Nationwide search showcases
Filipino millennials skills in photography, videography,
and social media
communications
Manila’s bet Paolo Garrido
takes home over one-million pesos worth of prizes, free AirAsia trips, Nikon
D5600 camera and much more!
MANILA,
9 November 2017 – AirAsia today revealed the grand winner of
its first-ever social media reality contest called #AirAsiaCreateCamp: The Search for the Next
AirAsia Storyteller. Paolo Garrido from Mapua Institute of
Technology bested four other finalists from Baguio, Cebu, and Iloilo and has
been officially named member of
AirAsia’s community of storytellers.
#AirAsiaCreateCamp is
AirAsia’s social media reality search for young, aspiring, and creative
individuals with photography and videography skills. The competition aims to develop and empower
young Filipino talents by providing mentorship programs and technical know-how.
After an initial judging
period from over 500 entries, participants were narrowed down to 50 with select
panel of judges declaring top 5 finalists in August based on creativity,
originality, and quality of storytelling.
AirAsia
Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “Aside from
the quality of work, admirable level of skills and creativity, we would like to
emphasize the value of hard work, attitude, and passion among the youth. Paolo
represents these values during the rigorous camp that took them from highlands
to islands for one month period.”
Paolo Garrido from Mapua Institute of
Technology, Raymond Baguilat from University of Baguio, Angela Cara Durano from
De La Salle University in Cebu, and John Paul Saluba from University of Iloilo
were among the top 4 contenders. They traveled to Bohol, Palawan, Tacloban, and
the Cordilleras under the mentorship of AirAsia storytellers Patrick Martin,
Kyrke Jaleco, Neila Lomotan, Ayen dela Torre, Rachel Halili, Javi Cang, Enzo
Cruz, Benj Ramos and Paolo Cuarteron. Their final entries documenting their
journey were shared in AirAsia’s social media platforms for public voting.
“AirAsia’s success story is
about the power of a dream, a strong mindset, and an exciting history fueled by
passion, creativity, and adventure. There are so many stories out there for
everyone to discover, through #AirAsiaCreateCamp we are providing the platform
for these young aspiring talents to shine,” Comendador added.
The grand winner received
over 1million pesos worth of prizes
composed of AirAsia Philippines flights to domestic and international
destinations, Apple Macbook Pro 13, Nikon D5600 camera, fully sponsored three days two-night stay at
Amorita Resorts in Bohol, and is now an official
member of AirAsia Storytellers community.
Keep updated with AirAsia’s
CreateCamp search via #AirAsiaCreateCamp
and #CreateCamp or go to www.airasiacreatecamp.com.
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