JOIN INITAO’S 2025 BROCHURE MAKING CONTEST FOR LANTAWANAN FESTIVAL

Initao, Misamis Oriental has officially opened its Brochure Making Contest as part of the 7th Lantawanan Festival, inviting layout artists and creatives from Iligan and surrounding areas to craft visually compelling tourism brochures that promote the town’s identity, natural beauty, and cultural charm. With the theme “Discover and Experience Initao” and the tagline “Lantaw Initao, Suroy Ta!”, the contest seeks to spotlight the municipality’s growing tourism sector through fresh and creative interpretations.

Creative Opportunities in Regional Tourism Promotion

This year’s Initao Brochure Making Contest offers designers a platform to contribute to local tourism by producing tri fold brochures that elevate Initao’s attractions and heritage. The entry must be printed on A4 gloss or matte paper and must include essential tourism information such as a brief history, transportation options, resorts, attractions, local products, and official contact details. This aligns with expanding tourism interest in Northern Mindanao, including Iligan, where local creatives are increasingly participating in regional visual communication projects.

Contest Requirements :

• Open to all interested layout artists promoting Initao tourism
• Tri fold brochure design highlighting Initao’s culture and attractions
• Required content: history, transportation, resorts, landmarks, and tourism contacts
• Six printed copies plus a digital softcopy in JPEG or PNG format
• Submission deadline: November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Entries become property of the Initao Tourism Office for tourism promotion

Judging Criteria :

• Completeness and factual accuracy of Initao tourism content – 30%
• Originality and uniqueness of design and layout – 25%
• Overall visual appeal and organization – 20%
• Effectiveness in promoting Initao as a tourist destination – 15%
• Clarity, grammar, and coherence – 10%

Cash prizes await winners, with PHP 10,000 for first place, PHP 8,000 for second place, PHP 7,000 for third place, and seven consolation prizes of PHP 1,000 each. All artists are required to submit their printed brochures to the Municipal Tourism Office, alongside digital copies sent to [email protected].

Be Part of Northern Mindanao’s Growing Tourism Movement Today

Creatives from Iligan and nearby cities are strongly encouraged to participate and help elevate regional tourism through innovative brochure design. This contest presents an opportunity to showcase local talent while contributing to Initao’s cultural promotion and the broader tourism landscape of Misamis Oriental.