HAKOT AWARD! 3rd Tboli Knoon Photo Contest Winners!

The 3rd Tboli Knoon Photo Contest made possible by Department of Tourism-12 in support to Tboli's recently held Seslong Festival 2019 celebration was a huge success!

This year's photo competition gathered a total of 179 entries submitted by 39 photographers from all over the region who visited Tboli during the Seslong Festival week.

The images submitted showcased the colors, fun and excitements of Seslong Festival, and of course the rich culture of Tboli and the town's top tourism destinations.

Judges for this year's contest are professional photographers and travel bloggers namely Louie Pacardo from Koronadal City, Hajar Kabalu from Cotabato City, and Ariel Pascua from General Santos City.

Below is the list of winners of the 3rd Tboli Knoon Photo Contest:

Landscape Category
1st Place
"Hikong Kmebel" by Denn Jib Seblos (General Santos City)

2nd Place
"Enchanting Falls at Hidak Eco-Park" by Johann Niño Mari Abiabi (General Santos City)

3rd Place
"Starry Holon Night" by Nathaniel Natino (Isulan, Sultan Kudarat)

Side Events Category
1st Place
"Skylit Tboli Knoon" by Denn Jib Seblos (General Santos City)

2nd Place
"Faces of Victory" by Denn Jib Seblos (General Santos City)

3rd Place
"Woman of Sound and Soul" by Johann Niño Mari Abiabi (General Santos City)

Street Dancing Category
1st Place
"Winning Smile" by Denn Jib Seblos (General Santos City)

2nd Place
"The Tnonggong" by Ramil Leonida (General Santos City)

3rd Place
"Knoon Dancer" by Denn Jib Seblos (General Santos City)

Special Prize
People's Choice Award
"Let's Go Hunt" by Aleli Faith Cabahug (General Santos City)