Lifestyle | Philstar.com

A portal of daily newspapers covering Philippine news headlines, business, lifestyle, advertisement, sports and entertainment. Also delivers Manila and Cebu news.

^
    Array
    (
        [0] => Array
            (
                [id] => 449
                [tag] => MISS UNIVERSE 2026
                [url] => https://www.philstar.com/tags/miss-universe-2026
            )
    
        [1] => Array
            (
                [id] => 435
                [tag] => BUDHI
                [url] => https://www.philstar.com/columns/136642
            )
    
        [2] => Array
            (
                [id] => 421
                [tag] => THE FILIPINO SPOTLIGHT
                [url] => https://www.philstar.com/tags/filipino-spotlight
            )
    
        [3] => Array
            (
                [id] => 375
                [tag] => PINOY POP
                [url] => https://www.philstar.com/tags/pinoy-pop
            )
    
        [4] => Array
            (
                [id] => 350
                [tag] => EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS
                [url] => https://www.philstar.com/tags/events-and-happenings
            )
    
        [5] => Array
            (
                [id] => 57
                [tag] => ARTS AND CULTURE
                [url] => /lifestyle/arts-and-culture
            )
    
        [6] => Array
            (
                [id] => 270
                [tag] => THE BUDGETARIAN
                [url] => /lifestyle/the-budgetarian
            )
    
        [7] => Array
            (
                [id] => 58
                [tag] => BUSINESS LIFE
                [url] => /lifestyle/business-life
            )
    
        [8] => Array
            (
                [id] => 60
                [tag] => FASHION AND BEAUTY
                [url] => /lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty
            )
    
        [9] => Array
            (
                [id] => 46
                [tag] => FOOD
                [url] => /lifestyle/food-and-leisure
            )
    
        [10] => Array
            (
                [id] => 59
                [tag] => HEALTH AND FAMILY
                [url] => /lifestyle/health-and-family
            )
    
        [11] => Array
            (
                [id] => 64
                [tag] => ON THE RADAR
                [url] => /lifestyle/on-the-radar
            )
    
        [12] => Array
            (
                [id] => 67
                [tag] => PETS
                [url] => /lifestyle/pet-life
            )
    
        [13] => Array
            (
                [id] => 47
                [tag] => TRAVEL
                [url] => /lifestyle/travel-and-tourism
            )
    
        [14] => Array
            (
                [id] => 66
                [tag] => SHOPPING
                [url] => /lifestyle/shopping-guide
            )
    
        [15] => Array
            (
                [id] => 61
                [tag] => MODERN LIVING
                [url] => /lifestyle/modern-living
            )
    
        [16] => Array
            (
                [id] => 63
                [tag] => GADGETS
                [url] => /lifestyle/gadgets
            )
    
    )
    
  • ARTS AND CULTURE
  • THE BUDGETARIAN
  • BUSINESS LIFE
  • FASHION AND BEAUTY
  • FOOD
  • HEALTH AND FAMILY
  • ON THE RADAR
  • PETS
  • TRAVEL
  • SHOPPING
  • MODERN LIVING
  • GADGETS
  • Array
    (
        [total] => 12
        [items] => Array
            (
                [0] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 3
                        [SectionName] => Arts and Culture
                        [SectionUrl] => arts-and-culture
                    )
    
                [1] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 110001
                        [SectionName] => The Budgetarian
                        [SectionUrl] => the-budgetarian
                    )
    
                [2] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 6
                        [SectionName] => Lifestyle Business
                        [SectionUrl] => business-life
                    )
    
                [3] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 7
                        [SectionName] => Fashion and Beauty
                        [SectionUrl] => fashion-and-beauty
                    )
    
                [4] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 5
                        [SectionName] => Food and Leisure
                        [SectionUrl] => food-and-leisure
                    )
    
                [5] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 4
                        [SectionName] => Health And Family
                        [SectionUrl] => health-and-family
                    )
    
                [6] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 19
                        [SectionName] => On the Radar
                        [SectionUrl] => on-the-radar
                    )
    
                [7] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 13
                        [SectionName] => Pet Life
                        [SectionUrl] => pet-life
                    )
    
                [8] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 11
                        [SectionName] => Travel and Tourism
                        [SectionUrl] => travel-and-tourism
                    )
    
                [9] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 18
                        [SectionName] => Shopping Guide
                        [SectionUrl] => shopping-guide
                    )
    
                [10] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 9
                        [SectionName] => Modern Living
                        [SectionUrl] => modern-living
                    )
    
                [11] => Array
                    (
                        [SectionID] => 15
                        [SectionName] => Gadgets
                        [SectionUrl] => gadgets
                    )
    
            )
    
    )
    
top_news
Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2569405
            [Title] => Sharmaine Arnaiz passes vet licensure exam at 52
            [PostType] => Standard
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/11/sharmaine-arnaiz_2026-11-11_10-12-39375_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/11/sharmaine-arnaiz_2026-11-11_10-12-39375.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/11/sharmaine-arnaiz_2026-11-11_10-12-39375_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/11/11/2569405/sharmaine-arnaiz-passes-vet-licensure-exam-52
        )

    [1] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2564562
            [Title] => Ayala Malls set to welcome its most anticipated wave of debuts yet
            [PostType] => Sponsored
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/10/20/born-stand-out-ayala-malls_2026-10-20_16-08-06583_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/10/20/born-stand-out-ayala-malls_2026-10-20_16-08-06583.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/10/20/born-stand-out-ayala-malls_2026-10-20_16-08-06583_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/food-and-leisure/2026/11/11/2564562/ayala-malls-set-welcome-its-most-anticipated-wave-debuts-yet
        )

    [2] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2565841
            [Title] => First 100 vivo V80 pre-orders get access to Enhypen event
            [PostType] => Sponsored
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/10/26/vivov80_2026-10-26_15-43-05134_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/10/26/vivov80_2026-10-26_15-43-05134.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/10/26/vivov80_2026-10-26_15-43-05134_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/gadgets/2026/11/11/2565841/first-100-vivo-v80-pre-orders-get-access-enhypen-event
        )

    [3] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2569399
            [Title] => Paul McCartney reaches billionaire status; 3rd singer after Jay-Z, Taylor Swift
            [PostType] => Standard
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2024/02/17/paul-mccartney_2024-02-17_09-41-45990_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2024/02/17/paul-mccartney_2024-02-17_09-41-45990.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2024/02/17/paul-mccartney_2024-02-17_09-41-45990_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2026/11/11/2569399/paul-mccartney-reaches-billionaire-status-3rd-singer-after-jay-z-taylor-swift
        )

)

Alanis Morissette, 52, comes out as pansexual

Alanis Morissette admitted to identifying as pansexual.

bakit wala
trend_index_new
Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2569194
            [Title] => Swiss sportswear brand On opens 1st Philippine store
            [PostType] => Standard
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/philippines-store_2026-11-10_11-55-25514_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/philippines-store_2026-11-10_11-55-25514.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/philippines-store_2026-11-10_11-55-25514_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2026/11/10/2569194/swiss-sportswear-brand-opens-1st-philippine-store
        )

    [1] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2569201
            [Title] => Planning a ‘friendsgiving’? Here are gifts and deals for every kind of friend
            [PostType] => Sponsored
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/smo-octoberlead-2_2026-11-10_15-11-23642_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/smo-octoberlead-2_2026-11-10_15-11-23642.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/smo-octoberlead-2_2026-11-10_15-11-23642_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/shopping-guide/2026/11/10/2569201/planning-friendsgiving-here-are-gifts-and-deals-every-kind-friend
        )

    [2] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2569225
            [Title] => Globe At Home makes holiday connections more rewarding with exclusive GFiber offers
            [PostType] => Sponsored
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/globe-home_2026-11-10_17-42-07595_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/globe-home_2026-11-10_17-42-07595.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/10/globe-home_2026-11-10_17-42-07595_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2026/11/11/2569225/globe-home-makes-holiday-connections-more-rewarding-exclusive-gfiber-offers
        )

    [3] => Array
        (
            [ArticleID] => 2569398
            [Title] => 'Nice little ring!' kid tells pope
            [PostType] => Standard
            [Summary] => 
            [Thumbnail] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/11/afp20261110d74f6h4v1midresargentinavaticanreligionpopevisit_2026-11-11_08-20-41121_thumbnail.jpg
            [Orig] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/11/afp20261110d74f6h4v1midresargentinavaticanreligionpopevisit_2026-11-11_08-20-41121.jpg
            [Tiny] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/11/11/afp20261110d74f6h4v1midresargentinavaticanreligionpopevisit_2026-11-11_08-20-41121_tn.jpg
            [Alt] => 
            [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/11/11/2569398/nice-little-ring-kid-tells-pope
        )

)
Array
(
    [Quote] => Girlhood conversations make me feel pretty... it could be a range of things but to connect with a friend, I love that.
    [Link] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/10/08/2561796/alex-eala-recalls-anna-wintour-meeting-maria-sharapova-podcast
    [Image] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/10/06/alex-eala-paris-chanel_2026-10-06_12-23-34552_thumbnail.jpg
)
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_3_2569202
            [expiry] => 305
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 3
    [bySection__name] => Arts and Culture
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/arts-and-culture
)

Arts and Culture

'The Notebook' musical gets limited PH rerun in 2027

Theatre Group Asia will bring "The Notebook: The Musical" back for 18 shows from February 4 to 21, 2027 — including two performances on Valentine's Day.

add here 0
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_110001_2557216
            [expiry] => 310
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 110001
    [bySection__name] => The Budgetarian
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/the-budgetarian
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/the-budgetarian
)

The Budgetarian

Debt with dignity: How to choose digital lending facility for outstanding loans

It is important to choose the right digital lending company to partner with and not be lured into a shady deal by sweet promises and attractive terms.

add here 1
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_6_2569399
            [expiry] => 315
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 6
    [bySection__name] => Lifestyle Business
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/business-life
)

Lifestyle Business

add here 2

Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_7_2569194
            [expiry] => 320
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 7
    [bySection__name] => Fashion and Beauty
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty
)

Fashion and Beauty

Swiss sportswear brand On opens 1st Philippine store

On now has a dedicated store in the Philippines.

add here 3
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_5_2564562
            [expiry] => 325
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 5
    [bySection__name] => Food and Leisure
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/food-and-leisure
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/food-and-leisure
)

Food and Leisure

Ayala Malls set to welcome its most anticipated wave of debuts yet

Across Greenbelt, Glorietta and One Ayala, a new season of brand discovery will soon arrive. 

add here 4
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_4_2569226
            [expiry] => 330
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 4
    [bySection__name] => Health And Family
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/health-and-family
)

Health And Family

3 simple habits for children to remember about online safety

Three simple habits to teach children on how to stay safe online. 

add here 5

Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_19_2569398
            [expiry] => 335
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 19
    [bySection__name] => On the Radar
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/on-the-radar
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/on-the-radar
)

On the Radar

'Nice little ring!' kid tells pope

Pope Leo's ring received perhaps the ultimate compliment.

add here 6
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_13_2567813
            [expiry] => 340
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 13
    [bySection__name] => Pet Life
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/pet-life
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/pet-life
)

Pet Life

Monkey steals BINI Aiah's shades during Bali trip

Aiah Arceta of BINI had a funny encounter during a trip to Bali with a monkey that stole her sunglasses.

add here 7
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_11_2569204
            [expiry] => 345
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 11
    [bySection__name] => Travel and Tourism
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/travel-and-tourism
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/travel-and-tourism
)

Travel and Tourism

Puerto Princesa tourism, growth get boost with Grab superapp arrival

Grab Philippines recently officially launched GrabCar, GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabExpress, and its digital payment services in Puerto Princesa, in partnership with the City Government and the City Tourism Office.

add here 8
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_18_2569201
            [expiry] => 350
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 18
    [bySection__name] => Shopping Guide
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/shopping-guide
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/shopping-guide
)

Shopping Guide

Planning a ‘friendsgiving’? Here are gifts and deals for every kind of friend

Here are some swipe deals to check out on SM Malls Online app this holiday season.

add here 9
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_9_2568536
            [expiry] => 355
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 9
    [bySection__name] => Modern Living
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/modern-living
)

Modern Living

Child star CJ Ramos finds new purpose as TNVS driver

CJ Ramos has also been documenting his time as a driver through vlogs, sharing his experiences from then and now as well as lessons learned.

add here 10
Array
(
    [caching] => Array
        (
            [name] => latest_sections_15_2565841
            [expiry] => 360
        )

    [appeared] => 
    [limit] => 5
    [bySection__id] => 15
    [bySection__name] => Gadgets
    [bySection__url] => https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/gadgets
    [bySection__alias] => lifestyle/gadgets
)

Gadgets

First 100 vivo V80 pre-orders get access to Enhypen event

ENHYPEN Jungwon, Jake and Sunghoon are among the newest vivo Friends. The November event brings the smartphone brand’s partnership with the three members of ENHYPEN to Filipino fans through an exclusive in-person gathering.

add here 11
         
      
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with