Art Beyond Self-Expression: A Tool to Combat Disinformation and Inspire Responsibility

Art is more than self-expressionโ€”it can also be a powerful tool to counter disinformation, spark meaningful conversations, and strengthen our sense of responsibility as citizens.

In his message during the launch of the ๐–๐๐’ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ 2026, ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐‰๐š๐ฒ ๐“๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฅ๐š emphasized that murals and other creative works can simplify complex maritime issues and bring them closer to the publicโ€”making them easier to understand, relate to, and remember.

“๐™†๐™ช๐™ก๐™–๐™ฎ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™†๐™–๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ง๐™– ๐™จ๐™– ๐™†๐™–๐™ก๐™–๐™ฎ๐™–๐™–๐™ฃ”
๐ŸŽจ Calling all Filipino artists! Join the WPS Mural Festival 2026 and use your creativity to help spread awareness and truth through the arts. Let your work speak for the nationโ€”on walls, in communities, and in everyday life.
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