Mental health awareness continues to grow in importance across workplaces worldwide, and in Kuwait, one recent event stood out as a meaningful step toward worker empowerment and emotional well-being. Hosted by the Kuwait Trade Union Federation (KTUF) in collaboration with the Filipino Psychology Organization (FiPOK), the Psycho-Social Awareness Program brought together mental health advocates, professionals,…
Logos go beyond simply identifying a name in the design world; they embody an organization’s vision, values, and who they are. For the MAKULAY Filipino Artist Guild, it overtly states that its logo is not simply a logo. It is a layered, meaningful, and emotionally powerful symbol of Filipino artists, cultural pride, and the creative…
In an age dominated by fast-paced technology, fleeting trends, mass production, culture, and creativity often feel like they’re taking a back seat. But for Gracia Amor, Editor-in-Chief of MAKULAY Magazine and a proud member of the Makulay Filipino Artist Guild in Kuwait, these two values are essential and life-giving. Her heartfelt editor’s note in the…
In a message from its founder, Mr. Romano Roman, MAKULAY Filipino Artist Guild was built not just to promote art—but to preserve identity, empower creativity, and celebrate the soul of the Filipino people. What began as a shared dream among a handful of passionate individuals has evolved into a vibrant, global community of artists,…
In a world of often trend-driven, technologically oriented art practices, Fred Ballelas is an artist who likes to create work based on faith, sincerity, and emotional reality. Fred is a multidisciplinary artist from the Philippines whose artistic journey is a lifelong dedication to a relationship with God, storytelling, and preserving the integrity of culture. His…
Few names shine as brightly in Filipino creativity and cultural preservation as Romano O. Roman. An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) based in Kuwait, Romano is not only the founder of the MAKULAY Filipino Artist Guild but also a multi-talented artist, visionary leader, and passionate cultural advocate. His journey embodies the spirit of innovation, service, and…
Every great movement drives passionate people working to manifest a collective dream. At MAKULAY, a Filipino-led creative organization based in Kuwait that supports the arts, celebrates culture, and builds community, the team consists of hard-working, talented officers who exemplify leadership, service, and Filipino pride. MAKULAY officers ensure that MAKULAY’s mission of promoting Filipino art is…
Malikhaing Kulturang Layag: Paglikha, Sining, Pamana — A Celebration of Filipino Artistry We cordially invite you to the colorful amalgam magazine of MAKULAY, an artistic ensemble of creative minds that produce various crafts not only for art’s sake, but for evoking emotions and expressions that words cannot articulate. Through art, the MAKULAY artist guild has…
In a fast-paced world where cultures are blurred, diluted, or dislocated, a passionate group of Filipino artists in Kuwait ensures the colors of their homeland are not lost. Allow me to introduce MAKULAY, short for Malikhaing Kulturang Layag, a collaborative guild of Filipino artists working in Kuwait and a community of creative people about cultural…
Online Voting for Filipinos in Kuwait: A New Era of Secure and Accessible Elections Overseas Filipino voters should commend (COMELEC) for its achievement. (COMELEC) can claim that it has opened a new phase in voting by providing safe online voting in Kuwait for the 2025 elections. Now, overseas voters can vote online for the…