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Estrella D. Alfon

Officially, multi-awarded fictionist and playwright Estrella Alfon’s literary career began with the Philippines Graphic. Born in Cebu City in 1917, Alfon’s first short story, “Grey Confetti,” was published in 1935. Over the years, she published 17 of her stories in Magnificence and Other Stories (Manila: Regal Printing Company, 1960). Of these stories, National Artist for Literature Francisco Arcellana said, “When I say that these stories are powerful as stories, I mean they are compelling. They are told with urgency. They make you think of the ancient mariner.”
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Magnificence

There was nothing to fear, for the man was always so gentle, so kind. At night when the little girl and her brother were...

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An ‘Al Fresco’ Live Concert and Film Screening at MiraNila Heritage House all set on February 5, 2026

--- An Invitation to Experience Concert and Cinema Under the Stars  On Thursday, February 5, 2026 the gates of the MiraNila Heritage House will open for a singular evening where time, memory, and music converge. As the sun sets over this 1929 home, guests will wander through its halls treated...

A Magical Cirque Christmas at John Hay Hotels

Experience Wonder, Whimsy, and the Spirit of Renewal in the Christmas Capital of the Philippines This holiday season, John Hay Hotels invites everyone to a celebration like no other as the iconic mountain retreat transforms into a world of wonder with A Magical Cirque Christmas, ongoing until January...

Ajinomoto Conducts Ocean Clean-Up and Mangrove Planting at Baseco Beach

Manila, Philippines – As part of its continuing sustainability initiatives,  Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) recently conducted a coastal clean up and tree planting at Baseco Beach in Tondo Manila. In collaboration with the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST), the initiative mobilized employees, community members,...

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