasi nasanay siyang marami sa bahay,” Padilla told The Philippine STAR. In a viral video on TikTok, Padilla heard her mother, Luisa, talking to her sister over the phone sharing how their home is now quiet and empty. “Hindi mo naman mapigil kusa kang…
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Janelle Lorzano
Janelle Lorzano likes long walks on the seaside and listening to people about their lives. When she isn't writing, she travels and discover new places.
For this Gen Z, being a pregnant wife was never a hindrance in her journey towards passing the Bar exams. “We really, really prayed hard to get us through the Bar, the pregnancy, and our marriage at the same time. We didn’t plan it. We just really asked from God to give us clearance to fix our timeline for us,” Erica Mae Diaz-Pangilinan told The Philippine STAR in an exclusive interview. Erica admitted that at first, she had to think twice about continuing her Bar reviews. “Actually, at first, I was thinking of deferring the Bar. But then, I thought…
A public school teacher from Bulacan received praises from netizens after she showed a glimpse of her life living in a flooded neighborhood. In a series of social media posts, Teacher Lorlita can be seen wearing waterproof jumpsuit and boots as she leaves her home in San Miguel, Calumpit, Bulacan. “Dahil po sa kagustuhan ko po na ako po ay makapasok araw-araw sa paaralan at ako po ay hindi um-absent, kailangan ko pong sumakay sa salbabida. Hinihila naman po ng aking asawa patungo po sa kalsada. Ang kalsada po kasi ay bagong tambak at ito po ay medyo mataas sa…
Age is just a number! 65-year-old Mommy Remilie Arboleda is a living proof of that saying! Mommy Remilie joined her daughter Danielle last year on one of her hiking trips in Batangas. “Kaya talaga ni mommy ‘yun, dahil on the go din siya. Pumunta kami noon sa Nasugbu trilogy. So, tatlong bundok siya na aakyatin. Si mommy, in fairness po, kinaya niya ‘yung really pagpaakyat. Pero, nag-stop lang siya nung second na bundok Pagbaba, sabi ko, ‘Sige, ma, rest ka na diyan.’ Ako po, tinapos ko lang saglit ‘yung bundok. Then, sinundan ko na siya pa-ano, sinundan ko na sa…
A first-time mom shared her fitness journey and how it led her to welcome her “little miracle.” From 137 kilos, Andrea Martinez- Fidelino was able to achieve a much lighter weight to 97 kilos. She clarified that at first, her goal was just to become healthier since she had a hard time moving around.“I was teaching that time. I realized, sobrang heavy ko na. Kasi hindi na ako makahinga. Mag-walk lang ako ng mga 10 steps from the faculty room to the CR. Pawis na pawis na ako, tapos hindi na akong makahinga talaga. Tapos ‘pag natutulog ako, parang nacho-choke…
Bride Claudine Batas-Orias recalled the night before her wedding when she heard and spotted her parents practicing their speech on her special day. “Nangyari siya the night before we got married. I requested my parents to sleep with me. I think nasa gitna pa nga nila ako noon. But anyway Before kami matulog, sabi ko, ‘Ma, Pa, maliligo na ako, ha?’ Narinig ko sila, before I closed the door sabi ni papa kay mama, ‘Love, ano ba ang sasabihin natin sa speech bukas sabi kasi ni ate, love ano eh, mag-prepare daw ng speechmay sasabihin daw.’ Sabi naman ‘nong mom…
Filipino-American singer and America’s Got Talent Season 20 winner Jessica Sanchez expressed excitement in performing at the ASEAN Summit in May 2026 after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. invited her to sing at the regional event. “I will be there. I’m very excited for that, I think I need some time to really plan out what I’m gonna be singing because I’ll be representing the Filipinos so I wanna take my time figuring out my song choices,” she confirmed in a chance interview with the Palace Press Corps. last December 30, 2025. When asked about what fans can expect on…
“A Werewolf Boy” and “Seducing Drake Palma” star Angela Muji talks about her relationship with on-screen partner, Rabin Angeles. “With Rabin, he’s kind of like a baby boy. Kailangan lagi mo siyang lalambingin para happy-happy kayo. Kung paano kami on-screen, ganun din kami off-screen. Ganun din kami ka-clingy sa isa’t isa. Very open naman kami sa isa’t isa. Actually, too open. A Alam mo ‘yung wala na kaming hiya sa isa’t isa. We just say what we think of,” she revealed during her #OnTheRise interview with The Philippine STAR. “Parang tropa na sweet. May ganun? Tropa premium. I can already…
A couple from Dagupan went viral this year after the bride had no choice but to ride a jeepney for their much-awaited wedding day. Last September, Glaiza Mae Ventanilla-Solomon rode a “jeepney bridal car” to say I do to her longtime boyfriend, Lester. “Sa dinami-dami ng araw na pwede akong sumakay ng jeep, sa kasal ko pa talaga. Sabi ko, ‘Sige na d’yan, try na natin, gusto ko na pumunta.’ Kasi nahiya din po kay Bishop kasi parang isang oras na po ‘yung na-late po kami. Nag-dream po ako ng magandang sasakyan, ng maayos na flow, na bababa po ako…
In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR, former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB): Gen11 housemate Jasmine “Jas” Helen Dudley-Scales revealed the real score between her and former PBB Otso alumna Argel Saycon.“[I’m] close friends with Argel. I’m really grateful that sa oneyear ko or pagpasok ko sa showbiz, I have Argel with me. Side-by-side. Not just inside but also outside,” she happily shared. “He’s really a person who understands what I’m going through and I’m grateful na nandyan siya para sa akin,” she added. In the same interview, Jas also looked back on how her PBB stint played a vital…