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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
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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The Making of the U-Belt

U-Belt means Manila’s collegiate zone, an area extending from Calle Arlegui in Quiapo to Governor Forbes in Sampaloc, bounded in the west by Quezon Boulevard and in the east by Dr. Jose P. Laurel Street. In the university belt are three boroughs: Quiapo, San Miguel and Sampaloc. Hub...

Lisa Macuja Elizalde brings creative vision to Ballet Manila’s first full-length ‘Paquita’ in the Philippines

Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s unparalleled creative vision takes center stage as Ballet Manila presents the Philippines’ first ever, full-length production of Paquita – a bold and historic move that reflects her unwavering commitment to elevate classical ballet in the country. The production will star two pairs alternating in the lead...

Right to Care Card launched in Biñan City

In line with the celebration of Pride Month, the Right to Care Card was launched in Biñan on June 8—the first of its kind in the province of Laguna. Vice Mayor Jonalina Reyes authored City Ordinance No. 22-(2026), “An Ordinance Requiring the Recognition of Health Care Proxies by...

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