Casiguran, Aurora – The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) successfully hosted MANA MO 2024, a highly anticipated youth art competition that brought together talented students from local schools to promote creativity and environmental awareness. Held along the pristine shores of Casiguran, Aurora, the event became a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and a platform to highlight the importance of coastal preservation.
Students from Lual National High School, Casiguran National High School, and Mount Carmel College of Casiguran Inc. participated in the competition, which featured frame painting and mural art. Each school’s representatives used the coastal scenery as inspiration for their works, focusing on themes of environmental stewardship and sustainability. The artworks emphasized the importance of protecting and preserving Casiguran’s beautiful coastlines, aligning with the overarching goal of the MANA MO project. The murals and paintings created during MANA MO 2024 were displayed along Casiguran’s beachfront, transforming the shoreline into an open-air gallery. Local visitors were treated to a visually stunning display of creativity, which also doubled as a reminder of the region’s fragile ecosystems.
By involving the youth and partnering with local schools, APECO’s MANA MO 2024 initiative further solidified Casiguran’s position as a hub for cultural and eco-tourism. The event left a lasting impression on participants and attendees alike, successfully blending art, community, and environmental advocacy. With its success, APECO hopes to continue engaging the local community through similar initiatives, ensuring that the message of environmental stewardship remains at the forefront of its mission.
