COTABATO CITY – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Mujiv Hataman is inviting anyone aged 15 to 35 years old and resident of the region to join this year’s essay-writing contest under the theme “Bangsamoro Youth, Bangsamoro’s Future.”
“The contest is one of the highlights of the ARMM 29th foundation anniversary celebration dubbed as “Pakaradjaan 2018,” the governor said in a statement Wednesday.
Winners of the 2018 ARMM Essay Writing Contest would receive a PHP30,000 cash prize for third place, PHP50,000 for the second, and the first prize winner will take home PHP70,000.
“Five other entries will be selected to receive each a consolation prize of P10,000,” Hataman said. He added that entries must have a minimum of 800 words, and a maximum of 1,500 words written in the English language.
The ARMM covers the cities of Marawi and Lamitan, and the provinces of Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, and Lanao del Sur. Contest winners would be announced on Dec. 15, 2018. (PNA)
ARMM youth essay-writing contest opens
By Edwin Fernandez
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