#taasnoofilipino There are those who use the arts to express, and there are those that use the arts to raise another level of awareness. Ryan Arbilo’s work depicts the immense strength and fortitude of the Filipino people, often serving as a window to a side of us that many do not see. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

It’s a good thing that Dumaguete is a walking city. As a tourist, more than willing to try all the varieties of the local fare, I needed the exercise.

From an underground art group exhibiting in obscure alternative spaces, to one that can now boast major billboards, commissioned murals and pride of place at events like the Middle East Film and Comic Con, StreetCon, the Sharjah Biennial, among many others – the Brownmonkeys truly have come a long way.

A platform for budding Filipino creative talent.