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Streetprint Manila is a research project that is part of a larger research endeavour called “Six Continents and Between”. Initiated by Prof. Gary Kelly of the University of Alberta, 6CAB seeks to investigate popular print culture across various geographical, sociocultural, and ethnolinguistic contexts. More specifically, it aims to look at reading patterns and preferences of the Filipino Everyman, or those whom we would largely consider members of the “masa” class.
In an effort to diversify content, Liwayway began publishing a myriad of content, from literary pieces such as short stories and poems, to photos, to serialized comics, and also some news. Numerous literary greats found their voices in Liwayway, such Jose Corazon de Jesus and Lualhati Bautista.
