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Graphic days & nights with Frank Sionil Jose

On the last day of his 97-year stay on earth, National Artist Frank Sionil Jose wrote about the Philippines and his hometown of Rosales,...

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A NEVER ENDING STORY: Lumads of Mindanao & their fight to keep their ancestral land

From 19 October to 02 November 2015, the Philippines Graphic ran a three-part feature on the Manobos of Mindanao. Below is the COMPLETE SERIES PART...

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Of Labor & Literature

It is a tale of conflict as old as societies and governments. In the age of antiquity, it was between master and slave. During...

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2 writers : Manuel E. Arguilla & Edgardo M. Reyes

They were never part of the trade union movement. In the labor-management schism that afflicted workers in their millions, the likes of Manuel E....

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In dubious battle: Organized labor in the time of COVID-19

TOP PHOTO: Building workers. A young man, hoists a bucket of cement up during the rebuilding, renovation, of a building in Tabuk on the...

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Samia Khatib: Channeling peace through sports in Lebanon & the world

The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) reported it as “the most powerful non-nuclear explosion of the 21st century.” It even had its own “mushroom cloud,”...

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All about sparking hope: Will a vaccine see an end to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Pfizer Senior Director Dr. Amgad Gamil put it succinctly: “We don’t know up until now everything about the virus. We don’t know everything until...

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A last look at 2020

Australian bushfire A raging bushfire engulfed Australia’s Kangaroo Island on Jan. 3. For five months, from October 2019 until March 2020, several bush fires blazed...

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This month in the Philippines Graphic

December is the month of Christmas when happiness and hope spill from the heart to fill a world made weary by conflict and contagion....

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Of hearts & minds, and social good: The nurturing of SM scholars

Last September, SM Foundation bagged the Gold award for “Excellence in Provision for Literacy & Education” during the 12th Global CSR Awards. Acknowledged as Asia’s...

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Scientists warn vs. ‘indirect’ effect of tropical cyclones during the monsoon season

Tropical cyclones hundreds of kilometers away from the Philippines are often more responsible for heavy rainfall than those that hit the country directly during the annual “Habagat” or southwest monsoon season from July to September, according to new research. The findings undermine the widely-held public misconception that only...

Belle Group Champions Volunteerism at Brigada Eskwela 2025

The Belle Group recently reaffirmed its commitment to volunteerism and community service by actively participating in the Brigada Eskwela 2025, the Department of Education’s annual initiative to prepare public schools for the new academic year. Undeterred by heavy rains, employee volunteers from Belle Corporation (Belle), Premium Leisure Corp.,...

2GO Moves The Mind Museum’s Mind Rover to Puerto Princesas

Manila, Philippines, 14 July 2025 — 2GO, the Philippines’ largest logistics and sea travel provider, has once again partnered with The Mind Museum to bring the wonders of science closer to the islands. This time, the collaboration takes the Mind Rover to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. As part of...

URC appoints new chief marketing officer who will oversee regional brands push

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has named seasoned marketer Karen Ong as its new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing in a highly experienced and reliable hand as it seeks to further expand its brands footprint in the region. Karen has over two decades of experience with various multinational firms. She...

Hop on the Espresso Express at SM Southmall

Las Piñas City – If you’re always on the hunt for your next favorite café or just looking for an excuse to sip something new, SM Southmall has you covered. From July 9 to 20, head over to The Concourse (UGL) and catch the Espresso Express—a 12-day...

Enchanted Kingdom levels up Eldar the Wizard’s special day with Mega Birthday Bash

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, brings more magic and fun for its 30th year with the month-long birthday celebration of its iconic character, Eldar the Wizard this July. As part of The Enchanted Story of Eldar the Wizard campaign, EK honors...

Two Consecutive Years of Outstanding Financial Governance

The City Government of San Pedro has been awarded a back-to-back Unmodified Opinion by the Commission on Audit (COA) for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024—the best auditing mark granted by the Commission. This recognition affirms the City's steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound fiscal management. As another...

First Installed 1.5T Helium-Free MRI from Siemens Healthineers in Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas

Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas (PHMC-LP) and Siemens Healthineers mark a milestone in healthcare innovation with the recent inauguration of the first installed MAGNETOM Flow.Plus 1.5T MRI in the country. The MAGNETOM Flow is a virtually helium-free1 1.5 tesla (T) magnetic resonance imaging MRI from Siemens...

Get ready for Mang Inasal’s Pork BBQ Blowout on July 23

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, is set to delight grilled food lovers with its Pork BBQ Blowout happening this July 23 (Tuesday). For one day only, customers nationwide can enjoy the brand’s two-piece pork barbecue with rice and spiced vinegar for just ₱50, available from store...

How PNB Financial Center and PNB Makati Center reflect the enduring brilliance of two of the country’s architectural titans

In any discussion about iconic office spaces in the country, no conversation would be complete without the PNB Financial Center in Pasay and the PNB Makati Center along Ayala Avenue. Behind these properties are Gabriel Formoso and Carlos Arguelles, two of the most legendary names in Philippine...

Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines announces Cosmeticon Year 3: A deep dive into product safety assessment

The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated annual event, Cosmeticon Year 3, scheduled this August 28th, 8am-5pm at the F1 Hotel, BGC. This year's event will focus on the critical and ever-evolving field of Product Safety Assessment,...

The Unexpected Joy of Dining at Sogo Food Restaurant

As someone who’s always on the hunt for great food in unexpected places, I recently stumbled upon a surprisingly delightful discovery: Sogo Food Restaurant yes, the new in-house dining concept by none other than Hotel Sogo. For over 30 years, Hotel Sogo has been a well-known name in...

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