Allan Matudio's debut graphic novel Kasama opens in the bustling streets of Orkidias City, a fictional setting in the Philippines. Matudio was born and raised in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood of Montreal, where there is a strong Filipino community. "After leaving that neighbourhood, I realized there isn't that much knowledge about Filipino culture in Montreal," he said. Allan Matudio was an engineer before becoming an artist and writer. LISTEN | Allan Matudio tells the story of how his comic book was created:

Source: CBC News July 18, 2021 09:56 UTC