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MANILA, Philippines — From her Philippine flag-inspired ear cuff when she won Binibining Pilipinas 2018 to her enormous Pintados earrings while hosting the pageant last year, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has been trending for her bold accessories. At last Saturday’s ABS-CBN Ball 2023, Catriona has done it again – …

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray believed that the Miss Universe organization’s move to remove the age limit is a “step toward inclusivity.” Philstar.com asked the Catriona about the issue at the red carpet of ABS-CBN Ball 2023 held in Shangri-La Makati last Saturday. “It's a step toward …

MANILA, Philippines — Every year, Okada Manila’s Vice Chairperson Takako Okada and her family gather for their Mid-Autumn Festival thanksgiving tradition to celebrate their native Japan’s harvest season. “In Japan, we celebrate it (Mid-Autumn Festival) differently,” recalled Mrs. Okada to Philstar.com and other media guests via a Japanese-Filipino interpreter at …

for Kumon MANILA, Philippines — How does a profitable business idea empower passionate educators to create a positive impact in their communities? Even in the new normal, the education industry remains hungry for inspiration, and one business has stood tall for 69 years—Kumon. A famous global franchise present in the …

MANILA, Philippines — The Levi’s brand and their global ambassadors, NewJeans, celebrate the ongoing 150th anniversary of the iconic 501 jeans with an exciting campaign fueled by vibrant creativity and self-expression. Just like the brand, the sensational K-Pop group embraces individuality in each of their personal styles. Now, customers can …

for Tourism Malaysia MANILA, Philippines — Malaysia, with its rich culture and iconic architectural marvels like the Petronas Towers and Merdeka 118, has long been a tourist favorite. Yet, beyond these towering landmarks lies a Malaysia that offers much more than meets the eye. Amidst the bustling urban landscape, the …

As global ambassadors for the Levi's, NewJeans joins the celebration of the brand's 150th anniversary. The wildly adored South Korean K-pop girl group and the brand are extending the celebration with a new campaign promoting the power and joy of authentic self-expression. With a new range of 501 fits and …

Korean pop culture has not only captured the interest of music, film or TV drama enthusiasts in the Philippines. In recent years, even beauty connoisseurs started raving about Korean beauty — or K-beauty — products their favorite idols also use. It’s a world of Korean beauty at SM Mall of …

I was only 18 but engaged to a man who was 10 years older than I. He brought me to his uncle’s place in what was then known as Dakota Street, now renamed M. Adriatico Street. On that visit I met his two first cousins, an architect named Ariston, nicknamed …

Rustan’s, with a heritage dating back over 70 years, has always been a pioneer in luxury retail. Inspired by founders Gliceria Rustia Tantoco and Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr.’s visit to Paris, they embarked on a mission to bring the essence of luxury to the Philippines through Rustan’s Department stores. This legacy …