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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...

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“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)...

Climb every mountain: The Year of the Earth Dog

In a few weeks, 2018 enters the Year of the Earth Dog, on the lunar new year come February 16. The Dog is the...

Labor group urges expansion of non-wage benefits; calls for nationwide wage increase

Sends open letter to United States Pres. Joe Biden on red tagging in the Philippines The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has urged the government...

San Pablo City’s Tourism Master Plan

The City of San Pablo is gifted with seven beautiful lakes and an environment that protects the city from natural disasters. These natural features...