The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) honored outstanding Filipino creativity and talent as it announced the winners of its 20th National Art Competition.
The awards ceremony was held at the GSIS Gymnasium. This year’s competition marked a historic milestone, attracting over 1,000 entries from artists nationwide.
In the Representational category, Crispin Tuazon secured first place with his entry “Mang Jose.” Ma. Jezshell Nicole Asares took second place for “Manpower,” and Godofredo P. Orig was awarded third place for “Panalangin Para sa Bayan.”
The Non-Representational category saw Oliver Marquez claim the top distinction for his work “Time Distortion.” Danilo Delos Reyes Jr. earned second place for “Mga Pangarap na Bituin,” while Davidson Tiongson’s “Gathering” placed third.
“Since 2004, the GSIS National Art Competition has served as a national platform for both emerging and veteran artists,” said GSIS president and general-manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso.
“It plays a crucial role in recognizing and promoting Filipino artists—many of our past participants are now admired in the local and global art scene,” he said.
Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) president Fidel Sarmiento commended GSIS’s commitment. “Thank you for your unwavering support for Philippine art and culture. GSIS’s passion for the arts is a gift to the nation,” he said.
Now in its 20th year, the GSIS National Art Competition is open to all Filipino citizens aged 18 and above, drawing both established and emerging artists. Finalists were selected by a distinguished panel of jurors from the local art community.
The AAP has been a vital partner with the GSIS over the years, collaborating to mount this annual event and ensuring its continued growth, inclusivity, and prestige in the Philippine art scene.
The winning artworks and selected finalists will be exhibited at the GSIS Museum, which houses the institution’s growing permanent art collection. The museum, located at the GSIS Financial Center in Pasay City, is open to the public for free.
