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Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

Editor-in-Chief of Philippines Graphic

Portable Magic: Books and their power to transport worlds…and why reading books has to be encouraged in the Philippines

The child loved reading fairy tales. But she had a very peculiar view of Prince Charming. “Mama,” she told her mother. “I don’t like...

When business & books combine to promote reading

Q&A with Shereen T. Sy, pioneer of SM Book Nook For now, only two malls out of 87 SM malls in the Philippines have them....

The humor of D. Paulo Dizon

A Google-search of his name will not yield much data or information. He is probably one of the Filipino fiction writers from the 1950s...

The Philippines Graphic @ 96: After the pandemic

First published in 1927, the Graphic has survived two global cataclysms—the Second World War and the COVID-19 pandemic. It underwent a third resurrection of...

Sa Batis ng Tula

A memorial book featuring the poems of Rogelio Mangahas Compiled by his wife Fe Mangahas | Photos Courtesy of Alma Miclat It was towards Christmas in...

Paz Marquez-Benitez: Between literature and history

Philippine history boiled, bubbled, and spewed trouble in the years that marked the birth and growing up years of Paz Marquez-Benitez. The future short story...

NJLA 2023: Return of a Literary Tradition

For 75 years since it first became a magazine in 1927, the Philippines Graphic has featured the literary works of Filipino short story writers...

12 years later, revisiting Marcel

The years snap back to the past like a terribly stretched rubber band suddenly released to hit the wrist. It’s been 12 years, Marcel....

Duterte’s battle for narrative

You either love him or hate him. There seems to be no middle ground in perceiving Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte as he went about...

Marra comes back to Philippines Graphic

She was there when Philippines Graphic was born in June 1990. In those early days, Marra PL Lanot and her husband Jose “Pete” Lacaba...

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UP Scientists Develop Advanced Impact-Based Flood Forecasting System

By: Eunice Jean C. Patron The massive floods that tropical cyclones bring now demand urgent and science-based decision-making. Considered one of the most devastating natural hazards globally, floods pose critical threats to both human life and economic stability. The Philippines is no stranger to flooding, as approximately 20 tropical...

SM Offices Expands as Businesses Seek Premium Spaces

SM Offices, a unit of SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), is seeing strong uptake for its mall-based offices, as businesses increasingly move towards mixed-use developments, expand into provincial markets and seek locations that provide employees with access to recreational amenities. As of January this year, occupancy at 15...

STAY PROTECTED THIS SUMMER: PHILHEALTH COVERS HEAT- AND SUMMER-RELATED ILLNESSES

Weather agency PAGASA officially declared Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as the start of the dry season. This coincides with the observance of Holy Week, where travel and outdoor activities in the country peak and, consequently, puts a number of Filipinos at risk for summer- and heat-related illnesses....

Sun, Sea, and Surprises: Manami Resort Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with a Special Offer and Fresh Experiences

Entering its second year, the luxury resort elevates the experience with new villas, award-winning service, and a dedicated dive center. Sipalay City, Negros Occidental – April 2025 – Manami Resort, the first and only luxury nature resort in Sipalay, proudly marks its 2nd anniversary, celebrating a year of...

SM MOA Arena Posts Strong 2024 Performance, Surpasses 1 Million Tickets Sold

The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, Metro Manila’s largest live entertainment venue, posted a strong performance in 2024 as events held at the venue drew over one million in total ticket attendance. Located within the SM Mall of Asia Complex, the SM MOA Arena hosted a diverse...

SM Leisure Resort and Residences Eyes Continued Growth as P2-B Pico Terraces Tops Off

SM Leisure Resort and Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), has topped off Pico Terraces, a P2-billion premium residential condominium located within Pico de Loro Cove in Hamilo Coast, Batangas. The topping-off ceremony, held on April 3, marks a key step...

Banking on history: SM’s efforts at heritage preservation

PASAY CITY, Philippines, 16 April 2025 – SM is making inroads in the restoration of cultural landmarks that underscores its commitment beyond financial growth to create lasting social impact.  SM, through the Henry Sy Foundation and SM Foundation, recently completed the restoration of the West Visayas State University’s...

PDRRMO LAGUNA HOLDS PROPER RADIO ETIQUETTE SEMINAR.

The Laguna Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) headed by Mr. Aldwin M. Cejo, in coordination with the Philippine National Police, together with Kabalikat Civicom- Sta. Cruz  Laguna 35 Chapter, conducted “Proper Radio Etiquette Seminar” held at ABC Hall in Brgy. Maracta, Lumban, Laguna on...

Laguna PSGDO to hold 2025 free sports clinics

STA. CRUZ, Laguna - A total of 73 sports clinics in 17 sports disciplines will be conducted by the Laguna Provincial Sports and Games Development Office (PSGDO) starting April 21 until June 23, 2025 at different cities and municipalities of the province. Through the support of Governor Ramil L....

₱20 per Kilo of Premium Rice Program launched in Majayjay, Laguna

By Althea Jane Ballon The Eunlad Marketing Cooperative and the Provincial Government of Laguna (PGL) launched the ‘₱20 per kilo of Premium Rice Program’ on April 11, 2025 at Brgy. Amonoy in Majayjay, Laguna. With the theme “Handog ng mga Bayaning Magsasaka,” the program provides high-quality rice at...

PHLPost released stamps featuring Jellyfish species

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issued stamps featuring different species of Jellyfish found in the Indo-Pacific and the Philippines, which is considered the epicenter of marine biodiversity. The regular stamps illustrate four (4) of these wonders of the ocean presented in the "16 on sheet" containing 16 individual...

PUMA Plays Part in Every Sport and Builds Champions in Every Arena

Manila, Philippines — From the track to the hardwood, the fairway to the Formula 1 grid, PUMA has been making major waves across both local and global athletic landscape as it persists in championing national and international athletes. Its strong, ubiquitous presence in various sports fields reflects...