A 60-year-old woman from Rizal yet again proved that age doesn’t matter in achieving dreams in life. Inang Letecia, a senior citizen, graduated from primary education at the Doña Susana Madrigal Elementary School under alternative learning system on July 7, 2022. Inang Letecia’s family couldn’t be more happy for their mother, who sacrificed her own dreams just to take care of them. “Sabi ko sa pag-aaral pala, wala pala sa edad. Kahit pala matanda na na tulad ko, na nagnanais, ay mangyayari, magagawa pala,” Inang Letecia said. Inang Letecia only finished Grade 5 and admitted hardships in studying due…
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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.
This mother was in and out of the hospital due to her existing illnesses. One day, her daughter based in Australia decided to surprise her. At first, Mommy Mindamar did not immediately recognize Linda. It took her a couple of seconds to finally greet Linda! She can’t believe that Linda was finally home! Daughter Lynda Amar Yee was thankful that her homecoming was in time for her mom’s minor surgery. She was able to accompany her in the hospital for four days. “Spending time with Mommy na lang kahit saan kahit sa bahay ‘yun lang ‘yung importante sa akin ngayon…
This assistant manager caught a fastfood crew attending online classes while on duty. Instead of calling out the attention of the employee, he understood her situation. Apparently, he was in the same situation when he was still a working student. “Nararamdaman ko ‘yung nararandaman niya that time. Medyo naawa ako na halos pagsabayin niya ‘yung pag-aaral niya sa trabaho. Hindi siya maka focus sa pag-aaral niya,” uploader Alvin Asis told the Philippine STAR “Nung oras po kasi na ‘yan, nag on floor po ako and then nagcheck po ako ng drive-thru, nakita ko po si Lyngel nag ce-cellphone that time.…
This 25-year-old woman from Baguio City is another proof that giving up is not an option in life and in business. In November 2021, she managed a coffee shop and it wasn’t an easy journey for her. Five months into operating it, they had no customers and their expenses were bigger than their income. She then had an idea to revamp the place. From a simple coffee shop to an Instagramable coffee shop! “The main reason why we decided to renovate was because we felt that our café wasn’t clicking well enough with people. We didn’t have a high influx…
This 22-year-old woman met an aspin near their home in Parañaque City in 2020. She started feeding the dog named Ogie and their family eventually adopted him. A year after, she thought of starting an initiative to feed stray animals. From being in a one-man team, she now has 150 volunteers all over Luzon! “Gusto ko siya maging movement kasi parang kailangan na magstep out ‘to di pwede ako lang pati mga nasa paligid kasi nagulat po ako parang ilang months lang, ‘yung aso na pinakain ko, pinakain na nila. So nagkaroon ako ng idea, “ah pwede siya,” kaya ayun…
During his graduation last June 30, 2022, Rey Matthew Volante looked back on the hardships he went through towards his success. Volante received two scholarships in college. He was so excited to start his college journey. Until the COVID-19 pandemic happened, where he faced the biggest battle of his life. “Just when I thought everything was according to my plans, things started to fall apart. COVID-19 pandemic happened. And just roughly two years ago, it killed me twice,” Volante started his graduation speech. “The first time was when my twin brother had fallen victim to a broken justice system. He…
If you are planning to visit the summer capital of the Philippines, then you shouldn’t miss these rising performers in Baguio City! THE ICONIC GREEN SOLDIER Behind this bright-looking Green Soldier costume is a 31-year-old man who loves to entertain the public. Jhonwel Reyes started as a mime performer in Manila in 2013. A year after, he decided to visit Baguio and look for possible means to earn income for his family.“Naging interesado po ako sa larangan ng pagiging mime kasi marami pong taong napapasaya. Si Green Soldier ang naging dahilan kung bakit nakilala tayo nang husto,” he told The…
This father missed his daughter’s moving up ceremony due to his work. After the program, his daughter decided to surprise him! “Congrats, Pa!” daughter Sheila Bartolaba Rebayla can be heard saying while hanging her medals to her father. Tatay Leonardo couldn’t believe that his daughter dropped by at his workplace just to offer him her medals! He was speechless but very happy and excited to celebrate his daughter’s new milestone. “My father is the best po. ‘Yung sa viral video po, hindi po siya nakapunta dahil po nagtatrabaho siya at kami lang po ng mama ko at ng ka-relatives ko…
This son from Pampanga recently went viral on social media after he decided to resign from his regular job to take care of his adoptive father after suffering stroke in January 2022.“I worked before sa isang BPO company but I resigned when Papa had a stroke to do care-giving responsibilities since ako lang po ang nag iisang anak niya at wala po siyang asawa,” RM Capillas told The Philippine STAR RM managed to record his father’s journey towards his recovery. The uploaded video on social media has already garnered 2.4 million views. RM said that Papa Avelino was rushed to…
This dog has a hidden talent—getting parcels for her furmom! Aki has been welcoming delivery riders in their home in San Mateo, Rizal since 2021. Aki, a one-year-old mixed breed of Japanese Spitz and Pomeranian, has been receiving all the parcels on behalf of his fur mom, Lheam. “Syempre nung una po, medyo hesitant po mga rider since it’s their duty na maibigay nang maayos sa amin and nagdo-doubt pa po sila kay Aki since may mga aso na inuunbox ‘yung parcel mismo pagkakuha. Pero nung nasanay na po sila at alam nila na gentle si Aki sa mga parcel,…