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Philippines Licensed Physician Myki Manalo

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Philippines Licensed Physician Myki Manalo

Hello! My pleasure. I’m Myki Manalo, a 29-year-old Licensed Physician, specifically a Surgical Resident, from Manila, Philippines. I’m a first time mother to my beautiful baby girl. I’m biologically Half Japanese and Half Filipino. I grew up here in the Philippines, but I enjoy both cultures a lot and am proud of my heritage.

A typical Pisces, I’m a dreamer, but I’m more attuned to reality than most Pisceans are given credit for. I value hard work and determination, as well as rising up stronger every single time I fall.

What is your fashion style and where do you get your inspiration from?

Apart from the fact that most of the time, I’m in the hospital wearing scrub suits, I tend to go for the easy, laid-back casual fashion style when I am off duty. I particularly love Jennifer Aniston’s fashion style, be in on her role in the hit TV series “Friends” or off-cam. I also love Blake Lively’s fashion style. I enjoy dressing up once in awhile, but most days, you would see me in a plain tee, jeans, and a pair of sneakers.

What is your proudest achievement so far?

My proudest achievement by far is giving life to the most beautiful human being I have ever laid eyes on and watching her grow up beautifully day-by-day. Being able to set a good example and give her all of her needs and the best for her – that is my biggest achievement. This bypasses all other achievements I have, such as my medical school graduation,  passing the Physician Licensure Examination, as well as getting into a good residency program, by a long shot, although I value all of these very much, too.

How will you describe a typical day for yourself?

My typical day would involve getting up early for work, as well as long hours in the hospital and Operating Room. On off days, it involves being a full-time mother. From waking up early to cuddle with my daughter, to meal preparations, as well as giving her a bath, facilitating play time, going on walks, reading her stories, singing and dancing, and putting her to sleep. I juggle all these as efficiently as I could and most days, I enjoy every minute of it.

If you can change one thing about the world, what will it be?

This is a challenging question, for I have so many things in my mind that I would like to change about the world if given the chance. If I were to pick one, however, it would be education. I don’t mean just the education system worldwide, but education at its core. I would like to see a world where each child is brought up well and educated properly right from the child’s first breath in their own household. If each child is properly educated from the start and then reinforced with better curriculum in all schools, I believe we could create a community where people will be open for intelligent discussion of disagreements and actually be able to formulate solutions to all the other problems the world has, such as healthcare for all, inequality, poverty, abuse and corruption.

Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn but have yet to find the time for it?

Yes! Given my hectic schedule in Residency Training, there are several things I have yet to make time for. This would include learning how to bake and scuba dive. I’m a huge fan of sweets. I love cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and the like. I am fascinated by the art of doing it. Apart from the fact that most of the time, baked desserts are aesthetically pleasing to look at, I honestly enjoy getting a taste of different variations of one product. I can’t wait to be able to try doing it, too. In some ways, I find similarities in my chosen field, surgery, and baking – the calculated step-by-step approach, but still with one’s personal touch. I want to learn how to scuba dive, as well. I’ve tried it once when I was around 12 years old and I remember feeling so disconnected and connected with the universe at the same time. I got to witness the world undersea, which was so vast that it left me in awe. I would like to professionally learn how to do it though if given more time.

Which 3 things do you love to do most in the city you live in?

Pre-pandemic, 3 things I love to do here in Manila are watch movies in cinemas, dine out (usually just in my favorite restaurants), and get a couple of beers with friends. Given the current situation though, I have adjusted accordingly.

3 things I love to do now mostly at home are play with my daughter, watch series and movies on Netflix, as well as unwind with a couple of beers at home every now and then.

Does chivalry still exist today?

Among honorable people, I believe it still does. It exists, but I am not particularly fond of the concept. I once heard that chivalry is just benevolent sexism. In my field, the surgical field, it used to be overpopulated with men and a whole lot of testosterone. Nowadays, women have stepped up in the field. The misconception chivalry once implicated regarding women’s usual roles in housekeeping and the like – I believe these are all outdated. I am not a fan of chivalry and the concept of women being damsel in distress, needing the help of a knight in shining armor. I believe that in this day and time, the concept of chivalry needs an update. Maybe it would be better if it’s replaced with the most basic concept of it all – courtesy. Courtesy, which should apply to both men and women alike – every single day. It would be much better if chivalry simply became common courtesy, but that’s just me.

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Myki. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”? 

“Sexy” is ultimately the state of being comfortable and genuinely at peace with yourself – your body and your overall well-being. As a Physician, I advocate for healthy living and being at one’s top shape given the various health implications of obesity and the like, but there should never be any pressure or judgment from the society about that. Ultimately, the manner in which one shines from within – that, for me, is sexy.


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Instagram: @mykimanalo

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dramykimanalo


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