All the headlines that matter. Get trusted stories from Philstar.com and more, anytime, anywhere.
Over a decade, the Philstar Global app has provided free access to trusted news from the Philippines and around the world.
Light, fast and easy to use, the latest version of the Philstar app connects you to the most timely and relevant stories — from breaking news and politics to sports, entertainment, lifestyle and business.
Access original reporting, in-depth explainers, opinion pieces and multimedia features from Philstar.com, Interaksyon, The Philippine STAR, Pilipino Star Ngayon, The Freeman, Pang-Masa and Banat — all in one place.
Stay informed with credible journalism that empowers you to make sense of what’s happening — wherever you are, whenever you need it.
Says update, but isn't loading. When attempting to redownload, it crashes constantly and repeats the same thing.
The font size is to small
jkhelmke
I like to read philstar and the new layout looks good but you need a magnifying glass to read it. Please make the print bigger or adjustable.
Good, but could be better
martin_sy
A good step in the right direction. Makes it much easier to access informative news than the Philippine Star Newsstand app. Although it feels like the screen estate on the iPad could be used more efficiently (perhaps provide option to configure line spacing?). User interface uses basic touch gestures, but I believe it can be better. Developer may consider improving how the newspaper sections are presented; instead of on/off toggles, sections may be segmented visually. Layout can also be more visually appealing by making images stand out more (perhaps make them larger?).Overall, a good app that makes news more accessible. It will find a place in my device and daily routine.
Keeps spinning
jmonster18
The app is useless when it’s ‘Updating’ or ‘Getting news feed’. It should still allow users to move around while loading articles.I’m deleting this app now. Bye bye.
We’ve added powerful new features to enhance your news experience:
Reels: Bite-sized news summaries for quick, 30-second reads.
Save/Bookmark: Save articles, reels, or events to catch up on later.
Comments and Reactions: Share thoughts, send GIFs and emojis, give thumbs up/down and sort by newest or most engaged.
Audio Articles: Listen to news on the go with our text-to-speech feature.
Event and Concert Listings: Discover upcoming events with full details on dates, times and venues.
Dark Mode Toggle: Switch between light and dark themes for comfortable reading anytime.
Notification Settings: Full control over push notifications, email alerts and in-app message.
Swipe to Explore: Easily browse articles with a smooth horizontal swipe.
Bug fixes to events page.
Version 5.3.0
The developer, Philstar Global Corporation, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
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Information
Seller
Philstar Global Corporation
Size
56.3 MB
Category
News
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 16 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
