2013 Bohol Sandugo Says Sayonara

Despite the limited time and dealing with very difficult personalities, the Sandugo Photography Contest was able to push through

Credit of course to our very dynamic Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap with the invaluable assistance of ace photographer Dennis Saco and his posse of tireless lensmen

L-R: Romy Vitug, Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap & Wyg Tysman

WHEN ROMY & WYG CAME TO TOWN

It was a privilege to have the presence of two of the country's top photography experts, Canon Ambassador Wyg Tysman and multi- awarded cinematographer Romy Vitug who were invited to judge the said contest

Seated L-R: Dennis Saco, Romy Vitug & Wyg Tysman

In between running the contest and attending to the competing photographers, Dennis Saco of CIO Photography was able to squeeze in some shoot of his own

Here are some of the stunning visuals that he took during the Sandugo Festival Street Dancing Competition and Grand Parade 

In between the frenzied excitement and the heightened anticipation of the thousands of merrymakers who witnessed the spectacle and the pageantry was the reassuring presence of Bohol's elected officials and the key players from the business, tourism and education sectors

SANDUGO SHOW OF SOLIDARITY: Gov. Edgar Chatto & City Mayor Baba Yap

Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto and Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap's gesture of replicating the Blood Compact between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi was symbolic of the unified direction that the two top elected officials of Bohol were goIng to traverse all in the name of Bohol's sustained progress and development

It was a subtle yet powerful message on unity and cooperation of the city government and the provincial leadership

If only for that, the Bohol Sandugo Festival was a success and congratulations to everyone especially to youthful City Mayor Baba Yap for passing his first acid test  

Photo Credits:

Dennis Saco

Sandugo 2013: Sights & Sounds, Scenes & Stills, Styles & Smiles

Ruben's Sandugo Photo Contest Top Ten shot

It was a warm and bright sunny day that greeted revelers and kibitzers who were keenly anticipating the culmination of the month- long celebration of the Bohol Sandugo Festival last July 28. 

The annual Sandugo Street Dancing and Grand Parade would commence at around two in the afternoon.

Almost everyone was jostling for a vantage point along CPG Avenue, the main thoroughfare of the capital city of Tagbilaran, Bohol.

Past twelve noon, CPG Avenue was already teeming with humanity that seemed to materialize from nowhere.

Everyone must have traveled from around Bohol just to witness the grand spectacle of choreographed steps and colorful costumes amidst the cacophony of live instrumentation from drum and bugle corps

From the street exhibition, the participants proceeded to the CPG Sports Complex for the grand finale 

For this blog feature, I'm giving way to Ruben Tasic, a registered nurse by profession and a photographer by avocation, who is sharing all the action that took place during last weekend's spectacle as captured through his lenses

Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto & Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap  

Join the 2013 Bohol Sandugo Festival Photo Contest

Mayor John Geesnell "Baba" Yap Sandugo Photography Contest  

Contest 2013 Contest Mechanics

• CONTEST ELIGIBILITY -This contest is open to all professional & amateur photographers and hobbyists.

• CATEGORIES – There are two categories for the Sandugo Photo Contest 2013:

I. CONTINGENT CONTEST CATEGORY:

The subject can either be CONTINGENT participant (individual or group) taken strictly during their official performances on JULY 28, 2013. 

II. STREET CATEGORY:

These are photos taken in the streets of TAGBILARAN depicting the Bohol Sandugo festivities July 28, 2013

• CRITERIA FOR JUDGING (both categories) 

Visual Impact                                       : 30%

Technical (exposure & focus)             : 30%

Artistry (creativity & composition)    : 40%.   

Total : 100%. 

• ENTRY FEE ...FREE REGISTRATION

I. CONTINGENT CONTEST CATEGORY 

a. Photo contest entry fee IS FREE A maximum of 5 entries shall be allowed per photographer in this category;

II. STREET CATEGORY :

a. Entry fee is FREE 

b. A maximum of 5 entries shall be allowed per photographer in this category.

• PHOTO FORMAT / ENTRY DETAILS (for both categories)

• Each entry must be taken with a digital camera and submitted DIRECT FROM YOUR CAM AT REDEMPTION CENTER ( TBA) 

• All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered or manipulated beyond standard optimization may be disqualified. Images that do not meet these requirements may or may not be judged at the judging panel's sole discretion. 

• Deadline for submission of entries will be on SAME DAY JULY 28., 2013, 5:00 p.m. at designated areas.

• By submitting an entry, each participant agrees to the Official Rules and warrants that his or her entry complies with all requirements set out in the Official Rules.

• USE RIGHTS 

• By entering the contest, participants grant the city government of Tagbilaran a royalty-free, world-wide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, in any media, for any educational, promotional, exhibition, archival, and all other standard purposes of the Foundation.

Any photograph reproduced will include a photographer credit as feasible. The City government of Tagbilaran will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses.

• EXHIBIT, AWARDING & PRIZES 

Pre-screened entries will be exhibited on_________ at designated area (TBA). The awarding of winners will also be held on the same day. NOT ALL ENTRIES SHALL BE ON EXHIBIT.

PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

CONTINGENT CONTEST CATEGORY 

1st Prize      : P10,000 

2nd Prize     : P5,000 

3rd Prize      : P 3,000

STREET CATEGORY 

1st Prize        : P5,000 

2nd Prize       : P4,000 

3rd Prize       : P 3,000

• The decision of the Board of Judges is Final. The organizer shall have the right not to entertain any protest or complaint after the final decision of winners shall be made.

Catch the fever and excitement! Be There When It Happens!

Photo Credits:

Chrismael Calddo