Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is leveraging its expertise in blockchain technology in a partnership with the non-profit organization Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS.PH) to help artists and collectors navigate the emerging non-fungible token (NFT) art space.

The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting entries for the 33rd Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition. Deadline is on March 20, 2022.

In the spirit of the One Million Books for One Million Filipino Children Campaign, we are giving away books on February 14, to five lucky supporters of our book-giving program. Our partner shop Looking for Juan has also chipped in with some items!

“I Like Wearing Rainbows,” winner of the 28th Romeo Forbes Children’s Story Writing Competition, tackles significant themes through its vibrant artwork and sympathetic storytelling. The premise of writer Agay Llanera’s story is simple — a boy indulges in playing with his grandmother’s clothes. He pulls open his closet and picks from piles of clothing: a yellow skirt, a shimmery pink top, a ruffled purple dress. He wears them one by one, running and twirling in jovial innocence, while his grandmother sings and applauds.

The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the results from its 32nd Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition. Emmanuel Rey Cruz won forty-five thousand pesos for his story Maliit pa rin si Marikit.

Congratulations also go to Christopher Rosales for his story Sa Iisang Batya which was selected as a Finalist. A total of 94 entries, all based on the artwork by Renee Avila, were received for this competition.

How do we begin to explain climate change to the next generation who is the least responsible in all this and yet the most impacted?

This is a professor’s goal in a new book for children aged 6 to 12. University of the Philippines geology professor Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay, Ph.D. wrote the book “I Am the Change in Climate Change” with kids in mind.

"Boys don't wear dresses."

Since that day, I wore the dresses only when I was in Lola's room. But one day, Lola got sick—with a fever that kept her bundled in a blanket, and a cough I could hear through the wall. I waited patiently for the day I could play in her room again.

A heartwarming story of love and acceptance, this book won the Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition.

In this list, [Rappler] rounded up seven graphic literature to springboard a healthy and safe discussion on Martial Law with your kids.

The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the results from its 31st Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition. Tanya Sevilla Simon won forty-five thousand pesos for her story Emong and the Ear.

Congratulations also go to Christopher Rosales for his story Sa Iisang Batya which was selected as a Finalist. A total of 87 entries, all based on the artwork by Edrick Daniel, were received for this competition.

I Am the Change in Climate Change, a children’s book written by geology professor Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay, shows how sustainability and climate change can be tackled at an individual level.

The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting entries for the 32nd Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition.

“I am the Change in Climate Change,” an informational activity book on the environment hopes to make a difference. Geared towards six to 12-year-olds, its pages are filled with child-friendly illustrations, age-appropriate language, and interactive activities. The book encourages children to learn about climate change: its definition, causes, and effects.

This National Language Month or Buwan ng Wika, Google and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) launched the Cebuano version of #YOUTHink magazine to highlight the importance of local language diversity in battling misinformation.

A Cebuano version of a youth-oriented magazine has been launched as part of efforts to highlight the importance of local language diversity in fighting misinformation.

The new #YOUThink in Cebuano is a project by Google and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) in celebration of National Language Month.

At an exhibit featuring the artworks by Luis Lorenzana for the story “Silim, Prinsesa ng Dilim,” the book written by Mark Joseph Bacho was launched on July 16, 2021. A winner of the Romeo Forbes Children’s Story Writing Competition, this mythological tale touches on contemporary issues of diversity, tolerance, and finding beauty and pride in one’s identity.

As many kids now have their own gadgets, they must be taught about how to keep themselves safe on the Internet. This led the non-profit organization Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) to open the art exhibit Tumba-Tumba: Stories and Spaces. This exhibit which aims to promote a safe internet world for kids was launched on 11 June. It will run until 30 July at the University of the Philippines (UP) Vargas Museum.

A special project with Agay Llanera and The Working Animals Art Projects, A Bridge for Silay was launched at the opening of the exhibit for the artworks. Ronson Culibrina, the creator of the artworks for this exhibition and publication, resides on the island that inspired the book.

The National Privacy Commission’s 4th Privacy Awareness Week Awards named the Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy children’s learning material as the Privacy Initiative of 2021. This was published by The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS) and commissioned by Globe Telecom with additional support from Google.

The joint goal of Globe and CANVAS is to promote children’s literacy, explore national identity, and help deepen the public’s appreciation for Philippine art, culture, and the environment. As partners, they aim to populate Globe eLibrary with local e-books for children that may be used for teaching and learning.

Available in both print and electronic formats, Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy aims to help children ages 7 to 12 better understand the concept of data privacy and security in a fun and engaging way. The book was created through the joint efforts of Globe, the National Privacy Commission, as well as the Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development.