They say kindness is contagious, and this Gen Z Bicolano pharmacist is proof of that, saying after he adapted the initiative of pharmacist-turned-content creator Arshie Larga. 25-year-old Charlie Bandola said that he is a huge fan of Larga and when he got an opportunity to spread kindness, he grabbed it. “Sabi ko, I want to also start ‘yung ginagawa rin ni Sir Arshie Larga.Since estudyante pa lang ako, I’m very inspired by him na talaga. I really look up to him. Nu’ng nagkaroon ako ng pera from sponsored deals,” he told The Philippine STAR. “Sabi ko, since malapit na rin…
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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.
A special learning center in San Fernando, Pampanga built a cafe to help students with needs earn money and experience while working in the small business. “Madami kaming napapaiyak na magulang. When they see their children doing new things, ‘yung parang hindi ako nagkamali na ipagpatuloy. Magastos, mahirap, pero tingnan mo, may mga ganito na na pwede nilang pasukan, magkakaroon din sila ng opportunity na ipakita yung kung ano ‘yung mga abilities din nila,” Mary Ann Biliwang, consultant of the center said. “So hindi lang naman po kasi siya cafe. Mayroon din kami parang maliit na thrift shop nagpa-practice din…
Uploader Kristine Joan “Teacher Shas” Hinanay said she did not buy a plane ticket for her OFW Tito, with a goal to pay back his kindness but rather a form of showing love and gratitude. “Si Tito Baloy po ‘yung tumayo talaga sa akin na tatay ko po. Pinapagaan niya po talaga ‘yung buhay namin. Sobrang, sobra-sobrang laking part po ni Tito sa success na meron ako ngayon. Lalo na po noong bata ako, na mamulat sa mundong hindi po maganda, na mahirap. Noong mga pagkakataon na hindi mo alam kung paano ka magpapatuloy, sila talaga ‘yung dapat na pinipili…
25-year-old Natasha Irorita shared the story behind a viral video of her brother, John, as he waits outside their home in Pampanga just to greet her after a long day at work. “Nung dumating po kami, kasama ko po ‘yung partner ko, sobrang saya niya. Lagi po siyang ganyan ‘pag umuuwi ako. Masaya po,” she told The Philippine STAR. “Galing po ako ng event. Kasi events host po ako.Sabi ko uuwi naman ako ngayon. Pero hindi ko po sinabi anong oras. ‘Yun po kasi lagi iniiwasan namin na sabihin kung kailan ka uuwi. Kasi po maghihintay po talaga siya. Hihintayin…
A former medical student from the University of Santo Tomas got emotional as she looked back on her journey of fighting against cancer. Ianne Bautista was a first-year medical student when she was diagnosed with Leukemia. “Kakasimula ko lang talaga. Tapos, when I got the final diagnosis, they told me it was acute myeloid leukemia. Sabi ko, ‘Okay, I’ll proceed with treatment.’ And then, they told me na I have to take a leave of absence for school. Doon talaga parang… sorry. Doon talaga bumagsak ‘yung parang mundo ko,” she shared with The Philippine STAR. “I was chasing my dreams.…
An inmate from BJMP Anex 2 in Taguig City has one wish for Christmas: To see his family this year. 40-year-old alias “John,” who creates Christmas lanterns inside the jail facility as part of its “Likha Laya Project–Parol ng Pag-asa” Project became emotional when he was asked about his Christmas wish. “Wish ko sana makita ko ‘yung mga kapatid ko, anak ko. Sana naman, itong Paskong taon, sana dumalaw sila. ‘Yun ang wish ko,” he stressed. Before he was detained, John was a single father to his two minor children and was a hands-on dad. But since he wanted to…
#BagetsTheMusical Director Maribel Legarda stressed the importance of welcoming a new breed of young theater actors on stage during a press conference on Friday. “Of course it’s very challenging na lahat sila bata in the theater… Para sa amin [PETA] importante magturo at educate… Excited kami na may bagong generation na mga young artists na pumapasok sa teatro,” she noted. Adding, “We’re very happy. As a matter of fact I think dapat may new wave.. Ang teatro ay pagbabalanse ng tao. Hindi pwedeng puro matanda. It’s like any other community. It is strongest kapag may halo-halo… There’s age diversity, experience.”…
A Gen Z, who competed in an international dance competition, didn’t expect that he would offer his new milestone to his father at his funeral. Prince Juanico recalled the heartbreaking moment when he found out that his father, Expedito, died when he was in Dubai for the World Supremacy Battleground last July. “Pagka-arrive po namin, nakita ko sa may bahay po namin, meron pong tent. Kala ko marami po talaga ‘yung mga bisita or magsu-surprise po sila ng congratulations.‘Yung explanation po nila is, talagang sinadya po nila na hindi muna sabihin sa akin kasi kilala po nila kasi ako na…
Gen Z Arjane Villacorta became emotional as she recalled how they almost lost her sister, Arielle “Ading”, after she was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. According to Mayo clinic, autoimmune encephalitis is a group of conditions that causes swelling in the brain. This happens because the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells. Autoimmune encephalitis symptoms can vary but may include memory loss, changes in thinking, changes in behavior and seizures. Arjane said that it was a long journey before doctors diagnosed her sister’s autoimmune disease. “Ni-CT scan na siya nung time na ‘yun. Lahat po normal. Kaya sabi po nila, ‘yung…
Breakout actress Ashtine Olviga revealed the qualities she is looking for her real-life leading man on the fifth episode of The Philippine STAR’s On The Rise on YouTube. For Ashtine, besides the physical attractiveness of a man, she is more inclined to focus on one’s attitude. “Syempre gusto ko pogi. Pero bukod sa physical talaga, kasi kahit may gwapo kasing lalaki, pag pangit ‘yung ugali, pumapangit, no? Pero kapag hindi naman super perfect, pero kapag sobrang bait naman, nakakagwapo talaga. Kaya feeling ko, importante sa akin ‘yung physical, pero mas importante sa akin kung ano ‘yung laman ng puso talaga,”…