STORIES
Though told in a fictional style, these stories are inspired by real experiences. Journey through our graphic novels and discover the heartfelt challenges doctors face when moving abroad, brought to life with vivid, emotional designs.
June is a young doctor working in a private hospital in England, where comfort and efficiency highlight the stark contrast of home. Upon returning to the Philippines, she's faced with urgent cases on the streets and in her community. That night, as she considers internship papers that could take her abroad, she realizes that while staying isn't perfect, it is real and it is where she is most needed.
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Kung Saan Ka Dapat
Dr. Dan Bituin loves his work and the trust of his patients, but exhaustion and enticing opportunities abroad challenge his resolve. After losing a young mother due to limited hospital resources, he considers leaving for better pay and equipment abroad. Yet upon reflection, he realizes that leaving would mean also leaving the many patients who still rely on him. He ultimately rejects the overseas offer, choosing to stay in the Philippines.
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Santo
Dr. Alab Navarro, a trauma surgeon, has been working in a crowded Manila hospital for years now. He has proven to be one of the best, his superiors offering him a chance to work in California. He continuously turns this offer down when a massive earthquake strikes, pushing him to join the relief convoy where he works tirelessly with limited supplies. Faced with tragedy and solidarity, he finds renewed clarity in his work, recognizing that purpose can grow strongest in the communities that shaped him.
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The Iris Diaries centers around Filipino medical students exploring their future in medicine. Through illustrated, research-based stories, we celebrate the many doctors who choose to stay and serve their home country, the Philippines, showing how local practice can be purposeful, impactful, and deeply fulfilling.
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