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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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Flyleaf

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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Trilogy for Easter

Read Nick Joaquin's long poem titled "Trilogy for Easter," published in the Philippines Graphic on April 17, 1995. TABLE OF CONTENTSARIMATHEA'S FRIDAY AFTERNOONCOMING IN FROM THE COLDEQUINOX FOR THE GOVERNOR'S LADY ARIMATHEA'S FRIDAY AFTERNOON 1Relief, of course, was what he was feelingprincipally. Nothing now to be afraid of—like a name...

Global Seed Savers transitions to full Philippine operations, marks new chapter as Filipino-led organization

Via GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, Philippines - Global Seed Savers, a nonprofit organization that has partnered with Filipino farmers for over 16 years to preserve heirloom seeds, protect agricultural biodiversity, and strengthen local food systems, today announced that it will transition all operations to the Philippines. The...

Finding Como on the map: how a small club became a contender for a Champions League spot

via GRAPHIC PLUS — Just five years ago, a journey to Como was associated only with relaxed holidays, Hollywood stars’ villas and boat trips. Today, things have changed: the local football club is a serious contender for a place in the Champions League. Read about the biggest...

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