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Would you rather buy items in bulk or tingi-tingi? This question might seem out of place when discussing concerts, but for Filipino fans of the South Korean boy group GOT7, it captures their recent experience perfectly. The concept of tingi-tingi — buying or experiencing something in smaller, more manageable portions …

Drinking Japanese spirits such as sake or, in this case, shochu, involves drinking with ritualistic fervor. You are not just blindly guzzling down gin or any rum on a nondescript Thursday, you are — in a manner of speaking, of course — partaking of meticulously prepared beverages with drops of …

I just cracked open a fortune cookie at The Westin Manila in Ortigas City only to find the saying, “You will experience the good things in life shortly.” It didn’t take long for this promise to materialize, as my best friend of 29 years, Bum Tenorio, and I savored the …

MANILA, Philippines — Television host and actress Kris Aquino marked her 53rd birthday with the revelation that she is living on borrowed time as her health condition worsens due to several autoimmune diseases. Kris was the guest star of the February 14 episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," where …

MANILA, Philippines — Valentine's Day or Ash Wednesday? Why choose if you can have both? The following, however, is a list of gift ideas to choose from whether you want to express love for yourself or for your loved ones — or both — this season of love: New date …

MANILA, Philippines — Hearts are a-flutter on Valentine’s Day because people who are in love waste no time in telling each other how they feel. One way of saying "I love you" is through food. Why not make delicious chocolate fudge brownies for your special someone and stud it with …

MANILA, Philippines — Before Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque, Kyline Alcantara was among those who suffered heavy bashing and fanfare from a recent breakup and love team falling out, alongside the split between Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. But now, Kyline is ready to face the world again. She slayed …

MANILA, Philippines — A transformation awaits Kyline Alcantara this 2024. This was among the GMA star’s revelations to Philstar.com in an exclusive interview at Marc Jacobs’ store recent reopening in Greenbelt 5, Makati City. Like Marc Jacobs, Kyline is going to rebrand this year, and this includes not having a …

MANILA, Philippines — “I am single. I am thriving and I am single!” Actress Kyline Alcantara repeatedly said such mantra at an exclusive interview with Philstar.com at Marc Jacobs’ store reopening in Greenbelt 5, Makati City, recently. For fellow singles, she urged them to just enjoy such freedom. “Guys, you’re …

MANILA, Philippines — Actor Enrique Gil is making his showbiz comeback with the comedy movie "I Am Not Big Bird," nearly four years since he graced screens both big and small. Enrique appeared on the February 12 episode of "Magandang Buhay" where he shared the things he did during the …