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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...