MANILA, Philippines — Before Lee Min-ho and Park Seo-joon make their fans swoon, "Business Proposal" and "Dr. Romantic" star Ahn Hyo-seop will first make K-drama fans kilig when he holds his Asia tour on October 8 in Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. This week has seen a series …
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James Reid flexes Issa Pressman after Gucci ‘twinning’ with ex Nadine Lustre
MANILA, Philippines — Celebrity couple James Reid and Issa Pressman were among the standouts of this year's Preview Ball. Their latest public appearance comes after James appeared to have "twin" outfits with his ex and former Careless artist Nadine Lustre. James and Issa understood the assignment as they ended the …
Read More »Sawadee ka! Food spots to try in Bangkok
MANILA, Philippines — If there were three things that Thailand is best known for, these would be its temples, elephants and great food, and there are many places to find the latter right in the heart of the country. Philstar.com was invited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Cebu …
Read More »Vision Express launches VEX Cares; surprises viral paper artist
In a resounding display of commitment to the visual well-being of Filipinos, Vision Express proudly celebrated Sight Saving Month in August and launched VEX Cares, a groundbreaking initiative poised to become a transformative force, providing free eye health services to every Filipino from infancy through golden years. One of its …
Read More »A grand celebration of culture and civic excellence
The Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) held an elegant induction event at the SJW Building in Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City. Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) chairman Dr. Jaime Laya had the honor of inducting the new set of officers led by Noel Gonzales, the board …
Read More »In photos: Stars at Gucci’s Greenbelt 4 store opening party
MANILA, Philippines — It felt like a Hollywood night as local celebrities and influencers descended from black Gucci vans and walked down the red carpet last Wednesday on their way to Italian fashion house Gucci’s store opening in Greenbelt 4, Makati City. Fans, some looking over the bridge connecting Landmark …
Read More »PetPal’s home grooming services: A new level of convenience
Current statistics show that 79 percent of the population have pets. As such, the demand for grooming services is evident. Enter PetPal, the innovative tech startup under 917Ventures, that introduces home grooming services in Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces, including Rizal, Laguna, and Cavite. Starting at just P750, PetPal's …
Read More »‘It’s Showtime’ airs despite MTRCB suspension order
Despite a suspension order by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, “It's Showtime” aired today, Tuesday. ‘It’s Showtime’ hosts INSTAGRAM PHOTO/PRAYBEYTBENJAMIN The hosts, led by Jhong Hilario, addressed the issue and reiterated the statement their home network, ABS-CBN had released — they will appeal the decision “Kami ay …
Read More »The Philippines is top ASEAN country for Japan tourist arrivals in July 2023
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is the top Southeast Asian country for tourist arrivals in Japan for July 2023, according to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). The ambassador of Japan to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the JNTO's data and pointed …
Read More »Grand Hyatt Manila welcomes 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival with exquisite mooncake collection
MANILA, Philippines — Delight in the flavors of the moon as Grand Hyatt Manila invites guests to the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival until September 29. Handcrafted by the Chinese chefs of No. 8 China House, this year’s artisanal contenders include a combination of classic and contemporary flavors. Options range from the …
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