The Canon Photomarathon was held in Cebu last October 16 and Davao in last October 24 marking the competition’s debut in both cities. This is a notable achievement since the event is held annually in Metro Manila only. With the increasing clamor from Canon photographers in regional locations, Canon chose to expand its reach for the first time in Visayas and Mindanao for the popular event.
Rachelle Aradilla and Paul Gotiong were celebrated as the winners from Cebu while Salvador Mascardo and James Tan were awarded as the top prize winners for Davao. The winners will represent their regions in the upcoming Canon Photomarathon Manila event on November 6, 2010.
The Canon Photomarathon 2010 is an annual event that started as early as 2006. It is a much anticipated activity wherein Canon digital camera users are gathered to compete for prizes as they focus their skills and talents to submit the best photo for several identified themes throughout the whole day. Judging is handled by a selected panel of well-respected and renowned professional photographers in the country.
“The Canon Photomarathon has become a tradition for Canon to provide a venue for healthy competition and camaraderie for our loyal customers as well as new ones. We welcome all photographers to join as long as they are using our high technology Canon products. Canon believes in the spirit of Kyosei which means living and working for the common good. We have seen many photographers join the photomarathon as a group activity wherein they can help each other out to provide the best photos. The excitement and enjoyment that they receive from a whole day of photography is what drives the value higher for this event, and challenges us to come up with something new each year”, said Mr. Alan Chng, President and CEO of Canon Marketing (Phils.), Inc.
Mr. Chng also mentions, “Last year marked the first Canon Photomarathon Philippines outside Metro Manila when it was held in Tagaytay City. This year, it marks a first for the cities of Cebu and Davao as well as the biggest group we have organized to date for the Philippines with 1,200 participants. What started out as a few hundred participants continues to grow which is a parallel indication to the growth of Canon in the Philippines. We are happy to delight more customers in the coming years.” The Canon Photomarathon is implemented by Canon all over Asia with a total of nine photomarathon events namely in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
Canon Photomarathon Manila 2010 will be held at the SMX Convention Center on November 6, 2010. Watch out for 1,200 Canon photographers in the city of Manila as they race for the title of Canon Photomarathon 2010 Champion.
