Fifteen young Navoteños with exemplary talents in arts may now study for free following the launching of the Navotas city government’s art scholarship program.
Mayor John Rey Tiangco led the launching during the 2nd Navoteño Film Festival, held in celebration of the 10th cityhood anniversary of Navotas.
“We want the youth of Navotas to explore and hone their talents and be able to excel in their chosen field. This is why we constantly seek for programs that will empower them and help fulfill their potential,” Tiangco said in his speech.
Under the revised executive order on the NavotaAs Scholarship Program, three high school or college students will be chosen for each category including visual arts, music, dancing, theatre arts, and creative writing or journalism.
Those who want to avail the scholarship will undergo screening set by the NavotaAs Scholarship Program Committee.
Students who will pass the screening will receive transportation and food allowance amounting to P16,500 as well as workshop and training grant worth P20,000.
“We believe that by letting you earn quality education, more opportunities will open for you to improve yourselves and succeed in life,” Tiangco said.
The NavotaAs Scholarship Program was established in 2011. Since then, the city government was able to send to school 260 academic scholars and 170 athletic scholars.
Meanwhile, students from six public and two private high schools vied for major and minor awards in the 2nd Navoteño Film Festival.
Among the entries were “Limbo” of Navotas National High School, “Banyera” of San Jose Academy, “Hiraya” of La Naval Academy, “Kawag” of Tangos National High School, “Hulagway” of Tanza National High School, “Calle Impierno” of San Roque National High School, “Tope” of San Rafael Technological and Vocational High School, and “Pagpili” of Kaunlaran High School.
“Limbo” took home the trophy as Best Picture. “Banyera” came second and “Hiraya” placed third.
“Limbo” also won in Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Director. “Banyera” emerged as Best Teaser, Best Sound Design, and Best Actor. “Hiraya” earned Best Trailer, Best Poster, Best Musical Scoring, and Best Actress.
Other awardees included “Calle Impierno” for Best Production Design and Best Supporting Actor; “Kawag” for Best Cinematography and Box Office Hit; “Tope” for Best Original Song; and “Hulagway” for Best Supporting Actress.
“‹All films qualified for submission to the 2018 Gawad “‹Cultural Center of the Philippines “‹”‹Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video (Gawad Alternatibo).