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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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Any day in one’s life

Questions and reflections in a "writing experiment" dealing with language, time, memory, birth, mortality and other human concerns. Only a writing experiment. Choose at random a future date—don't even think, Does it fall on a Tuesday?—and resolve to pay close attention, noting whatever small incidents occur or...

In a scene ready for reinvention, oona. arrives—moving as one, defining a new era of P-pop

Meet the members: Isaki, Coleen, Bella, Jaylou, and Kari. Each member carries her own story, style, and strength—giving the group a dynamic mix of individuality and experience. The name “oona.” means “Be One.” The double “oo” symbolizes their contrasting characters, styles, and voices—like yin and yang—different yet balanced,...

SM MOA Arena stages major women-led live events with SexBomb, IVE and Miss Universe Philippines

Via GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, Philippines, May 8, 2026 - The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena continues to anchor major live events in the Philippines, with a Q2 lineup led by women across global pop, OPM, and pageantry. From sold-out concerts to national competitions, the venue...

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