ZAMBOANGA, Philippines — In this day and age of social media, it is convenient and easy to share one's thoughts and opinion, including one's opinion on the latest blockbuster hit or an Indie film gem. Students in Zamboanga, however, learned a few tips on how to appreciate or read a …
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Filo Swifties reveal how much they spent on Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ Singapore
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Swifties revealed how much they spent on watching Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Singapore. During the watch party organized by Taylor Nation PH in partnership with Disney+ last week, Philstar.com asked Filo Swifties Empee, Jelo and Bea about their experiences in watching the international star …
Read More »WATCH: 4 activities you can do in ‘Elyu’ this summer
LA UNION, Philippines — Are you planning to visit La Union this summer? Here are four things you can do in the surf town north of Manila. Whether it be a relaxing yoga and sound bath, a creative pottery session, or just chilling by the beach, you can find your …
Read More »Explainer: What is Pertussis or Whooping Cough?
MANILA, Philippines — Data from the Department of Health showed that the Philippines had 453 cases of Pertussis during the first 10 weeks of 2024. This is a huge increase in the past years during the same timeframe — the pandemic years 2021 and 2022 had only seven and two …
Read More »Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten to retire after Paris Fashion Week
PARIS, France — The feted Belgian designer Dries Van Noten will step down as creative director of his namesake fashion label in June, he announced Tuesday. Van Noten, 65, is set to leave after the next Paris Fashion Week menswear show in June. Known for luxurious colors, avant-garde styles and …
Read More »Heart Evangelista recalls ‘traumatic’ cosmetic procedure experience
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso star Heart Evangelista revealed that she was traumatized after undergoing lip fillers from a close friend who doesn't have a license for cosmetic procedures. In her Instagram live, Heart said her lips turned out uneven. “I did get lip filler. I just didn’t want to talk …
Read More »‘Miss Saigon’ cast embrace full circle moments in Philippine return
MANILA, Philippines — Excited is an understatement for what the "Miss Saigon" cast feels in bringing the musical back to Philippine shores. Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil's award-winning musical based on Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" was last staged in the Philippines 24 years ago and starred Lea Salonga as she …
Read More »Blooming beauties: Visit Taiwan’s scenic flower road, aromatherapy garden
TAINAN, Taiwan — Portuguese sailors once noted that the island they spotted, which is now called Taiwan, as Ilha Formosa or beautiful island in Portuguese. It is a name that lives up to its reputation to this day as the nation just above the Philippines remains a beautiful country in …
Read More »Kojie.san sun care line provides protection from harmful rays at all times and places
for Kojie.san MANILA, Philippines — Skin damage, premature aging, and the possibility of skin cancer–we go about our daily lives blissfully unaware that as long as there is daylight (and even when there is barely any), we are possibly harming our skin. You might not realize it, but everyday activities …
Read More »REVIEW: vivo v30 now with fresh appeal, better night photos yet still a reliable midrange phone
for vivo MANILA, Philippines — Following the success of the vivo V29 Series 5G in 2023, the tech brand is back with its newest release, the vivo V30, aiming to build upon its past hype and deliver even more innovation to its users. In this latest addition to the V …
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