Pol Medina Jr.’s is more than just a comic strip about a community of "fat as pigs" characters—it is a sharp, satirical mirror of Filipino society that has thrived for decades.
: Some older issues or podcasts related to the series are available for viewing or borrowing on the Internet Archive
Fans living abroad cannot easily buy the physical books. How to Read Pugad Baboy Legally
Pol Medina Jr. drew real-time reactions to history. Want to know how average Filipinos felt during the 1989 coup attempt? Read the Pugad Baboy strips from that week. Want to understand the humor behind the impeachment of Joseph Estrada? Read Volume 12. These PDFs serve as primary sources for sociologists and historians.