Julie Kristine De Guzman, 16, is the winner of the “Dear P-Noy” letter-writing contest organized by Voice of Mindanao. As per contest rules, the main theme of the message must be “the letter-writer’s message for President Noy, or P-Noy, of his/her dreams for southern Philippines. This message, coming from his/her heart, may contain his/her vision in line with P-Noy’s statement during his inaugural address as Philippine President of his action plan for Mindanao.”
The contest was open to residents of Mindanao, aged 11 to 18 years old, whether in-school or out-of-school youth. The winners were declared August 20 during the 3rd anniversary of Voice of Mindanao in Zamboanga City.
Dear P-Noy,
Sa pagkakaluklok mo sa pinakamataas na posisyon sa bansa, nasa ’yo ang aking tiwala. Hindi man ganoon kalakas ang tinig ko bilang ordinaryong estudyante, hayaan mong maisalaysay sa pamamagitan ng liham na ito ang mga pangarap ko bilang taga-Mindanao. Hindi ka man si Superman o Batman, sana’y magkaisa tayong suportahan ang pagbabago alang-alang sa bayan. Hindi man biglaan ang pagbabago, sana’y makapagsimula tayo.
Read the full letter here.
The contest was open to residents of Mindanao, aged 11 to 18 years old, whether in-school or out-of-school youth. The winners were declared August 20 during the 3rd anniversary of Voice of Mindanao in Zamboanga City.
Dear P-Noy,
Sa pagkakaluklok mo sa pinakamataas na posisyon sa bansa, nasa ’yo ang aking tiwala. Hindi man ganoon kalakas ang tinig ko bilang ordinaryong estudyante, hayaan mong maisalaysay sa pamamagitan ng liham na ito ang mga pangarap ko bilang taga-Mindanao. Hindi ka man si Superman o Batman, sana’y magkaisa tayong suportahan ang pagbabago alang-alang sa bayan. Hindi man biglaan ang pagbabago, sana’y makapagsimula tayo.
Read the full letter here.
