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Ma. Elena Torres-Fernandez

The author is a mother and grandmother of two boys. She is a counselor graduate of the Center for Family Ministries (Cefam) and co-facilitator of a Bipolar support group called Mood Harmony at the Makati Medical Center. An artist-painter, Len is the wife of Dr. Manuel Fernandez, a cosmetic surgeon. She joined the class of poet-short story writer Oscar PeƱaranda at Sunshine Place to try her hand at memoir writing. Sunshine Place is a senior recreation center and member of the Felicidad Tan-Sy Foundation.
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Love of my life

The corridor was circular, lined with curved benches along the wall. Behind the benches were glass windows that overlooked the street below.    As you...

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Children at play

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 of the Philippines Graphic

Hoping for brighter days ahead

A young girl enjoys refreshments in the shade on Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyteā€”one of the countryā€™s most picturesque coastal destinations. Scenes like this underscore the importance of protecting the moments and places that matter most.Ā 

The Filipino Way (traffic)

When you ask a foreigner whether they ride a motorcycle in the Philippines, they usually look at you as if youā€™ve suggested juggling chainsaws and reply: ā€œAre you insane? In this traffic?ā€ And yesā€”Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is famous for its traffic. I refuse to translate...