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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

Trying to see a wider picture

A teacher conducts a lesson through a small LCD screen at Cainta Elementary School in Rizal Province. Beyond the classroom walls, the image evokes...

Hoping for brighter days ahead

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. 

‘While the summer sun lingers…’

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.

Sneak peek at the peak 

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

Healthy democracy 

Workers dust off the statues at the EDSA People Power Monument in preparation for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. On February 25, civil-society groups and demonstrators are expected to gather at the site, calling for stronger action against corruption in government. Despite the administration’s declaration of a Special Working Day, organizers urged the public to participate in commemorating the “bloodless revolution” that restored democracy in 1986. 

Giving art a second life: Young voices and renewed visions at Hospicio de San Jose

Inside the storied halls of Hospicio de San Jose (HDSJ), art is not just displayed—it is revived, reimagined, and given a second chance to...

Learning Through the Lens: How Photo Clinics Nurture Growth and Storytelling

“I’m not an expert. I’m still learning every day how to be a photographer—trying to be better than who I was a week ago,...

Pi Sigma remembers: Memories of Dr. Francisco ‘Dodong’ Nemenzo

December 30, 2024 saw the country commemorating the 128th martyrdom anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Luneta Park. Government officials, led by Pres....

Pakil Laguna’s Kasalang Bayan 2023: When unwed couples wed

They say that June is the best time to get married, hence, every woman wants to become a June bride. But in this age...

A PINOY PHOTOGRAPHER IN AMAZING CHANG MAI

Every year, some 20 to 24 million tourists visit one of the oldest kingdoms in Southeast Asia—Siam, presently referred to as Thailand. Located at the...

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Graphic as literary education

What is long and dear to the soul of Graphic for the past 99 years is the literary arts. In its first year as a magazine in 1927, the Graphic featured short stories in its pages. Since then, it has continued to promote the literary works of Filipino fictionists.

JL Burgos’ Ganggang: Beyond the awards

At the center of JL Burgos’ Ganggang are Ilay (Don Rishmond Cerbito) and Ten-ten (Kenneth “Butchoy” Vincent Mendoza), who form an unlikely bond with Mel (Raine Dela Cruz), a newcomer from the city, as they search for the best fighting spider to challenge their school bully, Anton...

The new Graphic logo: Reclaiming the past for the future

In 1922, Don Ramon Roces was plagued by an idea: Photo News. He believed that pictures conveyed messages and facts more clearly and more quickly; photographs reported the news better than text. He experimented with two publications that demonstrated his concept—Photo News, the first trilingual publication in English,...