Alvin Kasiban

Alvin Kasiban is a Manila-based multimedia artist, photographer, and writer with a Fine Arts degree in Advertising Arts from the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He first earned recognition as chief photographer for The Varsitarian, where his work on the aftermath of Typhoon Glenda earned him the 2014 National Student Quill Award. His career includes significant contributions in visual storytelling, covering political events and general news, and he served as a Malacañang correspondent. Alvin has also excelled in art direction and photography, winning awards such as the Globe Telecom's Picture Perfect 2.0 grand prize and a special commendation at the Catholic Mass Media Awards. Currently, he serves as the paper’s Creative Director leading its production arm.