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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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Oral Fixation in Golgotha

As we celebrate World Poetry Day on the last day of the second episode of the Philippines Graphic Literary Workshop (PGLW), it is only fitting that we present something from our recently concluded poetry workshop. Here is a renga that our fellows co-created with our lecturer, Nerisa...

Lemuria at 20: A journey of taste and enduring passion

via GRAPHIC PLUS — This June, Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant celebrates a significant milestone—its 20th anniversary—marking two decades of refined dining, thoughtful curation, and a philosophy grounded in passion. Behind its elegant interiors and lasting reputation lies a story shaped not by fleeting trends, but by a deeply...

Life in Manila captured with vivo X300 Pro

via GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Manila-based multi-award-winning photographer Jamir Lyndon Lumbao is capturing everyday life with striking clarity, powered by vivo X300 Pro Photographer Kit. By profession, Lumbao works in the financial sector, but his creative journey began in 2014 when a friend invited him to...

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