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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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Statement: Deadly airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk-U (Rakhine State, Myanmar) — MSF

Amsterdam (December 11, 2025) — Today, Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) learned of the bombing and destruction of the Mrauk-U general hospital in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Reportedly, the airstrike - which occurred around 9:00 p.m. on 10 December - resulted in the deaths of...

Don’t Buy Another Generic Gift: 6 Ways to Gift Small to Make Your Filipino Christmas More Meaningful This Year

In the Philippines, Christmas isn’t just a date—it’s a tradition of thoughtful giving. This year, some young Filipinos - especially Gen Z - are embracing a “smaller gifts, bigger meaning” mindset. Instead of mass-produced presents, they’re choosing personal finds from creative makers and markets - simple, heartfelt gifts that say,...

Visa and CIBI forge strategic alliance to boost financial inclusion in the Philippines

Makati City, Philippines – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and CIBI Information, Inc. (CIBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore and pilot innovative, data-driven credit solutions aimed at expanding responsible access to credit for underserved Filipinos, particularly “thin-file” consumers. Through...

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