High school students from six schools in Palawan showcased their creativity and planning skills in the Designing Urban Forms Competition, held on November 14 at the VJR Hall of the provincial capitol.
The event was part of the 2nd Joint Environmental Planning Day Celebration for Palawan and Puerto Princesa, centered on the theme “Sense of Place Development: Ensuring Culturally Progressive Towns Towards Equitable, Inclusive, and Sustainable Housing Solutions.”
The competition brought together students from Palawan State University-Senior High School, Palawan National School, Sta. Monica High School, Fullbright College, Holy Trinity University, and Seminario De San Jose. Participants presented their urban design concepts, which included naming their proposed town, crafting a vision statement, and creating an urban land use plan.
Palawan State University-Senior High School clinched the top spot, taking home ₱3,500 in cash. Holy Trinity University earned second place with a ₱3,000 prize, while Sta. Monica High School placed third, receiving ₱2,500.
Palawan National School ranked fourth, followed by Seminario De San Jose in fifth place and Fullbright College in sixth. Each of these schools received a ₱2,000 consolation prize.
The competition aimed to inspire Palaweño youth to appreciate the importance of sustainable urban development and encourage them to explore environmental planning courses in college.
