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Slices of Life, Wit, and Humor exhibit celebrates the legacy of National Artist Larry Alcala – Manila Bulletin

The timeliness of Alcala’s observations, candor, and wit through visual form Known for his work “Slice of Life,” “Siopawman,” and “Mang Ambo,” cartoonist Larry has always highlighted moments in Filipinos’ lives throughout his 56 years in the arts. He was able to create 500 characters and 20 comic

National Artist Larry Alcala s cartoons return to public view for Heritage Month

Lauro "Larry" Alcala's iconic editorial cartoons which brought on a national pastime for readers in the 1980s through the 90s who sought to find the creator's face hidden among the illustrated humorous critique and lessons from Philippine society are returning to public view as the Philippine Heritage Month wraps up this May.

PH Post Office launches Larry Alcala s Slice of Life stamps

(Photo courtesy of Post Office) MANILA - To mark the celebration of National Heritage Month (NHM), the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) will issue a commemorative stamp honoring cartoonist and National Artist for Visual Arts Larry Alcala featuring his well-known illustration "Slice of Life" cartoon series. "His comic strips gave us a glimpse of Filipino lives in the wittiest and meaningful way. His comics became known for giving its readers the task of finding Mr. Alcala's face hidden in his illustrations," Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said in a news release on Thursday. In 1988, the "Slice of Life" cartoon series received the Best in Humor Award and was cited for helping to keep alive the Filipino's ability to laugh at themselves in the midst of adversities, through a combination of art and humor. His commentaries that are both critical and compassionate, evoked laughter and reflection in the everyday life of Filipinos. Alcala

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