Trying to see a wider picture

Bernard Testa
By Bernard Testa

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A teacher conducts a lesson through a small LCD screen at Cainta Elementary School in Rizal Province. Beyond the classroom walls, the image evokes broader questions about the state of Philippine education, as recent local and international assessments continue to point to learning gaps in basic subjects.

Photo and caption by Bernard Testa.

Bernard Testa
Bernard Testa
Bernard Testa photographs human triumphs, evoking emotions of struggles between the good, the bad and the ugly. He was a former president of the Press Photographer of the Philippines. Before joining BusinessMirror and Philippines Graphic magazine, he was the photographer of the now defunct InterAksyon.com

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Children at play

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Kids relish their time in the summer sun inside the Cainta Oval, where residents run, jog, and exercise daily to stay healthy. Photo and caption by Bernard TestaPublished in the May 2026 issue...
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Hoping for brighter days ahead

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A young girl enjoys refreshments in the shade on Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte—one of the country’s most picturesque coastal destinations. Scenes like this underscore the importance of protecting the moments and places that matter most. 
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‘While the summer sun lingers…’

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Boatmen in Coron, Palawan celebrated International Workers’ Day on May 1 while guiding tourists around the Calamianes island group. They work closely with the municipal government and local tourism office to sustain income opportunities until the months leading to the rainy season.
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Sneak peek at the peak 

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Morning mist blankets the rolling hills of Boso-Boso in Antipolo City, Rizal...