Author: Janelle Lorzano

In every group of friends, there is always that one person who couldn’t join get-togethers because of their strict parents. But these high school buddies were able to convince their friend’s mom by doing a PowerPoint presentation last December 8, 2021. Uploader Amanda Maxine Martinez said that their group decided to create a pitch deck and presented it online to the mother of their friend, Anaya. Amanda said their group was only formed during the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So when they planned the reunion, they wanted everyone to be there. “Everyone pitched in to make the PPT…

“Pag sumuko ka, talo ka.” This is the lesson that former overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) would like to impart to individuals who want to try their luck in building their own business amid the pandemic. Macx and Edwin Pantaleon put up a computer shop business in Quezon City after resigning from their work in Dubai in January 2020. They invested around P400,000 on their business in a bid to sustain their needs after going back to the Philippines in December 2019. But when the COVID-19 pandemic happened, they had no choice but to close their shop. “‘Yun nga lang unfortunately…

Get your tissues ready! These stories recently went viral on social media after netizens felt so much emotions upon hearing their stories. Mother from Parañaque gets emotional after reunion with OFW son After staying for four straight years in Japan, this overseas Filipino worker from Parañaque City prepared a plan to surprise his family. Christian Mangunay initially planned to invite his parents to the airport to get a “package,” but due to the strict quarantine measures in the country, he decided to go for a plan b. As an alternative, Christian then asked his sister Rea to help him create…

A netizen managed to convince his 78-year-old grandma from Cavite to finally quit smoking after sharing videos of her vice on social media. In an interview, Gerard Poblete shared that he decided to film Lola Trinidad whenever he would catch her lighting a cigarette in her room. At the age of 78, Gerard said that his grandma can consume three sticks in two days. Gerard said he’s only looking after the health of his Lola, that is why he is trying his best to stop her. “Tumatanda na siya, mas madali na siya dapuan ng sakit, bakit mag-bibisyo pa? Marami…

These three studios in Metro Manila offer a fun photography experience to their clients as they allow them to take photos on their own.  For introverts, this can be a great hangout activity, as there won’t be a photographer on set — just you and your bae or even your friends! Individuals just need to use a shutter clicker to capture photos. Watch the video here. ATOMM STUDIOS Atomm studios, considered as the Philippines’ first-ever self-shoot studio, opened to the public in Dec. 2021. It is located at Unit 201-A, Lot 2 and, 7 Batasan-San Mateo Road, Quezon City. “ATOMM…

An entrepreneur from Quezon City started her humble business in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Little did she know that this would eventually turn into a big business venture. Owner Ergel Joy Cruz said she got the inspiration of selling egg drops after watching several Korean dramas. Cruz said they were actually surprised when other entrepreneurs showed interest in their food business. But Cruz noted that it wasn’t an overnight success, noting that she initially tried selling snacks like potato fries and takoyaki in 2019. However, her small business was among those affected when the COVID-19 pandemic happened in…

Despite having a six-figure monthly income at a software company in Singapore, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) decided to return to the Philippines after 14 years to start his own business venture. According to Christian Abellaneda, the COVID-19 pandemic made him realize that it’s better to come home and be with his family. “It was last year actually when I went home, ano na ‘yan, kasagsagan na ng pandemic, ‘di ba? That made me think actually na, I felt that probably it’s time to come home. I managed to put some investments, I’ve also managed to put [in] some savings.…

For this 75-year-old man from Pampanga, age will never be a hindrance to finding a new hobby. Antolin Huerto Juego, a retired agricultural engineer, said that it took him months to mourn the death of his wife, Teodora, who passed away a day before their 48th wedding anniversary in 2021 due to complications from her diabetes. According to their granddaughter, Thea Anne Juego, Lolo Antolin mourned the passing of his wife for a long time. Months later, after watching several YouTube videos, he decided that it’s finally time to learn how to cope with the pain, prompting him to try…

This overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Puerto Princesa City, Palawan pretended to be a stranger when she approached her family at a beach in Dec. 2021. In a video posted on social media, uploader Manilyn Cortez is seen asking her unsuspecting family if it would be okay to eat with them. The clip then proceeds to show the awkward moment between Cortez and her family as she attempts to get some food. After a few minutes, her niece finally recognizes her and shouts her name. Cortez’s sister immediately hugs her while her mom Nanay Margarita also reaches out to embrace…

This Overseas Filipino worker (OFW) did not miss the chance to surprise his father after not seeing him for two years due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the country. Jefferson Leaño Naraga said that he made sure that his father Julian had no idea that he would come home for the holidays. Jefferson arrived in the country last Dec. 10, 2021. After his mandatory quarantine, he planned to surprise his father. In the video, Jefferson pretended to buy a snack from his father’s sari-sari store. His father initially did not recognize him until he paid with Japanese money. “Nung nalaman…