Done drafting your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s some inspo from the stars—and some words of wisdom they live by, for that extra push in having a more meaningful 2019. Each power statement is right there, on their shirts! Check out what big words they have to say.
Anong say niyo? These stars wear shirts that speak big statements!

by Kobe Adam Joshua S. Laurena












1/12
VICE GANDA: "WANTING TO BE SOMEONE IS A WASTE OF THE PERSON YOU ARE"
In a past episode of It’s Showtime, Vice Ganda donned this tee with a quote from the late rock music icon Kurt Cobain, who was frontman of the 1990s grunge band Nirvana. That’s the way of Vice, tagged as the Unkabogable Star, to remind us not to live by the shadow of other people.
2/12
VICE GANDA: "WANTING TO BE SOMEONE IS A WASTE OF THE PERSON YOU ARE"
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This 2019, let us put this quote in mind and live life by our own standards: Do not be somebody else. Just be yourself.
Screengrabbed from ABS-CBN Entertainment.
3/12
SAAB MAGALONA-BACCARO: "KALMA, MAY KARMA"
Actress, musician, and blogger Saab Magalona-Bacarro serves as a model for the Linya Linya brand of witty T-shirts and merchandise that her husband Jim Bacarro co-owns. This particular shirt that she models talks about destiny, fate, and an effect from a cause. We learn from her statement shirt this important thing: in whatever we do, there is always a destined result. That is why we should always remind ourselves to just simply do good.
Photo from spellsaab.com.
4/12
RONNIE ALONTE: "DIFFERENT IS GOOD"
In October 2017, a clothing brand launched an anti-bullying campaign through a collection of shirts that sported the campaign’s mission statement: “Different is good.” A lot of celebrities took part in the campaign, including It’s Showtime Hashtags member Ronnie Alonte. The shirt that Ronnie wears shouts uniqueness.
5/12
RONNIE ALONTE: "DIFFERENT IS GOOD"
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Being proud of who you are, whether you’re a geek, a jock, a musician, a writer, or anything under the sun, is never a bad thing. It expresses confidence and comfortability in one’s self. Other people should not hinder you from being such because they have no control over who you are. The only person who should dictate how to be you is yourself.
Photo from Instagram (@penshoppe).
6/12
LUIS MANZANO: "AYOKO NG PLASTIK"
As an ambassador of the pro-environment organization World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Luis Manzano proudly displays his disdain for all things plastic (including humans). After all, having an acerbic wit is a trademark of the World of Dance Philippines host.
7/12
LUIS MANZANO: "AYOKO NG PLASTIK"
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But as far as the environment is concerned, plastic pollution is a grave concern that the world should be paying close attention to. Start the year right by avoiding single-use plastic and opting for sustainable alternatives.
Photo from Twitter (@luckymanzano).
8/12
COCO MARTIN: "NEVER EVER NEVER EVER GIVE UP"
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano star Coco Martin is the perfect poster boy for the statement shirt that he’s wearing in the photo. He’s weathered many storms in life and he always came out victorious. Today, he’s regarded as TV’s Primetime King, and he’s also a director and producer. Take it from Coco, never give up and all your hardships will bear fruit in the end.
Photo from Facebook (Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc).
9/12
LIZA SOBERANO: "VIVA LA FEMME"
Liza Soberano wears this statement tee with a French quote that translates in English as “Long live women!” Liza, who’ll be soaring soon in the big screen as Pinay superheroine Darna, is such an inspiration to young women. Make this year the time for you to shine, too.
Photo from Instagram (@perrytabora).
10/12
DONNY PANGILINAN: "MANY CHOICES BROUGHT YOU HERE"
Donny Pangilinan tells us here in this photo with his statement shirt on that wherever we are now, it is because of the choices we make. That is why we need to think hard about whatever we do with our lives because it will bring us to wherever we will be in the future. And the future sure looks bright for the MYX VJ, actor, and athlete, who’s turning 21 on February 10.
Photo from Pinterest.
11/12
KIM CHIU: "EDUCATION IS MY MUSCLE"
Our physical strength does not only define how strong we are; so does our intellect. Kim Chiu’s shirt reminds us that as she posed for the camera. Always be game to learn new things this year, just like Kim had been in 2018 by taking on her first adult role in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry, One Great Love, and on her cohosting job in Pinoy Big Brother: Otso.
Photo from Instagram (@chinitaprincess).
12/12
MAYMAY ENTRATA: "BLESSED"
MayMay Entrata had a truly blessed 2018. She had her modelling debut at the Arab Fashion Week and an MMFF hit in Fantastica. Blessings will surely continue coming in her way this year, and MayMay, no doubt, will be forever grateful. Knowing that she has a good heart, she wishes everyone to likewise have a blessed 2019.
Photo from Instagram (@maymay).
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