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The popularity of book fairs

It was my first time, some three years ago, to attend the Manila International Book Festival (MIBF) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay. I was with a good friend then. Metro Manila still carried the bite of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the...

FOOD REVIEW: Paradise Dynasty at Greenbelt, Makati

Celebrating the world’s first 8-flavored xiao long bao & other delights Oriental cuisine, especially that of Chinese cuisine, is always thriving in the Philippines. Not only tucked within the corners of Binondo, but variations of a single dish could also often come in a...

NJLA 2025: The Graphic Salute Awardees

Christian George Acevedo, 32, is a librarian, teacher, writer, and cultural advocate in his hometown of Roxas City in Capiz. He has released a collection of Capisnon folk stories and has edited a book about traditional dishes of the Province of Capiz. In...

Of Pandesal & Pinoy Politics

Even bread has the flavor of politics in the Philippines. Celebrate World Pandesal Day at 9 a.m. on Oct. 16 (Thursday) at the 86-year-old Kamuning Bakery Café, located on Judge Jimenez Street corner K-1st Street, Barangay Kamuning, Quezon City The event will give away...

New study exposes LGU gaps in the Universal Health Care Law

A new study warns that bureaucratic bottlenecks, weak fiscal autonomy, and misaligned priorities are preventing health budgets from translating into better services for communities. This, despite the fact that local governments are allocating more funds for health under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. The...

Swedish Diplomacy, according to Ambassador Anna Ferry

(In an exclusive interview with the Philippines Graphic, Swedish Ambassador Anna Ferry shared her insights, experiences, and lessons for a mutually-beneficial partnership with the Philippines.) Just like winning the lottery. That is how Ambassador Anna Ferry described her reaction upon being offered her current...

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PHILIPPINES GRAPHIC TURNS 95!      

Since it first started in 1927, the Philippines Graphic has been a witness to the crucial turns in our nation’s history. As we mark...

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Q & A with Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado

  PG: As governor, what is your vision for the province of Bulacan? G: We envision Bulacan as a premier province with a vibrant economy, safe...

Ang lumbay ng Mayo ni Louie Jon A. Sánchez

In Memoriam, Cirilo F. Bautista (1914-2018)     May lumbay ang Mayo na ito— Naglilimas, unti-unti, ng búhay Upang igiit yata ang likás Na panglaw ng mabuhay. Ano pa ba'ng dapat...