Kristofer Purnell

Content Producer at The Philippine Star

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DIY lantern-making at Korean Jinju silk touring exhibit in Taguig

6 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

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Park Bo Gum to visit Manila in August for fan meet tour

6 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Korean star Park Bo-gum is coming back to the Philippines for his "Be With You" fan meeting tour, his first solo show in two years. The tour will begin with two nights in Yokohama and Seoul before continuing around Asia. The Manila stop is set for August 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City after meeting his fans in Singapore and Kaohsiung. It is the same venue where he last met his Filipino fans back in 2019 for his "Good Day" fan meet tour.
Choi Hyun Wook, Choi Min Sik join cast of K-drama adaptation of Spanish play

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Streaming platform Netflix has revealed the cast of its upcoming Korean drama series "Notes from the Last Row," which is now in production. "Notes from the Last Row" is based on the popular Spanish play "El Chico de la última fila," or "The Boy in the Back Row."It follows a grumpy literature professor and failed writer who becomes enamored by the talents of one student who is always seated in the back of the class.
Man who photographed viral Makati drain woman finds more people living in sewers

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos often divide the months of the year by viral moments that spread online, and most likely, the May entry will be about the woman discovered emerging from a sewer in Makati. Online user with the handle RoughMasterpiecei posted on Reddit that during a photowalk, he photographed a woman coming out of the drain on the corner of VA Rufino and Adelantado streets in Makati.
Los Angeles athleisure brand opens 1st Philippine store

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

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Ely Buendia's label releases tribute album of Eraserheads' 'Cutterpillow'

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

LAGUNA, Philippines — Local independent music label Offshore Music, headed by Ely Buendia, officially released a tribute album for the singer-songwriter's band the Eraserheads' "Cutterpillow" to mark the album's 30th anniversary. "Cutterpillow," arguably the Eraserheads' most successful and popular album, remains one of the biggest-selling albums in Filipino music history since its December 1995 release.
Local airline offers Independence Day sale starting at P184

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — The nation's flag carrier Philippine Airlines will have a special seat sale to celebrate the country's 16th year of independence. From June 2 to 15, the Philippine Airlines Independence Day Seat Sale will cover discounted fares on select domestic and international routes. One-way economy base fare to flights within the Philippines — such as tourist hot spots Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, Bohol, and Siargao — will start at P184.
Jessica Soho celebrates 40th anniversary in journalism with digital archive

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

LAGUNA, Philippines — GMA Network is marking Jessica Soho's 40th anniversary in journalism this 2025 by launching a digital archive on YouTube. "Jessica Soho @40: Telling the Story of Filipinos," launched last May 30 on GMA Public Affairs' YouTube channel, celebrates the broadcast journalist's four-decade legacy of public service and deliveringn news.
GMA-7 executive joins International Emmys 2025 jury

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — GMA-7 senior executive Nessa Valdellon will serve as a juror in the upcoming International Emmy Awards this year. The awards, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, recognize excellence in television programs produced outside the United States. In 2016, the soap opera "Bridges of Love," starring Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador, was nominated for Best Telenovela, while Jodi Sta.
Tom Cruise reflects on 'Mission: Impossible' journey with BTS photos

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

LAGUNA, Philippines — Hollywood star Tom Cruise looked back at his three-decade journey with "Mission: Impossible" following the release of the franchise's latest entry. "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" marked Cruise's eighth time portraying special agent Ethan Hunt on the big screen, literally putting his life on the line to perform his own incredible stunts.