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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764824571481Prince RM.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>A Filipino student won gold at an international art competition promoting peace among youth, marking a historic first for the country in the event.Prince R.M.B. Ikan of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo–Bailen Integrated School won the Gold Award in Division 3 at the recent 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition.The global competition, organized by the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), gathered 15,932 artworks from 40 countries.Ikan&#x27;s winning artwork depicts a dove and people of different races holding hands, symbolizing unity, harmony and mutual understanding beyond borders, according to a press release.&quot;Through simple images and calm colors, this drawing delivers a powerful message for all people to understand each other, not to fight, and to be united as one,&quot; Ikan said in a statement.Other Filipino student artists who took home awards were:Division 1 – Silver Award: Althea Cleona Q. Dela Rea, Limay Community SchoolDivision 3 – Bronze Award: Anica Jeine Hiso, Kapalong National High SchoolDivision 3 – Bronze Award: Zaijan V. Sumbong, St. Francis National High SchoolHonorable Mentions - Rafael Joseph Solis (University of Batangas), Prince Marlloyd Sualog (Limay Senior High School) and Frances Cyrus Guzman (Limay Senior High School)Meanwhile, Tasfiha Tahsin of Bangladesh won the grand prize for &quot;The Cry for Peace,&quot; an artwork that depicts a child praying in the middle of war, symbolizing humanity&#x27;s deep longing for peace.The International Loving-Peace Art Competition was created to teach children and youth the true meaning of peace through art.Meanwhile, the IWPG is a global peace organization registered with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and United Nations Department of Global Communications, with 115 branches in 122 countries and partnerships with 800 organizations worldwide.

A Filipino student won gold at an international art competition promoting peace among youth, marking a historic first for the country in the event.

A Filipino student won gold at an international art competition promoting peace among youth, marking a historic first for the country in the event.

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Pinoy student wins gold at international art competition

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Published December 04, 2025 01:36 PM PHT

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