The Philippine Embassy’s Art Trek continues on its 17th year, opening new pathways for Filipino creatives across art disciplines. We are delighted to partner once more with the Singapore Book Council for the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2026.

With AFCC 2026 entitled “The Worlds We Make”, Art Trek 17 journeys into the dynamic world of books, storytelling, and illustration, where Filipino writers, illustrators, and publishers will again take center stage in one of the region’s premier cross-cultural platforms for children’s literature and creative content.

Timed as a belated celebration of Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino (National Literature Month) this April, and in the lead-up to National Heritage Month in May, Philippines’ participation at the AFCC highlights the depth, diversity, and global resonance of Filipino storytelling and artistic expression.

The Philippine Embassy is pleased to invite creatives, families, educators, and members of the Filipino community in Singapore, as well as friends of Philippine literature, to support and engage with our Filipino artists as they share their stories with the world at the AFCC 2026, taking place at the National Library Building from 21 to 24 May 2026.

🇵🇭 Meet the four (4) Filipino storytellers and educators bringing our voices to life at AFCC 2026:

Ana Katrina Mamangun Sison
Ana Katrina Mamangun Sison is a theatre educator and assistant professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Her creative project, Haraya Storytelling Festival, champions imagination, play, and Filipino narratives in children’s development. She integrates wellness, creativity, and empowerment into her theatre practice.

Angela B. Napeñas
Angela B. Napeñas is currently a Research Fellow at the Constantino Foundation where she studies how biodiversity is being represented in Philippine children’s storybooks. She is an advocate for the use of children’s literature in environmental education and hopes that her research inspires the creation of more diverse and accessible biodiversity media for young Filipinos.

Kristin Garanchon
Kristin Garanchon is a children’s book illustrator, visual artist, and college professor based in Quezon City, Philippines. Her work explores storytelling, cultural identity, and emotion through expressive, character-driven illustrations. She aims to bridge art and education, creating works that inspire imagination and celebrate Filipino narratives.

Tori Tadiar
An IT professional by day, Tori Tadiar is an award-winning illustrator and comic artist from the Philippines. She is currently working on the Philippine folklore-inspired middle grade comic series Ilustra, published by Disney-Hyperion.

AFCC 2026 is a ticketed event. For ticketing details, please visit bit.ly/AFCC2026Tickets. For programme details and registration, please visit https://afcc.com.sg/.

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