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05/11/2025

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Thank you po Concerned Artists of the Philippines for featuring my artwork

My entry for this Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:Bonus Prompt: Substandard"Crumbled Sand Castle"This a...
31/10/2025

My entry for this Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Bonus Prompt: Substandard

"Crumbled Sand Castle"

This artwork illustrates a sandcastle being destroyed by a crocodile's tail, accompanied by the inscription, "Years of blood, sweat, and tears will end up crumbling like fine sand." This serves as a profound metaphor for the transient nature of poorly constructed buildings and infrastructure resulting from corruption. It highlights how projects, although created with significant effort and funded by the public, are inherently unstable and set for failure due to inferior materials, compromised foundations, and unethical shortcuts, leading to tragic waste of resources and the risks posed to the public when ethical standards are overridden by corrupt practices.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:Day 31Prompt: Ghost Projects"Boo-waya of the Year"This art...
31/10/2025

My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Day 31

Prompt: Ghost Projects

"Boo-waya of the Year"

This artwork depicts a cracked and dilapidated podium occupied by three ghosts placed on flood water, each representing corrupt practices. The large ghost in first place, with a crocodile skin pattern, Peso sign eyes, and holding a trophy, symbolizes the most corrupt among the three that shocked the two other ghosts. Above them, cash and coins rain down, representing wealth obtained through fraudulent schemes. The crumbling, flooded structure signifies "ghost projects"—initiatives that receive funding on paper but fail to materialize in reality, with the funds misappropriated by corrupt officials.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:Day 30Prompt: Black"Vacant Seat"This artwork depicts a bla...
30/10/2025

My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Day 30

Prompt: Black

"Vacant Seat"

This artwork depicts a black-inverted atmosphere with an office chair behind a huge desk, occupied by a glowing white human figure, their nameplate, a piece of paper, and a pen dispenser that all point to a mysterious presence. Not only is the "seat" vacant, but it is a dimensional presence that haunts the place where a leader was supposed to be. The spectral radiance may represent the unmet expectations of public service in the Philippines, the lack of transparency of corrupt practices, or the loss of integrity for the next legitimate candidate to assume the position.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for this year's Koraptober:Day 29Prompt: Resibo (Receipt)"The Proof"This artwork depicts a dialogue where ordin...
29/10/2025

My entry for this year's Koraptober:

Day 29

Prompt: Resibo (Receipt)

"The Proof"

This artwork depicts a dialogue where ordinary people demand, "Show the receipts! Show us what you got!" The government's response was that "receipts" were scattered on the ground, spilling out of a briefcase. These documents represent various public funds, taxes, and some cash. In addition, the key financial figures on these documents are covered by pixels, symbolizing the government's refusal or inability to provide clear, verifiable proof of how public money is spent. The overall clutter and the heavily obscured figures suggest that the "proof" is intentionally hidden, raising the question of potential misuse of funds.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:Day 28Prompt: Sigaw (Shout)"Echoes of the Protester"This a...
28/10/2025

My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Day 28

Prompt: Sigaw (Shout)

"Echoes of the Protester"

This artwork illustrates the theme of courage in confronting corruption, depicting a protester kneeling defiantly under focused light holding a sign that says "STOP THE KORAP!" (Stop The Corrupt!). They are surrounded with dark, menacing figures symbolizing systemic corruption with sharp teeth and menacing eyes marked with Philippine Peso signs, pointing accusatory fingers towards the protester. The radial composition and stark contrast enhance the atmosphere of threat and pressure that the activist experiences while proclaiming the truth. Collectively, this serves as a visual metaphor for the peril and solitude that confronts those who challenge powerful corrupt systems.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober: Day 27 Prompt: Confidential Funds "Crate of Onions" The a...
27/10/2025

My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Day 27

Prompt: Confidential Funds

"Crate of Onions"

The artwork depicts a large wooden crate with overflowing onions, indicating the abundance and suspicion of confidential funds in the Philippines. The text suggests the experience of crying while peeling onions as a metaphor for the financial and emotional pain inflicted upon the public by government corruption and the lack of transparency surrounding large confidential funds, causing people to move to tears by the funds' hidden status.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:Day 26Prompt: Ikot Ikot (Round and Round)"Echo-rrupt"The a...
26/10/2025

My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Day 26

Prompt: Ikot Ikot (Round and Round)

"Echo-rrupt"

The artwork, which shows a huge crocodile emerging from a mound of coins and cash to represent greed and political predators, illustrates the ongoing corruption cycle. The crocodile makes inverted, concentric circles that resemble a spiral or broken record of recurrence. The financial center of the corruption is indicated by the circles of Philippine Peso symbols that dominate the background. In the composition, the same names, frauds, and excuses from the past are repeated, symbolizing the experience of running on an infinite road. It is a warning that the cycle of corruption will continue until we break the wheel.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:Day 25Prompt: Engineer"The Acronym of the Engineer"Set aga...
25/10/2025

My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Day 25

Prompt: Engineer

"The Acronym of the Engineer"

Set against a somber, black-and-white backdrop that shows a scene of collapsed infrastructure and ruined vehicles, this artwork uses the letters of the word E-N-G-I-N-E-E-R as a harsh acronym to spell out various acts of malfeasance. The image visually reinforces the destructive, real-world consequences of the corruption detailed in the text. Due to flawed and unusual roadwork building projects, it serves as a scathing indictment of those who violate their professional obligations.

Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:Day 24Prompt: Tumindig (Stand Up)"Together, We Stand!"The ...
24/10/2025

My entry for Concerned Artists of the Philippines' Koraptober:

Day 24

Prompt: Tumindig (Stand Up)

"Together, We Stand!"

The artwork depicts collective strength against corruption through a pyramidal structure of simplified human figures interlinked. The message is "Together, We Stand! Rise and fall as one!" The text emphasizes unity, shared fate, and the importance of collective will and action in the fight against corruption. No one stands alone; strength lies in their numbers and commitment to a common purpose. It serves as a powerful reminder that every individual is essential to the stability of the whole, and the success or failure of the battle depends on collective action.

‎Artista ng bayan, tuloy-tuloy ang laban!
‎Korap, ibagsak!

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