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Francisco Arcellana

Francisco "Franz" Arcellana (September 6, 1916 – August 1, 2002) belonged to the literary period that ushered the modern Filipino short story in English. In 1990, Arcellana was named National Artist for Literature, joining his kumpadre Nick Joaquin.

The Mats

For the Angeles family, Mr. Angeles’s homecoming from his periodic inspection trips was always an occasion for celebration. But this homecoming—from a trip to...

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Gentry Open 2026 sets sights on elevating Philippine tennis through bigger tournament, global competition

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | BULACAN, Philippines — Gentry Open is raising the stakes for Philippine tennis as it returns in 2026 with a record prize fund, expanded international participation, and a long-term vision of strengthening the country’s tennis ecosystem. Scheduled from August 20 to 30 at the CSA...

“Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet” all set to open on July 25

Marking a significant milestone in the regional arts landscape, Biñan announces its first-ever homegrown theatre production to be staged outside city borders. Following a highly successful community run in December 2025, Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet has officially transitioned into a touring-ready production, representing the highly anticipated maiden...

18th-century Dutch print of Batanes refutes a Chinese scholar’s territorial claim

A recent report says Chinese scholars at a 30 June 2026 symposium at Jinan University claimed that China has sovereignty over Batanes, describing the islands as a “natural geographical extension” of Taiwan. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected the claim as baseless and ludicrous, while the Department...