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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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‘Opera at Kundiman’ ends in a shared kundiman between two standing ovations

The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), in celebration of its Centennial Season, successfully presented “Opera at Kundiman: The Legacy of Maestra Conching Rosa” on September 1, 2026, at the FEU Auditorium, under the banner "In Pursuit of Excellence. " The concert paid tribute to the late Filipino soprano...

Lutas Film Festival calls for entries for its 12th edition

For over a decade, local storytellers have found a home in Negros Oriental’s longest-running cinematic gathering. Established in 2013, the Lutas Film Festival continues its mission to platform narratives grounded in regional culture, shared struggles, and lived triumphs. The festival is now officially accepting submissions for its 12th...

Alfred A. Yuson’s first novel returns to print

Exploding Galaxies announces the release of its seventh title: “Great Philippine Jungle Energy Café” by Alfred “Krip” A. Yuson. Considered as a ground-breaking work of historical metafiction, Yuson’s first novel arrives in bookstores and online on September 10, nearly four decades after its first publication. The new edition...