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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

Best sports fans this side of the world

While much of the world was fixated on the World Cup, Filipino fans gathered at PhilSports Arena on the evening of July 6 for...

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...

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The politician flips a coin

As complicated as it may sometimes be, there used to be a time when Philippine politics was a little bit simpler. Politicians were simpler creatures, too—simpler to predict, that is. A politician may either be part or not part of party. You are either sternly for something...

Hands-on workshops for Ikenobo and Ohara Ikebana

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS — Ikebana Manila Chapter 108 will hold two special hands-on workshops featuring the timeless beauty and artistry of Japanese floral arrangement on August 29, 2026 at the LRI Design Plaza 210 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air II, Makati City. Dr. Jun Balderrama of the Ikenobo School...

Now you see them, then you don’t: Crimes & violence on campus

It was the type of news that jarred the senses because it was the first time it happened in the country. Government officials called it an “unprecedented tragedy.” On the morning of June 22 of this year, two students, aged 14 and 15, bypassed the security checks of...