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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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MADE Awardee joins Filipino and Chinese artists to paint a message for future generations

Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) Grand Awardee for Oil/Acrylic on Canvas Category (2022) Melvin Pollero joined a fellow-Filipino artist Jensen Moreno and Chinese artists CuriousBoy and Vance Yuan in painting a friendship mural to convey a message of hope, unity, and shared aspirations for future generations....

“From Cradle To Grave”: UP chemist explains chemistry’s role in global treaties

Chemistry has long driven progress in fields ranging from agriculture and healthcare to energy and infrastructure. Its innovations fuel economic growth, improve quality of life, and help countries meet their fundamental societal needs. Yet chemistry’s dual nature—capable of producing both beneficial and harmful substances—means it can be...

Practitioner-prof inspires UE Fine Arts seniors with production insights

Producer, production manager, film festival coordinator, and educator Kristin Bactad-Jor recently shared her industry experience with University of the East-Caloocan Visual Communication senior students during a talk at the Chua King Ha Gallery. Drawing from nearly two decades of practice, Bactad-Jor shared her knowledge and tips on producing...

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