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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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Oral Fixation in Golgotha

As we celebrate World Poetry Day on the last day of the second episode of the Philippines Graphic Literary Workshop (PGLW), it is only fitting that we present something from our recently concluded poetry workshop. Here is a renga that our fellows co-created with our lecturer, Nerisa...

Lemuria at 20: A journey of taste and enduring passion

via GRAPHIC PLUS — This June, Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant celebrates a significant milestone—its 20th anniversary—marking two decades of refined dining, thoughtful curation, and a philosophy grounded in passion. Behind its elegant interiors and lasting reputation lies a story shaped not by fleeting trends, but by a deeply...

Life in Manila captured with vivo X300 Pro

via GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Manila-based multi-award-winning photographer Jamir Lyndon Lumbao is capturing everyday life with striking clarity, powered by vivo X300 Pro Photographer Kit. By profession, Lumbao works in the financial sector, but his creative journey began in 2014 when a friend invited him to...

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