The Middle Mag PH documents and highlights the creative process and plight of the young emerging artists in Mindanao while in community quarantine. The creatives industry has been one of the most adversely affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Creatives On Q: Maxie Garcia is all about self-improvement and nothing more

One remarkable thing about this young, talented model: she will do whatever it takes to be on top of her game.

Creatives On Q: Owen Vilches keeps the light shining through his music

While some up and coming local artists build up their momentum...Owen somehow refuses to go that route and just drop everything in this EP.

Creatives On Q: Seleena Lacson is a self-made woman worthy of recognition

With a handful of accolades at her age, there’s no doubt this young self-made woman from Davao City is going places.

Creatives On Q: Christian Hart is taking flight with his dreams

For this Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management student, nothing is impossible as long as you keep your eyes on the prize.

Creatives On Q: Pinkbarney is simply keeping it real (and unabashed)

Although born in Zamboanga City, Pinkbarney or JR to his close friends is somehow a mix of two cultures.

Creatives on Q: “Gay rights!” says this Davaoeño multimedia artist

...for this multimedia artist from Davao, this loss has somehow let him reignite his love for art.

Creatives on Q: No holds barred for this multimedia artist from Zamboanga

The Middle Mag PH spoke with Kim Tayona and talked more about the SINO music video, the multimedia artist’s future plans...

Creatives on Q: A Little Sarkathm Goes A Long Way

Who would have thought that this duo, despite their own busy schedules amidst the current health crisis, said “Yes” to our two ultimate huge

Creatives on Q: Joseph Bermudez just keeps on winning and evolving

Photography ⬝ Joseph Bermudez “Individuality is such a crucial part of being a fashion photographer.”

Creatives on Q: Joshua Medroso is, well, a tour de force – and there’s no denying that

Behind a quirky and funny personality lies a hardworking and true enough, a tour de force filmmaker who never stops reaping triumphs...

Creatives on Q: Enzo Never Settles for Less

Aside from photography, this multimedia artist from Davao City not only relies on photography as his creative outlet but doing graphic...

Creatives on Q: Juliana Fights Back through her Art

As early as five years old, art has already become a part of Juliana June Hellmuth’s bloodline. While some of us may have discovered...

Creatives on Q: Gab Doromal's Undying Love for Photography

Aside from being an actor and a filmmaker, Gab Doromal spends at least half, if not most, of his time working as a freelance Photographer.

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