Young STAR

“We’re more ourselves as humans when we’re in community, whenever we’re in reflection of others." Our Aug-Sep cover story: We chat with Big Thief about their new album ‘Double Infinity’ and what they had to let go to make it — and if they’re coming to the Philippines. 👀🎆

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Sept. 21 through the eyes of first-time protesters 🇵🇭

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I can’t save the world but I can fix some parts of it—tiny pieces that I hope others are willing to mend, too.

Read the full essay: ✍️: Patricia Manarang 🎨: Koy Azcarraga philstarlife.com/news-and-views…

Healing often begins in a relationship, and that relationship must be grounded in empathy, ethical standards, and cultural attunement. AI, I believe, no matter how advanced, lacks that intuitive and felt sense of human connection. (4/5)

Counseling is too expensive, and my schedule is too packed. I turn to ChatGPT and I tell it everything. Here’s what happened. 🧵

Read in today’s issue of The Philippine STAR and online. Story by Andrea Panaligan Photo by Alexa Viscius Cover design by Alyza Laforteza Special thanks to 4AD and Beggars Asia philstarlife.com/celebrity/8595…

“We’re more ourselves as humans when we’re in community, whenever we’re in reflection of others." Our Aug-Sep cover story: We chat with Big Thief about their new album ‘Double Infinity’ and what they had to let go to make it — and if they’re coming to the Philippines. 👀🎆

read the full essay by mikaela gabrielle de castro: philstarlife.com/news-and-views…

technology is here to stay. but before the era of "I’ll just ask ChatGPT" was the tragedy and victory of being human: suffering for every profound thought we earn.

READ: bit.ly/4mfsCCO : Lé Baltar | 🎨: Marts Salamero #PhilSTAR39 #R39ENERATE

“I want to show people that Filipino music isn’t one thing.” 🇵🇭 Fresh off her NPR Tiny Desk win for ‘Bakunawa,’ Filipino-American rapper @rubyibarra is on a U.S. tour, spotlighting Filipino stories and sounds and redefining what Filipino hip-hop can be on the global stage.

READ: bit.ly/4m0O6na ✍️: Lé Baltar | 🎨: Marts Salamero #PhilSTAR39 #R39ENERATE

“It’s bigger than movies at the end of the day.” 🎬 Armed with a Facebook ‘sh*tposting’ group, a penchant for movies and memes, and a dream, Kinoise PH organically evolved into a close-knit film collective driven by its shared passion for the niche and underground.

READ: bit.ly/45nCjJM ✍️: Gab Pangilinan | 🎨: Marts Salamero #PhilSTAR39 #R39ENERATE

For @gabpangilinan, local theater shows no set pattern — shifting audience behavior, unpredictable productions, and an industry still learning its rhythm. But one thing is certain: it’s more alive and vigorous than ever, sustained by the people who make and watch it.

✍️: Bea Alamis | 🎨: Dexter Balita #PhilSTAR39 #R39ENERATE

“Maybe I can make learning fun.” 🧑🏻‍🏫 Theater actor-turned-digital-educator, Reb Atadero reimagines his craft as a storyteller, bringing history to life onstage and on screen to prove that creativity can take on many forms.  READ: bit.ly/45nCdAW