Five students from schools in Cagayan de Oro made their mark at the Sister Cities International 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS), themed “Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow.” Three students won first place in their respective categories: Jarold Dwight Salvana of Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori School in Digital Art (Ages 12–14), Ryono Alarico L. Lim of Kong Hua School in Photography (Ages 15–18), and Maryam Danielrich R. Llido of Corpus Christi School in Essay (Ages 15–18). Also earning recognition were Elana Mae Victorio of Corpus Christi School, who placed second in Essay (Ages 12–14), and Dale Bryle Labial of Pedro “Oloy” N. Roa High School, who placed second in Original Music (Ages 12–14). Congratulations!!!
International Level Winners:
Digital Art (Age 12-14)
Philippines, Norfolk Sister City Association – Cagayan de Oro Sister City Program
1st Place – Jarold Dwight Salvana, Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori School
Photography (Age 15-18)
Philippines, Norfolk Sister City Association – Cagayan de Oro Sister City Program
1st Place – Ryono Alarico L. Lim, Kong Hua School
Essay (Age 15-18)
Philippines, Norfolk Sister City Association – Cagayan de Oro Sister City Program
1st Place – Maryam Danielrich R. Llido, Corpus Christi School
Essay (Age 12-14)
Philippines, Norfolk Sister City Association – Cagayan de Oro Sister City Program
2nd Place – Elana Mae Victorio, Corpus Christi School
Original Music (Age 12-14)
Philippines, Norfolk Sister City Association – Cagayan de Oro Sister City Program
2nd Place – Dale Bryle Labial, Pedro “Oloy” N. Roa High School
Congratulations!
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