A video featuring an emotional father went viral on social media after his son let him try his toga and dedicated his magna cum laude medal before his graduation ceremony. Keanne Roeh Isurda recollects the special moment with his father, Rodolfo last October 2, 2024 before his graduation. “Ayun po talaga plano ko, kahit wala pong medal kasi hindi ko pa alam kung magku-cum laude or magma-magna cum laude ba. Basta kapag meron akong toga, ipapasuot ko sa kanya ‘yun. Bukod sa toga, nasuot niya pa ‘yung magna cum laude medal ko na hindi niya inaasahan. Kasi hindi naman kami…
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.
In the pilot episode of The Philippine STAR’s On The Rise, Amiel Sol revealed that he finished a degree in mathematics at the University of the Philippines in 2023 before entering the music industry. Amiel said that while he doesn’t use his degree in creating music, there’s a specific trait that was helpful when he transitioned from being a mathematician to a full-time musician. “Feeling ko hindi specifically ‘yung math ‘yung nagagamit ko, but the discipline that it takes to study math, ‘yung nagagamit ko. Kasi, when it comes to writing songs, you have to set aside time to write.…
Actor Miguel Tanfelix recently shared that he sometimes ask about fashion style to his girlfriend, singer-actress Ysabel Ortega. “Minsan kay Ysabel talaga ako nagtatanong, ‘what do you think?’” he said during an interview last May 15, 2025. Miguel also said that he gets “kilig” whenever he’s receiving feedback from his mother, Grace. “Kunyari lalabas ako ng bahay, kapag binati ni mommy ‘yung fit ko, extra confidence siya sa akin,” he noted. The GMA heartthrob also revealed his personal fashion style, tips, and skin care routine. He said that his fashion influences are Timothée Chalamet and outfits from the 1986 movie…
Singer-actress Jayda Avanzado, daughter of Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado, expressed gratitude to the public after they noticed her resemblance with Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo. “Ay wow! Thank you so much! It’s such a big compliment. Kung nakita niyo po, napost ako sa TikTok noong pagkananalo siya, kami ng nanay ko, sobrang naproud kami sa kanya. Beauty with brains,” she said during an interview last May 15, 2025. Jayda also flexes her mom, Jessa, as one of her influences in style and fashion “Parang kapatid ko ‘yung nanay ko pagdating sa fashion. She does influence my style. Lagi akong…
In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR/Latest Chika.com, Lipa vice mayor-elect Mikee Morada got candid as he shared how his wife, Alex Gonzaga, opened opportunities for him as he serves in public office in Batangas. “I always tell everybody, Alex opened a lot of doors for me… Hindi ko rin dini-deny na she helped a lot where I am today,” he said during a one-on-one interview on Monday, May 26, 2025. Adding, “Nung 2019, nakilala ako na ‘uy, boyfriend ni Alex.’ As her partner, I’m also an extension of her. She opened a lot of opportunities. ’Yun ’yung naging…
Happy tears filled the venue during Lolo Emon’s 90th birthday celebration last March 8, 2025, at a fast-food store. Lolo Emon’s daughter Maritess de Ocampo-Reyes couldn’t help but become emotional while recalling the special moment.“Sabi nila, ‘Grabe naman ‘tong birthday na ‘to. ‘Di ba dapat masaya? Ba’t kami umiiyak lahat?’ ‘Yung messages ng mga bata, ‘Habaan mo pa, ‘tay. Mahal na mahal ka namin, kailangan ka pa namin. Hindi pa namin kaya.’ So lahat umiiyak,” Maritess said in an exclusive interview. “Si Jollibee siya na ‘yung umiiyak. Una, isa lang ‘yung host, nawala, tapos nawala na lahat, until umano na…
TV host-actress Maja Salvador is back to work after her hiatus as she focused on taking care of her daughter, Maria. During the “Emojination” Season 5 media launch last May 8, 2025, Maja happily shared her experience in filming her comeback show with Chamy and Chad. “Super excited! Syempre humingi muna ako ng konting palugid. Para medyo tanggal manas! Syempre sa comeback ko naman gusto ko, fresh!” she said when asked about how it feels to be back on TV. Maja said she is currently juggling her time at work while being a hands-on mom for Maria, sharing that most…
A Gen Z from Quezon City emotionally looked back on a tragic accident that left her blind last January 31, 2024. In an interview with the Philippine STAR/LatestChika.com, 28-year-old Tiffany Kate Vito narrated what happened while cleaning their comfort room last year. “Pagpunas ko pa lang na isang beses, may bumagsak na sa toilet bowl. Nag-splash na. Then sumabog na siya sa right eye ko.Sumigaw po talaga ako na agad. Sabi ko, ouch, ‘yung mata ko. Tapos nagulat na lang po ‘yung kapatid ko tsaka ‘yung mommy ko na sumisigaw na ako,” Tiffany said. Tiffany was using liquid sosa that…
A Gen Z went viral on TikTok after he shared his life as a working student to help sustain his needs as both of his parents were diagnosed with cancer. 20-year-old Franze Nathaniel Regondola shared his daily routine as he tried to juggle attending school while earning money for his future. “Bago po ako pumasok, may dala po akong tinda. Tinutulungan po akong ayusin ng nanay ko po nang around 5 AM po. Pagpasok ko po ng 7 AM, ako na po ‘yung naglalako, nagbebenta po sa school po namin. ‘Yung iba ko pong kita, binibigay ko po sa kanya,”…
A Gen Z based in Ozamis City was moved by the love and care of her lola’s friends after she was bedridden due to liver disease. “My lola has been sick for two months hindi na siya naging active sa church and sa social media. We really did not post before the [viral] video, ‘yung status ng health niya. Automatically lang na ‘yung mga friends niya ‘yung bumisita. So I think it’s really nice to invest on friends, good people,” Wang Roa told The Philippine STAR/LatestChika.com. According to Wang, her Lola Soling became sick in September 2024. Since then, her…