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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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Orly Mercado’s Philanthropy Revolution: The next 50 years of Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko

BY HIS own admission, the young Orlando “Orly” Mercado was “a dyed-in-the-wool, left-wing activist,” having organized his first labor union shortly after beginning his broadcast journalism career. Born on April 26, 1946, he was only 20 years old when he started a union at the RepublicBroadcasting System, the...

Taste, discover, and celebrate Filipino flavors at Philippine Food Expo 2026

via GRAPHIC PLUS — The Philippine Food Expo, the country’s most recognized “All-Filipino food and beverage food show” bringing together the best of the Philippine food industry for over a decade. Started as a local sourcing event aiming to strengthen the Philippine agricultural and food industry, the food...

Where to eat this Holy Week? Mang Inasal serves Lenten favorites nationwide

via GRAPHIC PLUS — As many Filipinos observe reflection and family time during Holy Week, Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, welcomes customers nationwide with store operations continuing throughout the Lenten season. Whether you are staying in the city or traveling with family, Mang Inasal offers a convenient...

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