The local winners of the 3rd National Children’s On-the-Spot Poster Making Competition held in Ateneo de Manila were awarded last 05 March at the Leong Hall Roof Deck during the School of Science and Engineering Week.
The winners were Christian Luke Alarcon from Pinyahan Elementary School, Edsel Gonzalbo from Tomas Morato Elementary School and Jedidiah Abraham from Marikina Elementary School. They will compete in the national finals against the 3 winners each of the contest held in 8 other university venues from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
The winners were given the awards by Mr. Henry Siy, General Manager of Chemrez Technologies, a major sponsor of the event. Mr. Siy was assisted by Dr. Nestor Valera, Chair of the Department of Chemistry of Ateneo de Manila and Dr. Rene Angelo Macahig, local organizing head in Ateneo de Manila.
Mr. Henry Siy, Chemrez Technologies, Inc. General Manager with the local National Children’s On-the-Spot Poster Making Competition from Ateneo: Christian Luke Alarcon, Edsel Gonzalbo and Jedidiah Abraham. Also shown are the coaches and Dr. Rene Angelo Macahig, the Ateneo de Manila organizing head.
The Children On-the-Spot Poster Making Competition is an annual event that aspires to give young people an early exposure to science and elicit their understanding of the role of chemistry in everyday life. This activity hopes to contribute to a greater public interest in and appreciation of chemistry, particularly among the youth.
The contest is organized by the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies in cooperation with different Philippine universities. For 2013, the theme for the contest is “A Better Life with Chemistry”. It is open to students, Grades 4 to 7, and held in nine participating institutions during Chemistry Week from 09-16 February 2013. This is the first time the activity was implemented nationwide.
Other major sponsors of the event are Dow Chemical Philippines, Inc., Shell Philippines, Inc. and Pacific Paint (Boysen), Inc.