Calling all bloggers in any blog platform to join the First Negros Tourism Blog Contest sponsored by the the Province of Negros Occidental through the Negros Occidental Tourism Center. This is in line with the celebration of the Provincial Tourism Week on September 19-27 with the theme, “Tourism and Biodiversity.”
Below are the mechanics:
- The contest is open to all residents of Negros Occidental aged 15-65 years old.
- Entries should be written in English with a minimum of 500 to a maximum of 1000 words and must speak about Negros tourism, attractions, destinations, festivals or the blogger’s experience.
- Each blogger is only allowed to submit three entries that have not been published online or in print, or copy pasted from other articles.
- Entries should have a link using the Negros Tourism Website (www.negrosoccidentaltourism.com) or should be emailed to tourism_negocc@yahoo.com on or before September 15.
Criteria for judging:
- Content and Organization of Ideas 50%;
- Mastery of English language 20%;
- Writing style and Approaches 20%; and
- Use of pictures and videos 10%;
Winning entries will be published in a local paper and posted on the official Negros Tourism website and will receive P3000, P2000, P1000, for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placers plus trophy
The prize of P 3K, 2K and 1K for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, respectively, is relatively very small. I guess the trophy is made in China. (smile)
Kidding aside, it is good for bloggers, as they have something to blog about, plus the chance to get recognition of their talents and blogging ability.
Well, if I am qualified to join this contest I would even do it for free for the love Negros. LOL! I think it’s good because our tourism office is one of the few provincial tourism offices recognizing the bloggers. Maybe next year we can ask Governor Maranon to give the tourism office more budget. 😀
waaaaa! sept 15 na ang deadline? hmmm….i will see if i can write something. that should be interesting. 😀
Please do write Mommy Boots. We need all the promotion we can get.
I lived in Bacolod City for 5 years already. Am I considered as a resident of Negros already? Thanks!
I think you are very qualified Mommy. Come on, let’s help promote Negros Occidental Tourism. 😀