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Philstar

Philstar

by Philstar Global Corporation

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 11, 2012
  • July 6, 2026

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Philstar Global Corporation
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Access trusted news from the Philippines and around the world with this fast and easy-to-use application. Stay informed on breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment, and more through original reporting and multimedia features.

✓Free access to news
✓Timely and relevant stories
✓Breaking news and politics
✓Sports, entertainment, lifestyle, business
✓Original reporting and explainers
✓Multimedia features
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What's New in Philstar

5.5.0

July 6, 2026

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.

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Light, dark mode

Light/dark appearance/mode isn’t synced with device setting
ChasingGameyChasingGamey

Response from developer

Hi, ChasingGamey. We hear you. The old app's design fell behind. We've launched a fully redesigned app with cleaner navigation and a better reading experience. Please give it another shot and email support@philstar.com if anything still feels off. Thank you.

Bug

No article text
herromeoherromeo

Response from developer

Hi, herromeo. Thanks for the feedback and sorry for the frustration. The old app had real stability issues and we've since rebuilt Philstar from the ground up. Crashes are way down and load times are much faster. We'd appreciate it if you'd try the new version and update your rating. Any issues, email support@philstar.com. Thank you.

Keeps spinning

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.
jmonster18jmonster18

Response from developer

Hi, jmonster18. Thanks for the feedback and sorry for the frustration. The old app had real stability issues and we've since rebuilt Philstar from the ground up. Crashes are way down and load times are much faster. We'd appreciate it if you'd try the new version and update your rating. Any issues, email support@philstar.com. Thank you.

Very Slow

The recently deployed update gives the app s new look, but it is extremely slow compared to the previous version. Each articale or news takes about 10x longer to load than the previous version
Riley CanozaRiley Canoza

The font size is to small

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.
jkhelmkejkhelmke

Response from developer

Hi, jkhelmke. We hear you. The old app's design fell behind. We've launched a fully redesigned app with cleaner navigation and a better reading experience. Please give it another shot and email support@philstar.com if anything still feels off. Thank you.

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FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

The app provides free access to trusted news from the Philippines and around the world. It covers a wide range of topics including breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and business.

What are the key features of this news app?

Key features include free access to news, timely and relevant stories, original reporting, in-depth explainers, opinion pieces, and multimedia features. It aggregates content from various Philstar.com publications.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app provides free access to news content. While the app itself is free to download and use, it is supported by advertisements.

What publications are included in this app?

The app aggregates content from Philstar.com, Interaksyon, The Philippine STAR, Pilipino Star Ngayon, The Freeman, Pang-Masa, and Banat, all in one convenient place.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to stay informed with credible journalism from the Philippines and around the world. It's ideal for users interested in a comprehensive news experience across various categories.