Kristofer Purnell

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WATCH: Holy Week traditions underway in Pampanga

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Penitents in Angeles City participate in Holy Week traditions like Pabasa and mimicking Christ's walk to Calvary, passing by the Apung Mamacalulu (Merciful Lord) Shrine, two days before the annual tradition of Crucifixion every Good Friday in Pampanga. — Video by Deni BernardoRELATED: LIST: Churches to visit for Visita Iglesia in Manila
Filipinos snack more than global average - report

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — A report by market research company The Harris Poll, on behalf of food company Mondelez International, found that Filipinos munch on snacks more than the global average. The State of Philippine Snacking, a collection of insights from a global report of the same name, was conducted online for the sixth time last October, but it was conducted with Filipino adults as subjects for the first time.
Fil-Am Hailee Steinfeld recalls 1st meeting with 'Sinners' director Ryan Coogler

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American actress Hailee Steinfeld credited the success of her latest film "Sinners" to filmmaker Ryan Coogler who directed, wrote, and co-produced the movie. "Sinners" stars Michael B.
DreamWorks Animation sets 2026 date for film featuring Philippine mythology

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — The next movie by Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation will center around Philippine mythology. The upcoming original film is titled "Forgotten Island" and is currently set for a September 2026 release, according to a Variety report. Additional details are being kept hidden for the time being, but the titular island is rooted in Philippine mythology and will be the setting of the planned broad party comedy adventure.
GMA Network sets Holy Week 2025 program lineup

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — GMA Network is filling up its Holy Week 2025 schedule with a number of classic Biblical movies and episodes of the popular religious drama "The Chosen." Kicking off Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 a.m. is the biographical animated film "The Story of Jesus for Children" and after several family movies is biblical epic "Noah" starring Russell Crowe as the titular character airs at 11:30 a.m. In the afternoon "The Chosen" begins airing at 2:30 p.m. then in the evening is...
Mall hosting 'Minecraft' Easter egg hunt, young entrepreneurs event

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong will cap off the remaining Sundays of April with events dedicated to children. On Easter Sunday, April 20, the mall will host an Easter egg hunt with a "Minecraft" theme during the "Pixel Lab: Eggsploration and Innovation at the Shang."Young mallgoers between two and 12 years old are invited to hop around different merchants in search of egg stickers and bonus pixelated gems from select booth stations.
'The Passion of the Christ' streaming this Holy Week

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" will be available for streaming locally on Lionsgate Play beginning Maundy Thursday, April 17. The film stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ during His final 12 hours, from the Agony of the Garden to the Crucifixion. Interspersed throughout the movie are other key moments in Jesus' life, briefly ending with the Resurrection.
Philippines' Alexie Brooks surges to No. 1 on Miss Eco People’s Choice 2025 rankings

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino beauty queen Alexie Mae Brooks surged ahead in the Miss Eco People’s Choice 2025 rankings all the way to the top spot for the time being. The social media pages of Miss Eco International shared that the Philippines is currently nestled at No. 1 on the pageant's People's Choice rankings. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Taiwan, represented by Yelyzaveta "Liza" Adamska and Ting Yi Cheng respectively, also made a steady rise by rising to the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.
'Star Wars' actress Daisy Ridley shares Palawan photos while shooting 'The Last Resort'

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — British "Star Wars" actress Daisy Ridley is enjoying her time in Palawan where she's currently shooting the Hollywood film "The Last Resort."The movie, where she stars opposite fellow "Star Wars" alum Alden Ehrenreich, sees Ridley as Brooke who is — wanting to prove herself of running her father's hotel empire — is scouting for a new resort location in the Philippines. There she meets Ehrenreich's Ben, an expatriate pilot who helps her discover the nation's beauty.
BTS Jin to release new album next month

1 week ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Korean music label Big Hit Entertainment confirmed that BTS member Jin is set to release his second solo album in a month's time. The agency released a statement announcing that Jin's seven-track "Echo" album will be out on May 16, with pre-orders already available. "''Echo' conveys universal life experiences and emotions through Jin's unique and charming perspective," Big Hit said.