In celebration of National Women’s Month (NWM) 2026, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore invites all Filipino women and girls in Singapore to join our photo contest inspired by the 2026 NWM subtheme – “Lead Like Babaylans, Filipinas!”

The theme pays tribute to the babaylans – the pre-colonial spiritual leaders, healers, and community guides of the Philippines – who continue to symbolize courage, wisdom, resilience, and transformative leadership.

Show us how you or your fellow Juanas embody Babaylan 2.0  – whether at home, at work, in school, in your community, or in quiet everyday acts of strength.

We look forward to celebrating the strength, leadership, and resilience of contemporary Filipino women through your powerful visual stories.

I. Eligibility

1. The contest is open to all Filipino women residing and/or working in Singapore.
2. Participants must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission.

II. Contest Theme and Photo Requirements

1. Entries must visually interpret the theme “Lead Like Babaylans.”
2. Photos may depict:
   • Leadership in family, workplace, community, faith, culture, arts, or advocacy
   • Acts of courage, healing, mentoring, nurturing, or empowerment
   • Creative reinterpretations of Babaylan symbolism in a modern Singapore context
3. Photos must be:
   • Original and taken by the participant
   • Submitted in JPEG or PNG format
   • Minimum resolution of 300 dpi or at least 1 MB in size
4. Minor photo enhancements (e.g., color correction, cropping) are allowed. AI-generated or heavily manipulated images are not permitted.

III. Submission Guidelines

1. Each participant may submit one (1) photo entry only.
2. Submission must include:
   • Full name
   • Date of Birth (DOB)
   • Current Address
   • Occupation/School (if applicable)
   • Contact details (mobile and e-mail)
   • A short caption or description (100–150 words) explaining how the photo reflects the theme. This may be in English, Filipino or a combination of both.
3. Entries may be submitted by:

a. Posting your photo entry on Facebook or Instagram. Don’t forget to tag the Embassy @PHinSingapore and use the official NWM hashtag #WEcanbeEquALL

Note: For this submission, the Embassy will get in touch with the participant to get the information enumerated in No. 2.

b. By accomplishing this Google form. The form will require you to sign-in to your Google account.

4. Deadline of submission:  Monday, 16 March 2026 (11:59 PM SGT)

Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.

IV. Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated by a panel designated by the Philippine Embassy based on:

• Relevance to Theme – 40%
• Creativity and Originality – 30%
• Visual Impact and Composition – 20%
• Caption Quality and Clarity of Message – 10%

The decision of the judges shall be final and non-appealable.

V. Prizes

The two (2) winners will each receive:

• One (1) standard ticket to watch
  Lea Salonga
  live in concert at the
  Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
  on 22 March 2026, Sunday, 07:00 PM
  (“Stage, Screen & Everything In Between” Concert)

Prizes are non-transferable and not convertible to cash.

Winners will be announced on the Embassy’s official website and social media platforms.

VI. Consent, Rights, and Use of Entries

1. Consent Responsibility:

    

If the submitted photo features any individual other than the participant herself, it is the sole responsibility of the participant to secure the necessary consent from the subject/s prior to submission. For minors appearing in the photo, consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian. The Embassy shall not be liable for any claims arising from failure to secure such consent.

2. By joining the contest, participants grant the Philippine Embassy in Singapore the right to:

• Publish, display, and share submitted photos on official platforms; and
• Use the photos for advocacy, information, and promotional purposes related to National Women’s Month.

Proper credit will be given to the photographer.

VII. General Provisions

1. Entries must not contain inappropriate, defamatory, unlawful, or copyrighted material.
2. The Embassy reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not comply with the contest mechanics.
3. Participation in the contest constitutes full acceptance of these rules and all decisions of the organizers.

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PDF File of the Mechanics