Wellness in Arts & Environment: 13yr old Filipino artist Trisha Co Reyes won top prize in UN painting contest on environment

The awarding was held at the Tunza International Children and Youth Conference on the Environment in Bandung, Indonesia last month."

In a simple ceremony at the DENR Central Office in Quezon City, DENR Secretary Ramon Paje also handed Reyes a plaque of recognition for obtaining the top prize in the International Children’s Painting Competition on Environment organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) also presented Reyes with a four-year college scholarship in any DENR-endorsed college or university, which include tuition and other school fees for the regular semesters and summer courses; monthly stipend of P3,000; book and school supplies allowance of P1,500 per semester; and P700 per summer course; and thesis or research allowance not exceeding P10,000.

DENR scholarship grant for children of non-DENR personnel is given to deserving high school students, as provided for under DENR Administrative Order 06.

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