For the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines, we challenged nineteen artists to create artworks that would speak to children and share something—thoughts, reflections, trivia—about this pivotal period in our history.

Their works and words will be compiled in a new picture and activity book that will be given away to children in poor and disadvantaged communities, as part of CANVAS' One Million Books for One Million Children campaign.

"Alingawngaw" is one of many steps that CANVAS and Marahuyo Art Projects expect to take, not only to preserve memory, but more importantly, to imbibe in our children a deeper understanding and appreciation for human rights.