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Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

Editor-in-Chief of Philippines Graphic
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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....
Literature

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...
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...
Literature

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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Ber Months on the Move: Smart Spending Choices for Filipinos This Busy Travel Season

Visa shares smart spending tips to help Filipinos enjoy stress-free travel and celebrations this Ber season Philippines, 18 September 2025 – The Ber months have arrived, bringing with them the excitement of reunions, festive celebrations, and long-awaited getaways. It’s the time of year when families come together, friends...

vivo V60 sales soar past V50 over four days

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - vivo Philippines proudly announces a 91% stronger nationwide sales performance and double-digit revenue growth for its newly launched vivo V60 during its first four days on the market from September 13 to 16, 2025, significantly outpacing the launch of its predecessor, the V50. “This outstanding...

PUMA Backs Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, Connecting Filipino Fans to World-Class Pole Vault Action

Manila, Philippines (September 18, 2025) — The Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge unites fans in an unforgettable sporting experience, bringing together top national athletes and world-class international vaulters in a rare showcase of talent and pride. PUMA, as an official partner, highlights the athletes' drive for...

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