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TAHUM : LCCB SHS Art Club , La Consolacion College Bacolod, Bacolod CIty (2026)

17/04/2026

"𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙚𝙣"

Artist: Princess Aira P. Hipolito
1236x1750px
Digital Art
2026

Staring into her reflection on the window, she looks for a flickering ember of hope, kept alive only by her own exhausted breath. Amidst the heavy silence, her thoughts are as loud as thunder; to her, the air feels suffocating.

A question lingers: “Paano na?” — a quiet plea shaped by uncertainty, not just for herself, but for the small life she holds close. The reflection does not answer; it only returns a gaze fractured by everything that stands between what is and what should have been.

This piece was created with the afflicted in mind—those who suffer under the greedy hands of a nation’s supposed “protectors.” We live in a world where what should protect instead extracts, and taxes given in trust are redirected by the powerful, leaving behind a hollow absence of support.

Nothing appears broken at first glance, yet everything is misaligned. On the table, newspapers speak of a failing government beside neatly counted coins which is all that remains. A handless clock signifies time suspended, a cycle offering no way forward. In the heavy darkness of a blackout, a single candle provides the only light.

The mother’s eyes reflect a deep despondency, yet the faint glint from the candle suggests she hasn’t completely given in. A child’s small hands caress her face, offering comfort or perhaps seeking protection from the gathering gloom.

How cruel is a reality where the word “politician” feels hollow and justice is nowhere to be found? They build luxury for themselves while the people sink, taking what could have been sustenance for the hungry to build their own abundance. We are left suffocating under a kingdom of cackling crows, surviving in the shadows of those who were meant to lead us into the light.

06/03/2026

"𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙮-𝙜𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢"

Artist: Trisha Ysabel V. Cardinal
8" x 7"
Color Pencil and Acrylic Marker on Paper
2026

Corruption often steals from our Farmers and Fishermen, leading them to be underpaid. Destroying both land and sea for their own benefits, making our producers live in poverty after poverty. Because of their selfishness our land and sea are poisoned, poor government support and lack of action in our environment. While our Farmers and Fishermen are working hard to earn food for themselves and for their family, these human-alligators enjoy swallowing the hard earned work of our people.

This work portrays the greed of our corrupt politicians and how they are hungry for money. Doesn't matter if they stole it, they will do anything for money.

04/03/2026

"𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙡"
Artist: Vea Badoraya & Charlize Hailey Tabora
14" x 18"
Acrylic on canvas
2026

The waltz is a traditional ballroom dance long associated with elegance, structure, and formality. In this painting, a man and woman are captured mid waltz dip. Traditionally, the man leads while the woman follows, and this dynamic becomes a metaphor for power imbalance, vulnerability, and control. The woman is lowered and suspended, dependent on the man’s hold, while he remains upright and composed—steady in his authority.

The glowing archway in the background suggests that truth inevitably comes to light, no matter how deeply it is concealed. This warm illumination contrasts with the dark surrounding reds, purples, and browns, colors that evoke tension, mystery, and moral corruption. These tones reflects how corruption often hides behind a polished, respectable exterior.

The falling money symbolizes public wealth slipping away—misused, exploited, and taken by corrupt leaders. As the man directs the dance, he represents those in positions of power who maintain dominance over society. The woman, dipped low and reliant on his support, embodies the people placed in a precarious position—sustained only at the discretion of those who lead.

“Dance with the Devil” questions the stability of a system where leadership serves itself rather than its people. When governance becomes synonymous with corruption, trust erodes, and citizens are left wondering where to turn. The painting ultimately challenges viewers to confront this imbalance and consider what it means to interrupt the dance before the fall becomes irreversible.

02/03/2026

"𝙑𝙊𝙏𝘼𝙍 𝙆𝙊 𝙎𝘼 𝙄𝙈𝙊"
Artist: Rain-Heart Zamora
16x20
Acrylic Paint and Markers on Canvas
2026

𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙮𝙖

kay ga ka kit an ko siya sa TV,

kay idol ko sa,

kay bata sa ni ano—,

kay abyan ko sa,

kay paryente ko sa,

"Do you know them" because of their true service to the people?
Or "Do you know them" just because they are your idol, your family, or your friend—while choosing to ignore their corruption?”

This painting shows a greedy, thick-skinned, and unashamed crocodile statue, decorated with heavy garlands, gold and delicate sampaguita flowers. Yet here, it is honored like a hero, crowned and adorned as if it deserves to be praised.

Known for its pure white color and sweet fragrance, the sampaguita in this work conceal the true stench of greed. The painting questions why people continue to glorify leaders they know are corrupt. Is it because the politician is a famous actor? An idol seen on television? A family friend? A relative? A member of a powerful political dynasty? Personal loyalty and celebrity status often overpower truth and accountability.

“Votar ko sa imo” reflects a painful reality: even when the truth is visible, it is easier to admire the shine of gold and the sweetness of flowers than to confront the smell beneath. This artwork challenges viewers to ask themselves—ginatahur ta bala ang matuod nga pagpanguna, ukon ginadayandayanan ta lang ang korapsyon?

28/02/2026

"𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙧: 𝘼 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧"

Artist: Karla Ysabelle Jade T. Cordero
9"x15"
Acrylic on canvas
2026

The abuse of power in a system where justice is measured by wealth and outweigh morality. The legal term arresto menor, a punishment for minor offenses — shifts to “a rest to major” suggesting how those guilty of greater crimes remain untouched, even comfortable.

At the center, Lady Justice no longer stands in prudence, but reclines on a luxurious couch between a pig and a crocodile — figures symbolizing greed and corruption. Her blindfold, once a symbol of fairness, becomes a mark of moral blindness. She clings to the pig with one hand, while the other pierces a sack of rice — the very sack that led to Juan Dela Cruz’s imprisonment after he stole food to survive. His survival made him a criminal, while the corruption that starved him and led him to resort to such act remains unpunished.

Surrounding them are sacks of money and others marked only with question marks, implying the hidden remains of past victims. A pork barrel sits behind the pig, referencing the misuse of public funds. On the ground lie skulls, broken scales, and Juan’s mugshot plate reading “Offense: Stole food to survive.” A handcuff coils around the sword of justice, yet Juan Dela Cruz is nowhere to be seen — who knows what had already happened to him. The law meant to protect him has been restrained, manipulated, and redirected.

In this piece, Lady Justice is not simply blind—she is blinded by money, influence, and comfort. With the influence of money, she forgets who to arrest. The weak are punished; the powerful sleep easy. The work questions a system where justice is no longer served, but bought.

27/02/2026

"𝘿𝙫𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙞𝙮"

Artist: Corvid & Micah J. Aranas
A4
Digital Art
2026

Two-faced. A deceitful figure where one’s true colors lay within. The mask, the act, presents a care for the people, for the country, for our future. The doll concealed shows the true intentions of these people. They chase money, power, status. They do not care if we starve or if we’re dying. They do not care that we spend our days clawing at the merciful hands of the Lord for mercy. All they want is what’s best for them.

The politician depicted is a placeholder for many of the politicians in our government right now. For corruption stems out to every part of it. From the lowest to the highest positions.

26/02/2026

"𝘼 𝙁𝙐𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝙀𝙇𝙎𝙀𝙒𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀"

Artist: Yshiara Glarylle M. Ongsingco
1948x3016
Digital Art
2026

“Ma, ngaa waay ta pagkaon haw?”

The question is small, but in the suffocating silence of a week-long blackout, it carries the weight of a landslide. It is the sound of innocence colliding with the jagged, rusted edge of systemic neglect—a child’s voice seeking a logic that simply does not exist in a country where greed is the primary currency.

Through this digital painting, I explore the visceral reality of pag-kanugon—the mourning of a stability that has been hollowed out from the inside.

The glass bowl and the heavy vase are the ghosts of a former life—relics of a time when the family’s financial status was stable. Now, they sit as hollow monuments, rendered empty by the relentless erosion of inflation and the financial decline of a nation where the rich grow fat while the poor are left to wither.

I painted the mother with eyes rimmed by the salt of exhaustion—a reflection of my own experiences and the collective fatigue of every Filipino parent who has had to explain the unexplainable.

Beside her, the child looks directly at you. There is no blame in his gaze—and that is the true tragedy. He does not know yet that the darkness in his home is a man-made shadow. He does not see that the "slow move" of the authorities to repair the typhoon’s wreckage is not a lack of resources, but a lack of will. He cannot see the luxury purchased with his stolen light.

Through this work, I am documenting a theft. Every centavo lost to corruption is a grain of rice taken from this child’s mouth. This is a reminder that in the face of greed, "wasting" isn't just an accident—it is a crime.

This is a cry for the future that was snatched away, leaving us to sit in the dark, staring at an empty plate, wondering when the light will finally be earned back for the people.

I know a full table exists elsewhere—but not here.

25/02/2026

"𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙩-𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙩 𝙪𝙢𝙪𝙥𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙪𝙥𝙪𝙖𝙣?"

Artist: Asheika Ashley Santillan
9” x 12”
Watercolor and mixed medium
2026

Sa puntod ng mga pangyayari, kasakiman, mga problemang hindi maayos—mga nakalimutang pangakong hindi natupad. At ang gobyernong napabayaan na. Kay puno ng mga kasinungalingan, mga koneksyon na ginagamit sa masamang paraan, mga taong nadamay sa baho ng nasa may puwesto. Pero, bakit mas abala pa sila sa kanilang puwesto kaysa sa suliran na nangyayari sa bansa natin? Ganoon na ba kababa ang pamantayan ng iba sa gobyerno?

Kung pagbabago ang ating hinahangad, bakit ang iba nagbubulag-bulagan? Bakit may gana pang magreklamo kung isa din naman sa dahilan ng pagbagsak sa korapsyon?

Matatalas ang mata kapag kasalanan ng taong bayan, pero malabo sa pagpili ng matino at handang umaksiyo—ang kayang makagawa ng pagbabago. Hindi na ba tayo natuto? Ilang taon na ang nailipas, pero walang nakakabuti ang nangyari sa bansang ito.

Kailan kaya maimulat ng mga tao ang kanilang mga mata sa reyalidad? Kasing dumi ang politika kahit kailan. Pagbabanta sa mga tao, pagpipigil sa pagsabi ng katotohanan;
Ang katotohanang kinatatakutan nilang malaman ng lahat, ang mga kasinungalingang ginawa nila para pagtakpan ang maruruming gawa ng kanilang mga kamay.

𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐤𝐨, 𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧.

Kaya, “𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐨. 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧.

𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦. 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦. 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧.”

Ang tunay na laban ay maimulat natin ang mga sarili sa katotohanan.

At sa susunod na eleksyon, kusang piliin ang karapat-dapat sa upuan. Sa upuan na magdadala ng 𝒎𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 serbisyo sa lahat.

24/02/2026

"𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙀"
Artist: Micah J. Aranas
4,956” x 1,539” px
Clip Studio Paint
2026

Money made by ceaseless labor has become something used for luxury or a self benefit rather than a benefit for all. A benefit that would’ve been for all has been catered to for simply the select few, corrupt people with power. He uses his resources–our money– to avoid the flood. What could’ve been a benefit to the community has become a benefit for one’s self. What could’ve benefitted the elderly, the children, and the daily worker, tossed aside for personal gain.

Consequences linger, and those consequences affect the common folk the most. Yet those with power continue to look away from the effects, the suffering and those who are affected. They will continue to consume and spend like royalty, and leave our community to pick up the pieces of another ghosted flood project.

Let us face it: Our country has never been poor, it simply continues to suffer the consequences of the corrupt, those who were voted haphazardly, those who continue to be disingenuous with how our money is spent. We have our own duty as citizens, and that is to choose the right leaders. Our vote dictates the future of our country, and how our everyday life will be shaped. We have the choice to choose wisely or poorly. Corruption is unavoidable, but ignorance is not. Continue noticing, observing, and keep being aware.

23/02/2026

"𝙈𝘼𝙆𝘼𝙎𝘼𝙍𝙄𝙇𝙄"
Artist: Jacinth Mikan C. Salcedo
9”x12”
Graphite on Paper
2026

We mostly refer to calling our nation our "home" since it is a place where we may live with pride and comfort. But after everything that has been happening, can we truly call this nation our home? All of the injustice that continues to occur in this nation is witnessed by us Filipinos. Countless homes were taken away from us due to disasters, and our hard-earned money was squandered for "projects" that were meant to help us. When one has gone through all those events, can one still truly refer to this nation and call it their "home?". Will we continue to ignore the obvious and continue to vote for unworthy candidates? If not, why keep casting your vote for them.

They charm you with words, and by them mentioning something related to giving you money, you are suddenly enticed to vote for them. But don't be fooled, it's just one of their empty promises that they won't even keep. We should set aside our own selfishness also and make sure to choose what is right not only for you but for every Filipino as well, because we all deserve a life and a system that is fair for all of us.

TAHUM : LCCB SHS Art Club

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