By Kyle Andrew A. Abello, Michel Angelo F. Malaqui, Frances Katharine B. Manalo, Bernstein Joachim H. Chua, Troyann Justin N. Pallones, Crishelle Phoebe B. Yu, and Camille C. Alvarez (Philippines)
PLURAL+ 2023 AFS Intercultural Programs Recognition
A critical exploration of the universalism of colourism and the exploitation of prevailing beauty standards in the Philippines, which challenges the notion that fairer skin is inherently superior. In fact, it is brown skin that binds the identity of Filipinos — a tapestry of culture, language, and diversity.