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Children's Book Artist Brings Bisaya to Life
In a children’s book market long dominated by English titles and Western characters, a small but powerful movement is quietly taking shape. One that is led by Cebuano women who are writing, illustrating, and publishing stories in their own language. One of the newest additions to this growing body of work is Alpabetong Bisaya , a vibrant alphabet book created by Cebu-based illustrator and author Cheryl Toting Villarino better known as Tambol Bee or Toting to close friends. To

Copycarla
Mar 184 min read


Binisaya 2025: Post-Fest Notes from a Bit Player
In the words of the late, great Teddy Co, “If Philippine Cinema is to become a dynamic social force, it can only do so by diversifying...

Mariya Lim
Sep 17, 20255 min read


TUNECORE TAKES OFF IN CEBU, ANNOUNCES MAKING SPACE AS COMMUNITY HUB PARTNER AND LOCAL MUSICIAN AS TUNECORE AMBASSADOR
TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Paris- based Believe, one of the world’s leading digital...

Black*Press
Feb 22, 20253 min read


Breaking Down the Scene: The Binisaya Film Festival
In the streaming age, a movie night at home is hardly a straightforward thing. With thousands of titles within reach, the feeling of...

Mariya Lim
Dec 6, 20244 min read


American Traditional Tattoos in Cebu: Is It A Thing?
When I think of “tattoo,” the image I picture in my head immediately is the American traditional style of tattooing. For others, it could...

Micah Almazan Canga
Aug 29, 20246 min read
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