This former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Singapore did not wait for her retirement age to get back to the Philippines. While working abroad along with her husband, they made sure to save money for the future. 48-year-old Marivic Zapanta went to Singapore in 2017 to work as a pharmacist. “Nagtrabaho ako bilang store manager [for] 15 years. Doon ko na nakuha lahat ng mga magagandang experience na ngayon ay nilalagay ko sa sarili kong business. Marami na akong nasimulan na trabaho, meron akong medrep, meron akong sa pharmacist [sa] community hospital and then manufacturing,” Marivic told the Philippine STAR.…
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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.
Anthony Mark Emocling, the Philippines’ first visually-impaired Bar passer, shared how his parents played a vital role in his success. “From the start, nandun sila sa akin. Hindi madaling magkaroon ng anak na may kapansanan pero kinaya pa rin po ng mga magulang ko. Hindi sila sumuko na bigyan ako ng better future. Pinag-aral nila ako college, elementary, hanggang law school,” Emocling told The Philippine STAR. Emocling’s condition was not inborn. When he was 10 years old, he lost his sight due to an eye condition. “Napunit ‘yung retina ko because mahina ‘yung kapit niya. Since 10 years old, nabulag…
A video showing a heart-pinching moment between a yaya and her alagas recently went viral on social media. Taken on March 25, 2023, Nanay Kornita can be seen crying as she bids farewell to Sophie, 14, and Ethan, 6, at the airport. “Paalam po. Aalis na ko,” Nanay Kornita while wiping her tears. Sophie and Ethan then cried their hearts out as they hugged and let go of Nanay Kornita’s hands. According to Mommy Shiela, she expected that her kids would be that emotional since Nanay Kornita stayed with them for 14 years. “‘Yung panganay ko, ineexpect ko talagang iiyak…
A Gen Z from Taytay, Rizal received praises from the online community after he shared his life as an intern SPED teacher. 21-year-old Clarenz Sunny Nalaunan found his passion and happiness in teaching kids with special needs as early as high school. “When I was in high school, I have classmates mga deaf po sila. From there, parang nagkaroon lang po ng magic na nakita ko sila, they are talking to each other, sila-sila lang, and ako gusto ko pong pumasok sa world na meron po sila. From there nag-ignite po ‘yung passion ko sa pagtuturo ng mga batang nakakaramdam…
This teenager from Masbate impressed netizens after he uploaded a video of him while working as a freelance interior decorator. 19-year-old John Ryan Yusi Bona went to Manila in 2021 to study architecture in college. Unfortunately, he didn’t get into his dream university. “’Yung sister ko may friend siya na contractor, kinuha po ako nila as videographer nung mga project na interior. Nung nagwowork na ako as videographer, ‘yung boss ko dun sa work na ‘yun parang na notice niya po na may alam ako sa interior design. Ginawa niya akong freelance na interior decorator,” Ryan told The Philippine STAR.…
The online community congratulated singer-actress Tippy Dos Santos after she successfully passed the 2022 Bar examinations. Esquivias Dos Santos, mother of Tippy, shared a video of her now-lawyer daughter after they saw her name on the passers list released by the Supreme Court on Friday, April 14, 2023. In the video, Tippy’s family can be seen celebrating her new milestone. “CONGRATS MY BABY ATTY. Tippy Dos Santos We never doubted you! We knew you’d pass!!! Thank you Lord Jesus! Thank you Mama Mary!,” Mommy Esquivias wrote in the caption. Netizens praised the Dati singer for being one of the 3,992…
Identical twin sisters Kat and Pat recently shared their encounter with an old man, who was spotted selling tables in the middle of the day in Pampanga. “Nakatambay lang po kami [sa labas] tapos bigla pong dumaan si lolo. Grabe po ‘yung init sa daan tapos bigla po kaming parang gustong mapaiyak kasi nakakaawa po talaga siya. Tinawag po namin siya. Linapitan niya po kami. Nung una po kasi, maliit lang po ‘yung mesang binebenta niya, nagkakahalaga ng P550. Tapos tinanong po namin kung magkano po ‘yung sa kaniya doon, sabi niya P50 lang daw po,” Kat told the Philippine…
A 63-year-old woman from Bulacan received praises from netizens after she showed off her baking skills online. Pia Halili Villano recently featured her mom, Nanay Purita, on her TikTok account. To their surprise, many individuals were interested and curious about Nanay Purita’s journey as a baker. “Gusto na nila ngayon talaga laging napapanood si Nanay sa mga content. Usually, nagugulat sila kasi at 63 nag babake pa rin siya. Pero nagugulat sila na meron pa pala na ‘yung bakers sa panahon ng ’90s until now nagbabake pa rin. Tsaka sabi nila meron pa raw pa lang gumagawa nung types ng…
A mother from Bulacan said her world fell apart after finding out why her daughter refuses to turn on the camera during her online class. In a now viral video on TikTok, Mommy Hiedie Mamauag shared her conversation with her 8-year-old daughter, Afiara. “Afiara you should open your camera when you have online school, okay? Why are you not opening kasi ‘yung camera?” Mommy Hiedie can be heard saying in the video. “It’s so weird, my face,” Afiara replied. “No! You’re not weird. You’re pretty, okay?” Mommy Hiedie replied while composing herself to comfort her daughter. Recalling the moment, Mommy…
This couple explained why they chose Mayonnaise’s “Jopay” for their special day. Jem and King Daulat tied the knot in an intimate wedding on January 9, 2023. Months after, their wedding went viral on social media with 1.3 million views on TikTok. “Pumasok din sa isip ko na OPM. Sabi ko kasi ayaw ko ng common wedding. Kaya nagustuhan ko ‘yung Jopay unang-una is hindi ‘yung mismong kanta siya, ‘yung lyrics. ‘Yung dadalhin kita sa aming bahay, ‘di tayo mag-aaway tapos aalis tayo sa tunay na mundo,” King shared with The Philippine STAR. “Ramdam namin hindi siya basta pinili dahil…