PHILIPPINES GRAPHIC READER August 2022

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In our August 2022 issue, novices and veterans share their literary works.

Read multi-awarded poet, fictionist, and essayist ROWENA TIEMPO TORREVILLAS’ poem “AWA-AO (for Gemino Abad)” and “Maranatha” from poet MILA AGUILAR


SHORT STORIES

“Say My Name” by Tansi Ajette P. Gabriel
“The Rag Dolls” by Carmel Ilustrisimo
“This Beautiful Brotherhood of Men” by Vicor Barnuevo Velasco
“Visiting Moth” Richard A. Giye

POEMS

“Two Poems” by Grace R. Monte de Ramos
“AWA-AO” by Rowena Tiempo Torrevillas
“In” by Rofel G. Brion
“Maranatha” by Mila D. Aguilar

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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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