CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) supported the nationwide West Philippine Sea (WPS) Mural Festival through a mural painting activity held at Camp Aguinaldo High School, Quezon City on April 9, 2026.
Conducted on the 84th commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan, the activity brought together uniformed personnel, students, artists, youth groups, fisherfolks, local government units and civilian volunteers who collaborated on mural pieces. The artworks reflected Filipino identity, coastal life, environmental stewardship, and national pride. As part of the broader festival, the initiative opened AFP spaces as platforms for creative expression and meaningful public engagement.
This year's theme, “Kulayan ang Karagatan para sa Kalayaan” (Color the Ocean for Freedom) underscores a unified resolve to protect our seas for the benefit of future generations and the preservation of our national heritage. Renowned muralist Amado Guerrero “AG” Saño led the event as the festival director while Filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama and representatives from the Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Transportation and the Department of Interior and Local Government also took part in the live painting activity.
In support of the nationwide effort, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. earlier directed military camps to “paint the seas on their walls,” encouraging artworks that highlight the country’s shared heritage and stake in the West Philippine Sea.
The AFP’s participation in the mural festival supports ongoing efforts to promote national awareness, strengthen community ties, and foster a shared understanding of the West Philippine Sea as an integral part of the Filipino identity.///
Photo by: SSg Joel Manzano PA/PAOAFP
