When did The Philippine Star first issue appear?
The first issue of The Philippine Star appeared on the 28th of July 1986. This date marked seven months after the People Power Revolution toppled Ferdinand Marcos.
Questions about The Philippine Star
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded The Philippine Star newspaper?
Founders Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven, and Art Borjal had previously worked in the Mosquito Press. They created The Philippine Star following a split caused by financial questions and diverging priorities among those founders.
What was the initial price and print run of The Philippine Star?
The initial print run reached only a few thousand copies for an initial price of 1.75 pesos. The newspaper used a blue and yellow color scheme that became its signature colors.
When did MediaQuest Holdings acquire control of The Philippine Star?
MediaQuest Holdings acquired a 20-percent stake the following year plus an 18-percent stake in rival Philippine Daily Inquirer. In March 2014, MediaQuest took control after purchasing a majority stake of 51 percent.
Which newspapers were acquired by The Philippine Star portfolio between 2004 and 2015?
The Star acquired The Freeman newspaper on the 24th of August 2004 along with Banat tabloid first published on the 23rd of August 1994. BusinessWorld became part of their portfolio when they acquired a 76.67-percent stake of Hastings Holdings Inc in 2015.