TOP ON MY LIST: TOP 3 WINNERS OF ABS-CBN’S PARADE OF MASKS

Champion: Entry # 18, Artist: Eric John Minuluan from Talisay City

TOP ON MY LIST: ABS-CBN PARADE OF MASKS WINNERS

I was invited as one of the judges for ABS-CBN’s Parade of Masks (Mask Making Contest). This year marks the 29^th year wherein ABS-CBN started to discover and recognized local artisans through mask-making. And for a number of years that I had been judging in this competition, I can clearly recognize the evolution and improvement of  designs and craftsmanship in every entry.

1^st Runner-Up: Entry #22, Artist: Augusto Espanola

The 29^th Editon of ABS-CBN Mask-Making Competition for me is the best as far as the entries are concerned. All twenty-two entries were modeled during the finals  at the Parade of Masks held at Robinsons Place, Bacolod City. Seating at the judge’s table, gave a very good vantage view of each of the entries as each model came close to our spot.

2^nd Runner-Up: Entry #19, Artist: Christopher John Nonescan

I must take, judging all the 22 beautiful entries was difficult. The designs were fabulous and each conveyed a level. I was amazed at how the designers had put together their ideas to arrive upward with a fantastic masterpiece. Some pieces used indigenous and recycled materials yet it didn’t seem to be crappy. Broadly, the parade of masks was a fete to the eyes, an excessive display of creativity and craftsmanships.

Marty Go, the author, Christine Tomas of Robinsons Place, Leilani Salem-Alba, Station Manager of ABS-CBN Bacolod, 2nd Runner-Up winner, Christopher John Nonescan, Raymund Alunan and Kurt Soberano

The way the model carried the masks and the costume also influenced our decision in choosing the winner. And you might be surprised a few entries were modeled by their very own maker/designer.

Congratulations to the winners  of the 2015 ABS-CBN’s Parade of Masks (mask making contest):

Champion: Entry # 18, Artist: Eric John Minuluan

1^st Runner-Up: Entry #22, Artist: Augusto Espanola

2^nd Runner-Up: Entry #19, Artist: Christopher John Nonescan

Kudos to ABS-CBN Bacolod, headed by its Station Manager Ms. Leilani Salem Alba for continuously discovering artists  all over Negros.

1st Runner-Up Winner, Augusto Espanola with the judges

2015 ABS-CBN Mask Making Champion, Eric John Minuluan holding the trophy

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