In celebration of the National Arts Month, the administration of Mayor Marvin Malacon tapped the artistic talent of the students of E. B. Magalona National High School (EBMNHS) for its “Pinta Basurahan” 2023 Contest.
Spearheaded by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), the contest was launched on February 22.
MENRO-designate Jojo Vargas announced the contest guidelines and mechanics during the flag ceremony at EBMNHS.
It will be a group painting contest, with eight groups representing the eight academic subjects.
The participants are Junior High School and the Senior High School student of EBMNHS.
Each group has four students and one teacher-adviser, and are given four trash bins on which to paint their artwork.
MENRO has provided the participants with paint and brushes, and P500 in cash for extra materials.
Vargas said the cash prizes are P7,000 – Champion; P5,000 – 1st Runner-Up; P4,000 – 2nd Runner-Up; P2,000 – Consolation.
Also at stake are special awards, including Social Media Choice Award.
Judging of artwork and announcement of winners will be on March 1.*
