AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFolklore on the World Stage: Miss Grand Philippines Angelica Lopez brought a 19-kilogram mangkukulam costume to Bangkok, turning a familiar figure from Filipino folklore into a tribute to stories passed down through generations. Ube’s Purple Reign: Global demand is booming, but small farmers face declining yields; the Philippines is restricting raw ube exports amid concern overseas growers could capture the market. Community Arts: National Artist Nunelucio “Maestro Nune” Alvarado brings art into daily life in Sagay, Negros Occidental, with colorful painting projects and community workshops. Sinulog 2027: Registration is open, but organizers are weighing tighter rules and cuts to smaller events as fuel and operating costs climb; prizes and subsidies will stay at last year’s levels. Coastal Creativity: Gubat, Sorsogon, artists and fisherfolk used a photowalk and poetry reading to celebrate local heritage and livelihoods while drawing attention to proposed coastal roads. Filipino Stories on Screen: DreamWorks’ upcoming Forgotten Island is attracting attention for bringing Filipino mythology and family stories to a global audience.
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