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Missiles maim the undead, too: Kyiv’s cathedral, the Battle of Manila, and why war erases culture

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In the history of mankind, wars have taken away far more than it created anything. The 1945 Battle of Manila and the recent attacks in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv have shown us what we lose as a species when a war—and the people...
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Looking back at the future of Filipino writers

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One day, toward the end of 1967, National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera sat down to look critically at the state of Philippine literature...
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LOOKING BACK AT THE FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE WRITING

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ONLY the very naive or the very cynical would try to predict the future course of Philippine literature. There are only the weekly magazines or the occasional books as signposts to indicate trends, and these signposts do not give very coherent directions.

THE PETRON SELLOUT

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The sale of the national oil company to a foreign corporation betrays the national interest, endangers the country’s security, and sticks of graft and corruption. Petron Corporation is unquestionably the most valuable corporate asset of the Philippine government—the most precious gem in the country’s dwindling collection of public corporations. Yet it has been sold to a foreign corporation controlled by Arab businessmen. The price of the sale is allegedly much lower than its actual worth. At the same time, the sale endangers the national security and national economy because it places the country’s oil supply totally in the hands of foreign-owned companies. Petron has been consistently listed as the nation’s top corporation in...
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THE PETRON SELLOUT

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The sale of the national oil company to a foreign corporation betrays the national interest, endangers the country’s security, and sticks of graft and corruption. Petron Corporation is unquestionably the most valuable corporate asset of the Philippine government—the most precious gem in the country’s...
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China’s Difference Engine: Changing the configuration of the world

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How did China make the leap from being one of Asia’s poorest nations to becoming a global economic behemoth—all in a little more than...
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Toward stability, not strain: What really matters in China–Philippines relations

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I’ve been in the Philippines for over four months now. It’s been busy. Some days mean seven back-to-back meetings, but what sticks with me isn’t the schedule. It’s the people.

Getting to know China’s technological DNA

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Possessing one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China’s 5,000-year-old history is a tapestry of transformation—from an ancient, agrarian society (8,000 to 10,000 years ago) to becoming the world’s low-cost, manufacturing nexus (mid-20th century), all the way to attaining global, high-tech, superpower status (21st century), driven by rapid urbanization and technological adoption Drawing on China’s 15th five-year plan, this article explores six key areas critical to China’s modernization efforts: Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Waste of Energy, Social Governance, Anti-Corruption, and International Poverty Reduction.—Ed. Digital Economy The Age of Cool: How the “world’s factory” transformed from assemblylines to drones, robots, and automated factories China’s digital economy is a complex ecosystem where digital technology...
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Getting to know China’s technological DNA

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Possessing one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China’s 5,000-year-old history is a tapestry of transformation—from an ancient, agrarian society (8,000 to 10,000 years ago) to becoming the world’s low-cost, manufacturing nexus (mid-20th century), all the way to attaining global, high-tech, superpower...
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EXPOLIARIVM: The expatriate life of Juan Luna’s famous painting

Geronimo Cristóbal -
While examining the archives of the Biblioteca Nacional de España, I encountered an albumen photograph labelled “Sala de pintura y escultura at the Exposition...
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Orly Mercado’s Philanthropy Revolution: The next 50 years of Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko

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BY HIS own admission, the young Orlando “Orly” Mercado was “a dyed-in-the-wool, left-wing activist,” having organized his first labor union shortly after beginning his broadcast journalism career. Born on April 26, 1946, he was only 20 years old when he started a union at...

KKMK Philanthropy Anthology Raxel’s World: The Race to Healing

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Angelic, with a hint of sadness and uncertainty framing an otherwise cherubic, smiling face, the boy is small, thin, amiable, and sprightly. When asked what he wanted to be when he grows up, he quickly answered: “Gusto ko po maging duktor (I want to be a doctor).” Ano ang dinadasal mo kay Jesus? “Sana po, gumaling na ako .” This scene is contained in a 24-minute and 47-second video of Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (KKMK), the longest-running public service program in the Philippines devoted to providing medical assistance and financial support to indigent Filipinos. It is a November 28, 2025 offering of the KKMK Challenge, with food blogger and content creator Kevin Michael Garcia...
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Ateneo aquaculture scientist Dr. Janice Ragaza appointed to leading animal science journals 

Ateneo de Manila University Department of Biology Associate Professor Dr. Janice A. Ragaza has recently been appointed to leadership roles in two internationally-prestigious scientific...

FAP holds Visayas Guild Summit

The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) recently convened the inaugural Visayas Guild Summit at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Bringing together...

How Tala redefines consumer protection in the digital credit journey

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS — For many, debt carries two realities. It can create fear when linked to harassment, hidden charges, and public shaming, or...

Conrad Manila opens submissions for Gallery C’s “Of Art and Wine” Series

The luxury hotel introduces its updated guidelines for new exhibition proposals at its reputable art gallery, inviting a broader spectrum of artists to present...

Canva Code 2.0 is now in the Philippines

Canva brings unprecedented visual control to AI's most powerful capabilities, introducing on-canvas editing, drag-and-drop asset swapping, and HTML import, all within Canva's collaborative and...

Manulife China Bank Life expands access to cancer care solutions, offers Guardant Health advanced blood test to eligible customers

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, Philippines—Manulife China Bank Life (MCBL), the strategic alliance between Manulife Philippines and China Banking Corporation, is expanding access to...

The racetrack becomes a rolling laboratory for low-carbon biofuels in 2026 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup Race Weekend 2

At the end of Race Weekend 2, Red Diwa leads the Super Sporting Class, while Bern Zaragoza and Iñigo Anton lead the Sporting and...

SHAPE-SEA launches Research Grants Scheme 2026 with Inception Workshop for 15 homegrown scholars

Fifteen Southeast Asian scholars, one shared mission. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the RGS 2026 grantees represent the next generation of...

Elassion Audio expands to the Philippines, inviting music lovers to move with every groove

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | July 10, 2026 — A new name is making waves in the local audio scene as Elassion Audio, a California-rooted...

Project LAYA strengthens access to long-acting family planning services

CALABARZON REGION, Philippines (July 8, 2026) — Project LAYA has completed its regional roll-out of competency-based clinical skills training for healthcare providers, advancing efforts...

Rediscovering the Father of Philippine komiks in a new book

In the history of Philippine komiks and within this niche and cross section of visual art and literature, Tony Velasquez stands as an icon,...

An evening of storytelling with media practitioners and their trust issues

For one night only, Probe and Word of Mouth will bring together journalists and storytellers to share unscripted personal stories on their own past...

Fix it or finish it? Manila Calling forum debates SK future

Should the Philippines’ youth governance council be completely dismantled, or does it simply need better support to thrive? This was the central question at...

New GCash Stories film celebrates second chances with Atty. Sheila Gomez’s journey to the bar

A story of a dreamer who fell short, to a lawyer who went the distance, fueled by perseverance and a GLoan VIA GRAPHIC PLUS —...

Roblox’s Family Zone helps parents and children explore together

MANILA, Philippines (15 July 2026) — Today we’re launching Family Zone, a game built by Roblox and developer MindTrust to teach parents and caregivers...
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SHAPE-SEA launches Research Grants Scheme 2026 with Inception Workshop for 15 homegrown scholars

Fifteen Southeast Asian scholars, one shared mission. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the RGS 2026 grantees represent the next generation of...

An evening of storytelling with media practitioners and their trust issues

For one night only, Probe and Word of Mouth will bring together journalists and storytellers to share unscripted personal stories on their own past...

Fix it or finish it? Manila Calling forum debates SK future

Should the Philippines’ youth governance council be completely dismantled, or does it simply need better support to thrive? This was the central question at...

“Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet” all set to open on July 25

Marking a significant milestone in the regional arts landscape, Biñan announces its first-ever homegrown theatre production to be staged outside city borders. Following a...
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UPD Bio students explore plant morpho-anatomy through art

In May 2026, the Institute of Biology (IB) of the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science (UPD-CS) hosted the “Plant Morpho-ARTnatomy”...
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Phils. Graphic launches 1st-ever onsite writing workshop as it nears 100th year

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PGLW is a two-day event where aspiring young writers from all over the country partake in a writing workshop under the guidance of a seasoned writer The idea was simple: make possible the first-ever onsite writing workshop in the history of the Philippines Graphic.  Granted...
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The Star

Before the third episode of the Philippines Graphic Literary Workshop (PGLW) concluded on April 18, we knew that we had one more thing that we can offer our bright young fellows: a starting platform for their creative endeavors. Here, we present one of their final outputs from the workshop. We also asked them to provide an artwork that they think best represents their stories. Read on. That morning, Lenn woke up at the sound of her roommates leaving their room. By the time she climbed down from the...
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Out-of-World Experiences to Have at Your Local Tapsihan

Before the third episode of the Philippines Graphic Literary Workshop (PGLW) concluded on April 18, we knew that we had one more thing that we can offer our bright young fellows: a starting platform for their creative endeavors. Here, we present one of their final outputs from the workshop. We also asked them to provide an artwork that they think best represents their stories. Read on. Lanie’s Tapsihan has been getting complaints recently. That they are not actually open 24 hours like what the sign says. Gabriel knows...
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Do Not Go to the Naked Forest

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Before the third episode of the Philippines Graphic Literary Workshop (PGLW) concluded on April 18, we knew that we had one more thing that we can offer our bright young fellows: a starting platform for their creative endeavors. Here, we present one of...
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Missiles maim the undead, too: Kyiv’s cathedral, the Battle of Manila, and why war erases culture

Von Zyron Alimorong -
In the history of mankind, wars have taken away far more than it created anything. The 1945 Battle of Manila and the recent attacks in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv have shown us what we lose as a species when a war—and the people...
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KKMK Philanthropy Anthology Raxel’s World: The Race to Healing

Angelic, with a hint of sadness and uncertainty framing an otherwise cherubic, smiling face, the boy is small, thin, amiable, and sprightly. When asked what he wanted to be when he grows up, he quickly answered: “Gusto ko po maging duktor (I want to be a doctor).” Ano ang dinadasal mo kay Jesus? “Sana po, gumaling na ako .” This scene is contained in a 24-minute and 47-second video of Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (KKMK), the longest-running public service program in the Philippines devoted to providing medical assistance and financial...
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Tilly’s birth will do us part: AI actor and the doomed commerce of inauthenticity

Previous era of the arts had subversiveness, vulgarity, and blasphemy as its main problems. Now its inauthenticity—the single remaining line that shouldn’t be crossed. In Western theater, the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle discussed “Thespis of Icaria” in his foundational literary work, Poetics. Thespis is regarded by history as the first actor. That was around 2,560 years ago. Ever since—or maybe even before then—the art of acting as a form of truth-seeking, entertainment, and creative expression has always been inherently human. The thought is that theaters of any kind are...
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“2GO or Not 2GO”: Why sea travel to Coron is as good as it gets

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By all accounts, traveling in an archipelagic country like the Philippines has always required patience, strategy, and a little creativity.  Filipinos, especially seasoned “biyaheros,” have mastered the art of making every journey part of the adventure itself — even the sleepless nights and idle...
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The Hunted Hunter: A Wild Boar-ing Turn of Events

Tyrene Joy Baqued-qued Basal -
Armed with a rifle and overflowing with a warrior’s confidence, my classmate's brother marched into the woods, excited about his unforgettable first solo hunt. After all, they say you never forget your...
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Things My Cat Ate

Joel Vega -
Not the red ball of yarn I threw at her,a lizard’s tail,the bright threads of a woolen rag,a fish head, some greens that felloff the kitchen table,a piece of cracked shell,maybe an...
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The Igorot Sky

Lander left our community church on the first Sunday of the year. Three years ago, I did the same thing. After college, I wanted to work in the city and felt the smallness of our community. That time, Lander asked me, "Seleny, why are you leaving our church? We have grown up and built relationships here. This has become our heavenly inheritance, and we are here to sustain each other." He was thinking about the abundance of his inherited vegetable land at La Trinidad. I could see...
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Darning

When all is done, Mama shows mehow to knot the final stitch, carefulnot to tug too tightly at the thread.The doctor must have performedthe same art on my birthing mother. Replace the surgical lightwith afternoon sun and the ob-gynremembers how her mother mendsthe bedsheets, the holes in the curtainsexpertly darned. One daughter after another -- the same lesson of mendingtears. Look: my stitches are amateurcopies of the ones on Mama’s only skirtbut she forgives each one. It will healjust as the brutal stitch on her belly healed. My own belly...
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Iteration of a Theme’s Variation

End with everything. Keep nothing. Then own it all again.Find a bad man on a good day. Lose a worse man,then reclaim five friends fleeing him. Forsake to lose as ifyour death discounted it, that your death depends on it.Discard it like self-defense, like crashing a bike. Learn it,master it. Gain money, gain time, gain your unalike mind.Gallop ahead, abort saving others. Gain andgain again measure, a father’s urn against a mother’srising sugar. Or slap your sister through the jail bars.And ignore why your man’s not answering...
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On A Day Like This

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There is an old Japanese film called Okuribito, which Marvin once told him about in a hospital room as if recommending a comedy. In the film, a man cannot find respectable work and so falls into a profession no one will admit to...
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