The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star, often referred to as The Philippine STAR, is a prominent print and digital newspaper based in the Philippines. It serves as the main publication of the Star Group of Publications. Philstar Daily Inc. is the owner and publisher, and the company also produces other tabloids like Pilipino Star Ngayon, Pang-Masa, The Freeman, and Banat, in addition to the magazine People Asia and the Sunday publication Starweek. The Philippine Star is the leading broadsheet in the country, outpacing the Philippine Daily Inquirer, with a market share exceeding 50% and attracting over 2.7 million readers every day across the nation.

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English, Tagalog

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#9193

Philippines

#151

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Pinay hurt in Israel-Iran conflict still critical

18 hours ago | philstar.com | Michael Punongbayan

MANILA, Philippines — The Filipina caregiver who was hurt more than a week ago in one of Iran’s missile attacks on Israel remains in critical condition.
DFA endorses Philippine names for 131 Spratly features

19 hours ago | philstar.com | Michael Punongbayan

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo signed yesterday a National Maritime Council (NMC) initiative that seeks to name some 131 features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a post on X and one of his last acts as department head, Manalo said NMC Resolution No. 002 recommends the adoption of the standard set of Philippine names for unnamed features belonging to the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), part of the Spratlys archipelago.
Dating Beauty Queen/Ceo, lumelebel kina Heart at Pia

1 day ago | philstar.com | Salve V. Asis

Ahh madalas din pala sa mga fashion week sa Europe ang former beauty queen at entrepreneur na si Rosenda Casaje. In all fairness, nakikipagsabayan siya kina Heart Evangelista ang Pia Wurtzbach. At dinadamitan siya ng mga luxury brand tulad nina Heart and Pia. Three years ago nang una siyang dumalo sa Paris Fashion Week. Nag-umpisa ‘yun nang ipadala si Rosenda ng isang luxury brand bilang number 1 client dito sa Pilipinas. At aniya, nag-enjoy siya.
Daniel, inaming may pinakamagandang ginawa sa buhay!

1 day ago | philstar.com | Salve V. Asis

Gulung-gulo ang isip ni Daniel Padilla nang tanggapin niya ang Incognito. Pero aniya, ito ang masasabi niyang pinakamagandang desisyong nagawa niya sa buhay niya sa kasalukuyan. “Nang tanggapin ko andun ako sa punto ng buhay ko na ako’y gulung-gulo at litung-lito ako. “Pero masasabi kong ito ang pinakamagandang desisyong nagawa ko sa buhay ko. Grabe ang lahat ng mga natutunan ko, lahat ng mga pinagdaanan ko, grabe ang growth.
Baron, kinayang ‘di maglasing sa taping!

1 day ago | philstar.com | Salve V. Asis

Kabilang din si Baron Geisler sa Incognito na gumaganap na agent Miguel Tecson. At sa programang ito ay isa siyang good guy na aniya ay first time niya. Paliwanag ng actor: “Yes, it’s my first time playing a good guy, and it’s quite challenging kasi sabi nga nila direk Lester (Pimentel) sa akin, na-master ko na ‘yung mga crazy characters. Hahaha. So iba naman ‘yung timpla pagdating sa good guy role kasi it tends to be boring.
Group seeks closure of Pampanga landfill

1 day ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — An environmental group has raised concerns over the operation of a landfill facility in Porac, Pampanga. The Pinoy Aksyon for Governance and the Environment urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to suspend the operation of the Eco Protect Management Corp. (EPMC) in Barangay Mancatian due to the unstable site of the landfill.
NFA tightens guidelines for palay procurement

1 day ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — To ensure that government support reaches genuine farmers and not middlemen, the National Food Authority (NFA) has issued stricter guidelines regarding palay procurement. The new regulation, signed by Agriculture Secretary and NFA Council chairman Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., aims to enhance transparency and uphold President Marcos’ directive to secure fair market prices for farmers and increase their income.
Maris, wala nang duda sa sarili!

1 day ago | philstar.com | Salve V. Asis

MANILA, Philippines — Aminado si Maris Racal na isinalba siya ng Incognito. Sa ginanap na finale presscon nito noong isang gabi, hindi niya napigilang umiyak. “I just want to say that making this series, making Incognito has saved me. You have no idea how much it saved me and paano ako nag-grow as an actor. And salamat sa pagbigay sa akin ng role ni Gab,” kumpisal niya.
11 NAIA taxi drivers held for fare overcharging

1 day ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Eleven taxi drivers were apprehended on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for illegally contracting passengers and committing franchise violations. Authorities conducted the crackdown following a fare overcharging incident involving a taxi driver recently. The apprehensions were enforced by personnel of the Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP) and Land Transportation Office.
Pope Leo meets Jesus actor Jonathan Roumie in the Vatican

2 days ago | philstar.com | Kristofer Purnell

MANILA, Philippines — Catholic stars collided as Pope Leo XIV met with actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in the biblical series "The Chosen," in the Vatican. Roumie met the pope last June 25 during a general audience in the Vatican two days after "The Same Coin" episode of "The Chosen" Season 5 streamed in the Vatican's Filmoteca theater.