Kristofer Purnell

Content Producer at The Philippine Star

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Chronic disease, not lifestyle disorder: Doctors call for increased obesity awareness

2 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino doctors are calling for more public awareness to treat obesity as a chronic disease, not merely as a lifestyle disorder. Global healthcare company Novo Nordisk hosted an obesity roundtable last June 10 in Taguig, where physicians spoke about the increasing numbers of obesity in the Philippines.
'Wicked' star Keala Settle sets Makati show in July

2 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Actress-singer Keala Settle will have a one-night show in Makati's Samsung Performing Arts Theater next month as the venue marks its third anniversary. "This Is Me, An Evening with Keala Settle" will see the artist not only perform but also interact with the audience. Joining her are back up vocalists Jillian Itaas and Jep Go, an orchestra, and fellow Broadway actress Arielle Jacobs, setting up musical numbers from their experiences on the Great White Way.
Before and after VAT: Comparing streaming service rates affected by RA 12023

2 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signed into law a measure taxing foreign digital services, including popular streaming platforms, such as Netflix and HBO Max. Republic Act 12023 imposes a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services provided by resident and non-resident digital service providers, regardless of whether they have a physical presence in the Philippines.
Fil-Am Olivia Rodrigo expresses support for immigrants amid ICE raids

2 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo expressed her support for the protests in Los Angeles (LA) by condemning raids by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel. For over a week now, individuals have been peacefully protesting in a portion of Los Angeles following ICE raids in other parts of the city.
Batangas PDLs' artworks for sale at Repertory Philippines' 'ART' run

2 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — This month, outside the REP Eastwood Theater, artworks become the center of attention. The biggest among them is a replica of a white painting — the focus of Yasmina Reza's "ART," which Repertory Philippines (REP) is staging until June 29. The pieces around it, however, bear much more significance.
Say hello to my holy friend: Al Pacino 1st movie star to meet Pope Leo XIV

2 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Leo XIV met Oscar winner Al Pacino in the Vatican, marking the first time a movie star has met the new pontiff. Pacino joined the delegation of his upcoming movie "Maserati: The Brothers," which had a private audience with the pope last June 16.
Kendrick Lamar sings 'Not Like Us' in Toronto, Drake's hometown

5 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — As if Kendrick Lamar didn't need to prove further he won the feud against fellow rapper Drake, the Grammy winner performed his diss track against the artist "Not Like Us" in Drake's home turf. Kendrick took his and SZA's "Grand National" tour to Toronto, Drake's hometown, where he delighted the audience by performing "Not Like Us" live in the city for the first time.
BTS 'reunites' at J-Hope concert for 12th anniversary

5 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — It wasn't official but ARMY will surely take it — all BTS members were in the same space for the first time in quite a while. The newly discharged RM, Jimin and V watched together the penultimate night of another member J-Hope's "Hope on the Stage" on June 13 in Seoul. Even more surprising was the last remaining member still in service, Suga, was seated with them. Suga is due to be discharged from his social service duties next week.
'A really special feeling': Dua Lipa confirms engagement to Callum Turner

5 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — It's official, celebrity couple Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are engaged!The singer confirmed it herself in an interview with British Vogue magazine, months after fans took note of a diamong ring she was sporting but never said what it was for. "Yeah, we're engaged. It's very exciting," Dua said, adding the Callum had the ring made after consultation with her sister and best friends. "I'm obsessed with it. It's so me.
Fast food chain brings back Squishmallows for kids' meals

5 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Fast food chain McDonald's is bringing back Squishmallows plush toys as Happy Meal prizes after two years. The 10 collectibles for this promo are: Maritza the Cactus, Rorty the Monster, Cookie the Flamingo, Junie the Banana; Rossi the Cheetah, Mirren the Moth, Zumirez the Bat, Charles the Pickle, Cam the Cat and Halley the Intergalactic Axolotl. The latter collectible is a new Squishmallows character exclusive for this collaboration.