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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...

Iskolar ng Biñan

Last January, officials of the city government of Biñan conducted a project tour of the city’s on-going construction projects for 2021. Observing health protocols, Mayor Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila, Jr.—together with Vice Mayor Gel Alonte and members of the city council—joined students and the local...

Heritage-driven developments in the city of Biñan

Culture-based governance is a hallmark of the Biñan City Government. Its prime mover, Mayor Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila, Jr., believes that tracing the heritage or the historical and cultural roots of a city is important in planning for its future. The view is shared by...

Salient Provisions of Executive Order No. 121, s.2020 (Emergency Use Authorization)

From a paper delivered during the Dec. 10 webinar, “Health and Economic Outlook for 2021—Sparking Hope: Will a Vaccine see an end to the Pandemic?” conducted by the Philippines Graphic-BusinessMirror, in partnership with the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP). An Emergency...

Prospects for Businesses & Investments

“MAKE IT HAPPEN IN THE PHILIPPINES” GLOBAL CAMPAIGN From a paper delivered during the Dec. 10 webinar, “Health and Economic Outlook for 2021—Sparking Hope: Will a Vaccine see an end to the Pandemic?” conducted by the Philippines Graphic-BusinessMirror, in partnership with the Pharmaceutical &...

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Federation of Free Workers calls PhP150 wage  hike the first step  toward inclusive growth and fair wages amid economic expansion

Following recent statements by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the Philippines' ambitious target to achieve an 8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the Federation...

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...

Calatagan goes clean and green

More than a century ago, Calatagan was nothing more than an hacienda, with its vast plains planted to sugarcane and nipa shelters for sakada...

Science for the People, Science for Change

Between politics and science & technology, politics won that day. At least, if one were to base it on media coverage and subsequent media...