Climate change painting contest in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines - The Serbisyong Bayan project of Mayor Sonny Belmonte and the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) launched the “QC Poster Painting Contest on Climate Change.”

“Climate change is no longer just a buzz phrase or an abstract concept that is far removed from our lives. Our tragic and traumatic experience with the recent floods brought about by typhoon Ondoy has literally brought home the message that climate change is for real. And its effects are expected to get worse in the days ahead if we don’t act now!” says Mayor Belmonte.

The QC Poster Painting Contest on Climate Change aims to provide an opportunity for high school and college students enrolled in public and private schools in Quezon City to express their views and concerns on climate change and disaster risk management issues and how these could be collectively addressed.

The theme of the contest is “Every Day is Earth Day in Quezon City.”

The entry must depict citizen action to address climate change and/or environmental protection and its impact on the quality of life in Quezon City.

There will be a total of eight winning entries: four (4) each from high school and college levels. Each winner will receive P20,000 to help defray the student’s tuition fees and other expenses.

The entry must be submitted in poster format — 11x14 inches. Any form of media (paint, oil, acrylic, watercolor, crayon, colored pencil, pastel, charcoal, stickers, etc.) or other materials on paper or boards in either a flat or two-dimensional effect can be used. The entry must incorporate the theme “Every Day is Earth Day in QC.”

All entries must be original and must include a completed entry form in duplicate (a copy must be attached at the back of each entry). Eligible high school and college students may submit multiple entries. Photocopies of entry forms shall be accepted. All incomplete entry forms will automatically be eliminated.

Entry forms are available at the Office of the Principal/ Dean of all respective schools in Quezon City.

All entries must be submitted directly to the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) office located at Gate 6, Kalayaan Ave., Quezon City Hall Complex, Diliman, QC.

Deadline for the submission of entries is on or before Jan. 29, 2010.

An esteemed panel of judges will select the eight (8) winning entries.

All the winning entries will be reproduced and posted strategically in major establishments, barangay halls, and other conspicuous areas in the city.

“Let’s do something to help reverse the effects of climate change before it’s too late. So, pick up the brush and start painting the future green,” Mayor Belmonte adds.

For inquiries, visit the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) office or call 920-8319 and 924-1539.