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Johanna Añes-de la Cruz, The Philippine STAR

Johanna (Mok to most people) is known to friends and familiars as the ultimate “raket queen.” She works full time as a communications specialist at a government agency while moonlighting as a writer, teacher, and social media manager.

Dessert

Spreading the joy of delightful chocolate goodness

December 14, 2023

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Christmas

Okada Manila ushers in the Yuletide season with grand Christmas tree lighting  

November 20, 2023

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Announcements

The Filinvest Group: Embodying sustainability and shared value

October 27, 2023

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Home

Shang Properties unveils a new era of luxury living

October 23, 2023

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Services

Cocogen Insurance Inc.: Insuring every Filipino’s dream home

October 13, 2023

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Food

Three reasons why you can never go wrong with classic white bread

October 12, 2023

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Services

A testament of PRU Love: Celebrating 27 years of protecting Filipino families

September 28, 2023

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Business

Filinvest: Shaping a bright future for Filipino dreams

September 25, 2023

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SKINCARE

Cetaphil continues to raise awareness on proper skincare in 6th National Healthy Skin Mission

August 31, 2023

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Coffee

Nespresso SustainaBUILD: Breathing new life into used coffee capsules

August 31, 2023

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Buy local

Philstar Media Group launches Nakakalocal V 2.0

June 19, 2023

Internet

Long-time customers share why Globe is #MyReliableChoice

June 16, 2023

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Buy local

‘Nakakalocal’: A year of shining the spotlight on local SMEs

June 1, 2023

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Pammy Olivares Vital: A rose in the male-dominated real estate industry

May 12, 2023

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Mother's Day

Home in a café: Café Perene embodies what it’s like to be a true-blue ‘family business’

May 10, 2023

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DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

EEI Corporation: Celebrating 92 years of moving together  

April 28, 2023

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Women

She Slays 2023 inspires women of all ages to be futuremakers themselves

April 6, 2023

Women

Life and work lessons from Mariana Zobel de Ayala

April 5, 2023

Health

Smart moms choose the No. 1, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil

March 20, 2023

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Events

Okada Manila celebrates much-awaited annual Sakura Festival

March 17, 2023

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Events

PH’s largest baking fair signals the revival of local baking industry after pandemic

March 17, 2023

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SKINCARE

Dr. Vicki Belo leads PH delegation to int’l congress, gives sneak peek on 2023 plans

January 24, 2023

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Drinks

From humble beginnings to being the world’s bestselling spirit—get to know the story behind soju

November 4, 2022

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DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Alveo’s ‘INTER | SPACES’ exhibit examines the concept of living well

October 11, 2022

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Politics

Understanding the power of visual cues in election campaigns

October 19, 2021

Education

Another year of distance learning: Are we ready or not?

September 13, 2021

Theater

Acclaimed Pinoy theater artists talk heroes and heroism

August 30, 2021

COVID-19

12 of the most pressing questions (and answers) about the dreaded Delta variant

August 11, 2021

TV/Streaming

‘Gameboys the Movie’: A story of love and friendship amid a pandemic

August 5, 2021

Olympics

LIST: Meet the most bemedaled athletes in Olympic history

July 30, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Meet the 9 male athletes giving their best shot for the Philippines’ next Olympic gold medal

July 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

Girl power in Tokyo: Get to know the 10 female athletes representing PH at the Olympics

July 23, 2021

Olympics

PH weightlifters Hidilyn Diaz, Elreen Ando are going for the gold at Tokyo Olympics

July 21, 2021

Mother's Day

OFW moms share stories of joy, pride and homesickness from across the world

May 7, 2021

Motherhood

Work from home wisdom from 8 working moms

May 6, 2021

Technology

Seven lessons to learn from these female tech leaders

March 29, 2021

Celebrity

10 Japanese actors you should be swooning over right now

March 16, 2021

Celebrity

Your ultimate Kento Yamazaki guide if you enjoyed ‘Alice in Borderland’

February 2, 2021

COVID-19

10 products that became popular during the pandemic

January 2, 2021

Travel

Missing Japan? Here are 3 reasons why Pinoys love it so much

December 4, 2020

Anime

Life lessons from the ladies of Studio Ghibli

October 16, 2020

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