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MANILA, Philippines — The 125th Philippine Independence Day celebrations started early this year, at the world’s de facto capital no less, New York City. Last June 4, many contingents from the Philippines and the United States of America converged in the streets of New York in a grand parade that …

MANILA, Philippines — Actor JC de Vera and his wife Rikkah Cruz have welcomed a second daughter, five years after they wed and had their first child Lana Athena. In a black-and-white Instagram post, JC penned a short welcome message for the newborn whom he and Rikkah have decided to …

MANILA, Philippines — "Pinoy Big Brother" alumna Franki Russell congratulated her ex-boyfriend Diego Loyzaga on becoming a new father. Last June 8, Diego surprised the public by posting a photo of himself cradling a baby, calling the infant the "best birthday gift ever." Diego turned 28 last May 21. Diego's …

MANILA, Philippines — Bookworms and bibliophiles are about to have more than a week of going around the PICC Forum tent scouring its halls for their favorite authors to add to their collection from June 23 to July 1, when Big Bad Wolf (BBW) returns to the country physically after …

MANILA, Philippines — Looking for a long weekend getaway? Instead of going far, why not stay in a resort hotel and pamper yourself with beauty and wellness treatments? Even a couple of hours of facials and skin-tightening procedures in aesthetic clinic Vietura inside a resort-hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza, for example, …

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 …