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Labor group urges inclusion of Citizen Soldiers to uphold the Philippine cause at West Philippine Sea

In a proactive response to the current maritime developments at the West Philippine Sea, the labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) championed the idea of prioritizing the development and deployment of citizen soldiers. "The defense of the country against foreign aggression or...

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 sorts, 18 years after the declaration of Martial Law in 1972. As a magazine, the Graphic has, over time, experienced...

Labor groups stand resolute despite lack of workers’ agenda in Pres. Marcos’ SONA 2023 speech

Despite the absence of critical issues relating to workers' rights and welfare in President Marcos Jr.'s just-concluded State of the Nation Address (SONA), various labor groups reiterated their call for a P150 wage increase, among other labor concerns. “As we listened to the President’s...

Nick Joaquin, Lived Experiences, and the Fil-Am Identity

John Eli Caldas is a 26-year-old American of mixed parentage. His mother is a Filipina and his father is from Colombia. He was born in Glendale and raised in Duarte, both cities located in the Los Angeles County in California. A graduate of...

It’s a keeper! The Philippines Graphic at 96!

You can still catch the June 2023 96th Anniversary Issue of the Philippines Graphic Featuring: ·       Nick Joaquin, lived experiences, and the Fil-Am Identity by John Eli Caldas ·       The Philippines Graphic at 96: After the pandemic ·       Aliw Broadcasting Corporation launches Aliw 23 ·       LITERATURE: The Humor of D. Paulo Dizon ·       FICTION:...

Commissioners for Good Governance

The Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) has to oversee more than 100 GOCCs. Republic Act 10149 or the “GOCC Governance Act of 2011” states that GCG has three appointive members of the Commission, a chairman and two commissioners, and two ex-officio...

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The curious case of Fr. Dave

If at all there is glamor in missionary work, it is only through the stories missionaries alone can tell—should they live to share the...

How not to let COVID-19 steal Christmas

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After the battle: Rebuilding Marawi

Five months of battle reduced most of the Islamic City of Marawi to rubble. The battle to roust Daesh-inspired bandits from the country’s only...

Labor’s juncture: between promises and faith

The March 23 to 28 Pulse Asia survey revealed the top concern of the average Filipino today: wage or salary increase. And for more than...