DA names five best poster in the 2026 WFD Nationwide On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest

Author: DA-AFID | 15 October 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) through its Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (DA-AFID), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Education (DepEd), conducted the 2026 World Food Day (WFD) National On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest on October 14, 2026, in Ortigas, Pasig City.

The contest is one of the highlights of the annual World Food Day celebration, which emphasizes the importance of food security and encourages young learners to express their creativity and raise awareness of food-related issues through art.

Five students from among the regional winners representing 17 regions nationwide were selected as Best Poster winners. The participants were Grades 5 and 6 learners enrolled in public schools and DepEd-accredited private schools across the country.

The five national winners were:

• Precious Fleur S. Durante, Polangui South Central School (Region V)
• Rhejj Pathrez P. Yu, Baybay I Central School (Region VIII)
• Frances Jerrhyn R. Gerolaga, Pasonanca Elementary School (Region IX)
• Jurace Sy M. Tejano, Lugan Central Elementary School (Region XII)
• John Larence L. Lumiguid, East Bayugan Central Elementary School (Region XIII)

The winners are set to receive their awards on October 15, 2026, in Quezon City.

Each Best Poster winner will receive a plaque and a cash prize of ₱20,000 from FAO. Meanwhile, the other regional winners will each receive ₱5,000 in recognition of their participation and achievements. (Kristel Joyce L. Merle, DA-AFID)