#PEOPLE
Mindanaowide photography
competition commenced in General Santos City as the host for this year’s
event through the initiative of National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) - National Committee on Visual Arts (NCVA) in partnership with Mindanao State University - GSC. The chosen best 30 photos were announced through 2015 Mindanao Photo Competition Facebook page and were exhibited at Veranza Mall on May
25-29. 2015. All photos were truly enthralling, showing diversity in concepts which adopts the theme “Celebrating Mindanao’s Indomitable Spirit”. With the
theme as the guiding principle, photos must capture community in Mindanao that
works in unison for common aspiration of which thematic value is reflected through
experiences distinctively found in Mindanao.
Photojournalist, professional or
amateur photographers and even photo hobbyist and enthusiast were admissible to
join the competition since it was open to all Mindanao based
photographer-artist. Interested photographers all over Mindanao joined and outstanding
photographs were galleried with prominence in the exhibit.
Proudly, one General emerged on top three
and bagged the second runner up with his photo entitled “Labor of Survival”
taken by Engr. Alfred John Michael C. Yap, a photo hobbyist says himself. This winning
photo (posted below) is more than its colors and vibrancy, the angle and perspective
the photographer had put into it goes beyond what it shows. This is a picture of
life and of living to survival. A depiction of perseverance of people for their
family, community and society they live in. Those people working in the fish
port complex do not make a living only for themselves, but a living for all the
Generals who depend on the tons of fish they carry on their shoulders in each day
of their existence. Their labor and hard work can’t be waged by any
compensation, but of honor and pride we could give them.
A heartfelt gratitude and salute
to Engr. Yap for the conveyance of this exquisite picture to all of us. Your
hard work and perseverance in bringing this art is really paid off, indeed.
This production of yours is more than a beauty of scenery; this is a getaway in
giving them honor and respect.
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| "Labor of Survival" Photo Credits to Engr. Alfred John Michael C. Yap |
To see other photos in 2015 Mindanao Photo Competition, click the link below.
