'Matchbox: The Movie' review: A John Cena car film that drives off track

Philstar - Oct 10, 2026

The idea of making Matchbox cars the central theme of a large-scale project seems a stretch from the get-go.

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Oct 10, 2026

Are we running on empty?

Burdens are meant to be shared, but in this collective atmosphere of doom and gloom, of mental health concerns and suicide cases, could burden-sharing break both backs?

KZ Tandingan gets straight to the point in ‘Luha ng Buwaya’

Oct 10, 2026

KZ Tandingan gets straight to the point in ‘Luha ng Buwaya’

“Luha ng Buwaya,” the singer’s latest release featuring Gloc-9, is as no-nonsense as it gets: “Walang pake kung kami ay malunod sa baha / Basta lunod mga bulsa ng mga nakaw na biyaya”

Make the simple grand: Rethinking how we care for our mental health

Oct 10, 2026

Make the simple grand: Rethinking how we care for our mental health

As we mark World Mental Health Day, remember that functioning well is not always the same as being well. Mental health is also about enjoying life, connecting with people, finding meaning, and being present

Why Congress should think twice about banning under-18s from social media

Oct 10, 2026

Why Congress should think twice about banning under-18s from social media

Australia's experience and a more nuanced House proposal raise questions about the effectiveness, proportionality, and unintended consequences of a blanket social media ban

Fishers call for aid amid health impact of El Niño

Oct 10, 2026

Fishers call for aid amid health impact of El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — Fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Friday called for fuel subsidies and economic aid for fisherfolk amid the possible adverse effects of El Niño. In a statement, the group explained that fishing becomes more difficult and costly during the dry season because fish and other marine life

Mental health group: Socmed ban on minors a ‘nonsolution’

Oct 10, 2026

Mental health group: Socmed ban on minors a ‘nonsolution’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Mental Health Association Inc. (PMHA) on Friday said a blanket social media ban for minors is not a solution to preventing violent cases such as school shootings and keeping young people safe. The mental health advocacy group instead called on online platforms to implement stronger safeguards against harmful content, as

SC affirms court’s say on bank funds of deceased

Oct 10, 2026

SC affirms court’s say on bank funds of deceased

MANILA, Philippines — It is well within the authority of courts to order banks to provide an explanation of the transactions of a deceased person’s account, including deductions, to ascertain the correct funds of the remaining estate. The Third Division of the Supreme Court stressed this in ruling in favor of the estate administrators of

Analyst: VP Sara didn’t declare P817-million wealth

Oct 10, 2026

Analyst: VP Sara didn’t declare P817-million wealth

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte had a whopping P817 million in alleged undeclared assets and unexplained wealth in the first four years since taking office in 2022, a forensic financial analyst testified during her impeachment trial on Friday. The amount included over P207 million she and her husband, Manases Carpio, allegedly held in

Ergonomics meets fluidity in Louis Vuitton SS27 collection 

Oct 10, 2026

Ergonomics meets fluidity in Louis Vuitton SS27 collection 

The spring/summer 2027 (SS27) Louis Vuitton collection is inspired by the fluidity and mobility of the conditions, capabilities, and movement of the human body

From Parliament nerves to 'I do': Syed Saddiq, Bella tie the knot 118 floors up

Oct 10, 2026

From Parliament nerves to 'I do': Syed Saddiq, Bella tie the knot 118 floors up

Ceremony first wedding held at landmark building.

3 dead, 1 hurt as landslide destroys house in Cebu City

Oct 10, 2026

3 dead, 1 hurt as landslide destroys house in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renante Bonghanoy had planned to give toy trucks to his two young grandchildren. Instead, the 52-year-old grandfather returned home on Friday to the devastating news that his wife, Judith, 60, and their grandchildren, Xian Kyre Caballero, 5, and Kyden Andamon, 6, had been killed when a landslide buried their house in

Catbalogan now insurgency-free, joins other Eastern Visayas cities

Oct 10, 2026

Catbalogan now insurgency-free, joins other Eastern Visayas cities

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Catbalogan City has been declared to have a “Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition,” joining other cities in Eastern Visayas that have achieved the government’s peace and security milestone as authorities work to prevent the resurgence of communist insurgency. The declaration was made on Wednesday during a ceremony at the

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