Anik-Anik: Todo Na 2 returned on August 29–30, 2026, at the National Museum of the Philippines in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The event brought together 20 maker and creative vendors, four food and beverage vendors, nine locally made films and animations, and a musical feature, welcoming almost 700 art market goers.
Anik-Anik aimed to create a space where Boholano creatives could have their work celebrated, respected, and discovered. Visitors could meet local makers, explore their creations, and support their work, while vendors gained opportunities to connect with audiences, receive feedback, and build potential collaborations.
The event also featured a “Kuri-kuri” workshop facilitated by Sam Bompat and Reyjie Froi Balleon, adding an interactive element to the creative gathering.
Growing Through Collaboration
Organizing a larger, two-day event required the collective efforts of the core organizers, Sprout Up volunteers, vendors, partners, and supporters. With more vendors, activities, games, prizes, and sponsorships than the pilot edition, Todo Na 2 demonstrated how collaboration helps local initiatives grow.
It also highlighted the role of community-led efforts in strengthening a rural innovation community. Artists, entrepreneurs, volunteers, businesses, institutions, and audiences all contribute to creating opportunities for local talent. This kind of work also supports community leadership development and shows how technology communities in cities outside the capital in the Philippines can build stronger ecosystems through collaboration.
Lessons and Looking Ahead
The event brought many valuable lessons. The organizers recognized the need for better vendor onboarding, backup vendors, multiple venue inspections, clearer team communication, and more organized event-day preparations. They also identified opportunities to improve sponsorship packages, prepare marketing materials earlier, and establish systems for managing responsibilities.
Looking ahead, the team hopes to develop Anik-Anik into an annual, more organized two-day event with stronger branding, themed experiences, better sponsorship packages, and more collaborations. A longer-term goal is to build a stronger foundation for local art and artists while creating sustainable opportunities that can support both organizers and the creative community.
Anik-Anik: Todo Na 2 was another step toward growing Bohol’s creative ecosystem. The event demonstrated what people can accomplish when local creatives are given space to thrive, volunteers and partners come together, and the community chooses to support its own talent.
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