Author: Janelle Lorzano

A 25-year-old woman recalled a health scare when she was comatose for a month in 2017. Larry Mae Uson said that she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 10 years old. “’Yung bowl po namin sa CR, nagugulat ‘yung papa ko.May mga black po na langgam.Yung sa laundry namin, du’n sa underwear ko po, nilalanggam siya. Tapos, napapansin po nila, papayat ako nang papayat kahit okay naman po ‘yung kinakain ko. So, pina-checkup po ako. Nagulat ‘yung doktor kasi pagkakuha po ng blood sugar ko, nasa 500 plus. Eh, ang normal po, is 120. Pina-admit na ko…

Kilig alert! College blockmates-turned-lovers looked back on their love story that started 20 years ago with a retreat letter. “Random lang kasi I never asked for a letter from him during college retreat. So nagulat ako na biglang may inabot siya sa aking piece of paper, parang feeling ko pinunit niya lang from somewhere. Ayon nabasa ko ‘yung letter which is very-very deep. Iba, parang, well coming from a classmate and a friend… How can he say something like that? Pero kilig lang,” Melissa Pilapil happily shared with The Philippine STAR. As shared on TikTok, her then blockmate-turned-boyfriend, Gabe, wrote…

This story yet again proves how love and support can help a sick person recover. Ma. Fatima Joy Madayag recalled how her nephew, Malik, helped her sick brother, Balong, recover from the effects of a motorcycle accident last October 2024. “‘Yung power of voice ni Malik. Habang naghihingalo po ‘yung kuya namin sa ICU is talagang pinapakinggan namin, pinaparinig namin sa kanya ‘yung boses ng anak niya. Tapos, nakiusap kami kung pwede makapasok siya para makita naman niya ‘yung tatay niya,” she said in an exclusive interview. “Halos everyday po, dinadala si Malik ng nanay niya dito sa hospital, sa…

This mother became emotional while recalling the death of her 5-year-old son due to cancer last December 2024. Mommy Aileen Sabal has been open on social media on her grieving process after Kobe’s battle against cancer. “Sobrang sakit talaga mawalan ng anak. Ba’t nabigay niya ‘yung cancer sa anak namin sa dami-daming tao. Hanggang malibing namin siya sa puntod niya. Sobrang sakit talaga. Hanggang ngayon po, may times talaga na nagbe-breakdown talaga ako,” she told The Philippine STAR. According to Mommy Aileen, she experienced several pregnancy symptoms while carrying Kobe but noted she gave birth to a healthy baby boy on…

With dedication and hard work, rising star Rabin Angeles proved that everything is possible. “Ang Mutya ng Section E” and “Seducing Drake Palma” actor looks back on his journey #OnTheRise from starting his career at 17 years old to landing his first lead role in 2025. According to Rabin, he decided to take a pause in his education to focus on making a name in the industry. He then joined several workshops to hone his skills. “Nung 17 ako, nag-stop ako mag-aaral para umuwi ng QC mag-stay ako kay Direk Jason. Sabi ko, magsastop po ako kasi gusto ko talagang…

A deaf content creator couldn’t hide his happiness when he met a fellow PWD working in a fast-food chain in Laguna last April. Gen Z Archie Drilon recalled their interaction and his reaction that was caught on cam when he first met Reymond Bacarro Abonitalla, a service crew. “Na-meet ko si Reymond. After that, nung nakita ko siya, alam ko agad na hindi siya hearing person. Kasi I noticed that he is using body language. I saw the nameplate na siya ay PWD. So, kaya nung nagkatinginan kami, sabi [ko], ‘Deaf ka ba?’ Tapos sabi niya, ‘oo,’” Archie said in…

Binibining Pilipinas 2025 Queens have a firm stand on love and the famous ‘winner’s curse’ after getting the crown. In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR, Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2025 Annabelle Mae Mc Donnell and Bb. Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Anne Johnson shared their thoughts on the so-called “winner’s curse” that some beauty queens experience in their relationships after winning the crown. For Anabelle, she said that she is not a believer of “winner’s curse” when it comes to love because her experience proves otherwise. “On my way toward competing for my first international pageant, I ended up sitting…

In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR, Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Karl Miranda, Leòn Gallery director Jaime Ponce de Leon, and Buhay Group of Artists President Joey De Leon shared the story behind “Mga Pinta ng Pag-asa: A Special Auction of Artworks by Former and Current Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).” According to them, the special auction aims to rebuild PDLs’ lives and showcase their talent through art. It’s the first time for Leon Gallery to host this kind of auction for the PDLs. “Ang daming madi-discover dito na talent,” Leon Gallery director Jaime Ponce de Leon said. Justice Miranda…

Premier Volleyball League Nxled Chameleons player May Luna couldn’t believe that she had a full circle moment with her idol, Donny Pangilinan! It all started when Luna was able to visit Pangilinan on one of his practices for the Star Magic All Star Games 2025 last July 11, 2025. “Sinusukatan kami ng jerseys. Nung time na pumunta siya sa training namin, tinanong ko siya. Sabi ko, ‘Sir Andrew [Tan], kayo po ba ‘yung, ‘yung magsu-supply ng jersey ng All-Star Games this year?’ Sabi niya, ‘Oo, sa amin nga din nagte-training eh. Nakita ko, idol na idol mo si Donny.’ Gumanon…

A 25-year-old lucky fan was in disbelief when she spent two minutes on stage with South Korean actor Park Seo-Joon during his recent fan meet in Manila. In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR/LatestChika.com, Nicolette Escario recalled spending a special moment on stage with the “Itaewon Class” actor. “Grabe di ko ine-expect. Sobrang happy po ako, hindi ko alam ang gagawin! Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala talaga,” she said. Escario won one of the games and was given two uninterrupted minutes with Seo-Joon. “Sobrang lapit ng mukha niya. Ay, grabe! Ayyyy!! Baka hindi ako makatulog. Actually ‘yung hug, sabi…