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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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Galleria Duemila celebrates 50 years with a masters collection

December 5, 1975 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Galleria Duemila, the longest-running art gallery in the Philippines today. Many of the illustrious thirty-seven artists featured in AVANTI, SEMPRE AVANTI / FORWARD, ALWAYS FORWARD represent symbiotic relationships that blossomed into life-long friendships with Silvana Ancellotti-Diaz. They, amongst several...

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El Real brings you affordable, high-quality pasta dishes fit for every celebration. The holidays are here—and for Filipino families, that means gathering around hearty, home-cooked meals made with love, especially during Noche Buena. It’s the most anticipated feast of the season, a time when families come together to...

PMA 44th Agora Awards to Illuminate “Luster: Glow of Greatness”

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) is proud to announce the return of the 44th Agora Awards, the country's most prestigious recognition program for marketing excellence. This year's ceremony, themed "Luster: Glow of Greatness," is dedicated to celebrating the individuals and organizations whose brilliance, quality,...

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