On-the-spot wall painting contest for students to be held in Manila
To be able to instill the values of art and cleanliness, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada is set to hold an on-the-spot wall painting contest at the Manila North Cemetery for high school students.
ON-THE-SPOT WALL PAINTING. Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada will hold on-the-spot wall painting contest at the Manila North Cemetery. Image grabbed from GMA Network
According to The Standard’s report, Mayor Estrada said that “at their young age, they should be taught how to care for the environment and use their talent in promoting cleanliness and environmental conservation.”
The said competition is happening on December 18 (Sunday) from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm outside Manila North Cemetery along Bonifacio Avenue in Santa Cruz.
At least 120 students from both private and public high schools will participate in the contest themed “Manila Forward Ever, Backward Never.” All winners shall receive trophies and P50,000 cash for the first prize, P20,000 for the second prize, and P10,000 for the third placer. According to cemetery director Daniel Tan, 20 consolation prizes worth P2,000 will also be given.
Source: PhilStar, The Standard
