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Aida F. Santos

Aida F. Santos won awards in the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Gawad Gantimpala and The Free Press literary contest. She was a writing Fellow for the UP Creative Writing Center and was an awardee for the BAYI Centennial Awards 2011 for feminism and leadership. She won the UMPIL Gawad Balagtas for Filipino poetry for 2020 and is included in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Encyclopedia of Artists and Writers. Her Mangled Mornings, Collected Poems and Pana-panahon, Tinipong mga Tula were published by Gantala Press in 2019.
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nothing has changed only the forms of it

nothing has changed only the forms of it when we wedded the struggle brought us before a mayor who joked, run as fast as you can don’t let the dictator catch you

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Between usa wildernessof no-treesdevoid of riversbare as the GobiHere windshowl turned loosefrom all directionsThey bury medeep quick as they leapupon mefilling my throat to the brimwith their hoardof whirling sandMy nostrils shornof breath Wordsturn into dunesMy eyestoo blinded to pictureyour newly shaven faceYour lips upon my napeMy...

SM expands scholarships for uniformed personnel

via GRAPHIC PLUS | PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 23 April 2026 — The SM Group is expanding scholarship support for uniformed personnel and their families, reinforcing its push for accessible quality education as part of its broader strategy to support inclusive growth. Through its education institutions, National University (NU) and Asia...

Treat ourself to a sunkissed getaway at Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery

Via GRAPHIC PLUS | Manila, Philippines (April 2026) – As the summer heat sets in, Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery Collection offers a luxe opportunity to indulge in a timely staycation with its Sunkissed Escape package. Designed for those seeking a blend of comfort, relaxation, and vibrant...

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