Event: October Komikon Grande XIV

The Grand Ticket priced at P100 for the one day admission, Ticket design by Hulyen You can get a 2 day ticket for P150.

Hello Sweeties,

Last week my son and I went to one of our pilgrimages, it involves one of my passions which is Komiks. This year only Jarod and I attended since Raffy was busy with her University studies. We arrived very early since we only ever spend 1/2 a day at the Komikon anyway. This post is really about my haul and what I have read so far.

Please bear with this photo heavy post.

The first booth I went to was the Anino/ Adarna Booth.

Lire by Magtira Paolo, finished this and I found that the truth in this piece is so tangible I was in tears after reading it.

Ako ang Bayan written by PD Guinto and illustrated by Manix Abrera  Short but very very hopeful book that talks about the hero in all of us.

Manix Abrera’s 14th book, it came in two covers. I have not read this yet

Janus Silang comics, I know there are 2 books and this comics so far about Janus Silang, I am saving this book for last so I have not gotten around to reading it.

For more of the Komik haul, click the link.

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The Itchyworms Return to Singapore to Scratch an Itch

Itchyworms

It has been almost a decade since The Itchyworms performed in the city-state of Singapore. The now-iconic Marina Bay Sands was still under construction, for one, and Universal Studios was probably still in blueprints.

The last time the band was there in 2008, they performed in a double bill with Marcus Adoro. First, to serve as his backup band, playing songs from his seminal solo album, ​Markus Highway,​ and second, to play their own songs. The night ended in an epic extended jam on old Eraserheads songs.

The years have only made the band’s wanderlust — itch, to borrow from their name — for Singapura that much more insistent. The hunger for the hawker holy grail that is authentic laksa is quite real, and so is the thirst for performing in front of new audiences, such as Singapore’s music-loving folk, whether expats or locals.

Now, the band will finally get to scratch their decade-old itch for Singapore! The Itchyworms have partnered with the awesome people of Pinoy-powered events group Requiem Rising SG, to bring you an extraordinary one-night only musical experience. On 03 November, all paths lead to Hero’s Bar. Whether your hankering is for food, drink, or really good music, it’s sure to be satisfied.

Photography: Mykehl Casem (Myktography)