Datu is an independent web and graphic designer, with a number of websites to his credit, including that of the Anino Shadowplay Collective, which won Best Website (Arts and Portfolio category) at the 9th Philippine Web Awards. He also designed the websites of Our Asia That Travels and the Philippine Center for Creative Imaging. Datu's artistic talents are not confined to digital media. He is also a photographer, a visual artist, and a performance artist who specializes in shadow play. He is also a member of an indie rock band called Dirty Kitchen.