A good samaritan-turned-content-creator received praises from netizens after she posted a series of videos while helping struggling foreigners in the Philippines. “Talagang na-encounter, especially sa mga comments, sa mga bashers na baka ginagatasan or for the content lang ‘yan. Para sa akin kasi alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi for the content lang ‘yun eh,” Gen Z Carrie Laine Abad told The Philippine STAR. Adding, “May isa ako sa mga random follower na talagang sumama. Naramdaman niya ang hirap talaga na ginagawa ko, ta’s sasabihin lang ng iba na ano lang ‘yan for the content, like anong bang ginagawa…
Author: Janelle Lorzano
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.
Actress-TV host Anne Curtis couldn’t hide her kilig and excitement as she shared a stage with South Korean actor Park Seo-joon during “Fit For Any Role: Park Seo Jun The Ultimate Fan Fest” at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Saturday. Curtis had a special appearance at the event as the endorser of the brand. She welcomed and introduced Seo-joon on stage as thousands of fans filled the venue and went wild when they saw the Korean actor. “Mabuhay, Philippines! I’m so happy to be here. Let’s [have] a great time. Thank you!” Seo-joon greeted his Filipino…
“Ako po ay isang solo parent, talagang ang hirap. Pero ‘yung bata, lumalaban. Wala kang rason para hindi lumaban sa laban na ito.” A mother who is raising her sick daughter alone couldn’t help but become emotional as she shared their journey. Mommy Elaine Justine De Leon was just 21 years old when she got pregnant with Baby Zoe. “‘Pag graduate ko po ng college, nabuntis po ako. Bali maayos naman. Newborn screening ko [ni baby], normal po din,” she said. When Baby Zoe was one year old, Mommy Elaine and her partner got separated. Since then, she raised her…
A son shared the healing journey of his father after he got into a car fire accident on April 1, 2025. Christian Misolas recalled how his father, Rick, survived the accident in Quezon City. “Si Mama naka-receive ng call from Papa. Tapos naka-video call. Ang nakikita lang po namin is ‘yung ceiling, ng sasakyan. Ang sabi po niya is nasusunog daw po siya. Tapos nanghingi po siya ng tulong,” Christian told in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR. “Sinasabi niya po na nahihilo siya. Hindi po makausap nang maayos. Tapos nakakakaba po doon is talagang naririnig namin ‘yung tunog…
Netizens were quick to react after Kendra Kramer revealed that she and her sister, Scarlett, share clothes from each other’s wardrobes. “Super relate haha! Growing up, I would get my older sister’s clothes from her close,” a netizen commented. “We don’t make paalam, we just kuha-kuha it and tago if we like the clothes tapos paalam na lang pag nakuha na ‘yung damit. Hahaha!” another said in jest. In an interview with The Philippine STAR/LatestChika.com, Kendra talked about her close bond with her sister, Scarlett. “It’s mostly her that gets clothes from me because I’m the older sister but…
The mother of a cancer patient spotted her son while praying for his fast recovery in his battle against bone cancer. In the now viral video on social media, Mommy Christine Bustos captured Baby Arkie’s special prayer. “Lord, sana po magaling na po ako. No more blood, no more tusok. Makauwi,” Baby Arkie can be heard in the video. According to Mommy Christine, her son regularly offers prayer every night, but it’s her first time capturing the moment. “‘Yun po talaga kasi lagi ‘yung pray niya na sana po matapos ‘yung chemo niya. No more tusok, no more blood. Hindi…
A couple from Pampanga shared their experience as they organized a super intimate house blessing where the couple, the priest and his assistant were the only attendees. ”Nung dumating si father, sabi niya, ‘Oh, tayo lang?’ Nasabi na po namin sa kanya na intimate lang, pero wala siguro siyang idea ‘yung intimate na as in kami lang. Sobrang bait po ni father. Nung nag-start na si father, [sabi niya] ‘Okay lang ‘yan. As long ‘yung intention n’yo is pure, maganda ‘yung hangarin n’yo na ma-bless ‘yung bahay,’” told wife Tria Canlas to The Philippine STAR/LatestChika.com. Tria and Arney said they…
“To love and to cherish, till death do us part.” This husband is holding on to his vows to his wife up until the very end. Despite Lola Elvira’s death, nothing can stop Lolo Jaime in showing his love and care to his wife as he continues to take care of her even if it means maintaining his wife’s grave. “Araw o umulan man eh, nandoon siya. Isang bagay na talagang nagpapatotoo na ang pagmamahal, hindi namamatay. Kulang na lang talagang hukayin para lang masilayan niya uli ang nanay ko,” daughter Marilou Alipio told The Philippine STAR. For three years,…
This couple has been commuting around Manila to take their sick daughter to her hospital visits since 2023. While riding MRT last March 23, 2025, mother Cherelyn Respecia and her partner were touched on how a fellow passenger reached out to them to help their daughter, Baby Chelsie.“Papunta po kami nun sa Manila Med, kasi i-papacheck-up po si Chelsie. Tapos, hindi pa po kami nakakasakay ng train. Nag-tetake video na po ako noon Nagtanong lang po sila kung ilang taon na po ‘yung anak ko, tapos ano po ‘yung sakit niya, kung magagamot ba, kung gagaling pa ba, at saka…
Netizens praised a jeepney driver from Batangas after launching his own initiative to provide free water and free ride to those who are celebrating their birthdays, PWDs, senior citizens and single moms. “Napakabait ng kuya driver. God Bless you more,” a netizen commented. “Na-experience ko ito. Ang dami niyong napapasayang mga pasahero,” another said. In an exclusive interview, 50-year-old former seaman-turned- jeepney driver Adonis Endrinal recalled why and how his initiative started. “Ginagawa ko lang po ito para lang magpasaya po ako ng mga commuters po ng libreng sakay.Talaga pong, sarili ko pong bulsa ang kinikita ko pong itong pagpapalibre…