One of the most awaited side events of
the first Panglao International Dive Fiesta was the Underwater Photography
Contest
The competition which took place in the
waters off Panglao Island drew 13 participants. And the following were declared
the winners
1st Placer - Bo Mancao, Cebu City,
P25,000.00
2nd Placer - Garri Immanuel Tadlip, Cebu
City, P20,000.00
3rd Placer - Andre Snoopy Montenegro, Bantayan,
Dumaguety City, P10,000.00
Getting everyone’s attention was the 2nd
placer Garri Tadlip who turned out to be only 12 years old and the youngest
ever to place in an underwater photo contest. Watch out for this young guy
Twelve year old Garri Tadlip with proud mom |
Composing the Board of Judges were
respected diving & underwater enthusiast Joel Uichico, ace photographer
& filmmaker Chris Ramasola & respected University of San Carlos marine
biology professor Dr. Filipinas Sotto
The awards night was held at the U Bar
right smack in the middle of Alona Beach and capped by fire dancers, party
music and unlimited drinks
Your Blogger, in cooperation with K
& N Productions emceed the entire proceedings.
Kudos to Panglao Mayor Nila Montero, Vic
Mayor Pedro Fuertes & the people of Panglao. Panglao Kag. Jojo Arcay &
Coastal Resource Management & Tourism Officer Darwin Menorias for a job
well done
Thanks to Ria Sumaylo &
Rexor Monzolin for the materials used for this blo
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