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Annica Tantoco Valbuena

Annica Tantoco Valbuena writes a regular column for The Philippine STAR called wait, why?.

Culture

What’s the rush?

August 30, 2026

Social Media

The art of noticing

August 21, 2026

Mental Health

You are bored for a reason

August 15, 2026

Women

What I have learned about love, growth, and becoming

August 7, 2026

Beauty

Beauty: Now injectable?

July 29, 2026

Culture

7 things about Manila you learn to love after leaving

July 23, 2026

Fashion

Are we dressing ourselves—or is the algorithm?

July 19, 2026