Tribute to Susan Roces

Philippines Graphic
By Philippines Graphic

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June is the Philippines Graphic’s anniversary month.
For our 95th year, we bring to our readers a heartfelt memory essay on the late Queen of Philippine movies Susan Roces. Vicariously relive special moments in the life of the “face that refreshes” as vividly recalled by noted poet, entertainment journalist, and returning Graphic writer Pablo Tariman. Be the first to read it this June 27 in the Philippines Graphic!

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Started in 1927, the Philippines Graphic is the longest-running printed magazine of national circulation that provides relevant news and features and promotes Philippine literature.

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