DSWD still accepts entries to 4Ps jingle contest

San Fernando City, Pampanga (24 June) — Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 3 continues to accept entries for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) jingle making contest.

It is open to individuals as well as groups (with a maximum of five members) who are residents of Central Luzon.

The composition should be based on the theme “Kayang-kaya ng Pinoy Tumawid Tungo sa Kaunlaran” and must be able to highlight the importance of health and education in the fight against poverty.

Lyrics can be in English, Tagalog or a combination of the two while its duration should be not be longer than two minutes and shorter than one minute.

Any musical instrument can be used as accompaniment, acapella shall also be accepted.

The first prize winner will receive 10,000 pesos while the second and third placers shall take home 7,000 pesos and 5,000 pesos respectively.

In addition, the first placer will be Region 3′s bet in the national competition wherein the winning entry will become 4Ps official jingle and shall be performed live during the agency’s 60th anniversary on January 2011 in Manila.

For inquiries, you may visit DSWD Field Office 3 in Regional Government Center, Barangay Maimpis, City of San Fernando,Pampanga or call them in the following numbers: (045) 861-3793, (045) 961-2143 or 09216939372. (PIA 3)