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BPRE names postharvest painting contest winners
(by Karen Mei R. Cariaga  5/26/2008)

It began with an idea then it became a masterpiece.

And so were the works of the winners of the first postharvest painting contest organized by the Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension (BPRE) in cooperation with the Samahang Makasining (Artist Club), Inc. (SMI)

BPRE Executive Director Ricardo L. Cachuela, BPRE Genaro M. Tolentino-Coordinator, SMI Executive Director Angelo Gania and BPRE Staff/SMI Board Chairman Elito V. Circa spearheaded the accomplishment of this activity.

The awarding was done during the bureau’s Postharvest Festival at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Diliman, Quezon City on May 20, 2008. The theme for the contest was "Improving Agricultural Productivity through Loss Prevention and Mechanization."

Selection of winners was based on creativity, relevance to the theme, uniqueness and overall impact.

Mr. Danilo S. Rodriguez, a member of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Central Luzon Visual Arts Group, was the chairperson of the board of judges. Other judges were Dr. Rosendo S. Rapusas, Ms. Digna Monica B. Samaniego, Ms. Miriam C. Acda, Dr. Manolito C. Bulaong, Dr. Rodolfo P. Estigoy and Engr. Genaro M. Tolentino.

Ahead of the pack were Jay Alde M. Jamoralin from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila; Ramon H. Lopez and Alexander H. Lopez, both from San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Amelito C. Regalado, Arnel J. Natividad who bagged the top five spots in that order. They received P10,000, P8,000, P5,000, P2,000, P1,500 and a certificate, respectively. Ten consolation prices worth P500 each and a certificate were also awarded to deserving entries namely Oliver Carlos, Arle O. Macapagal, Julius B. Gonzales, Jesus R. Tejada, Jude J. Pangilinan, Ervilla Lopez, Rodz De Guzman, Sherwin Paul Gonzales, Windell Alfonso, Ryan P. Villaroman.

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