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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.
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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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Virgin Labfest XXI announces new aspiring playwrights to join Writing Fellowship Program

Keeping true to its commitment to nurture Filipino talent, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) begins a new chapter of the Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program (VLF WFP). Now in its 15th year, the fellowship program has selected eight talented and passionate aspiring playwrights to participate...

Human Rights Watch says “false information” bill open to abuse

Proposed law would grant authorities sweeping power to regulate online Speech MANILA (June 2, 2026) — A proposed Philippine law to combat “false information” and so-called troll farms has vague and overly broad language that government officials could readily abuse, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday, June 2. Philippine lawmakers considering...

Filipino scientists develop novel method to refine mathematical models and identify drug targets 

Biological processes like the Wnt signaling pathway—which regulates crucial development and helps keep the body’s tissues functioning normally and in balance—are often described by scientists using mathematical maps called reaction networks, which serve as the foundation of mathematical models. These allow scientists to examine and compare models...

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