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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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DTI to mount 2026 National Food Fair, expanding market opportunities for Filipino MSMEs

via GRAPHIC PLUS — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will mount the 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair (NFF) from April 8 to 12 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. The event will feature over 320 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across...

43rd St. Teresa of Calcutta Awards

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, Philippines — JCI Manila, in partnership with the AY Foundation, has officially launched the 43rd St. Teresa of Calcutta Awards (STCA) on March 26, 2026 at Hexagon Lounge, marking the start of a nationwide search for Filipinos dedicated to changing lives and...

GENCYS leaders turn to compassion, learning, and self-care this Holy Week

Via GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, Philippines (April 2026) — In a time marked by global tensions and rising everyday costs, this year’s Holy Week arrives with a deeper sense of urgency—not just for reflection, but for recalibration. Beyond headlines and economic indicators, the effects of uncertainty are felt...

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