Month: December 2017

Top News Stories of 2017, part 2

Top News Stories of 2017, part 2

Text by MARICHU A. VILLANUEVA Photos courtesy of THE PHILIPPINE STAR 2017 was history in the making for the Philippines. THE PHILIPPINE STAR's Marichu A. Villanueva lists down the year's most significant news stories: (For the first part of the list, click here)   6. EJKs, Kian, Kulot, Carl The word nanlaban…
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Top News Stories of 2017, part 1

Top News Stories of 2017, part 1

Text by MARICHU A. VILLANUEVA Photos courtesy of THE PHILIPPINE STAR The year 2017 saw many earthshaking events in the Philippines that took place under the watch of President Rodrigo Duterte. Less than a year in office at Malacañan Palace, President Duterte’s leadership came under armed challenge from local terrorist…
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Screentime: Top five TV shows of 2017

Screentime: Top five TV shows of 2017

The growing star power, wealth of material, reach and budget of television outfits elevate what was once known as the small screen into an entertainment giant, which in some ways threatens to outshine the allure of cinema. Note: The shows in this list are presented in no particular order.  …
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Screentime: Top five movies of 2017

Screentime: Top five movies of 2017

From female superheroes to horror franchise reboots (that usually flop), the underdogs dominated the silver screen this year. Note: The movies here are presented in no particular order. Dunkirk Warner Bros. Pictures / Christopher Nolan Nolan portrays the swirling eddies of chaos, sacrifice, heroism and cowardice of war in this…
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Sound Advice: Top five albums of 2017

Sound Advice: Top five albums of 2017

What’s music without a little intrigue? This year’s most memorable albums stray from the usual pop tracks of yesteryears and are loaded with angst, emotions, and even Easter eggs on celebrity gossip. Note: The music here is presented in no particular order. Melodrama by Lorde Arguably the music industry’s biggest…
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Dalmore makes history at Christie’s Auction House

Dalmore makes history at Christie’s Auction House

By Isabella Olivares Photos by Jo Ivan Llaneta Luxury single malt Scotch whisky distiller Dalmore made history this December at Christie’s. The British auction house said that Dalmore's The Kildermorie whisky sold for a record-breaking £114,000 (P7,643,690), the highest price ever realized for a bottle of whisky at Christie’s. The…
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Lighting up the city: Tree lighting ceremonies in the Metro, part 2

Lighting up the city: Tree lighting ceremonies in the Metro, part 2

It’s the season to be jolly with these towering beacons of the holidays. Which one’s your kind of tree? Aurora of Manila at Vertis Northern Lights Northerners had their own spectacular lights show at the first ever Vertis Northern Lights, an enchanting Christmas fête. The show aimed to bring people together…
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How to: Holiday cocktails with DrinkManila, part 2

How to: Holiday cocktails with DrinkManila, part 2

The holidays is not a time for restraint — so indugle in a few cocktails with the help of DrinkManila!   Christmas with Don by Cedric Cello of Hooch Here's a hot cocktail for the nippy weather of the holiday season. Get the recipe here. Give Love by Alyssa Mae…
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How to: Holiday cocktails with DrinkManila!

How to: Holiday cocktails with DrinkManila!

Ditch the typical hot chocolate this year with these creative cocktails from DrinkManila! Mi Familia Cocktail by Niňo Cruz of Bacardi Martini Philippines Turn the classic Mango Graham into a drink! Get the recipe here. Ohh My Deer by Cedric Cello of Hooch Don't worry, this gin-and-strawberry combination won't leave your nose…
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