Nagmamahal, Maria Clara: a Modern-day Filipina's Transition from Fragile to Feisty LAXA, Aidaine Krishia C. Photo from PenLab Nagmamahal, Maria Clara A Comic by Marian Hukom Who is Maria Clara and why is she so popular? Well, in case you missed it, Maria Clara is a fictional character who is popularly known from Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere. She is the so-called role model of how a Filipina should think, speak, and behave. That was what my Titas and Ninangs taught me. As she represents how a Filipina should be, women are still expected to be submissive, modest, and traditional even in the 21st century wherein times are changing and conventional norms are already challenged by Filipinas. Marian Hukom, Nagmamahal, Maria Clara's Author Photo from Behance Marianie or "Marian Hukom," is a Filipina Multimedia Artist who specializes in illustration and design. She is known for her works that express women's empowerment and representation. "Nagmamahal, Maria...
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