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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

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...

Viva Señor Jesus Nazareno!

January 9, a non-working holiday in Manila, is the feast day of the Black Nazarene. And this year, 2023, will be the third time...

Project Coffee

When God created the world in seven days, probably, there was already coffee on the third day. To fast forward human existence, coffee was...

When literature is a rap

Text and photos by Bernard Testa “Ma’ kung saan ka man ngayon, ok lang ako, huwag kang mag-alala, mag-aaral ako. Huwag kang malulungkot dahil hindi ako sumasama sa...

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Romero promotes reading, writing as tools for nation-building

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA — Former House Deputy Speaker and Philippine Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Odylon “Mikee” Romero is taking part today in the TopNewsAsia Magazine Signing at the Philippine Readers and Writers Festival 2026 in Araneta City, Cubao. Romero is joining Commission on Elections...

Young voices of Filipino diaspora share their lives in Spain

On August 19th, at 5 PM, Instituto Cervantes de Manila will host at its Intramuros branch the book presentation of Mosai-KO: Quince relatos del barrio de El Raval, a collection of short stories authored by fourteen young writers aged 11 to 24 from Barcelona’s vibrant Filipino community. More than...

PhilHealth rises together with partners for coordinated success of UHC under RISE30 Mission

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS — The Department of Health (DOH), and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) presented a 16-month runway of shared reforms aimed at advancing not only PhilHealth's RISE30 Mission, but also improving access, equity, and efficiency in Universal Health Care (UHC) delivery across the Philippines. More...