September 13, 2025
The Municipality of Tiwi, Albay is preparing for a historic milestone as it marks its 250th Township Anniversary in 2026 with the theme “250 Years of Tiwi: Celebrating Legacies of Heritage, Pride, and Progress.” To highlight this significant occasion, the Municipal Tourism Office has launched a Logo Making Contest that invites all bona fide Tiwinhons to create the official emblem for the celebration. The contest was first announced during the Tibay Tiwinhon Awards held on August 11, 2025, by Tourism Operations Officer I John Albert C. Fabrero, underscoring the LGU’s commitment to engaging the community in this historic undertaking.
The contest is open to all residents of Tiwi, with no age limit. Minors, however, must submit a signed parental consent form provided by the Tourism Office. Entries may be submitted individually or as a group, but only one entry will be accepted per contestant or group. All designs must be original and free from duplication or plagiarism. AI-generated logos and entries produced through hand-drawn works that were merely scanned are strictly prohibited.
Each entry must prominently feature the text “250 Years” and incorporate icons that represent Tiwi’s official brandings: Pilgrimage Town of Albay, Ceramics Heart of Albay, and Geothermal Birthplace of Asia. The design should use a minimum of four colors and a maximum of seven, and must be adaptable for both print and electronic media. Contestants are required to submit their logos in PNG and JPEG formats (on black and white backgrounds), as well as in EPS format, accompanied by a short description of not more than 500 words explaining the concept and elements of the design.
Entries will be judged based on relevance to the theme (30%), creativity and originality (25%), visual impact (20%), technical execution (15%), and cultural representation (10%). The winning logo will be used as the official emblem of the 250th Anniversary celebration, unifying all promotional materials and events throughout the year. Exciting prizes also await the top three winners: ₱30,000 plus a certificate and trophy for the 1st Place, ₱20,000 plus a certificate and trophy for the 2nd Place, and ₱10,000 plus a certificate and trophy for the 3rd Place.
Submissions must be emailed to tiwitourismoffice@gmail.com on or before October 10, 2025. Individual contestants should use the subject line “250th Year Logo Making Contest – Last Name, First Name” while group entries should use “250th Year Logo Making Contest – Group’s Name.” The email must also include the complete name of the entrant or representative, address, and contact information, along with the required attachments and parental consent for minors.
Through this contest, Tiwi aims not only to produce a meaningful symbol for its 250th Anniversary but also to showcase the talent, pride, and creativity of Tiwinhons—ensuring that this historic celebration is represented by a logo that truly reflects the town’s heritage and aspirations.