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MANILA, Philippines — Hottest names in today’s music and theater scene are taking on major roles in the hit Filipino rock opera ballet, “Rama, Hari,” which features direction and choreography by National Artist Alice Reyes and music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, with lyrics and libretto by National Artist Bienvenido …

MANILA, Philippines — Goodbye, DOM (dirty old man)! Men of all ages are now keeping up with women when it comes to beautification, a celebrity doctor said. In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, Doctor Mary Jane "MJ" Torres, founder of aesthetics and wellness clinic Vietura in Sofitel Philippine Plaza, said …

MANILA, Philippines — Thin is in. For devices at least. In today’s digital age, thin laptops symbolize peoples’ ever-increasing desire for portability and convenience. And as consumers look for slim and lightweight devices that offer exceptional performance, laptop manufacturers like ASUS are faced with the challenge of constantly pushing the …

Multimedia idol, Kim Chiu is the latest sister to join the family of feminine hygiene brand, Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners. Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc. is thrilled to have Chiu on board seeing how she embodies admirable qualities that resonate with their premium product and consumers as well. Actress-host Kim …

MANILA, Philippines — Adidas’ pulling out of rapper Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers from the Philippine market has hurt the local sneakerhead community, representatives from sneaker distributor Sole Academy told Philstar.com at the recent Sneakerfest 2023 in Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City. In an interview with Philstar.com, Chino Valisno of Sole …

MANILA, Philippines — Gary Valenciano and Anne Curtis have been United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) national ambassadors for a combined 29 years, and the roles have taught them a lot about being parents. The two Kapamilya celebrities renewed their commitments national ambassadors for UNICEF Philippines last June 1, and in …

MANILA, Philippines — A developing collective is leading a volunteer-driven initiative to encourage Filipinos to celebrate local culture every June including Independence Day as experienced through the five basic senses. The Filipino Culture Collective created the "Dama Ko, Lahi Ko" grassroots initiative to spread awareness on the uniqueness of Filipino …

MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya celebrities Anne Curtis and Gary Valenciano renewed their commitments as national ambassadors for United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Philippines. Last June 1, Anne and Gary signed contracts renewing their commitments as ambassadors, and expressed how much they were looking forward to continue working with UNICEF Philippines …

MANILA, Philippines — In this age of environmental “wokeness,” pre-loved clothing stores have taken on a new life. Whereas in the past, these outlets were given the cold shoulder by prominent society, they are now the go-to of well-heeled advocates of renewable fashion and environmental protection. Internationally, this call to …

Prepare for the great-lift off as Love, Bonito launches its annual Mid-Year Sale with gravity defying discounts across its various key lines. From beach-to-brunch fits in the brand's best-selling casual wear and staples, to office-appropriate workwear and occasion-ready wedding and party styles, it is time to mark calendars and shop …