𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐇𝐈𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬
The Cebu Provincial Government, through the Cebu Provincial Youth Development Office (CPYDO), successfully concluded the Cebu Provincial Arts Month 2026 with a vibrant showcase of creativity, culture, and innovation at the Capitol Grounds on February 28.
Highlighting the celebration was the first-ever Bisti sa Paghiusa — Sustainable and Wearable Art Competition, which gathered 18 participating local government units (LGUs) and featured talented Cebuano youth as key contributors. The event placed young artists, designers, and storytellers at the forefront, demonstrating Cebuano artistry, environmental consciousness, and creative excellence.
🏆 Digital Art Contest Winners: (Hulagway sa Kamatuoran)
• People’s Choice Award: Carcar City
• Champion: City of Naga
• 1st Place: San Francisco
• 2nd Place: Santa Fe
• 3rd Place: Tuburan
• 4th Place: Bogo City
🏆 Digital Storytelling Winners: (Sugilanon sa Sugbo)
• People’s Choice Award: Carcar
• Champion: City of Carcar
• 1st Place: Pinamungajan
• 2nd Place: Oslob
• 3rd Place: Barili
• 4th Place: City of Danao
🏆 Bisti sa Paghiusa Special Awards
• Best Make-Up Artist: Municipality of Argao(JOSHUA BANQUIL)
• Best Model: Danao City (EDEN GRACE MENDEZ)
🏆 Best Design and Designer
• Grand Champion & Best Designer: Municipality of Oslob
(CHRISTIAN ANGELO LAMBOJON)
• 1st Runner-Up: Municipality of Tabuelan (ELJOHN TRAYA)
• 2nd Runner-Up: Municipality of Argao (JOHN PAUL ALBERCA)
The culminating activity not only recognized the exceptional talents of participating LGUs but also affirmed the Province’s strong commitment to empowering Cebuano youth and nurturing the local creative industry.
More than a competition, the evening became a meaningful gathering that celebrated creativity as a living expression of Cebu’s rich heritage — reinforcing a shared vision of a vibrant, youth-driven, and thriving Cebuano creative community. /𝑪𝑨𝑷𝑰𝑻𝑶𝑳 𝑷𝑰𝑶, 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑨𝑹𝑱
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