Philstar
Philstar Global Corporation News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Philstar is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Philstar Global Corporation. Rated 3.3/5 from 18 ratings. Requires iOS 16. Updated September 18, 2026.
- Rating
- 3.3
- 18 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 54 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 18
- 2026 · v5.6.2
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About Philstar
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.
Ratings & reviews
3.3
18 ratings
What’s new
Version 5.6.2 · Updated September 18, 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.
App privacy
The developer, Philstar Global Corporation, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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