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Women power in Myanmar

Staffers of the University Hospital flash the three-finger protest gesture while holding signs that read: “Protect democracy” and “Reject the military coup, Free our president, Respect our votes” in Yangon, Myanmar. At least three persons have been killed during massive protests that sprung...

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,” as 2,750 metric tons of badly stored ammonium nitrate accidentally exploded on the port of Beirut in Lebanon, a...

Becoming Mayor Arman Dimaguila

Text and photos by Bernard Testa His mother stood uncertain and forlorn before the gathered crowd. Many of their relatives and friends were there to wish well the bride and groom. As godmother, Mrs. Dimaguila was to sign on the couple’s marriage contract. But...

Of healing & rebuilding

Biñan’s road to recovery Less than three years ago, when the Graphic first interviewed Biñan City Mayor Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila, Jr., we came to know a self-made lawyer-turned-politician with a definite development blue-print for Biñan City. Elected mayor in 2016, Dimaguila propelled his first three-year...

Q&A with Mayor Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila, Jr.

Philippines Graphic: The year 2021 is turning out to be the year for the COVID-19 vaccine. Where are you now with reference to preparing your constituents for COVID-19 vaccinations? Mayor Arman Dimaguila:  With authorization from the Sangguniang Panglungsod, we were able to set aside...

Random Pickings

LOOK! The Philippines Graphic May issue on Obrero Poets and Fiction Writers is the LED billboard display on the wall of the GA Tower along Boni, EDSA (other side of SMDC.& Robinson).

(Billboard up today, May 19 until Friday, May 21) History has delegated the 1st of May as Labor Day, in recognition of the workers of...

An industrial haven for investors

Creating a competitive and business-friendly climate in Santa Rosa   Resolving industrial disputes are among the many duties of Mayor Danilo Ramon Fernandez. As Mayor of Santa...

FFW to Bicam: Pass ₱100-₱200 wage hike—across the board, sans distortions

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the Bicameral Conference Committee in Congress to greenlight a ₱100-₱200 nationwide wage increase—and to make it...

A year after my daughter’s death

I –Friday, Bloody, Friday — The week she died was ominous. I had a sudden attack of arthritis and I couldn’t move without help....