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Richard B. Jaravata – Pandaquenong Makata

By Kiko on October 6, 2010 at 11:26 am

Richard Jaravata wins 3rd Place in Essay-writing Contest

A Pandacan1011.com reader Joseph Reyes informed us (via forum post) that a Pandaqueno won an essay-writing contest last August during the celebration of “Buwan ng Wika” organized by Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF).

RICHARD B. JARAVATA, a Mass Communication graduate from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, won 3rd place in Gawad Surian sa Sanaysay out of more than 70 entries. His winning piece is titled “Nang Panain ni Kupido at Haplusin ni Inang Kalikasan ang Puso ng Isang Manunulat.”

Congratulations, Richard!

L-R G. Jesus E. Ferrer, Mangaran, Jaravata, Rosapa, Aguilar and Peña

The month-long celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa was highlighted by KWF’s “Araw ng Dangal 2010″ where winners of Gawad Surian sa Sanaysay were recognized at Philippine Columbian in Paco, Manila.

For his achievement, Jaravata received a trophy, P10,000.00 check from KWF, and a spot in their history book.

When yours truly asked him if he plans to go “Palanca”, here is his reply: “…Palanca naman ang next target ko next year. A short story for kids or Sanaysay…”

Ang galing mo, Pandaqueno!

To read more news and information about Richard Jaravata’s achievement, please visit THIS FORUM POST.

Credits: All photos courtesy of Richard Jaravata. News from Joseph Reyes.