In celebration of the National Arts Month, the EB Magalona municipal government, led by 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 Wednesday, February, a press release from the EB Magalona PIO said.
MENRO-designate Jojo Vargas announced the contest guidelines and mechanics during the flag ceremony at EBMNHS.
This is a group painting contest, with eight groups representing the eight academic subjects.
The participants come from the Junior High School and the Senior High School of EBMNHS.
Each group has four students and one teacher-adviser. Each group is 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 at 3 p.m. on March 1 at the EBMNHS Covered Court.*E. B. MAGALONA PIO