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BṺM TENORIO JR., The Philippine STAR

Büm D. Tenorio Jr. is an award-winning journalist of The Philippine STAR, having garnered the Catholic Mass Media Award for best opinion column twice. He has been training students and professionals pro bono in his Sunday Writing Class in Gulod, Cabuyao, Laguna since 2007. He loves his mother dearly.

Celebrity

‘Chloe and I want to get married next year’ — Carlos Yulo

October 11, 2024

Film

Un/Happy for You: When sad is happy

September 13, 2024

Theater

Mula sa Buwan: Poetry in the time of love and war

September 6, 2024

Father's Day

Dingdong Dantes: ‘Fatherhood is a serious business’

June 14, 2024

Music

REVIEW: With 'Gen C,' Mr. C proves that his music transcends all generations

May 17, 2024

Relationships

How to pen a love letter for all ages

February 7, 2024

Designers

Francis Libiran conquers Harbin

February 2, 2024

Movies

MMFF grossed P1 billion: Revenge of the moviegoers

January 12, 2024

Film

'Firefly': A mother’s love letter to her son

January 9, 2024

Film

REVIEW: ‘Rewind’ is a moving pause with God

January 5, 2024

Icons

MGB: The STAR president is a friend, confidant - and prankster, too!

November 27, 2023

COVER STORY

The Queenmakers

January 13, 2023

Events

Frank Jun’s many gifts — his family, his friends & his life

September 16, 2022

COVID-19

Still feeling the after-effects of the virus

August 26, 2022

Sports

When bronze shines brighter than gold

August 12, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I'm done with casual sex—I want a relationship'

July 31, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I'm getting shunned at work because I refuse to get vaccinated'

July 24, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'My boss just asked me out on a date. What do I do?'

July 17, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'My significant other is mad at me for watching porn but I consider it art'

July 10, 2022

Relationships

Juliana Gomez and Miggy Bautista: Lockdown love

July 10, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I’m unhappy at work but I'm the family breadwinner so I can’t just quit my job. What do I do?’

July 3, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I'm a lesbian and my dad can't fully accept me'

June 26, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'Is it worth getting closure from my dad who left?'

June 19, 2022

Asking for a Friend

My partner and I agreed to engage in threesomes but I have lost my trust in him. What do I do?

June 12, 2022

Asking for a Friend

I verbally abused my ex because her family couldn't accept our queer romance

June 5, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'My ex and I broke up because of religion. How to move on?'

May 29, 2022

Asking for a Friend

Asking for a friend

May 27, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I'm in love with my cousin. What do I do?'

May 22, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I'm feeling too down to function because of the election results. How can I cope?'

May 15, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I’m dealing with election anxiety and stress. What do I do?'

May 8, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'My good work is only being rewarded with more work. How do I speak up for myself?'

May 1, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I've lost my passion for something I used to love. What do I do?'

April 24, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'It's been two years and my business is still not doing well. What do I do?'

April 17, 2022

Asking for a Friend

‘Politics is destroying my relationship with my family. What do I do?’

April 10, 2022

Asking for a Friend

‘Am I selfish for putting my mental health above my obligations as the family breadwinner?’

April 3, 2022

Asking for a Friend

‘My parents don’t know I’m depressed and I’m struggling to afford my medications. What do I do?’

March 27, 2022

Asking for a Friend

‘I’ve been in college for 8 years due to repeated failures. Should I quit and change my path?’

March 20, 2022

Asking for a Friend

‘I’m a mom and I’m feeling tired, unhappy, and stuck in life. What do I do?’

March 13, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'My boyfriend and I argue every week. I’m hurt, but I still love him. What do I do?'

March 6, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'My relationship with my wife is on the rocks due to our political views. What do I do?'

February 27, 2022

Asking for a Friend

'I'm having feelings for my best friend. Should I tell him and risk our friendship?'

February 20, 2022

Asking for a Friend

Cheating is a choice

February 13, 2022

Books

Find a nook and read

December 3, 2021

COVID-19

Who will we be after the pandemic?

October 8, 2021

On the Road

A visit to Our Lady of Turumba

October 1, 2021

Weddings

When a temperature gun awaits a bride: The new etiquette in today’s weddings

September 17, 2021

Mental Health

How my ‘crazy’ self saved me from the anxiety of COVID isolation

September 10, 2021

Health

A cosmic healer named Warka Adala

September 3, 2021

COVID-19

May we never take for granted our senses of smell and taste

July 30, 2021

COVID-19

My COVID experience: It’s a scent-less, tasteless world

July 23, 2021

News

Thank you, PNoy

July 2, 2021

News

‘Namatay siya sa pagkakahimbing’: Longtime driver recalls moments before Noynoy was rushed to the hospital

June 25, 2021

Hospitality

Do you want to build your own bed and breakfast?

June 4, 2021

COVID-19

Jab well done

May 28, 2021

Beauty Pageants

‘Miss Universe gives us a breather from our mundane lives’

May 21, 2021

On the Road

Visiting Talim Island

May 7, 2021

Design

Make room for happy spaces

April 23, 2021

COVID-19

‘Grief is love’

April 16, 2021

Mental Health

Sanctuary

April 9, 2021

Influencers

This vlogger has two beautiful faces

March 19, 2021

COVID-19

It’s been almost a year

March 11, 2021

On the Road

The joys of biking

March 4, 2021

Star34

STAR’s ‘In-Between: The Art of Moving Forward’ wins two Anvils

February 25, 2021

Essay

Move–before the emotional rollercoaster runs you over!

February 12, 2021

Love

Love is in the air: A wedding at 37,000 feet altitude

February 5, 2021

Inspiration

In search of a nameless man

February 4, 2021

Education

Register to make a difference

February 4, 2021

Celebrity

‘No longer a dirty little secret’

January 14, 2021

Inspiration

Hope floats in 2021

January 7, 2021

Christmas

The day after Christmas

December 31, 2020

Air

The crusader

November 12, 2020

Culture

Ode to our ‘fallen’ avocado tree

November 5, 2020

Culture

Folk beliefs that deal with the dead

October 29, 2020

Food

Of sweets & men

October 22, 2020

Inspiration

Joy

October 16, 2020

Essay

Field trips

October 8, 2020