ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Feb 8 (PIA) – The Embassy of the United States in Manila invites everyone to take part in our photo contest, the Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge. In a press release, the Embassy announced that the public is invited to submit their best original photos featuring Philippine Jeepneys to compete for a chance to win prizes.
“We see the Jeepney as a symbol of U.S.-Philippine friendship,” said U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Robin Diallo. “The earliest Jeepneys were constructed from jeeps brought to the Philippines by the United States during World War II, but since that time, they have evolved in beautiful and creative ways.”
Jeepneys express the unique culture of the various regions of the Philippines, as they differ in style and design from place to place. Given the historical connection of the Jeepney to the United States, the U.S. Embassy is launching the Sakay Na! photo contest to celebrate this unique and colorful cultural icon.
Winning submissions will receive a Kodak Pocket Camcorder and an invitation from the U.S. Embassy to a special event. In addition, the winning photographs will be part of a special exhibit at the U.S. Embassy.
To enter the contest, visit the U.S. Embassy Manila Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/manila.usembassy, click on the “Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge” link, and follow the instructions.
The contest is open to anyone residing in the Philippines who are at least 13 years of age. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 19. The embassy said that the preliminary selection will be done through a public vote via Facebook for the top three entries during the voting period from February 20 to February 25.
The embassy further enjoined everyone in celebrating the Jeepney, and send photos from around the Philippines! (RVC-PIA9 ZBST)