Most Recent Articles by

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.”
Literature

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...

- Out Now -

spot_img
1 Articles written

Read Now

WVSU tops ForeSTAR 2025 short film competition

Student filmmakers from West Visayas State University recently bagged the grand prize in ForeSTAR ng Pasko: A Short Film Competition, organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Forest Management Bureau in collaboration with the Film Development Council of the Philippines. “Handong” by Sine-Mariit of WVSU also won Best...

Food content creator Abi Marquez inspires hope as newest World Vision ambassador

Food has long been a creative language that allows award-winning content creator Abi Marquez to tell her story and connect to people. Known to millions of her followers as the “Lumpia Queen” for turning various dishes into lumpia, Abi believes in spreading joy and creating safe spaces for...

Explore nature up close with vivo X300 Pro

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - For those who chase wingbeats at dawn and wait patiently for a flower to bloom, distance is often the greatest challenge. Birds keep their secrets high in the canopy. Rare flowers flourish just beyond arm’s reach. After spending time with the vivo X300 Pro,...

Started in 1927, the Philippines Graphic is the longest-running printed magazine of national circulation that provides relevant news and features and promotes Philippine literature.

We believe that by making available online the short stories and poems published in the Graphic and in our companion magazine, the Philippines Graphic Reader, we ensure that these works are readily available to be read and enjoyed by everyone for generations to come.

Positivity is our best feature. We continue to highlight the best in the Filipino at every difficult juncture of our nation’s history. It is in stories of the human condition that we strive to speak the truth.

Contact us: editorial.graphic@gmail.com

© Copyright 2025 Philippines Graphic