Story by JOSEPHINE M. MENDOZA
Photos sent by Joel Manadong
Photos sent by Joel Manadong
The photo entry titled “Tara Mag Relax Tayo” by Joel Manadong wins recognition as one of the grand finalists in the Conventional Category of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) Photography contest. It is the only entry from Eastern Visayas that made it to the grand finals.
The announcement and awarding ceremonies were made in September 13, 2023 after considerations were made from over 5,400 entries.'
There were 2 categories in the contest under the theme: “Saan Tayo Next.” The Conventional and the Mobile categories. Champions for each category were awarded Php80,000.00 in cash prizes.
Manadong, along with other grand finalists received Php25,000.00 in cash prize.
The announcement and awarding ceremonies were made in September 13, 2023 after considerations were made from over 5,400 entries.'
There were 2 categories in the contest under the theme: “Saan Tayo Next.” The Conventional and the Mobile categories. Champions for each category were awarded Php80,000.00 in cash prizes.
Manadong, along with other grand finalists received Php25,000.00 in cash prize.
In May 2023, Manadong was in a group of photographers invited by the local government of the island municipality of Sto. Nino (in Samar Province) relative its implementation of the tourism promotions. After work, the group decided to camp in a beach in Barangay Elijan.
“We were night camping by the seashore after a day of fishing and beach bathing when, out of impulse, I took a photo of our camp of 4 tents using a DSLR camera I carry with me most of the time.”
This is how Joel Manadong tells about the history of his photo that earned him the recognition as one of the grand finalists.
“A week after storing the photos I gathered from that trip, I read about PAGCOR’s Photography Contest,” Manadong further informed.
From his files, Manadong recalls that there was only one photo that met the criteria and mechanics setforth in the contest. Deciding on only 1 photo, Manadong did not hesitate to submit his official entry to PAGCOR before the deadline.
Joel, as he is fondly called by family, friends and acquaintances, makes a living from his photography to support his family. With high hopes of a prolific future in the field, he shared that photography is a passion that has become his bread-and-butter.(CJ/JMM)
“We were night camping by the seashore after a day of fishing and beach bathing when, out of impulse, I took a photo of our camp of 4 tents using a DSLR camera I carry with me most of the time.”
This is how Joel Manadong tells about the history of his photo that earned him the recognition as one of the grand finalists.
“A week after storing the photos I gathered from that trip, I read about PAGCOR’s Photography Contest,” Manadong further informed.
From his files, Manadong recalls that there was only one photo that met the criteria and mechanics setforth in the contest. Deciding on only 1 photo, Manadong did not hesitate to submit his official entry to PAGCOR before the deadline.
Joel, as he is fondly called by family, friends and acquaintances, makes a living from his photography to support his family. With high hopes of a prolific future in the field, he shared that photography is a passion that has become his bread-and-butter.(CJ/JMM)
