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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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Pet parents deserve more than an ingredients list

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS — What if pet parents could feel as confident about their pets’ food as they do about the food they choose for themselves? With shelves crowded with products promising everything from “natural” ingredients to better digestion and healthier coats, making an informed choice can feel...

The hair they came for: Why Asian hair needs a different kind of care

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS — We’ve gotten pretty good at reading the labels on our skincare—checking the ingredients, understanding what our skin needs, and choosing products accordingly. Now, that same level of care is extending to hair, as consumers become more mindful of what goes into their haircare...

I Was Six when My Father Brought Home a Chick

I was six when my father brought home a chickThe cheap one you see during fiestas in the barrio. I can’t recall what colorwas sprayed upon its ruffled feathers, but I remember how it feltholding it between my shaking palms. Warm. Soft. Tender.Almost magical. Then I squeezed the chick. Thinkingthat was...