Vision Petron presents 2017 roster of winners

FROM among thousands of entries that highlighted the Filipinos’ unique skills, talents, and strengths, Petron Corporation has named the winners of its 2017 student art competition Vision Petron with the theme “Tuklas Kagalingan.” The awarding was held last November 23 at the Old Senate Hall of the National Museum.

For this year, 62 young artists from all over the country were recognized in the following categories: painting (watercolor), painting (oil/ acrylic), photography, t-shirt design, video-making, and music.

The grand prize winners in the painting category took home P70,000.00 in cash and an Abueva trophy. The runners-up, meanwhile, received P 30,000 and a Vision Pe received P5,000. In the photography category, the grand prize winners were awarded P50,000 in cash and an Abueva plaque, while the runners-up received P25,000.

Finally, in the T-shirt design, video-making, and music categories, the grand prize winners each won P50,000 and an Abueva plaque. All gift pack from Petron.

The winners were also given the opportunity to meet this year’s esteemed panel of judges led by National Artist for Painting Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera, who served as chairman in the painting category. The other judges for painting were Jose Tence Ruiz, Raul Isidro, Felice Sta. Maria, Justin Nuyda, and Robert Besana, the grand prize winner in the oil/acrylic painting category - petition, then known as Art Petron.

In the video-making category, acclaimed director Laurice Guillen led the board of judges, which also included Romy Vitug, Raymond Red, and Ricky Lee.

The music category, meanwhile, was chaired by renowned musician Louie Ocampo. The other judges were Barbie Almalbis, Celeste Legaspi, and Noel Cabangon.

For T-shirt design, Islands Group President and CEO Jonathan Jay Aldeguer served as chairman alongside former Vision Petron winner Mark Andy Garcia, Jeremy Barns, and BG Hernandez.

Finally, in the photography category, top photographer Wig Tysmans headed the paneland was joined byformer Vision Petron winner Paul Quiambao, Francis Abraham, George Tapan, and Edwin Tuyay.

The winning works of the 2017 Vision Petron competition will be featured in Petron’s 2018 wall and desk calendars, as well as planners and cards. To see the complete roster of winners and their works,