Join the Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge of U.S. Embassy Manila

The U.S. Embassy – Manila invites everyone to join their “Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge” that is open for submission until February 19 at the U.S. Embassy Manila Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/manila.usembassy) and click on the Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge to submit an entry. The main goal of this activity is to celebrate the importance of Jeepney in the lives of every Filipino and its unique culture that was express in various regions of the Philippines.

The contest is open to anyone residing in the Philippines who are at least 13 years of age. Determination of winners will be via Facebook voting from February 20 to February 25. Winning submissions will receive a Kodak Pocket Camcorder and an invitation from the U.S. Embassy to a special event. In addition, the winning photographs will be part of a special exhibit at the U.S. Embassy.

The photo contest aims to immortalize and to celebrate this unique and colorful cultural icon which according to U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Robin Diallo, the Jeepney is a symbol of U.S.-Philippine friendship. “The earliest Jeepneys were constructed from jeeps brought to the Philippines by the United States during World War II, but since that time, they have evolved in beautiful and creative ways.” Diallo explained.