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Filipina's Rainy Beach Adventure Captured for Sony Awards
3/21/2026
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Story summary
- Easelyn Pineda visited Laiya beach in Quezon City, Philippines, last September.
- She described it as an ideal getaway and enjoyed seafood and snorkeling.
- A weather change caused her to witness two local men spearfishing despite the rain.
- Pineda called the moment humbling and reflective of the Filipino spirit.
- She captured it on her phone, shortlisted in the motion category at the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards.
