28 June 2016 - The winners of the Pilipino Po Ako Children’s Painting Contest received their plaques, cash prizes, and gifts at the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Espino on June 12.

The painting contest was a joint project by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Philippine Embassy in Madrid.  Open to Filipino children in Spain and Andorra, the contest had two categories (5 to 10 year olds and 11 to 16 year olds).  For the first category, participants had to choose from two themes: Paggalang sa Nakatatanda at sa Kapwa and Kagandahang Loob. For the second category, the themes were Bayanihan and Pakikisama. The duration of the contest was from September 06, 2015 to May 02, 2016. 

The judging of the winners was held on May 10 by Mrs. Isabelita T. Salinas and Fr. Remigio Domino as official judges. The winners were announced on May 18. 

The winners under the 5 to 10 years of age category were:

1^st Place -  Marc Dave Vicente (Barcelona)

2^nd Place - Nicole Paz Pinto (Tenerife)

3^rd Place - Katrina Nicole Tagorda Oamil (Barcelona)  

For the category under 11 to 16 years of age, the winners were:

1^st Place - Cecile Anne Eda Ardiente (Madrid)

2^nd Place -  Alvin Joe Domingo Collado (Barcelona)

3^rd Place - Ashley Makayla Pacis Caringal (Barcelona)

Participants who submitted entries were also given certificates of appreciation and Philippine art kits, courtesy of NCCA. END