I grew up in an environment that encouraged create stuff (art) using my hands. I’m a traditional painter. But as I grew older, I also grew more curious about digital. And Google is one of the inventions that inspired me to get to know digital more. Do I sound like a fan? Hell yes, I’m a Google fan.
That’s why I’ll never forget the day when Google Philippines contacted me and asked me if I wanted to be a judge for the very first Doodle For Google in the Philippines. Art + Students and Learners (out of school youth) + Google — Honestly, should I even think about it? Again, hell yes. It is an honor to be part of this.
Today, Google Philippines launched the first Doodle 4 Google Competition in Mind Museum. I felt bad I wasn’t able to attend because I was in Singapore for a digital convention! (But of course I also feel lucky I got sent to the convention.)
The competition’s theme is “What can I do for the Philippines?” Filipino students and learners aged 5-17 years old can join. Submission of entries is open from July 10- September 19. One talented student or learner will see his or her artwork on the Google Philippines homepage, receive an educational grant from BPI Foundation, an art kit from National Book Store and an Acer C720 Chromebook. The overall winner’s school or community learning center will receive a connectivity grant from PLDT-Smart Foundation.
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