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SinagLarawan 2023 “Ang Pinoy Matibay” is a celebration of the Filipino’s strength in adversity
The photo contest’s inaugural run captured the enduring spirit of Filipinos during the pandemic through the art of photography
In collaboration with over 35 photo clubs and with hundreds of entries from professional and amateur photographers across the Philippines, the SinagLarawan Photo Contest made its successful debut in 2023.
The program is an initiative of JTI Philippines as part of its Community Investment (CI) arm that supports three focus areas including People, Environment, and Arts and Culture. The contest highlights photography as an art form and how it helps showcase the hallmarks of the Filipino people and the talent and skill of local photographers.
Apart from trophies and certificates, cash prizes were given to the winning photographers and their clubs, with their photos showcased in a photo book and calendar. Michael Varcas of the Press Photographers of the Philippines took home the Grand Prize, while SLR Camera Club’s Emerson Catindoy’s photo entry, “Urban Farming”, was awarded 1st Runner Up. SinagLarawan also awarded ten (10) winners for its Circle of Excellence.
Watch how SinagLarawan 2023 highlighted visually compelling stories of courage, hope, and triumph.