KA (UNITY) Pinstripe Baseball Jersey
“KA” (Magkaisa/Unity) Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
GABRIELA
GABRIELA
Gabriela Silang (March 19, 1731 – September 20, 1763) earned the title “Henerala” as the first Filipina woman to lead a revolt during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Her courageous leadership became a symbol for the importance of women in Filipino society, and their struggle for liberation during colonization.
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Art by Gileen Navarro & Albert Malonzo
DATU Lapulapu (Hoody)
DATU Lapulapu (Hoody)
Lapulapu was a Datu of Mactan, an island in the Visayas. He was the first native of the archipelago to fight against Spanish colonization. On April 27, 1521, Lapu-Lapu and his men triumphed over the Spanish invaders led by Ferdinand Magellan that is known as the Battle of Mactan.
Art by Tata Ponsi and Albert Malonzo
Defend (White Tee)
Defend (White Tee)
Kartilya ng Katipunan (Katipunan Code of Ethics) by Emilio Jacinto
VIII. Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor.
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Art by Albert Malonzo
DATU Lapulapu
DATU Lapulapu
Lapulapu was a Datu of Mactan, an island in the Visayas. He was the first native of the archipelago to fight against Spanish colonization. On April 27, 1521, Lapu-Lapu and his men triumphed over the Spanish invaders led by Ferdinand Magellan that is known as the Battle of Mactan.
Art by Tata Ponsi and Albert Malonzo
Maypagasa II (There is Hope)
Maypagasa II (There is Hope)
Andres Bonifacio “Supremo” also known as “Maypagasa” (November 30, 1863 – May 10, 1897) a Filipino revolutionary leader and patriot, is known as the “Father of the Filipino Nation.” He was one of the founders and organizers of the Kataastaasan Kagalanggalang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Katipunan, whose aim was to achieve Philippine independence through revolution.
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Bayani Art X Kristian Kabuay
Art by Tata Ponsi / Baybayin script by Kristian Kabuay
Flash ★ World Champion
Flash ★ World Champion
Gabriel “Flash” Elorde was born on March 25, 1935 in Bogo, Cebu Philippines. Originally an eskrimador, Elorde started began boxing to support his family. He became the super featherweight champion after knocking out Harold Gomes in the first round. Elorde retired with a record of 88W(33KO), 27L-2D. In 1993, he was the first Asian fighter inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Currently, there are gyms named after Flash across the Philippines.
Art by Albert Malonzo
Bolo Punch ★ World Champion
Bolo Punch ★ World Champion
Ceferino Garcia was born on August 26th1906 in Naval, Briliran, Philippines. While working at a bakery in Cebu City, he met a boxing promoter that propelled his career. On October 2nd, 1939 Garcia fought Fred Apostoli for the Middleweight championship. Garcia knocked down Apostoli three times in the 7thround before knocking him out. Garcia is the first and only Filipino champion to win the Middleweight division.
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Art by Tata Ponsi
Pancho Villa ★ World Champion
Francisco Guilledo also known as Pancho Villa was born on August 1st, 1901 in Illog, Negros Occidental. He was the first Asian fighter to win the flyweight championship of the world in 1923 at the height of racism. His career boasts a record of 77W-L-4D before his death at 23. Today, he is regarded as one of the greatest Asian fighter to ever live.
Art by Albert Malonzo
URDUHA
URDUHA
Urduha, more commonly known as Princess Urduja (The legendary mythical warrior leader of Pangasinan), was a 14th century warrior queen of Tawalisi, in what is now known as Pangasinan. Princess Urduha was trained in the art of war since she was a child, and became an expert in using the kampilan and a skilled navigator. Known far and wide, she was famous for leading a retinue of women warriors who were skilled fighters, equestrians, and experts in weaponry. With bodies of strength and muscular physique, they were known as Kinalakihan, or Amazons. The legend of Princess Urduha can be attributed to the story of when she met the greatest traveler in history, Ibn Battuta. (Learn more here: survivalarts.org/articles/urduha)
Survival Arts continues the legacy of Queen Urduha by leading the first all-womxn’s Kali training groups around the world. By training womxn and girls to protect their bodies from violence and sexual assault, Survival Arts works to carry on our warrior bloodline.
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Bayani Art X Survival Arts
UNITY – Strongest Together (Women)
“We knew the potential when we joined together not as competitors but as true brothers.” –Andy Imutan, Farm Worker and Organizer
On March 17, 1966, the Filipino led Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee and Mexican led National Farm Workers Association joined in a historic march to fight for workers rights, later joining in one union–the United Farm Workers.
Today, our communities continue to fight for justice against issues like discriminatory immigration practices. This project, a collaborative effort between Filipino and Mexican activists and artists–Chikle and Bayani Art–reminds us our communities are strongest when we work together.
Bayani Art X Chikle!
UNITY – Strongest Together (Men)
“We knew the potential when we joined together not as competitors but as true brothers.” –Andy Imutan, Farm Worker and Organizer
On March 17, 1966, the Filipino led Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee and Mexican led National Farm Workers Association joined in a historic march to fight for workers rights, later joining in one union–the United Farm Workers.
Today, our communities continue to fight for justice against issues like discriminatory immigration practices. This project, a collaborative effort between Filipino and Mexican activists and artists–Chikle and Bayani Art–reminds us our communities are strongest when we work together.
Bayani Art X Chikle!
