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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...

“For workers, the 4th SONA of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is a big letdown”—FFW

“Thumbs down,” said Arta Maines, president of a semiconductor union in Laguna. Maines attended the  Federation of Free Workers (FFW) State of the Nation (SONA) watch party in Manila. “Nakakalungkot, nakakapanghina. Walang pakialam sa manggagawa, eh ,” said Maines. “The President missed it. He admitted that...

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Anatomy of a repeating scandal: Lessons in investigating a failed 1926 public works project

Some 96 years ago, on June 12, 1929, the Graphic magazine published an article titled The Tinkers’ Dam by M. San Martin.

Federalism 101 Series: Focus on Mariveles, Bataan

It has been reported that there is growing support for federalism among various local government units (LGUs) all over the country. Is this also...

Training the youth in good governance

In the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, the National Children’s Month is now celebrated with a Child Representative Election, where the youths elect their...

The President Reports

(Selected points on President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Final Report to the People from 2016 to 2021 as prepared by the Office of the President-Presidential...