We are delighted to present Issue 13, 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒈, guest edited by Mila Bongco-Philipzig in partnership with Philippine Edmonton Events and Arts Society (PHIDEAS).

In 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒈 ("to prevail" in Tagalog), we celebrate artists and writers of Philippine heritage, offering a glimpse into the vibrant cultures of a nation spanning 7,641 islands, home to more than 114 million people who speak a variety of languages and dialects. The Philippines is enriched by over 17 million Indigenous peoples across 110 ethnolinguistic groups, and a 12-million-strong diaspora worldwide.

This issue bursts with multimodal art, crafted from soil, clay with rice husks, plastic nets, and recycled materials, as well as poetry, calligrams, stories, a recipe, and drag artistry.

Featured languages include Tagalog, Bicolano, Kiniray-a, Ilokano, English, Bisaya, and Talaandig.

This special edition was made possible by the City of Edmonton’s Anti-Racism Grant Program and our partnership with the Philippine Edmonton Events and Arts Society.

Contributors:

Roberto Acosta

Hari Alluri

Allan John A. Andres

April Angeles

Maria Bolaños

Mila Bongco-Philipzig

Earl Briones

Angelica Candido

Rina Garcia Chua

Francheska Dynamites

Eoshanelle Francisco

Giselle General

Ryan Lacanilao

LKN

Grace Sanchez MacCall

Candice Joy Oliva

Beth Parrocha

Ting Pimentel-Elger

Soliman L. Poonon

Benj Gabun Sumabat

Vincent Ternida

Jose Edison Calibjo Tondares

Blake Traylor

Cedric Usman

Justine Abigail Yu