PopCom hosts Regional Pop Quiz, On-the-Spot
contests
By May Ann O. Escobal
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 13 (PIA) - Top students of the
12 school divisions showcased their talents in the recent Regional Population
Quiz and On-the-Spot Contests (Essay Writing, Poster Making and Jingle Writing
and Singing) dubbed as Festival of Talents.
Held annually, the event is open to all high
school students both public and private to popularize, increase awareness and appreciation on population issues and concerns
and upgrade the student’s level of competence and confidence in facing life’s
challenges.
Participating school divisions are Agusan del Sur,
Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Province of Dinagat
Islands, Butuan City, Surigao City, Bislig City, Bayugan City, Siargao,
Cabadbaran City, and Tandag City.
The following were adjudged as winners:
Population Quiz : Juvelyn P. Lauro, Agusan
del Norte Division
Essay Writing Contest : Methu Ela U. dela Calzada, Bayugan
City Division
Poster Making Contest : Philippe C. Monares, Butuan City
Division
Jingle Writing & Singing : Lalaine Tokong, Siargao Division
Each champion received cash prize, certificate of
recognition, medal and trophy.
Commission on Population (PopCom) Caraga regional
director Alexander A. Makinano said that the regional champions will represent
Caraga to the national contests sometime in April 2015.
The contests are a joint undertaking of the PopCom
and the Department of Education that serve as an avenue where the students can
best showcase their talents. (POPCOM-13/PIA-Caraga)