LOKALISTA MAGAZINE
A celebration of Metro Manila’s local art, culture,
and creative communities.
Born from a three-person team, LOKALISTA documents the thriving creative scene of Metro Manila in all its forms, from visual and performing arts to music, literature, and traditional practices.
As Editor-in-Chief, I led the editorial vision with a focus on community immersion, cultural discovery, and stories that captured the realities behind the art.
The publication also introduced Bahay-Diwa, a literary supplement meaning House of the Soul, to give emerging voices a space to share original poetry. This centered on intimacy in its raw and uncensored form. I helped shape the editorial direction and worked with artist and illustrator Aldrich Rivera.
Role & Contributions
The Team
Editorial direction | Content strategy | Research & community immersion |
Writing & editing | Story development | Publication planning | Print editorial design
Editor-in-Chief: Pax Ledina
Art Director: Myreen Enriquez
Head of Photo: Michelle Tatualla
