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Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Spotlight on Books

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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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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K-Pop fans master the Comeback—streaming, voting, and charting like a pro

by Orville Tan Comeback Season—Ready, Set, Fighting! Every K-pop fan knows that a “comeback” means a group or soloist releasing new music and kicking off a whole promo cycle. Unlike Western artists who might drop an album and chill, K-pop comebacks are grand events with elaborate concepts, music show...

Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) Statement on U.S. Tariff Measures and Safeguarding Philippine Economic Interests

Concern Over Unilateral Tariff Measures The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expresses grave concern regarding the United States' imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. Such unilateral measures violate fundamental World Trade Organization (WTO) principles of non-discrimination and fair trade, threatening...

OldTown White Coffee Debuts in the Philippines with a Fresh Look and Flavor Twist

Five-day “Back to Where It All Began” experience at Robinsons Magnolia launches brand’s fresh identity and new flavors Manila, Philippines –– On July 9, 2025, OldTown White Coffee transforms Robinsons Magnolia into a slice of Ipoh’s historic kopitiam culture with “Back to Where It All Began,” a five-day...

Mang Inasal celebrates double win at ASEAN PR Excellence Awards

Mang Inasal, the Philippines' Grill Expert, earned two Silver Awards at the 5th ASEAN PR Excellence Awards, a regional recognition that celebrates excellence in public relations campaigns and professionals across Southeast Asia. The Mang Inasal Nation Facebook Group was honored in the Best Communication Use of Social Media category for serving...

Norjan Abass Opens Maria: A Kaleidoscope at Gateway Gallery

The exhibit “Maria: A Kaleidoscope” is an exploration in presenting the traditional image of the Filipina in Filipiniana attire by artist Norjan Ismail Abbas. Moving further along his “Talukbong at Tapis” 2024 exhibit, Maria is a focused exploration into the “Alternative Filipiniana.” For this exhibit, “kaleidoscope” refers to...

American Standard celebrates 150 years of trust and innovation with limited-time offers

Some of the most meaningful parts of life happen in the quietest moments. Whether you’re washing up before a busy day or unwinding at night for a cozy bedtime, these familiar rhythms of everyday routines can bring comfort, even calm, especially when the space around you is...

EuroXtreme Circus Ignites Arcovia City with Unforgettable Thrills

EuroXtreme Circus has arrived at Arcovia City in Pasig for a limited run, bringing a full-scale spectacle of stunts, comedy, and world-class thrills. Following successful tours across Mindanao and the Visayas, EuroXtreme is now on its third leg in Luzon and first-ever stop, giving the metro the...

GO REWARDS OFFERS AT SPATIO

Go Rewards is kicking off a month-long grand spree at Opus Mall, Bridgetowne Estates. From July to August 3, 2025, enjoy as much as 50% discount and up to 20 times points from partner stores - Spatio, Robinsons Appliances, Toys"R"Us, True Value, and The Marketplace. Pay with...

Visa-Free Entry for Filipino Tourists Extended Again!

Taiwan Tourism Administration Forms Delegation to Join Philippine Travel Expo and Promotion Events, Invites Top Influencers to Promote Taiwan Taiwan recently announced a one-year extension of the visa-free entry policy for Filipino travelers to Taiwan (until July 31, 2026). In response, the Taiwan Tourism Administration, swiftly organized a...

Elusive ‘Birth of a Torus’ in Quantum Systems Observed For the First Time

By Harvey Sapigao Imagine a very thin rubber band morphing into a donut. This transformation, known as the ‘birth of a torus’, is used to mathematically describe the behavior of systems undergoing transitions. While the birth of a torus is common in classical systems, it has only existed...

AI NEGOSYO RELAUNCHES TO BRING AI TO EVERY FILIPINO ENTREPRENEUR

AI NEGOSYO officially relaunches today with a renewed mission to bring Artificial Intelligence to every Filipino entrepreneur. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing digital economy. At the forefront of this...

From Crisis to Comeback: TIEZA Rebounds with ₱7.8B Travel Tax Revenue, Nationwide Projects

TIEZA COO Mark Lapid addressed stakeholders at the Visayas Tourism Congress, highlighting the agency’s infrastructure accomplishments, post-pandemic recovery, and ongoing efforts to promote transparency in the use of the ₱1,620 travel tax. From a 98% financial deficit in 2021 to ₱7.8 billion in travel tax collections in 2024,...

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