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The success of a P-pop group does not solely depend on talent; it also thrives on strong leadership. Beyond vocal prowess and stage presence, a leader plays a crucial role in providing unwavering support to members, acts as the glue that holds the group together, and leads them through the highs and lows of their career. With this, StarCast Exclusive’s EveryJuan’s Choice for a P-pop Leader poll titled “Leading By Example: The Leader Showdown” was launched from January 11-31, 2025. Using “Stars,” fans cast their votes through the JuanCast app to determine which leader embodies these qualities best. Numerous talented…

Nuwhite unveils newest product, promises more surprises this 2023. Nuwhite helped Filipinos unlock the power of their inner glow at the Nuwhite Pink Party held last Tuesday, March 28 at The Roof at Joy-Nostalg Hotel in Ortigas. Celebrities, influencers, and other VIPs partied the night away while they learned more about what Nuwhite offers as a game changer in the local beauty industry. “Nuwhite is the only S-Acetyl Glutathione in the market. It’s the in-body form of glutathione. When we say in-body form, it’s the absorbable and utilized form of the antioxidant by the human body,” said Maureen Estrada, CEO…

By Rona Amparo and Anna Barlam Foreign acts made the weekend of festival-goers go wild despite rainy weather on Day 2 of 88rising’s “Head in the Clouds” Manila at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque on Saturday. Grammy-award winning electro-house DJ Zedd boosted the crowd’s energy with his upbeat songs, “Stay the Night,” “The Middle,” “Clarity,” and many more. Seeing the audience’s bouncy vibe throughout his setlist, Zedd expressed how grateful he is to play in front of an “unbelievable” crowd. “Manila has a special place in my heart,” he said, adding that it was in the Philippines where he…

By Rona Amparo and Anna Barlam The Head in the Clouds festival of music company 88rising kicked off its pioneer edition in Manila with a solid line-up of homegrown and international artists on Friday at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque. Local acts SB19 and Zack Tabudlo successfully made their HITC debut by showcasing their own discography to keep the hype among festival-goers. The P-pop boy band performed a diverse set — from the upbeat “What,” disco-pop “WYAT” to their hit ballad “Mapa.” SB19 also sang their upcoming single, “Nyebe,” to be released on December 12, 2022. Tabudlo made the…

By Marjorie Lumapas For this high school graduate from Biliran, it is his grandma who has been his solid rock.  Zacharry Luis Punay, 25, from Culaba, Biliran recently posted on Facebook photos of his graduation where he was accompanied by his grandma Lourdes, 85, and shared an inspiring story beyond finishing cookery under the technical vocational learning program in senior high school.  “My lola is my inspiration po sa lahat ng bagay na aking ginagawa, and she’s my strength in every problem and struggles na aking hinahaharap po,” Zacharry said in an interview with The Philippine Star. “At sa lahat…

By Vhey Dela Cruz Tapia Who says adults can’t go crazy over Disney characters? This man from San Manuel, Pangasinan takes his admiration for the Disney characters Lilo and Stitch to the next level! Since 2018, 29-year-old Jango Soliven Balmediano has been filling up his room with Lilo and Stitch figurines, stuffed toys, charms, footwear, name it—he has it all! According to Balmediano, it all started when he bought just one Lilo and Stitch stuffed toy in a live selling online. Before he knew it, he has accumulated thousands of merch. “Hindi ko po aakalain na magiging ganito po siya…

By Erika Elaine David and Marjorie Lumapas His story proves that promises are meant to be fulfilled, and we can always steer our path into the right direction, no matter how long it takes. Renz Ryan Estrada, 27, from Digos City, Davao del Sur shared a heartwarming Facebook post where he gave the inspiration behind graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management on Thursday, June 22.  In 2012, he took Political Science and then shifted to a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) vocational course in 2015, before finally pursuing Hospitality Management in 2018. “June 2018 was when I…

By Wendell Adrian Quijado When taking exams, some people turn to lucky charms, including board takers who need to take that final step towards their professional license. For 10 board exam passers in the Philippines, this “lucky charm” is a scientific calculator that has a “long history” of victory. When the Architecture Licensure Exam results were released last Wednesday, June 22, Raymart Bonete, an educational content creator known as EngineerPH Prof. on YouTube, posted a photo of an “undefeated” calculator on Facebook. He shared that all its 10 recorded users since 2018 have passed their respective board exams. “Sa paglabas…

By The Philippine STAR Social Media Team Before the pandemic, The Philippine STAR Social Media Team would always celebrate our Christmas party “potluck style.” When we started working from home, organizing events at the office and finding time to cook became more difficult. After missing out on many office potlucks, work anniversaries, and other celebrations in the past two years, we made sure that our first get-together since the pandemic will bring back the joy of reuniting with officemates while ensuring practicality and everyone’s safety. Luckily, there is one app that can cater to all our Christmas Party needs —…

Elisse Joson and McCoy de Leon have revealed that they are now parents to a baby girl named Felize. The celebrity couple, also known as McLisse to fans, made the big reveal during their appearance on ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother (PBB): Kumunity Season 10 on Sunday. To recall, Elisse, 25, and McCoy, 26, first met inside the PBB house in 2016 and became a reel-to-real love team. During their guesting, they first shared with “Big Brother” that they’re very happy together now and getting into a jewelry business “para makatulong sa pamilya namin in the future,” McCoy said. The actor…