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Joel M. Toledo

Joel M. Toledo is the author of six books of poetry, including Planet Nine. A former literary editor of the Philippines Free Press, Toledo was a recipient of the 2006 National Commission on Culture and the Arts Literary Prize and has won various awards for his poetry in English, including the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award, The Meritage Press Prize, and the Bridport Prize. His poems have appeared in The Iowa Review, ZYZZYVA, The Prairie Schooner, Softblow, and The Washington Square. He has co-edited local and international poetry journals and anthologies, including Caracoa, Under the Storm, and Cordite Poetry Review. A recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation Poetry Residency in Bellagio, Italy, in 2011 and 2023, Toledo was also a poetry fellow of the 2011 International Writers Program at the University of Iowa, USA. He teaches Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and is a Resident Fellow of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies.
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Saint-Paul de Mausole Sonnet After Van Gogh

                                         The painting started out as one crude sketch, lines and proportions silly. All over the scenery, smudge of trees and houses. There was form and there was...
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A fifth fundamental force might help explain some of the big puzzles about the Universe that have exercised scientists in recent decades. BBC The key...

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UNIQLO celebrates 70 years of Philippines–Japan Friendship through art 

The commemorative installations crafted with sustainable components are inspired by Japanese design, reinterpreting Philippine landscapes and cultural icons VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | Manila, Philippines – For 70 years, the Philippines and Japan have built a partnership rooted in shared values, cultural exchange, and a common commitment to improving...

When workday ends, painting begins

This front office manager finds artistic inspiration in Baguio When people think of art galleries, they often imagine spaces reserved for a select few—artists, collectors, critics, or those already familiar with the language of art. It is an assumption that can make exhibitions feel distant from everyday life. Yet...

Teaching beyond the textbook: How Filipino educators are redefining the classroom

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS — Teaching today extends far beyond delivering lessons. Filipino educators are expected to adapt to changing curricula, create engaging learning experiences, prepare materials, and manage administrative responsibilities—all while helping students succeed in an increasingly digital world. As these demands grow, teachers are finding ways to...