Fifty-two junior high school students showcased their talent in the visual arts in Davao City Water District’s 22nd On-the-Spot Poster Making contest last November 25, 2016 at SM City Davao Annex.
The participants were given two hours to paint their perspective on the theme I am a water hero: Saving water today, saving lives tomorrow using water-based medium. The posters were judged by local artists Welehito “Lito” N. Pepito, Daryl D. Descallar, and Amanda Fe C. Echevarria based on concept, artistry, and originality.
Nine entries were selected in the preliminary judging wherein the student-artists orally interpreted their artworks before the panel of judges. Out of these, the works of Rubejean N. Canoy of Ma-a National High School, Kint Adrian D. Tesorio of Davao Wisdom Academy, Inc., and Cedrick Kloue H. Berico of Sta. Ana NHS main campus were hailed as the top three entries. The other six finalists were Leonard A. Tecson of Catalunan Pequeño NHS, Eujane Mae E. Alcos of Lamb of God SPED Academy, Karlo Gabriyel R. Agaban of Assumption College of Davao, Regelle Anne A. Josol of Davao City Special NHS, Raffael David G. Westram of Philippine Women’s College of Davao, and Ken Carlo I. Corbito of Mulig NHS.
The top three finalists each received a cash prize and a plaque while the six finalists received consolation prizes and certificates. All contestants, coaches, and schools received certificates and customized freebies bearing various environment protection and water conservation messages.
DCWD Human Resource Department officer-in-charge Ruth G. Jabines representing acting general manager Mildred G. Aviles thanked the participants for being responsive to the water utility’s advocacies and encouraged them to use their craft to inspire positive social and environmental change.
Said contest is the culmination of the citywide inter-school competitions conducted in celebration of the Davao City’s Water Consciousness Month in November themed kNOW H20: One Drop, One Life: Conserve Water. Live Better. The other contests were the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest for college students on November 18 and Science and Math Quiz for elementary students on November 11 and high school students on November 9. (Katrina Belen M. Roble)
