Someone was kind enough to message me on Facebook,
”Hi congratulations for winning 2nd prize at Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest! Proud of you!”
I immediately went to their website and found my name in the winners list.
From among 7,216 entries from 144 UNESCO Member-States, I placed second. The first place winner gets an all-expense-paid trip to Japan. I guess it wasn’t my time yet. Haha.
I am sincerely thankful for my second place. This was my first ever international essay entry and I am humbled by the result. God is truly amazing.
This victory is dedicated to my team. Without you, I wouldn’t have a story to tell.
THE THREADS TEAM
Young performers from the Northern tribes of Luzon woven together with one passion by one GOD – uplifting the youth through creative arts on stage.
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As I am writing this entry, 14 young people have hiked down from Mt. Province to Bayombong to join the 5th batch auditions. I am thrilled with what’s going on. I salute such bravery. The battle is being fought.
If you have a heart for the tribes and you want to be part of the team through prayers or financial help or be a fan, message me and we’ll add you to our family.
Click here to read the winning essay.
Let the spears be sharpened!
VIOLETOLOGY 
Today, I received your certificate of achievement from Japan. I am so proud of you. keep writing and keep winning prizes for our tribe and tribe master..God.
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congrats vio..Indeed God is good. Thanks for being proud of your roots and understanding the rites and rituals.
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Wheee!!! So happy for you! I read a few of the other essays. Kakatawa/tuwa yung 1st place sa children’s category.
What do you plan to do w/ your prize?
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haha. oonga e. galing din nung 1st place sa youth 🙂 hmm..what’s my plan? I’ll be using it to help me get out of this country…
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congratulation po ate, we’re proud of u,,,,
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and i’m equally proud of you 🙂 coz you’re the people behind the story 🙂
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GOd is good! I knew you would win. (wow, prophet? haha)Super excited for you for this achievement! lab.lab maldy!
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ooohhh…pinagpray mo ba? tsk tsk.
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