The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila and the Embassy of the Philippines in Kuala Lumpur announced the winners of the Logo Design Contest, launched in February, in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and the Philippines.

Among 54 entries, the panel of judges selected three outstanding designs, all by talented Filipinos based in the Philippines.

Jayven Villamater bagged the top prize with a design reflecting the Sampaguita and Bunga Raya, the national flowers of the Philippines and Malaysia, respectively. These intertwined flowers symbolize the shared history, culture and heritage of both nations as brothers and sisters in the Asean region. His design will be adopted as the official logo for the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries.

Villamater will receive a cash prize of P35,500 and a roundtrip ticket to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, courtesy of AirAsia Philippines.

Patricia Joyce Basmayor won second place and will receive P25,000. The third spot went to Kent Michael Telebanco, with a cash reward of P15,000.

An awarding ceremony will be held to formally recognize the winners and award them their certificates and prizes.