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COTABATO CITY (December 4, 2025) โ Filipino youth shine among 15,932 entries from 40 countries, proving the power of art in promoting global peace.
The Philippines has achieved a historic milestone after a Filipino student won the countryโs first-ever Gold Award in Division 3 at the 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition organized by the International Womenโs Peace Group (IWPG). The global competition received 15,932 artworks from 40 countries, showcasing young artistsโ shared hope for a peaceful world.
The Division 3 Gold Award was presented to Prince R. M. B. Ikan of Gen. Emilio AguinaldoโBailen Integrated School. His winning artwork features a dove and people of different races holding hands, symbolizing unity, harmony, and mutual understanding across borders.
โThrough simple images and calm colors, this drawing delivers a powerful message for all people to understand one another, avoid conflict, and be united as one. Letโs all become messengers of peace,โ said Prince Ikan.
Several other outstanding young Filipino artists were also recognized on the global stage:
Division 1 โ Silver Award:
โข Althea Cleona Q. Dela Rea, Limay Community School
Division 3 โ Bronze Awards:
โข Anica Jeine Hiso, Kapalong National High School
โข Zaijan V. Sumbong, St. Francis National High School
Honorable Mentions:
โข Rafael Joseph Solis (University of Batangas)
โข Prince Marlloyd Sualog (Limay Senior High School)
โข Frances Cyrus Guzman (Limay Senior High School)
The Grand Prize was awarded to Tasfiha Tahsin of Bangladesh for her artwork โThe Cry for Peace,โ a poignant portrayal of a child praying amid war, symbolizing humanityโs deep longing for peace.
The International Loving-Peace Art Competition was established to teach children and youth the true meaning of peace through artistic expression. By illustrating their ideas of harmony, empathy, and coexistence, students are empowered to become active builders of peace within their communities and beyond. The competition emphasizes practicing peace as a daily habitโnot merely an ideal.
โPeace is like life, so we must teach it to the youth. These students will grow up to be the changemakers who contribute to global peace,โ said Mr. Soon-kyu Hwang, Head Judge of the competition.
โChildren who learn the meaning of peace through art become steadfast seeds, spreading peace in their communities and beyond. They are the true heroes of our time,โ said IWPG Chairwoman Na Yeong Jeon.
This yearโs theme, โHow can we practice peace and make it a reality in our daily lives?โ encouraged young artists around the world to turn their hopes into visual messages of peace.
With this landmark achievement, the Philippines has proudly made its mark on the international peace stageโproving that Filipino youth are not only talented creators but also powerful messengers of peace.
The International Womenโs Peace Group (IWPG) is a global peace organization registered with the UN ECOSOC and DGC. It operates 115 branches across 122 countries and partners with over 800 organizations worldwide. IWPG empowers women and youth through peace education, leadership development, and advocacy for global peace initiatives such as the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW). (PR, BMN/ BangsamoroToday.com)
๐ท HWPL
