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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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Waterdragon: A Tale of the Maranao Weaver-Woman

For her gnarled fingers, it was never a questionof mere ornamentation,but of a secret syllabary,a language of ancient strengththat burned beyond tongues.Frome where her handslashed togetherthese slender strands,separate worlds are joined.Once immersed in poolsof shattered colors,the realm of skyand all that soarsmoonward mesheswith shadowsand all that stretchesfrom...

USLS short film “Isa Ka Higayon” triumphs at SineDisipulo in Cebu

Chelsea Tasic’s “Isa Ka Higayon” (One Time) brought home top honors in two major categories of SineDisipulo XIV recently organized by the University of San Carlos’ CINEMATA in Cebu. Tasic was awarded Best Director while Jabez Tondo got the Best Editing prize in the 14th edition of the...

Giving art a second life: Young voices and renewed visions at Hospicio de San Jose

Inside the storied halls of Hospicio de San Jose (HDSJ), art is not just displayed—it is revived, reimagined, and given a second chance to be seen, felt, and understood. A total of 102 artworks created by the Angels of Rendu, fill the exhibit space—pieces gathered from shows held...

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