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If you have been following this blog for a while, you may know by now that Julius Villanueva's Ella Arcangel is one of my most frequent topics. It is quite special to me not only because it is one of the bestsellers in our online art and books shop mervstore.com, but also because I'm a … Continue reading Ella Arcangel: “Oyayi sa Dilim” Wins at the 14th ANIMAHENASYON Awards
“To a parent, your child wasn't just a person: your child was a place, a kind of Narnia, a vast eternal place where the present you were living and the past you remembered and the future you longed for all existed at once.” —Celeste Ng, Little Fires Everywhere Mother's Day in the Philippines … Continue reading Mother’s Day in Quarantine + Books About Motherhood
"The fun-loving doggo duo that clobbers and kicks life in the butt." From a review by Aya Tantiangco at GMA News Online: ...the title reveals everything you need to know about it—except for the fact that Dolly and Lavinia are fluffy dogs and we need this adventure right now. Ko's art is both whimsical and … Continue reading Graphic Novel Feature: “Dolly & Lavinia Explore the Interverse” by Trizha Ko
"Time is standing still / and I am waiting for someone to find me." Nocturnal is a collection of words and imagery inspired by darkened skies and sleepless nights. it is a journey of healing and self-discovery whether love stays or leaves. it is dreaming with your eyes wide open while the rest of the … Continue reading Words of Healing: “Nocturnal” by Wilder Poetry
Komiket is one of the premiere comics and art markets here in the Philippines, and I've been attending it as an exhibitor along with the Haliya Publishing team for a few years now. Believe me when I say it is one of the best sources for Filipino art enthusiasts. Here you can get a wide … Continue reading My Komiket Haul
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