Samal Island recently hosted a sand sculpture competition at the Beach Park, Kaputian District. It's one of the most anticipated events of the 2022 Summer Saya sa Isla, a program of the City Tourism and Investment Office headed by Ms. Rosabel Jusguan.
Ten teams took part in the competition, each displaying skills in creating art with sand.
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Judges Mr. Niṅo Sepulvida & Mr. Noel Daquioag |
From the 10 obras, the judges, Mr. Niṅo Sepulvida, Mr. Noel Daquioag and Engr. Guillermo P. Adriatico Jr., awarded the blue ribbon to Island Scrapers Group, winning the team P 30,000 in cash. ACYS Group came in second (P 20,000) and Tinago Artist team came in third (P 15,000).
The other participants were also awarded with P 5,000 each as consolation prizes.
Also present in the event was the OIC- President of the Samal Island City College, Mr. Jose Ersante Fuertes representing City Mayor Al David T. Uy. (with PR)