Filipino ‘On the Spot Essay Writing Contest’ successful

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune - www.newsofbahrain.com

The “On the Spot Essay Writing Contest,” hosted by Filipino Writers’ Circle in collaboration with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Philippine Embassy has concluded successfully. Filwrite President Cecil V. Ancheta emphasised the importance of writing as a cornerstone of Filipino culture, highlighting its role in sharing stories and preserving voices.

“Through writing, we have the opportunity to inspire, stimulate thought, and inspire change,” she said.

The event was attended by Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Her Excellency Anne Jalando-on Louis. She expressed her gratitude to the group of writers and to all the contestants for their role in making the celebration of the 126th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence a meaningful and memorable event in Bahrain.

Held at the Sentro Rizal, Philippine Embassy Manama, the participants in the contest demonstrated their writing prowess and creativity as they explored the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History), weaving essays sharing Philippine history and culture with Filipinos living and working in the kingdom.

Maria Carmella R. Solido, a nursing graduate, Lornalyn Penuliar, medical center receptionist, and Melinda Nomananap, teacher, theatre moderator and Filipino subject coordinator, emerged as first, second and third place winners, respectively.