26 July 2013, Mandaluyong City - Thirteen (13) grades 5 and 6 elementary students from the different cities and municipality in Metro Manila competed in this year’s Regional On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest. The contest was held at the Amphitheater of the Center for Health Development – NCR in Mandaluyong City on July 26, 2013 as part of the 39th Nutrition Month Celebration. Participants were asked to interpret through their artworks the NM theme, “Gutom at malnutrisyon, sama-sama nating wakasan!”.

Mr. Merlin M. Gabriel of the National Nutrition Council-Central Office, Mr. Demetrio C. Magno of the CHD-NCR, and Ms. Angielica L. Reambillo of the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines composed the board of judges. The posters were judged based on symbolism (40%); visual impact (35%); and originality (25%).

Mr. Chester Aguirre of San Agustin, Elementary School in Parañaque City won the Grand Prize while Mr. Ronjay-C Mendiola of Pateros Elementary School in the Municipality of Pateros and Ms. Jewel C. Gripon of Tangos Elementary School in Navotas City were the first and second runner up winners, respectively. They will receive their plaque and cash prize during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on August 29, 2013.

(Written by: NO II Anjelia C. San Buenaventura)