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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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Newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant already in danger from climate change, poaching

Philippine scientists and an Australian expert have just confirmed a new species of pitcher plant found only on Palawan Island, but warn that it is already at risk of extinction due to frequent severe weather conditions and human encroachment. A carnivorous vine that uses cup-shaped pitchers to trap...

NBDB, Filipino Critics Circle unveil the finalists for 43rd National Book Awards

Manila, Philippines — The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC) have announced the finalists of the 43rd annual National Book Awards (NBA), which honors the most outstanding books written, designed, and published in the Philippines. For the 43rd cycle, 139 titles were chosen...

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila   

Pasay City, Philippines (18 December 2025) — As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome a new chapter, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila invites guests to celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style. With front-row views to the iconic SM by the Bay fireworks at 8:30...

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