The group belongs to the Datu Lapu-Lapu Chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and in partnership with local village officials, they put up the mural painting on the wall along Lopez Jaena Street near the Subangdaku flyover, as part of their effort to continue the work of art and a means of creating public concern on the environment.
Some members even brought along their families who also helped in painting the murals. “This is part of the our social responsibility in promoting concern for the environment and green technology,” said
Architect Richard Abella, UAP President.
“I enjoy painting,” said the 9-year old Allysha Lim, who is the daughter of Architect Philip Khan Lim.
Architect Miko Espina also brought his two-year old daughter Sace and wife Christine.
But for the 16-year old Christopher Fulache, mural painting has become his hobby after having been influenced by his uncle, Architect Joseph Codilla. “It’s good to paint murals because we can express ourselves and advocate a lot of good things,” he said.
Artist A.G. Sano also painted a mural of dolphin on the flyover as part of his advocacy in protecting this extinct marine species.
Subangdaku village chieftain Ernie Manatad said many organizations were inspired by the advocacy of Sano. Now, he said, the village is known as “mural capital” of Mandaue, and probably Cebu.
Manatad said they would inaugurate the project of making Subangdaku as the first flyover art of the country when Sano comes back next month.
“I am happy with this development because this has stopped vandalism which shows that the vandals respect their effort and hard work,” he said.
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