HomeTagsLiterature
Graphic PlusCoverBillboard

Literature

Philippines Graphic Reader

Mori Dress

People always say that she is beautiful, that she exudes an ethereal radiance only she is privy to. It’s…this strange, brilliant glow that has...
Philippines Graphic -
Philippines Graphic Reader

The Father’s Daughter

It was the day I turned eighteen the day when I learned that silence could scream a thousand truths. The afternoon gleam at five...
Philippines Graphic -
Literature

SIX POEMS OF JOSE RIZAL

Translated by Nick Joaquin TO THE CHILD JESUS Why have you come to earth,Child-God, in a poor manger?Does Fortune find you a strangerfrom the moment of...
Philippines Graphic -
Literature

BRIEF ANGEL

You are oneTo slip through the nightsLike a gauze.You come to meThinly wrappingAround my body.You are hereYet not here.I riseWith every drawing of breathLike...
Philippines Graphic -
Graphic News

NextUp reclaims the practice of writing with face-to-face workshops for National Literature Month

Manila, Philippines (April 2026) — At a time when writing is increasingly outsourced to platforms and prompts, NextUp PH is returning the focus to...
Philippines Graphic -
Graphic News

Author, Graphic Salute Awardee Karl R. De Mesa pens debut crime and horror novel, set for int’l release

From the author of "News of the Shaman" and "Damaged People: Tales of the Gothic-Punk,” the much-awaited debut novel of Philippine horror firebrand Karl...
Philippines Graphic -
Submissions

Join the April 2026 Philippines Graphic Literary Workshop! [CLOSED]

APRIL 2026 PGLW IS NOW CLOSED FOR SUBMISSIONS! QUICK FACTS:- Philippines Graphic Literary Workshop (PGLW) is a series of writing workshops. The upcoming April episode...
Philippines Graphic -
Spotlight on Books

Exploding Galaxies’ introduces new imprint e.g. and its first book ‘e.g. Anthology 1’

Exploding Galaxies announces its new imprint, e.g., dedicated to short-form writing, on Friday, March 20.  Starting off as a bi-monthly journal, e.g. has now evolved...
Philippines Graphic -
Art & Culture

There’s a light that never goes out for Filipinos—thanks to art

The celebration of the Philippines’ arts and culture is a celebration for all, regardless of one’s proclivities, so long as it stands to illuminate...
Philippines Graphic -
Graphic News

32 Filipino artists honored at 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards for Global Achievements in the Arts

Art as a personal journey.  This phrase defined the dedication of the thirty-two (32) artists honored with the Harvest of Honor at the 18th Ani...
Philippines Graphic -
123...5Page 1 of 5

Started in 1927, the Philippines Graphic is the longest-running printed magazine of national circulation that provides relevant news and features and promotes Philippine literature.

We believe that by making available online the short stories and poems published in the Graphic and in our companion magazine, the Philippines Graphic Reader, we ensure that these works are readily available to be read and enjoyed by everyone for generations to come.

Positivity is our best feature. We continue to highlight the best in the Filipino at every difficult juncture of our nation’s history. It is in stories of the human condition that we strive to speak the truth.

Contact us: editorial.graphic@gmail.com

© Copyright 2025 Philippines Graphic