Novice

Novice Novice is a creative platform for the passionate, the curious, and the free-spirited—by creatives, for creatives.
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Novice Publishing, originally founded by a small group of friends hailing from Nueva Vizcaya, aims to become a highly-recognized multi-platform, multi-output creative company that showcases the talents and works of some of the country's aspiring and independent creatives. Novice has published several mainline issues and special issues since 2019. Novice has partnered with several groups and organi

zations to help amplify Novice's creative vision covering topics such as electoral education, sexual identity, and indigenous rights. Creatives With Leni, an offshoot of Novice, centers on the values and spirit of the pink campaign of the Leni-Kiko tandem in the last elections. Novice strongly believes in Corporate Social Responsibility and has partnered with non-profit players and communities to help distribute portions of Novice's sales to help those who are most in need in addition to Novice's own outreach program: The Volume Project. Novice also believes in bringing much needed attention to the country's creative economy sector, and has worked with other groups to help bring this into fruition.

27/04/2026

Take your creativity the XTRAMILE ✨

MAD Summit 2026: Creativity Beyond Limits is where ideas move, evolve, and go further. We’re bringing together students and creatives for a day of fresh perspectives, real conversations, and moments that push you to think beyond the usual.

Whether you’re still figuring things out or already finding your rhythm, this is your space to explore, connect, and create without limits. Come through, stay curious, and see how far you can take it.

📅 May 2, 2026
📍 De La Salle Lipa SENTRUM

Register here: https://bit.ly/MADSUMMIT2026_RegistrationForm

—Filipino creativity goes to China as Art of Pronch (), Art of Patoo (), and Chomkee Mart () represent the Philippines ...
26/04/2026

—Filipino creativity goes to China as Art of Pronch (), Art of Patoo (), and Chomkee Mart () represent the Philippines at the GAF Shanghai International Illustration Art Expo this May 1–3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Each brings a distinct visual voice shaped by play, identity, and contemporary culture, contributing to a broader global showcase of illustration. 🇵🇭✨

GAF Illustration Art Fair (.official) is one of Asia’s leading illustration expos, gathering artists, studios, and publishers from around the world for exhibitions, artist booths, and creative exchange. With this year’s theme, The Spiral Moment, the event frames creativity as momentum—where ideas build, break, and take flight.

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25/04/2026

KOMYU KAMPIL IS RESCHEDULED TO MAY 3, 2026 ⚠️

We are utterly grateful for everyone’s interest in signing up for Komyu Kampil’s Culminating Event activities: The Antipolo Suman at Kampil Heritage Walk led by Novice Magazine and our Solidarity Art Workshop + Booklet Launch supposed to occur this Sunday, April 26. 😔

However, due to scheduling and logistical considerations, we have decided to reschedule the event to May 3 (next Sunday).

Registered attendees have been sent an email earlier this morning regarding this matter. On a positive note, the new date aligns with the Maytime Festival of Antipolo, which we hope will make the experience even more vibrant and meaningful for everyone. Despite this change, we remain deeply committed to continuing our advocacy and creating a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants.

Tuloy ang paghubog natin ng kampil ng Antipolo!

💛 REGISTER FOR MAY 3: tinyurl.com:/KomyuKampil-Reg

In Collaboration with:
Antipolo STAR
Novice Magazine
Tambisan sa Sining - Diliman
Sierra Sining

Sponsored by:
Mozaiku Prints
Plus63
Spring Cafe
Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes, Inc.

Venue Partner:
Kaleo Ca Phe

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Ang Komyu Kampil (.kampil), isang advocacy campaign at UP College of Fine Arts thesis project para sa kampil at mga mangangampil ng Kokran, Antipolo.

Gelo Arboleda is a wildlife photographer based in Laguna whose work centers on highlighting the Philippines’ native and...
25/04/2026



Gelo Arboleda is a wildlife photographer based in Laguna whose work centers on highlighting the Philippines’ native and endemic species. Through his photography, he aims to raise awareness about local wildlife amid the growing threats to their survival.

A member of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, his primary focus is documenting the country’s rich avifauna—home to one of the highest numbers of endemic bird species in the world. His work has taken him across the Philippines, capturing birds ranging from the familiar Garden Sunbird and Yellow-vented Bulbul to the elusive and critically threatened Luzon Bleeding-heart and Philippine Eagle.

Based in Los Baños, he has also collaborated with individuals and organizations in the academe and conservation sectors, expanding his practice to include herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians) and mammals. His portfolio includes images of species such as the Philippine Cobra, Philippine Pit Viper, and the often-overlooked but endangered Philippine Long-tailed Macaque.

For more of Gelo’ works, check out his social media accounts:
IG: www.instagram.com/geloarboleda
FB: Gelo Arboleda

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Got awesome artworks and photos to share? Tag us on social media or email your best works together with a short bio at [email protected] ✨

Here’s —your weekend guide to the creative gatherings shaping the scene. ✨🇵🇭Exhibitions take center stage nationwide, w...
24/04/2026

Here’s —your weekend guide to the creative gatherings shaping the scene. ✨🇵🇭

Exhibitions take center stage nationwide, with group shows and student showcases unfolding in Aklan, Iligan City, Bulacan, Quezon City, and Legazpi City. Up north, Baguio offers a more intimate pace with artist talks and live komiks readings, while Tuguegarao opens up space for quiet, tactile creativity.

Dive into hands-on workshops like rubbercut printmaking and paper orchid crafting, or explore community-driven markets and pop-ups featuring dozens of local artists, makers, and fashion labels—from Alabang to Makati. Round it all out with music gigs, sustainability-driven gatherings, and culture-rooted celebrations of food, land, and community. Takits! ✨

🎪 UGAT: Rubbercut Printmaking Workshop by and
🎪 Wet Market: Art Market
🎪 Ember: A Group Exhibition by .artcollective
🎪 Craft and Yap by and
🎪 SONDER: 2nd Anniversary Show by .art
🎪 Saribuhay: Fine Arts Festival 2026 by
🎪 Gaia: A New Dialogue by and
🎪 Komiks Artists Meet and Greet by
🎪 Pabitin Party by and .ph
🎪 Fiesta ng Saribuhay by
🎪 Lots of Local
🎪 GNN11 by
🎪 The Bago Haus
🎪 Creator’s Closet Clean-Up x The Modern Market: The Summer Edit and .ph
🎪 Kolor Kan Oragon
🎪 Junk Journal by .at.tugue .bettercoffee
🎪 Karatig: A Group Exhibition by

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If you have creative events happening in your area—especially outside Metro Manila—feel free to tag or message us so we can share them too! 👀

23/04/2026

[UPDATE: RESCHEDULED ON MAY 3!]

TARA SA KOMYU KAMPIL! 🤲❤️‍🔥

Sama-sama nating hubugin ang kampil ng Antipolo 💛 Bilang isang intangible cultural heritage (ICH), and traditional craft ng pagkakampil ay dapat makilala, madocument, at bigyan recognition ✊ Sa nakaraang dalawang buwan, ito ang naging lahunin ng Komyu Kampil bilang isang advocacy campaign.

We invite you sa aming activities para sa culminating event ng campaign na ito ngayong Sunday, April 26:

🚶⛪️ SUMANdali ka Muna!: Antipolo Suman at Kampil Heritage Walk Tour
— Led by
— 8:00AM to 11:00AM
— Dig deeper at the integral role of the Antipolo Cathedral in suman and kampil | Discover how suman is made locally at Masangkay St. | Learn kampil from kampil makers in Kokran

🎨🫂 Art? Nakakain ba’Yan?: Solidarity Art Workshop
— 11:30AM to 2:30PM
— Let’s use the power of art and design to amplify the visibility of the craft of kampil and its makers!
— Venue: Kaleo Ca Phe ()

📖💭 Ang Kwento ng Komyu Kampil: Booklet Launch
— 11:30AM to 2:30PM
— Celebrate the launch of the first booklet dedicated to kampil, its makers in Kokran, and its local knowledge and history, featuring solidarity art and literary works from creatives!
— Venue: Kaleo Ca Phe

👉 REGISTER FOR THE EVENTS HERE: bit.ly/KomyuKampil-Reg

Open ang event na ito to ANYONE, lokal man o hindi. Para sa mga mangangampil ng Antipolo, sabay tayong humakbang para sa pagkilala at pagtangkilik sa gawang lokal, gawang masa, gawang Pilipino 🫵 Kitakits!

In Collaboration with:
Antipolo STAR
Novice Magazine
Tambisan sa Sining - Diliman
Sierra Sining

Sponsored by:
Mozaiku Prints
Plus63
Spring Cafe
Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes, Inc.

Venue Partner:
Kaleo Ca Phe

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Ang Komyu Kampil (.kampil), isang advocacy campaign at UP College of Fine Arts thesis project para sa kampil at mga mangangampil ng Kokran, Antipolo.

—As we celebrate National Literature Month this April, we’re looking back at the works that shaped the past decade, sto...
23/04/2026

—As we celebrate National Literature Month this April, we’re looking back at the works that shaped the past decade, stories that don’t just reflect who we are, but question, document, and reimagine it. 📚🇵🇭

From novels and memoirs to essays and komiks, these reads capture a generation navigating identity, history, power, and change. Filipino literature isn’t static—it moves, evolves, and grows with us. ✨

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What Filipino literary piece would you recommend for our next read? Drop it below. 👇

Posters on Postcards: A Fundraiser for Jed Descutido 🎞️Jed Descutido (.matism_) is a Manila-based poster designer from B...
22/04/2026

Posters on Postcards: A Fundraiser for Jed Descutido 🎞️

Jed Descutido (.matism_) is a Manila-based poster designer from Bacolod, whose work has shaped the visual identity of both mainstream and independent Filipino films—from Rewind (2023) and A Very Good Girl (2023) to Gitling (2023) and Agapito (2025). Behind the images we’ve come to recognize is a creative deeply rooted in craft, storytelling, and community.

Recently, Jed was diagnosed with leukemia and is now undergoing treatment.

In support, we at Novice and The Poster Folks, together with fellow poster designers, are launching Posters on Postcards—a small but meaningful fundraiser built from the very work he loves.

Each set is priced at ₱300 and includes four (4) postcards featuring works by a single designer. Participating artists include Jed Descutido, Justin Besana (), Jermaine Tulbo (), and Merlito Pabatao (). You may also choose to donate any amount to further support the cause.

All net proceeds will go directly to Jed.

ORDER HERE:
https://bit.ly/PostersOnPostcards4Jed

Special thanks to the designers and filmmakers who generously shared their works for this cause.

MARAMING SALAMAT! 🙌✨

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—CineElbi returns this April 28–30 at the NCAS Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños, bringing six films ...
21/04/2026

—CineElbi returns this April 28–30 at the NCAS Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños, bringing six films from the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2025.

Organized by the UP Film Circle () in partnership with the UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, this year marks its first full festival—spotlighting stories of resistance, survival, and the many ways Filipinos respond to crisis.

More than a screening, CineElbi 2026: Hit Wave is a space for dialogue—featuring conversations with filmmakers including Sari Dalena (Cinemartyrs), Noni Abao (Bloom Where You Are Planted), Raymund Barcelon and Cheska Marfori (Paglilitis), Ryan Machado (Raging), Renei Dimla (Republika ng Pipolipinas), and Jenn Romano (Padamlagan).

Tickets start at ₱150 (₱120 discounted), with a full festival pass at ₱600. Follow CineElbi and the UP Film Circle for updates—and catch the wave.

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/CineElbi2026

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Adrian P. Bilaoen is a Philippine-based illustrator and maker with a background in industrial and graphic design. He dr...
20/04/2026



Adrian P. Bilaoen is a Philippine-based illustrator and maker with a background in industrial and graphic design. He draws from handcrafting techniques for his objects, and from surrealism and pop culture for his illustrations.

The mission behind ALIEN OPINIONS, beyond simply having one, is to stimulate critical thinking, foster open discussion, and encourage deeper reflection on the seemingly ordinary things we do every day—opening us to realities we often ignore.

For more of ALIEN OPINIONS’ works, check out his social media account:
IG: www.instagram.com/alienopinions
IG: www.instagram.com/original_apb
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/.staff

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Got awesome artworks and photos to share? Tag us on social media or email your best works together with a short bio at [email protected] ✨

FINALLY we’re able to do an ocular for a potential new route. 👀 Hidden gems await those who want to take it to the next ...
20/04/2026

FINALLY we’re able to do an ocular for a potential new route. 👀 Hidden gems await those who want to take it to the next level.



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