BAYBAY CITY — Bringing pride to Eastern Visayas, Rhejj Patrhez P. Yu, a student from Baybay I Central School, earned a spot among the Top 5 Best Posters in the 2026 World Food Day Nationwide On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest.
Accompanied by her mother and teacher-coach, Yu received her recognition during the national awarding ceremony held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Quezon City, joining young artists from across the country.
Spotlighting Innovation And Food Security Through Art
Jointly organized by the Department of Agriculture–Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (DA-AFID) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN-FAO), the annual competition tests student creativity while advancing global food security awareness.
The 2026 contest was anchored on the theme: “Innovate today, Nourish tomorrow – Pagkain, inobasyon, at teknolohiya sa agrikultura tungo sa masaganang kinabukasan.”
Yu’s winning poster entry illustrated the role of modern agricultural technology, youth involvement, and sustainable farming practices in ensuring accessible nutrition for future generations.
Commendations For Baybay City Schools Division
Officials from the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office VIII (DA-8) and the Baybay City Schools Division lauded Yu for her national achievement, noting that her success reflects the artistic talent and environmental consciousness of young scholars across Region 8.
The World Food Day poster competition continues to serve as a national platform for basic education students to engage with pressing agricultural issues through creative visual arts.
