Health and literacy take the forefront in the first-ever Gawad Panitikang Pangkalusugan: A Nationwide Children’s Book Writing Competition created by the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority of the UP – College of Medicine.
In celebration of their Diamond Anniversary, this multi-awarded organization developed this pioneering contest which aims to produce top-notch children’s books focusing on health education.
With the desire to positively influence the health-seeking behaviors of the youth, and to tap the literary gifts of would-be writers nationwide, this competition was launched last December 2009 and concluded just this July 2010. With the theme Tabi-tabi po: Exploring Philippine Health Myths, the competition was met with enthusiasm and outstanding support – receiving a total of 144 entries from various regions of the country.
And now, the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority proudly presents its winners:
Brain/Behavior:
“MAKI’S COLORFUL WORLD” by Nikolai
Writer: Margaret P. Yarcia, 23/F, Diliman QC
MA Psychology, UP Diliman
“CROOKED” by Maria Colonia
Writer: Mary Gigi Constantino, 28/F, BLs Paranaque, Metro Manila
Software Engineer, Accenture
Fever/Infections:
“THE SPIRIT OF THE RAIN” by Oudein
Writer: John Anthony D. Tindoc, 24/M, Ermita, Manila
Medical Student, UPCM
Stomach:
“FIVE SECONDS ONLY” by Bunny Lyn
Writer: Hannah Lyn C. Creencia, 20/F, Cagayan de Oro City
B.A. Mass Communications, Silliman University
Nutrition:
“THE UNTOLD STORY OF SUPER BOY” by Bayang Magiliw
Writer: Benjamin R. Mangubat, 55/M, Makati City
Professor, UP Manila
Congratulations to all the winners!
Thank you to all the supporters of the Gawad Panitikang Pangkalusugan!
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