AMERICA in 3D Contest: ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge

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Posted on 19th February 2012 by MaryJaneC in Contests |Events |Iloilo

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AMERICA in 3D is coming to ILOILO on March 2-4, 2012! If you check my previous blog post, you will read more details about this event.

Aside from the various activities they have prepared for us Ilonggos, they have also prepared contests where everyone can join. One of them is America in 3D Kabataan Challenge and the one I am blogging about is the ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge.

I am encouraging everyone to join this contest as well because I myself have submitted my entry already! For more information please see contest details below:

AMERICA in 3D Contest: ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge

ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge

  • Submit an original (raw or edited) photo taken in Iloilo. The photo should somehow represent Iloilo culture, landmarks, people, etc.
  • This challenge is open to Philippine residents ages 13 and older.
  • Deadline for submission is on February 24, 2012 11:59pm
  • We support the following formats: .jpg, .gif, and .png. To upload your photo entry, click on “Enter Contest”, fill out the form and on the next page, upload your photo and include a title/caption. Copyrighted photos or photos downloaded from the internet will not be considered valid entries. Edited photos may be submitted as long as they are original photos.
  • Photos including nudity or vulgar content are not allowed.
  • Entries will be screened to certify that they abide by guidelines.  All accepted entries will be posted on the U.S. Embassy Facebook “Contests/Challenges” page tab
  • Voting is open from February 25 through February 27, 2012.
  • The best entries will be determined based on a review panel and the number of votes for the entry.
  • Only followers of the U.S. Embassy Facebook page can vote.

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America in 3D Visits Iloilo

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Posted on 19th February 2012 by MaryJaneC in Events |Iloilo |Iloilo Bloggers

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Iloilo Bloggers with Jay De Jesus, Social Media DJ of the US Embassy Manila PH

Last Friday, February 17th, 2012, the Iloilo Bloggers had the chance to meet Mr. Jay De Jesus who is the Emerging Media Specialist aka “Social Media DJ” of the U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines. Kuya Jay briefed us all personally of the upcoming events slated for America in 3D.

America in 3D is a Road Show in Diplomacy, Development, and Defense. Last year, the U.S. Embassy (Manila Philippines) has staged three America in 3D events at Manila (March 2011), Baguio (July 2011) and Cebu (September 2011).

Check out below the schedule of events and see all the exciting events they have in store for all of us Ilonggos!

But before that check out this links to join their awesome contests:

America in 3D - Iloilo Schedule of Events

Learn a lot of new things about the United States of America. There will be:

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Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012 Entry Form & Contest Mechanics

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Posted on 23rd January 2012 by MaryJaneC in Contest |Culture |Events |Iloilo |Photography

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Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012 Entry Form & Contest Mechanics

I am sure you guys enjoyed Dinagyang Festival 2012 as much as we did! And were you able to take photos? Are they exceptional and unique? If you think they are then you should join this year’s Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012! Below are the contest mechanics and the entry form. Good luck!

  • PHOTO ELIGIBILITY -This contest is open to all professional & amateur photographers and hobbyists.
  • CATEGORIES – There are two categories for the Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012:
  1. I. ATI / KASADYAHAN CONTEST CATEGORY

The subject can either be an Ati or Kasadyahan participant (individual or group) taken strictly during their official performances on Jan 21 & 22, 2012. Deliberately staged or posed shots are not allowed.

  1. II. STREET CATEGORY

These are photos taken in the streets of Iloilo depicting the Dinagyang festivities from Jan 16 to 22, 2012. Subject may be an Ati or Kasadyahan participant (solo or group shot), or of any Dinagyang activity such as the Fluvial Procession or the arrival of the Sto. Nino image from Cebu, among others.

  • CRITERIA FOR JUDGING (both categories)

Visual Impact: 30%; Technical (exposure & focus): 30%; Artistic (creativity & composition): 40%.  Total: 100%.

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Tribu Pan-ay Dinagyang 2012

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Posted on 22nd January 2012 by MaryJaneC in Dinagyang |Events |Iloilo

And the results are out! Tribu Pan-ay is this year’s Dinagyang 2012 Ati Tribe Competition Champion! And to those who were not able to watch their winning performance yet you are in the right blog!

For the Dinagyang 2012 results please check out my earlier blog post.

Video by Tim Nombre:

We had a lof of fun covering the Kasadyahan Regional Competition and Dinagyang 2012 Ati Tribe Competition this weekend! I will be posting more photos tomorrow so please check back!

I  will also be sharing more  videos Tim took as well! All Dinagyang Ati Tribes and Kasadyahan groups!

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Dinagyang and Kasadyahan 2012 Results

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Posted on 22nd January 2012 by MaryJaneC in Dinagyang |Events |Iloilo

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Tribu Pan-ay

We had a lof of fun covering the Kasadyahan Regional Competition and Dinagyang 2012 Ati Tribe Competition this weekend! I will be posting more photos tomorrow so please check back!

I  will also be sharng the videos Tim took as well! All Dinagyang Ati Tribes and Kasadyahan groups!

Major Awards:

  • Champion – Tribu Pan-ay
  • 1st runner-up – Tribu Lunok
  • 2nd runner-up – Tribu Ilonganon
  • 3rd runner-up – Tribu Paghidaet
  • 4th runner-up – Tribu Atub-Atub

Dinagyang 2012 Opening Salvo:

  • Best in Costume, Best in Discipline, Best Performance: Tribu Pan-ay

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