Jech of All Trades

18/03/2026

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

After a month of anonymity and resisting the urge to reveal, it is now safe to share this memory on my page. 😊💜

14/03/2026

SINING FILIPINA Exhibition 2026—the first and only All-female National Art Competition in the Philippines

56 out of 250 entries were selected by the esteemed Panel of Judges to advance to the semifinals and exhibition.

Exhibition runs from March 12-19, 2026 at L2 Atrium, The Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City

13/03/2026

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👉FULL STORY: (link in the comment 😉)

Women artists from across the Philippines took the spotlight at , an all-women art competition now on its third year.

From over 250 entries nationwide, 56 artworks are currently on display at the L2 Atrium of The Podium until March 19.

Organized by BDO, SM Supermalls, and the Zonta Club of Makati & Environs, the exhibit opened on March 12 with an awarding ceremony recognizing the winning artists.

I’ve shared the full event recap on the blog -- including highlights from the program, quotes from speakers, the winners, and the complete list of finalists.

Read the full story on the blog!

12/03/2026

This is my debut entry for SINING FILIPINA—The First and Only All-Female National Art Competition in the Philippines organized by Zonta Club of Makati & Environs, SM Supermalls, and BDO Unibank. I’m so grateful to be among the 56 semi-finalists out of 250 entries. 🙏🏻

Theme: “Babae Para sa Bayan: Women Leading Change from Home to Nation”

📍 L2 Atrium, The Podium, Ortigas
🗓️ March 12–19, 2026

“HAIN NI INAY, KARANGALAN NG PINAY”
Jessica Julia “Jech” Cariño
Mixed Media on Canvas
36” × 36”
2026

Semi-Finalist

Service to the nation begins at home. This painting presents nine plates symmetrically prepared by a mother, symbolizing balance, fairness, and shared responsibility in nation-building. Each plate represents a sector where women actively contribute to society: health and wellness, design and construction, creative and entertainment industry, law and justice, agriculture, education, tourism and hospitality, public safety, and sports.

The plates in varying tonal values reflect the diversity of women’s identities, strengths, and paths. Their equal size and precise spacing emphasize equality despite these differences—no role outweighs another, and every contribution holds equal value. The absence of spoons and forks suggests that this is not a dining table but a serving table. Although motherhood is often considered the toughest job in the world, the mother is not represented on any plate because she is the one who prepares them—serving, sacrificing, and giving without expecting anything in return.

The gold in the woven tablecloth symbolizes excellence and the elevation of women’s roles in society, especially mothers whose work at home is often unseen yet forms the foundation of the nation. The purple stitched patterns signify women’s empowerment, resilience, and collective strength, evoking weaving traditions rooted in care, patience, and endurance.

Through its concept and composition, HAIN NI INAY, KARANGALAN NG PINAY pays tribute to mothers as the quiet force behind women who serve as pillars of nation-building, and to the women who bring honor and pride to the country—from the home to the nation.

11/03/2026

Another first in 2026! 😊

This marks my debut participation in Sining Filipina—the first and only All-Female National Art Competition in the Philippines. Grateful to be part of this year’s exhibition. 🙏🏻

Theme: “Babae Para sa Bayan: Women Leading Change from Home to Nation”

📆March 12-19, 2026
📍L2, The Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluying City

11/03/2026

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