KADWA SOLIDARITY MANGA WORKSHOP, SEP 6-7, 2025

This digital zine is the powerful outcome of the Solidarity Manga Workshop, a creative response to the typhoon that devastated La Union, Philippines, in July 2025. Bringing together artists from 6 countries, this project transformed the Filipino concept of companionship into a vibrant visual narrative. Under the mentorship of experienced mangaka Valerie Yu, thе creators explored how mutual support fortify us against adversity. More than an artistic collection, this zine serves as a living document of recovery.

Guided by the principle of “kadwa”—a partner in both work and play—the artists conceived a collection of stories. Each explored a different facet of this profound bond: mutual aid in the face of disaster, the subtle ways we influence one another, and the harmony that arises from differences. Through collaborative character design and storytelling, they have built a world where unity is the ultimate strength, demonstrating that resilience is a collective act.

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WE ARE LIFEBOAT LU

Lifeboat LU is a small artist-run creative studio and surf house in La Union, Philippines. Just a short walk from two well-loved local surf spots, it’s a harbor rest, community, play, and possibilities. It’s heavily guarded by a female husky named Ulap.

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