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                    [Title] => Sen. Miriam’s ‘stupid’ book now a bestseller
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Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago is one feisty woman. As a decorated scholar, public servant and author, Sen. Santiago can whip up spot-on jokes and commentaries that will make readers laugh and reflect each time they flip the page.

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In comic book geek-dom parlance, “pull list” refers to the list a comic specialty shop provides to its loyal customers that allows them to pre-order what they want.

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“Learn to laugh at your troubles and you'll never run out of things to laugh at.”

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If you are interested in Filipino art, here’s how to buy pieces from your favorite artists, and help Yolanda victims, too.

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A huge gathering of the country’s comic artists and aficionados will be held this April 16 at Bayanihan Center in Pasay City.

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Despite the oppressive heat and humidity, dozens of intrepid comics fans trekked to UP’s Bahay ng Alumni last May 16 for the “Komikon Summer Fiesta,” braving the crowded lanes and lack of breathable air. Komikon is usually held around October or November, this was the first time they held it during summer.

[DatePublished] => 2009-05-31 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135420 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1664987 [AuthorName] => Ramon De Veyra [SectionName] => On the Radar [SectionUrl] => on-the-radar [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 472308 [Title] => Essaying the A-side and B-side of life [Summary] =>

MANILA, Philippines – Milflores Publishing, Inc. has released A-Side/B-Side: Ang Mga Piso sa Jukebox ng Buhay Mo, a new collection of hilarious, imaginative, and reflective essays in Filipino by Vlad Bautista Gonzales, author of the best-selling Isang Napakalaking Kaastigan.

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MANILA, Philippines – Milflores Publishing, Inc. has released Our Lady of Arlegui: Isang Yugtong Dula by Chris Martinez.

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Last weekend, I was watching Binibining Pilipinas on TV and was entranced by the sight of Jenina San Miguel: tall, beautiful cheekbones, neck like that of a swan. She didn’t walk, she glided. I knew she would land in the winner’s circle.

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