🇵🇭 Show us the Philippines beyond the postcards — the one *you* know best.  

Morning jeepney rides, sari-sari store stops, sunset views from the Manila Bay, late-night merienda with friends, or that street corner you pass every day without thinking twice.

This challenge is your invitation to share what the Philippines really feels like — from slow island mornings and busy city streets to quiet provinces, coastal rhythms, and everything in between.

Think tricycle rides, rainy-day sidewalks, weekend palengkes, loud and rumbling basketball courts, glowing sunsets over the water. These are all the small moments that make the Philippines feel like home.

📸 **This photo challenge is open to all photographers based in the Philippines.** What’s In It For You?

💸 **$450 USD total** in cash prizes (yes, real cash) for 6 winners  
🤝 Join a creator community **600K+ strong**  
👀 Get your work seen by millions worldwide  
🇵🇭 Help shape how the Philippines is seen — beyond the clichés How To Enter

1.  Capture what the Philippines looks like to *you* — in photo or video form
2.  Upload your work to **Pexels** using the **\[JOIN THE CHALLENGE\]** button on your right
3.  Cross fingers 🤞

Meet, Connect & Create

We’re bringing the challenge to life — together.

Join our photowalk meetups to explore, connect, and create content for the challenge alongside other photographers and creators.

📍 **Manila - Feb 1**: Details TBD  
📍 **Baguio - Feb:**Details TBD

These meetups are your chance to capture everyday Philippines together — share tips, swap stories, find new angles, and maybe even make a few lifelong creative friends.

Bring your camera, your curiosity, and your view of the Philippines.

$450 USD total in Cash Prizes

This challenge is your invitation to share what the Philippines really feels like — from slow island mornings and busy city streets to quiet provinces, coastal rhythms, and everything in between.

Daily Life: Philippines

Lively night scene at a Philippines market with bustling shoppers and colorful produce.

Vibrant Night Market in the Philippines

A man repairing a tricycle on a busy street with traffic and pedestrians around.

Man Repairing Tricycle in Busy Urban Street

A group of people enjoying recreational activities under a large tree in a sunny park.

Photograph of People Walking Under a Tree

Group of children playing in a street in Manila with urban surroundings and a cat nearby.

Group Of Kids Playing On The Streets

A woman carries vibrant flower bouquets in a busy market in Manila, showcasing local floral culture.

Woman Carrying Bouquets in Bustling Manila Market

Exploring the bustling street market in Manila with shoppers and vibrant stalls.

Photography of People in the Market Place

$100 USD

$75 USD

$50 USD

Pexels APAC

A man pushes a loaded cart past a historic, weathered building facade.

Black and White Urban Street Scene

View from a car of pedestrians crossing a busy city street intersection.

Busy City Intersection Street Crossing View

Man cooking from street food stall in urban alley, steam rising.

Street Vendor Cooking in Urban Alleyway

A lone fisherman enjoys the peaceful sea on rocky shores.

Scenic Coastal View with Lone Fisherman

Elderly man arranging white flowers at a vibrant outdoor flower stall.

Man Arranging White Flowers at Outdoor Flower Stall

A worker collects salt from salt pans in an outdoor farm setting.

Daily Life: Philippines: Winners

Daily Life: Philippines

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