To drum up public support, contests in line with the Public Awareness Program of the water district were held in November led by the District’s Engineering and Environment Department (EED). Students from academic institutions in the area of the Mt. Isarog Natural Park participated in the four different Public Awareness Campaign Contests as follows: Poster Making, Mascot Design Making, Photo Walk, and Video Making.

The Poster Making Contest was open to high school students. Twenty-two (22) youngsters from 22 different schools drew and painted their hearts out on the 21st of November, 2016. Their colorful works were judged based on Creativity, Expression of Emotion, Relevance to the Theme, and Overall Impression. Art Vincent P. Enciso of Goa National High School emerged as the winner.

The Mascot Design Making Contest was open to college students in the same area of Mt. Isarog Natural Park. The four finalists were judged based on their works’ Originality, Design, Child Friendliness, and Significance to the District. Ronilo V. Barbado of the Partido State University with his Mascot named Isay, won the contest.

Contest Winners. Poster Making Design Contest Winning Entry by Art Vincent P. Enciso of Goa National High School(left) and Isay, the Mascot Design Making Contest Winning Entry by Ronilo V. Barbado of the Partido State University(right).

The Theme “Mt. Isarog Natural Park addressing the needs for water but facing the environmental challenges, What should we do?” was central to both the Photo Walk and the Video Making Contest. Both contests were decided upon through these criteria: Adherence to the Theme, Composition, Technical Quality, and Creativity/ Originality. The Photo Walk Contest which was held on the 19th of November at the Panicuason Watershed Area had four participants. Jahseel M. Bien of the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), Pili, Camarines Sur was hailed the winner. Five Schools competed in the Video Making Contest where “Daan,” Naga View Adventist College’s entry by Ruem T. Daguia; and “Drops of Life,” WRI College’s entry by Rolly D. Dela Paz, tied in first place.

Mt. Isarog Natural Park addressing the needs for water but facing the environmental challenges, What should we do? A screen shot of “Daan,” the Winning Entry for the Video Making Contest directed by Ruem T. Daguia from Naga View Adventist College(left) and Jahseel M. Bien of CBSUA, Pili’s Winning Entry for the Photo Walk Contest(right).

Cash prizes were made possible through our generous sponsors: Avenue Square, LGU- Ocampo, NICC Doctors Hospital, Bicol Access Health Centrum, and St. John Hospital.

The Awarding. Public Awareness Campaign Winners posed with MNWD Directors Aquiles Lo and Jorge T. Palma, MNWD General Manager Cesar H. Federizon, and Engr. Gilbert V. Eleazar.

The District expresses its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, participants, and their schools. We hope that through these contests, the youth under the shadow of Mt. Isarog can be made more aware about the Watershed, its sustainability, and how we can do our part to support the efforts in its preservation.