WHO WE ARE

The KOMIKS GUILD OF THE

PHILIPPINES (KGP) is the

training , outreach and

PUBLISHING arm of virtual

Pinoy Komiks Group: KOMIKS

PA RIN, a virtual organization

with 3,104 members to date

and composed of various

stakeholder groups of the

Philippines Komiks.

It is the official formal

organization responsible for

the annual Komiks Congress (TM)

and the Pinoy Komiks Icon

Awards(TM)

as well as its

trademark learning events

advocating komiks as a cultural

learning tool for Global

Filipinos

The KGP makes itself available

Organizations, NGOs, People's Organizations as well as other public and private enterprises for collaborations on

Information/ Educa

engagements.

Since 2013, the Guild has

writers and artists

year, the Guild sponsors and co

for its members. Some events are open to the public.

The KGP ACADEMY also hosts learning events throughout the year, through its partner

academic institut

KGP is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non

corporation with registration number

Philippines Inc.

makes itself available to educational institutions as well as National Government Ag

Organizations, NGOs, People's Organizations as well as other public and private enterprises for collaborations on

Information/ Education/ Communications/ Advocacy (IECA) as well as resource mobilization and authentic stakeholder

Since 2013, the Guild has been honouring the outstanding achievements of both

writers and artists KOMIKS at the annual KGP Komiks ICON Awards. Throughout the

year, the Guild sponsors and co-sponsors panels, discussions, workshops, and seminars

for its members. Some events are open to the public.

The KGP ACADEMY also hosts learning events throughout the year, through its partner

academic institutions, to provide certification courses which are open to the public.

KGP is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-

corporation with registration number CN201421280 as the Komiks Guild of the

well as National Government Agencies, Civil Society

Organizations, NGOs, People's Organizations as well as other public and private enterprises for collaborations on

tion/ Communications/ Advocacy (IECA) as well as resource mobilization and authentic stakeholder

of both

Throughout the

sponsors panels, discussions, workshops, and seminars

The KGP ACADEMY also hosts learning events throughout the year, through its partner

ions, to provide certification courses which are open to the public.

-profit

CN201421280 as the Komiks Guild of the

WHAT WE DO:

Our services include:

1. For professional writers, artists, editors, we

will enhance your content development

initiatives by matching your products with

market needs. We do this by designing,

developing, and distributing titles with

specific formats and target readers and

allowing our members to be content-

contributors under various value-sharing

schemes.

2. For indie publishers, we intend to increase

efficiency and effectiveness of market reach

by consolidating back end operations, sales

and fulfilment in order for them to focus on

quality creative outputs.

3. For aspirants we will initiate you properly

into the industry and provide authentic

training opportunities through our learning

events, accredited courses and apprenticeship

programs.

4. for Academic/Learning Institutions, we

provide content-experts as well as strategic

communications modules and specialty

courses to enhance efficiency and

effectiveness towards achieving desired

outcomes. We accredit partners who can

provide certification and associate

membership status to individuals.

5. KGP also engages technology and content

partners to make learning happen FASTER and

DEEPER by emphasizing critical thinking skills

to its varied audiences. KGP produces

knowledge products on its own and with

partners and engages appropriate distribution

partners for such products.

STAKEHOL

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CHANNELS

DEVELOPMENT

KGP develops strategic partnerships with providers to develop and deliver a

protection products for members; forced-savings/capital build up campaigns and collaborative

developmental campaigns with NGAs, INGOs, NGOs, Coops, etc.

KOMIKS ACADEMY/CERTFICATION COURSES

Training Events on purposive communications (K+12) and other relevant topics

collaboration with various agencies, institutions and selected academic partners and some

selected embassies/ organized Global Filipinos institutions here and abroad

ANNUAL ICON AWARDS

The annual KGP Komiks ICON Awards for both writers and artists in various genres

cooperation with this national network of indie publishers, komik

academics. KGP continually expands its presence and relevance through prestigious

activities.

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS

• FREE: pinoy komiks digest (online and printed catalogue/review)

• KGP in house publications/editorial services/kiosk networks/store fronts

• indie titles co-published with KGP

KGP develops strategic partnerships with providers to develop and deliver affordable Social

savings/capital build up campaigns and collaborative

As, INGOs, NGOs, Coops, etc.

and other relevant topics via Komiks in

and selected academic partners and some

here and abroad.

The annual KGP Komiks ICON Awards for both writers and artists in various genres is organized in

national network of indie publishers, komiks professionals, noted

its presence and relevance through prestigious recognition

atalogue/review)

ices/kiosk networks/store fronts

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

If you're interested in becoming a member of the KGP

Current membership: In order to be eligible for Current membership a

years preceding application (see below mechanics on how to earn units)

P3,000 is due, payable to the Komiks Guild of the Philippines, Inc

Associate membership: A writer/artist may be eligible for Associate membership if he or she has had writing employment and/or sales within the

Guild's jurisdiction and with a local or international comics publication

Upon final qualification, Associate membership is available for a total of three years at a cost of

5 units : Graphic Novel (28-32 pages); series (4 pages/title running for minimum of 8 issues)

3 units : Scriptwriting/Illustration Course with accred

(workshops/Seminars) both basic and advanced

2 units : published komiks strip/spot cartoon/2 page article in any of the KGP

Honorary membership: A writer/artist is awarded an honorary membership for

titles/publications or for distinguished service rendered to the advancement of Philippine Komiks industry

Komiks Academy Knowledge Centers: Academic or civic organizations who

fill out an application form and meet the ff. conditions: Conducive Learning space for students/workshops/seminars; regist

government agencies; with appropriate ICT4E facilities; in operation for 1 year prior application; has minimum of 15 registered learnners; A

royalty fee of P10,000 for first year and P5,000 per succeeding year for 4 years. Centers will be authorized to issue 3 unit credits for courses

completed by learners; 30% rebate on all KGP merchandise

authorized to issue associate memberships per KGP clearance to its own students/learners and will be advertised in KGP's net

channels.

KGP, here's what you need to know:

In order to be eligible for Current membership a komiks writer/artist/editor must acquire a minimum of

(see below mechanics on how to earn units). Upon final qualification for Current me

the Philippines, Inc. and annual membership renewal fee of P500 from then on.

may be eligible for Associate membership if he or she has had writing employment and/or sales within the

local or international comics publication but has acquired less than 18 units in the three years precedi

Upon final qualification, Associate membership is available for a total of three years at a cost of P1,500 per year.

32 pages); series (4 pages/title running for minimum of 8 issues)

with accredited Learning Center of KGP's Komiks Academy/ or KGP's official event

h basic and advanced; editing works for any local or international komiks/magazine

published komiks strip/spot cartoon/2 page article in any of the KGP titles

s awarded an honorary membership for distinctive body of works published from any local or

service rendered to the advancement of Philippine Komiks industry.

mic or civic organizations who wish to be accredited as KGP Komiks Academy Knowledge Centers will

out an application form and meet the ff. conditions: Conducive Learning space for students/workshops/seminars; regist

with appropriate ICT4E facilities; in operation for 1 year prior application; has minimum of 15 registered learnners; A

per succeeding year for 4 years. Centers will be authorized to issue 3 unit credits for courses

KGP merchandise/products/services; will be issued one digital store/kiosk

authorized to issue associate memberships per KGP clearance to its own students/learners and will be advertised in KGP's net

must acquire a minimum of 18 units in the three

. Upon final qualification for Current membership, an initiation fee of

hip renewal fee of P500 from then on.

may be eligible for Associate membership if he or she has had writing employment and/or sales within the

units in the three years preceding application.

/ or KGP's official event

komiks/magazine publication

ks published from any local or international

wish to be accredited as KGP Komiks Academy Knowledge Centers will

out an application form and meet the ff. conditions: Conducive Learning space for students/workshops/seminars; registered and recognized by

with appropriate ICT4E facilities; in operation for 1 year prior application; has minimum of 15 registered learnners; Annual

per succeeding year for 4 years. Centers will be authorized to issue 3 unit credits for courses

/products/services; will be issued one digital store/kiosk; KGP collaterals; and will be

authorized to issue associate memberships per KGP clearance to its own students/learners and will be advertised in KGP's network of media