The Provincial Government of Bataan, through the Provincial Information Office, held the Awarding Ceremony of the Pamilyang Bataeño PhotoCon 2025 on July 30 at The Event Center, SM City Bataan.

Anchored on the theme “Life on the Peninsula,” said competition captured the living narratives of resilience, perseverance, hope, unity, and everyday life in Bataan—emphasizing the environmental connection, which draws inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Life on Land and Life Below Water.

Winners of the said competition are: Professional Category:

• Eider John S. Silva – “Simula sa Wakas”
• John Bricks G. Galang – “A Coastal Haven of Seafood and Smiles”
• Javier Regner H. Saniano – “Mga Ilaw ng Balanga”

Non-Professional Category:

• Charles Maverick G. Olojan – “Where Light Refuses to Fade”
• Noah S. Rea – “Bataeño sa Dugo, Pag-asa ng Kanyang Puso”
• Bryan Christian D. Escudero – “Mending the Day”

Aside from plaques, the winners also took home exciting prizes including a MacBook Air M2, Huawei CP, Insta360 X3, Huawei MatePad SE, iPad A16, smartwatch, and cash prizes to recognize both their technical excellence and storytelling power.

The PIO extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, judges, and sponsors—AboitizPower, Puntabelle Resort and Farm Adventure, PENELCO, and SM City Bataan—who supported and promoted the rich culture and lived experiences of Bataeños.

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