Pol Medina Jr. finds back issues of ‘Pugad Baboy,’ sets price at ₱300

He also took a swipe at some resellers who label his works as “Holy Grail” items and resell them at inflated prices, comparing the practice to “overpriced hotel mini bar snacks.”

“Wala namang ganyanan,” he said, adding that digital versions of some titles are also circulating online.

In his usual satirical tone, Medina joked that he is consulting not just lawyers but also “witches who accept GCash payments,” as he addressed ongoing issues around distribution and circulation.

He also confirmed plans to eventually reprint all back issues of “Pugad Baboy,” but noted it will take time. “Hindi ko lang maipagsabay-sabay dahil hindi ako nepo baby na may bottomless cash,” he said.

The strip, which first appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on May 18, 1988, follows a community of mostly overweight characters and has become one of the country’s most recognizable comic series. Over the years, it has expanded into book compilations, a live-action TV adaptation, and merchandise such as T-shirts and figurines.

Known for its biting humor, “Pugad Baboy” often reflects public sentiment on issues such as government corruption and Filipino pop culture.