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Mariquit P. Reventar

Mariquit P. Reventar is a retired architect and president of Laguna Lands & Estate Corporation, her family’s firm. In July 2021, she joined a Memoir Writing class at Sunshine Place. A COVID-19 survivor, Mariquit said the lessons she received in memoir writing make her more grateful to the Lord for the gifts of life, family & friends.
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COVID quarantines, the second time around

This essay is one of many written during a Memoir Writing workshop at Sunshine Place under the mentorship of Dr. Oscar Peñaranda, a Gawad...

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Children at play

Kids relish their time in the summer sun inside the Cainta Oval, where residents run, jog, and exercise daily to stay healthy. Photo and caption by Bernard TestaPublished in the May 2026 issue of the Philippines Graphic

Hoping for brighter days ahead

A young girl enjoys refreshments in the shade on Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte—one of the country’s most picturesque coastal destinations. Scenes like this underscore the importance of protecting the moments and places that matter most. 

The Filipino Way (traffic)

When you ask a foreigner whether they ride a motorcycle in the Philippines, they usually look at you as if you’ve suggested juggling chainsaws and reply: “Are you insane? In this traffic?” And yes—Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is famous for its traffic. I refuse to translate...