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Waya Gallardo

Waya Gallardo is a writer and former nurse. She took up Creative Writing at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, and has written for theater and film. She won first place in the Fully Booked Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards for comics along with her sister Lala for “The Mad, Sad, but True Adventures of Hikagirl.” She is a survivor of both breast cancer and crushing homesickness, and is glad to be back after six years away in the United States.
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Of fairy tales and future fakes, We twist our limbs until they break We force the fit of gown and gold We try to do as we are told But all...

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Cinemalaya’s acclaimed drama ‘2 Valid IDs’ to vie at Hawai’i International Film Festival

Following its triumphant run at the 2026 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, the award-winning political drama “2 Valid IDs,” directed by Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan and written by Abet Pagdagdagan Raz, is taking its deeply human message beyond local shores for its international premiere at the 46th Hawai’i International...

DepEd regions and schools division offices gear up for 2026 Bakuna Eskwela

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) Bureau of Learner Support Services (BLSS) recently conducted a two-day planning workshop for the upcoming school-based immunization (SBI) program for School Year 2026-2027 at the Park Inn by Radisson, SM North EDSA, in Quezon City. Led by the BLSS-School...

Fisherfolk and artists use art to raise awareness for coastal protection

GUBAT, SORSOGON, PHILIPPINES — Art became a platform for environmental awareness and community action as fisherfolk, coastal residents, photographers, artists, poets, and environmental advocates gathered in Gubat, Sorsogon on October 3, 2026 to highlight the importance of protecting coastlines and the communities whose lives and livelihoods depend...