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ABS-CBN News, GTMACCON launch 'Komiks Korner Ko'

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<p>ABS-CBN News and Filipino arts, culture, and heritage advocacy organization GTMACCON has launched &quot;Komiks Korner Ko,&quot; a column which will feature witty, slice-of-life comic strips from illustrators around the country.</p><p>Komiks Korner Ko hopes to uplift, promote, and celebrate Philippine culture, heritage, and art.</p><p>Comic strips will be from new and budding artists, as well as seasoned illustrators under the aegis of GTMACCON (Gaming, Toys, Manga/Anime, Cosplay, Comics Convention).</p><p>The initial run of Komiks Korner will feature works from artists Claire Frances Espartero of Antique, Ghen Mesa of Antipolo City, Isaac Mendrez of Cavite, Ton Morales of Nueva Ecija, Xandro Santos of Quezon City, Arviemar Apulog of Cavite, and Justin Pineda of Laguna.</p><p>Other artists will be featured, as well.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/03/22/espartero-thumbnail.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Espartero&#x27;s &quot;HRM Komiks&quot; offers a funny and relatable look into the quirks of the hospitality industry, from the unique perspective of a Hotel and Restaurant Management student.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/03/22/mesa_ghenmesa_gkcreations_thumbnail.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Mesa&#x27;s &quot;GK Creations&quot;, meanwhile, focuses on the adventures and misadventures of close friends Gee, Kei, Elmo, Ginx, and Ella.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/03/23/01.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Mendez&#x27;s &quot;Kung Paano Ko Ito Nahanap&quot; is the coming-of-age story of a boy named Jacson Dakila, and his struggles as a closeted gay person.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/03/22/morales_ragetomasterwebcomx_stripno1_thumbnail.jpg"/></figure></div><p>&quot;Rage to Master Webcomx&quot; by Morales touches on the funny, satirical conversations of husband and wife, Bizmod and Bizgurl, and their friends.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/03/22/santos_cover-of-komiks.jpg"/></figure></div><p>&quot;Kwentong Komiks ni Kula&quot; by Santos revolves around the antics of twins, Alab and Lagablab.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/03/22/apulog-thumbnail.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Apulog&#x27;s &quot;Barangay Balete&quot; orbits around the &quot;conventional&quot; lives of an unconventional group of characters--Filipino supernatural entities such as duwende, tikbalang, aswang, and others, as they face everyday matters.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/03/23/kusinero.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Pineda&#x27;s &quot;Kusinerong Artist&quot; is a modern romantic comedy in a collegiate setting, and features college hunk Nero who only has eyes for his girlfriend, Rhen.</p><p>Strips will come out on the <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/list/tag/komiks-korner-ko">ABS-CBN News website</a> on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Thursday, March 22.</p><p>GTMACCON is an advocacy organization that prides itself on pursuing, promoting, and uplifting Filipino art, culture, and heritage. Established last 2011 as an online community, the organization has grown from a handful of artists, musicians, cosplayers, gamers, and collectors to a dynamic and thriving membership of over 17,000 members from all over the Philippines. </p><p>Those who want to be part of GTMACCON&#x27;s drive can visit their <a href="http://gtmaccon.com/">official website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GTMACCON">Facebook Page</a>.</p><p>Check out the first installment here: <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/opinions/multimedia/infographic/03/22/18/rage-to-master-no-spitting">Rage to Master: No Spitting</a></p>

<p>ABS-CBN News and Filipino arts, culture, and heritage advocacy organization GTMACCON has launched "Komiks Korner Ko", a column which will feature witty, slice-of-life comic strips from illustrators around the country.</p>

ABS-CBN News and Filipino arts, culture, and heritage advocacy organization GTMACCON has launched "Komiks Korner Ko", a column which will feature witty, slice-of-life comic strips from illustrators around the country.