US Embassy Sponsors Philippine Jeepney Photo Contest
Noting how the ubiquitous jeepney linked Philippine and U.S. early years and is a symbol of their friendship, the U.S. embassy in Manila has asked the public to ride on its latest photo contest featuring the iconic Philippine mass transport.
The photo contest “Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge” asks that original photos featuring the jeepney be submitted for a chance to win a Kodak Pocket Camcorder and an invitation from the U.S. embassy to a special event. The winning photographs will be part of a special exhibit at the Embassy.
The contest is open to anyone residing in the Philippines, including foreigners, who is at least 13 years of age.
Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 19. The public will be asked to vote for their top three choices during the voting period from February 20 to 25.
“We see the Jeepney as a symbol of U.S.-Philippine friendship,” said U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Robin Diallo. “The earliest Jeepneys were built from jeeps brought to the Philippines by the United States during World War II, but since that time, they have evolved in beautiful and creative ways.”
Given the historical connection of the Jeepney to the United States, the U.S. Embassy is launching the Sakay Na! photo contest to celebrate this unique and colorful cultural icon, the embassy said.