Lino Almuenda of Technical Operations Division (TOD) bested the 12 photo essays as his entry landed first place in the Valuing Values Photo Contest, perfectly capturing random acts of proactivity that reflect excellence and teamwork from the ‘Kapamilya Shower Na’ project of DZMM and ABS-CBN Foundation.

His work consisted of eight images showing the project’s success of providing a refreshing spell of cleanliness to Typhoon Ondoy evacuees. Almuenda’s photo essay conveys how a simple gesture of kindness paved the way in bringing people together and work as one.

Owning the second spot is Michael Olino from the News and Current Affairs Division (NCAD). His photo essay entitled “ Kwentong Kalye” presented eight snapshots of news anchors and the rest of the NCAD team living out the values honesty and integrity as they immerse themselves in the lives of people for public service.

Third placer Cezar Atienza of the Technical Operations Division showcased his seven-picture entry “Libreng Ligo” that depicts the values of teaching and learning and teamwork as DZMM and Sagip Kapamilya volunteers serve as living testimonies to the commitment of ABS-CBN- “In the service of the Filipino Worldwide.”

Prizes of the winners will be given during the WOW Awards- DSLR Canon 500D for the first place, Ipod Touch 32GB for the second place and, Canon Selphy photo printer for the third place.

The judging of the photos took place last February. Employees from three different departments assessed the entries: Raul Echivarre (Logistics), Alex Agcaoili (TOD) and Bubuy Balangue (Studio 23).

Winning entries can be seen at the ground floor of ELJ Building, Loop area, in front of Property Management’s office.

The Valuing Values Photo Contest is an activity spearheaded by the Human Resources Department with the aim to promote ABS-CBN’s five core values – excellence, teamwork, teaching and learning, honesty and integrity, and meritocracy – through a concept that will also exhibit the employees’ creativity.

A photo essay (or “photographic essay”) is a set or series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or evoke a series of emotions in the viewer. -from wiki




Here’s the entire entry that I submitted…

This is a photo essay of DZMM’s project “Kapamilya Shower Na” in cooperation with ABS-CBN Foundation.  This project aims to provide the evacuees of the typhoon Ondoy with one of the basic needs in proper hygiene, a refreshing shower. Giving them a bath kit consisting of shampoo, soap, deodorant, slippers and towel.  Here, ABS-CBN’s mission “In The Service of the Filipino Worldwide” is personified with an emphasis on excellence and teamwork.