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Enjoyed a "tree tea time" with the Philippine Native Plants Conservation society.

Around 40% of drugs today come from nature and traditional knowledge. Unfortunately we're more acquainted with brand names on the shelves, than the shapes of leaves and flowers of medicines that grow on trees.

Thanks to PNPCSI, Wendy Regalado, and Jershon Pagilagan we can learn more about delicious and nutritious trees with a “tree tea time”, like this one held in Antipolo: https://filipeanut.art/tree-tea-time/

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Say hello to the “Little Yellow Jeepney”! 

Last year Dr. Jocelyn Francisco asked me to illustrate the 2nd edition of her book for their 10th anniversary. It’s about a little yellow jeepney taking young readers through Manila’s historic and contemporary landmarks.

If you or someone you know lives in California, Seattle, Chicago, or Hawaii, they can get the book at any of the bookshops here: https://www.littleyellowjeepney.com/retailers.html

Or order online! https://www.littleyellowjeepney.com

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Last week Manuel Francisco of Radyo Magasin 1278 kHz contacted me for an interview on his show Green Mindset.

Since my Tagalog is still not where it should be, I politely declined and referred them to another artist. Manuel persisted and made me feel better about going with the interview, and now it's done!

I share a bit more about @philippinewildlifeart, as well as my art in collaboration with the Haribon Foundation, Raptorwatch Philippines, and more!

Watch the interview on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/RadyoMagasin/videos/673803395637497

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One of my favourite museums in London isn’t about royality, Roman ruins, or Egyptian artifacts. I learned about how “Gandalf” from Lord of the Rings co-founded one of the largest LGBTQ+ organisations in Europe, and that queer Muslims experience a double dose of discrimination from… everyone.

Learn a bit of LGBTQIA+ history at Queer Britain: https://filipeanut.art/queer-britain/

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On many streets in the Philippines a rainbow payong is never too far to shield you from the storm or sun.

I try my best to be that “cool kuya”, someone you can depend on. I realize I try to be a “safe space” for everyone despite not being as dependable as I should be sometimes. Even in my art. As Rihanna once said, “You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh.”

From trans to non-binary, from religious to come-what-may, from the Philippines to America, from the River to the Sea - I create art and words every day thinking and hoping my work here, or at @philippinewildlifeart or @filipinofoodart, or with all the clients and authors I’ve worked with and will work with… will somehow contribute to a world that welcomes everyone under the sun.

Until then, learn about the history and situation of LGBTQIA+ communities in the Philippines with an online workshop from Pinay Collection and Bahaghari, this June 18 or 19 (depending on your time zone):

bit.ly/prideprotesta

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Silingan’s iced ube horchata is a rainbow in a cup. They also have some important readings available too. At Cubao Expo, QC.

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WIP of one of my favorite trees, also known as the "Rainbow Eucalyptus".

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Since it's our wedding anniversary, I'd like to re-share some of the materials we designed ourselves. We featured plant species and some ancient Philippine scripts into our monogram logo, invitations, and with help, even our cake.

https://open.substack.com/pub/filipeanut/p/designing-and-illustrating-our-wedding

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Ancient "Filipino" sailors.

Researchers found caves and sites that show evidence of boat building, certain plants used and consumed, as well as "...cultural and biological materials that chronicle human habitation and adaptation to maritime and coastal environments over a period of 35-40,000 years."

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5064573

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This post by Cartoonist Zach encompasses my thoughts on headlines regarding HIV cases in the Philippines.

Basically the HIV cases we are seeing now is due to more people getting tested. Countering stigma, homophobia, and fake news will help more and more people, and reduce the spread of HIV.

Translated from his caption: "Even if a person has HIV, life can still be prolonged as long as there is enough support and access."

Lastly, people are commenting that saying "HIV cases are rising" is good because it scares more people to test themselves or to be more careful. But such a tactic is fear mongering similar to "the war on drugs" or "war on terrorism", essentially raising hatred and stigma against those living with HIV.

https://www.facebook.com/cartoonistzach/posts/pfbid0gE6QtKAEEEbXvi7aKxdqBuaBT625rBq11Q3vwqY2owG7pjqk8C41gMt9sqoBMUY6l

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"The regreening program was also intended to regrow and protect native rainforests. Of the 30,000 sites covering over two million hectares across the Philippines, some of the least green sites are those designated as protection areas…"

(Via Gregg Yan)

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Happy Philippine Eagle week! Did you know Philippine Eagle nests can be up to 2 meters or 6.5 feet wide? And their wingspans can go up to 7 feet? They’re the biggest forest raptors in the Philippines, and one of the largest eagles in the world.

See more of my wildlife art at @philippinewildlifeart!

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Sometimes ginger calls to me. This one said, "I'M A RHINO!" If you have any ginger at home that looks like something, send it over and I will answer the call. @filipinofoodart

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“When it floods in a community, the elders might say, ‘Ah, see, that is our gaba because we have been throwing trash in the nearby river.’ My mother raised me with the fear of gaba, which is the Bisaya term for a kind of cosmic punishment for disrespecting people and nature.”

See also:

“Should we leave the Earth for Mars? Sure, if you are a billionaire, and then you can do the same unsustainable things there. This mindset is parasitic.”

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Philippine eagle sketch time! Philippine Eagle week happens every June, thinking about what tree-via I want to share about my favorite raptor.

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Ruby Ibarra's "Bakunawa" bringing Bisaya and Tagalog to NPR's Tiny Desk!

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A big thank you to Madelyn, who bought my longgsilog and bangus printables and added them to her amazing wall of Filipino food art.

Make your own wallsilog! https://filipinofoodart.etsy.com