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Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

Editor-in-Chief of Philippines Graphic

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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....

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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PlayTime FilOil Centre Unveiled

PlayTime partners with FilOil to support and elevate Filipino athletes and revolutionize entertainment though and in sports. In a landmark moment for Philippine sports and community development, the historic FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City was officially unveiled as the PlayTime FilOil Centre. The rebranding of this...

EK announces exciting park developments with two major attractions reopening in October 

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is set to bring even more enchanting experiences to all Filipinos for its 30th anniversary, as it temporarily closes two of its major rides, the Space Shuttle and AGILA The EKsperience, from July 1 to...

Living up to a hero’s legacy 

Navy officers eager to serve after SM Foundation renovates medical dispensary Nearly twenty years after Petty Officer 2nd Class Julhasan Arasain made the ultimate sacrifice during Typhoon Reming, his legacy continues not just in memory but in action. At the Naval Station in Legazpi City, named after Arasain, military...

SM Wins Asia-Pacific’s Most Honored Organization of the Year Clinches 42 Award Points at 2025 APAC Stevies

42 award points were amassed by the SM Group at the Asia Pacific Stevies , with SM Supermalls clinching 12 trophies and SM Retail and SM Foundation earning two each – propelling the group to win the coveted title of Most Honored Organization of the Year.  But beyond...

Pag-IBIG Fund Maintains Low Housing Loan Rates Through End of 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund announced that it is maintaining its low interest rates on housing loans until the end of 2025, continuing its efforts to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for Filipino workers. “We are keeping our housing loan interest rates low to help more Filipino workers achieve their...

Deliciousness Squared: Purefoods Reinvents a Classic with the “Square-Up” Cook-Off Launch Event

A bold new look, same iconic taste—Purefoods Luncheon Meat has gotten a makeover! The Filipino pantry classic levels up from round to its new square-shaped look, and it’s about to take center stage at the flavor-packed event: The Square-Up Cook-Off! Long a Filipino favorite, Purefoods is known to...

DREAMPLAY AT CITY OF DREAMS MANILA CELEBRATES A DECADE OF PLAY, CREATE AND LEARN 

This June, DreamPlay by DreamWorks at City of Dreams Manila celebrates a decade of advocating the “learn, play, and create” concept through exploring the world of DreamWorks animation. To mark the milestone, the world’s first DreamWorks-inspired family entertainment center and the first-of-its-kind indoor, interactive play and creativity...

SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR KIDS @ SUNSHINE PLACE

Sunshine Place offers three workshops for kids this summer: Watercolor, Writing and Diorama. The Kids Watercolor Workshop is conducted by Sir Jen Consumido, a self-taught artist. The workshopaims to spark imagination while teaching the basics of color theory and watercolor techniques in a playful, easy-to-understand way. Through guided...

Araneta City’s World Kitchens wins F&B Retailer of the Year at Retail Asia Awards 2025

The award-winning full-table-service restaurant ensures that guests feel at home whilst enjoying the best of global cuisine Commercial mixed-use urban development Araneta City bagged the Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year - Philippines in the Retail Asia Awards 2025 for its one-of-a-kind dining destination World Kitchens during...

Italian Film Festival 2025 Brings Contemporary Italian Cinema to SM Aura

The Italian Film Festival 2025 returns this year with a curated selection of acclaimed films that celebrate the charm, wit, and emotional depth of contemporary Italian cinema. The festival will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Cinema 2, SM Aura. Presented by the Embassy of...

Sun Life Foundation renews disaster relief partnership with PHP 10M donation to ABS-CBN Foundation

Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) recently renewed its disaster relief partnership with ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya program with a PHP 10 million donation. The renewal was marked with a ceremonial turnover of the donation, which will serve as an emergency fund for the swift delivery...

Future-Proofing Business and Finances: Sun Life Launches Retirement Solution for Business Owners 

Preparing for retirement is a crucial aspect in building one’s financial portfolio. It is especially important for business owners who aspire to enjoy their golden years without solely depending on their business for income.   According to a study commissioned by Sun Life, six out of 10 business owners are already ...