New years celebrations

Ricci Rivero (left) and Andrea Brillantes Hardcourt heartthrob Ricci Rivero is on a roll. He captured the heart of Andrea Brillantes, then a few weeks later, his team (UP Fighting Maroons) bagged the UAAP championship after 36 years. He ought to be called Ricci Rich in the happiness department. Here’s my chat with Ricci: What was the toughest part in beating the Ateneo Blue Eagles? The system that they have and the bond of their team. Their championship experience is a big part as well. How will you reward yourself after bagging the UAAP championship? Rest and let my injuries heal for now. What makes you and Andrea click? We have so much in common, and what we have is real. How will you avoid getting jealous of Andrea’s leading men? She knows how to handle those things, and I trust her, so I’m not really thinking about it. Robin Padilla Will Robin prove his detractors wrong? Since the “Robin Padilla chapter” of my colorful past was headline material … [Read more...] about Ricci Rivero on UAAP win and girlfriend Andrea Brillantes

Teachers play a important role in shaping young minds. Educators who are dedicated and kind are remembered by their students long after they have left school. Some teachers inspire their pupils to do their best, and not just in their studies. Teachers Day was celebrated on Monday May 16. Here are the letters from Starchild readers about their favourite teachers. Lakshmita Vigneswaran , 12, thinks highly of her favourite teacher, Rima Rohani Mohamad. “She has been teaching me Bahasa Melayu for two years. Pn Rima is understanding and motherly. I am proud to have her as my class teacher. Happy Teachers’ Day, and may God bless her always.” Lakshmita Vigneswaran, 12 Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 7 “I have three teachers teaching me in Year One. Two of them wear a microphone so that everyone in class can hear what they are teaching. I enjoy my various lessons, especially English. I look forward to celebrating my first Teachers Day in school,” says Bethany Wang Qi Syuen , … [Read more...] about Starchild: Malaysian children pay tribute to their favourite teachers

TikTok has a reputation for being the playground of young people – and for good reason. However, an increasing number of seniors are giving the Chinese social network a go, often encouraged by their children and grandchildren. And the trend is offering old age a new image. Technophobic, frail, cantankerous, senile... Age-related stereotypes are hard to eradicate. They can be particularly detrimental to women, for whom the fact of aging and seeing their body change remains a source of concern. But a surprising boost could come via TikTok and could help them see things differently, according to a study recently published in the journal The Gerontologist . Professor Reuben Ng and Nicole Indran found that older people are increasingly using TikTok, the preferred app of the younger generations. They analysed 1,382 videos posted by users of the social network aged 60 or older, with between 100,000 and 5.3 million followers. The seniors in the video all talk freely about their age in … [Read more...] about Seniors are pushing back against ageism on TikTok