A painting competition will be one of the highlights of this year’s Subaraw Biodiversity Festival, with prizes reaching as much as ₱10,000 for the top winner.
The on-the-spot painting contest will take place on November 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sabang Wharf in Barangay Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa City. It is open to Palawan residents aged 12 to 21, with only 15 slots available.
To join, participants must present proof of residence and submit a photocopy of one valid ID for age verification.
They are also required to register before the competition begins, with registration available at the venue.
Organizers will provide acrylic paints, canvas, and brushes, but contestants may bring additional art materials.
All entries must be original and created only at the contest site. Copying from existing artworks is strictly prohibited.
Prizes for the winners are as follows: ₱10,000 for the champion, ₱7,000 for second place, ₱5,000 for third place, and ₱3,000 for the consolation prize.
The event is organized by the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park-Protected Area Management Office (PPSRNP-PAMO) and the Puerto Princesa Underground River Festival Foundation.
