MANILA, Philippines — Singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose is thankful to her fellow women for serving as her inspiration this International Women's Month. After the press conference for her upcoming Canada tour, Philstar.com asked Julie her message to women. "To all my fellow women out there, hindi lang sa Philippines …
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Netizens question construction of resort in Chocolate Hills vicinity
MANILA, Philippines — Social media users are questioning the construction of a resort in Bohol after a viral video featured that it is allegedly located in the heart of landmark Chocolate Hills. The world-renowned Chocolate Hills are situated in the municipalities of Sagbayan, Batuan, Carmen, Bilar, Sierra Bullones and Valencia. …
Read More »Blackpink’s Rosé stuns in Saint Laurent at Oscars 2024 afterparty
MANILA, Philippines — Celebrities strutted and dazzled at Vanity Fair's Oscars afterparty following the 2024 Academy Awards, one of them being Rosé from the Korean girl group Blackpink. Rosé wore a warm beige sleek column gown by Saint Laurent, with a major cut by the waist and a large bow …
Read More »Liza Soberano wears P300,000 dress to Elton John’s Oscars party
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Liza Soberano is slowly rising up the Hollywood ranks after attending the annual Oscars party hosted by British singer Elton John. The annual party is for the benefit of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which this year raised a record $10.8 million (P597 million) beating the …
Read More »Emma Stone admits wardrobe malfunction during surprise Best Actress win
MANILA, Philippines — On an Oscars night dominated by "Oppenheimer" and Kenergy, Emma Stone's second Best Actress win was a highlight for several reasons. Of all the categories this year, the Best Actress race was once again the most intriguing with the tipped frontrunners Emma for "Poor Things," Lily Gladstone …
Read More »‘Mallari’ producer announces ‘Biringan’ movie
MANILA, Philippines — Mentorque Productions, the team behind Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry "Mallari," announced that their next project will be about the urban legend and lost city of Biringan. The upcoming movie will transport audiences closer to Biringan, an invisible city said to exist in the realms between …
Read More »Yakiniku reimagined into ramen, buns
MANILA, Philippines — Originally simply “grilled meat” in Japan, Yakiniku has been given a new life by a famous Japanese restaurant chain – exclusively for the Filipino palate. For a limited time only, or only until April 30, Ippudo is offering the limited-edition Yakiniku Ramen and Yakiniku Bun. These new …
Read More »Binibining Pilipinas 2024 calls for aspirants
MANILA, Philippines — Binibining Pilipinas, the pageant, will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this 2024 pageant season. Interested aspirants still have two weeks to submit their applications. In a social media post, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) reminded applicants of the requirements they need to furnish the organization upon …
Read More »Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur now franchise holder of 4 national Miss Universe organizations
MANILA, Philippines — Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen's recent appointment as national director of the Miss Universe New Zealand Organization brings to four the number of national organizations he handles under the Miss Universe brand, including his current franchises/licenses for Miss Universe Bahrain, Miss Universe Egypt and Miss Universe Pakistan. …
Read More »Recipe: Salmon ‘Pie’ with California Raisins
lMANILA, Philippines — Do you love salmon? You will love salmon even more with this Salmon en Croute with California Raisin-Caper Jam, which Chef Sau del Rosario prepared for a recent Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) event held at his very own restaurant, Sawsaw. Salmon en Croute with California Raisin-Caper Jam …
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