Enclosure No. 3 to Division Memo No.

66 s, 2019

CONTEST RULES AND CRITERIA

Theme: “Young Empowered Student (YES) One! Para sa Kalikasan”

JINGLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

OBJECTIVES To showcase the student’s care and love for the environment through
their creative and musical skills.
No. of Required 8-10 participants per year level.
Composition
Composition Any grade level
Duration of the 3-5 minutes
Performance
Rules and Guidelines 1. The lyrics must be original written in Filipino and must be
theme based.
Adaptation of melody is allowed.
2. Acapella is allowed or any musical instrument can be used
as accompaniment.
3. Instrumentalists are included as participants.
4. No pyro techniques allowed.
5. Choreography is allowed but limited only to hand
movements (participants should be stationary).
6. Performance is 3-5 minutes only. One point deduction will
be made from the average score for every 30 seconds
exceeded and 5 points deduction for any violation of the
above mentioned rule.
7. Participants should wear their Division YES-O t-shirt only.
8. Lyrics in four (4) copies should be submitted during the
registration.
9. The judge's decision is final and irrevocable.
Criteria Lyrical Content……………………….............. 30%
Mass appeal………………………………………... 20%
Musicality…………………………………………... 20%
Musical Element (Harmony & Melody… 20%
Mastery……………………………………………... 10%
Total …………………………………………………… 100%
 INTERPRETATIVE DANCE
Objective/s To showcase the students' bodily kinesthetic skills, creative
and musical skills
No. of Required Participants 8 to 10 participants per year level
Duration of Competition 3-5 minutes
Rules and Guidelines 1. Must be environment-related interpretative dance
2. Use the main song "Kapaligiran" by Asin and may mash up
song of their choice.
3. No pyro techniques allowed.
4. Music must have lyrics and maybe two mixed or only one.
5. One point deduction for every 30 secs exceeded.
6. Cleanliness should be observed after the performance. One
(1) point deduction for violation of the said rules.
7. Only bodily props are to be used.
8. The judges' is final and irrevocable
Criteria Mastery and execution – 20%
Musicality and Effective Use of Props and Costume – 20%
Concept – 30%
Interpretation – 40%
Total – 100%
 EcoVIDEO (Eco-friendly School / Eco-Tourism)

Criteria and Percentage:

- Creativity - 50%
- Evaluating the originality and imaginative approach in creating the video.
- Delivery and Execution - 25%
- Overall presentation, visual and audio quality, and effective use of
technology.
- Relevance to the Theme - 25%
- Video aligns with the theme of the contest and communicates a clear and
focused message.

Mechanics:
 1 team per year level

 Each team must consist of three (3) members:

1. Director
2. Editor/videographer
3. Actor/Speaker

 Participants must showcase what is an eco-friendly school or eco-friendly

tourist spot which may include garden, recycled materials used, and others in
relation to the criteria. The video should only run within 3 minutes.

 Participants can use languages such as English, Filipino, Hiligaynon, or any

combination thereof.

 All contents and audio in the video must be original and are owned by the
participant/s. Non-copyright music/audio is allowed. All creative visual tools
such as animations, simulations, physical demonstrations, or visual aids are
allowed. The contestant will be held accountable to any issues that may arise
about the originality and accuracy of the content.

 The participants must follow the video format stated below:

 File Size: The video should be up to 287.6 MB in size for iOS, or
72MB on Android.
Orientation: Landscape is best suggested.
Dimensions: The video dimensions should be 1920x1080.
Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio should be that of a standard
smartphone screen, 16:9.
File Type: Videos should be in .mp4 and .mov files format.

 By joining the contest, the participant is considered to have granted the

Schools Division of Roxas City - Youth Formation Program permission or license
to use the photos and entries, along with the names of the photographers, for
various publications and marketing collaterals of DepEd - YFP, and for other
purposes.

 A Judge's decision is final and irrevocable. Participants agree to be bound

by the official contest rules, guidelines, and decisions of the judges.
 ENVIROMENTAL QUIZ BEE

 Only two (2) participants per year level.

 The contest will consist of several rounds of questions related to

environmental science and issues.

 There shall be three main rounds: EASY, AVERAGE, and DIFFICULT Five
questions will be given for every round observing the following points:

Easy -1 point, Average - 2 pts, Difficult-3 pts, Clincher - sudden death

 In case of a tie after the summation of all points across the 3 rounds, a
clincher round will be given to determine the top 3 winners observing the
sudden death system.

 Participants shall prepare 4 cards indicating letters A-D each. Each will be
raising the cards that state their answers asked by the Quizmaster.

 There will be no substitution of participants.

 Attire should be decent.

 Participants shall register through this link: bit.ly/YES-OEnviroQuiz2023

 The contest will be hosted by a moderator who will read the questions and
manage the time.

 Judge's decision is final and irrevocable. Participants agree to be bound by

the official contest rules, guidelines, and decisions of the judges.
 E-POSTER MAKING CONTEST
Criteria and Percentage:
 Relevance to the theme -30%
The e-poster should convey a message that is relevant to the theme of the
contest.
 Creativity and originality - 30%
The e-poster should be unique, innovative and should demonstrate the
participant's creativity.
 Visual Impact -25%
The e-poster should be visually appealing, with a clear message that can be
easily understood.
 Overall Impact - 15%
The e-poster should leave a lasting impression on the viewers, with a strong
message that resonates with the audience.
Mechanics:
 Only one (1) participant per year level

 The e-poster should be created using any digital tools (Canva, GIMP,
Inkscape, Adobe Spark, Piktochart, Gravit Designer, Adobe Products).
Participants may also use other tools or software programs, if they ensure
that the elements used are free for commercial use and do not infringe on
any third-party copyrights.

 The e-poster must be in landscape orientation, with a size/dimension of:

- 1920 pixels (width) x 1080 pixels (height) or
- 20 inches (width) x 11.25 inches (height)
- It must be submitted in JPEG or PNG format.

 The e-poster must be original and should not have been submitted or used
in any other contest or event.

 The e-poster should be related to the theme of the contest.

 The e-poster should be submitted on or before the deadline, which will be

announced at the beginning of the contest.
 Participants will be given a maximum of 3 hours to create their e-poster.

 The e-poster should be accompanied by a short description, explaining the

design and message of the poster.

 All entries submitted shall become properties of Schools Division of Roxas

City - Youth Formation Program.

 By joining the contest, the participant is considered to have granted the

Schools Division of Roxas City - Youth Formation Program permission or
license to use the photos, along with the names of the photographers, for
various publications and marketing collaterals of DepEd - YFP, and for other
purposes.

 Judge's decision is final and irrevocable. Participants agree to be bound by

the official contest rules, guidelines, and decisions of the judges.
 EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CONTES

Criteria and Percentage:

 Content and Organization (40%)

- Develop a clear and coherent speech with relevant and well-structured content.
 Delivery and Style (40%)
- Deliver the speech with appropriate tone, pace, and emphasis, and to effectively
engage the audience using gestures and eye contact.
 Confidence and Stage Presence (20%)
- Exhibit confidence and poise on stage, connect with the audience, and effectively
use nonverbal communication to enhance the impact of the speech.

Mechanics:

 Only one (1) participant per year level

 Participants will pick a question and will be given 3 minutes to prepare and another 3
minutes to answer.

 Participants are not allowed to have any gadget during the contest proper.

 A timer accessible to the contestant, judges and audience shall be provided.

 There will be a 1-point deduction for every 30-second overtime from the respective
judges' total score before determining the rank of the contestants.

 The style of the delivery shall be conversational, oratorical or a combination of both.

 Dramatic style is considered disqualified.

 Use of sound effects and props is disallowed.

 Judge's decision is final and irrevocable. Participants agree to be bound by the official
contest rules, guidelines, and decisions of the judges.
 EcoLITRATO

Criteria and Percentage:

 Adherence/Appropriateness to the Theme -50%

- Photo aligns with the theme of the contest and effectively expresses its
intended message within the context of the theme.

 Uniqueness of Concept -30%

- Distinctiveness of the concept and idea presented in the photo,
including the composition, subject matter, and perspective.

 Originality-10%

- Assessing how unique and new the photo is, including the originality and
creativity of the idea, subject matter, and execution, as well as the use
of any unconventional or innovative techniques.

 Clarity of Expression - 10%

- Evaluating how well the photo technically communicates its intended

message in a clear and concise manner - usage or combination of
lighting, color, and other visual elements.

Mechanics:

 Only one (1) participant per year level.

 Each contestant must submit only one (1) photo entry.

 Photos can be taken using any smartphones and camera. The smartphone or
camera must activate the timestamp to appear in the photo. Coaches shall
assist his/her participant in the activation of the device's timestamp prior to
the contest proper.

 Entry must not contain any product logo/watermarks or any text in the image
and must be the contestant's original work.

 Entry will be disqualified if digitally or otherwise enhanced or altered for

creative purposes. Altered images refer to photographs manipulated and
 applied with special effects (colorizing, toning, collage, photo composites,
HDR, etc.).

 Minor adjustments, including sharpening, contrast and slight color adjustment

or the digital equivalents, are not acceptable.

 Photos which are highly immoral, relatively obscene and/or in violation of

public moral and/or public policy are highly discouraged.

 Photo must not contain any copyrighted material including artworks and other
photos.

 Entry must not have been awarded in any other photo contests and/or
commercially published whether for news, advertising or otherwise.

 By joining the contest, the participant is considered to have granted the

Schools Division of Roxas City - Youth Formation Program permission or license
to use the photos, along with the names of the photographers, for various
publications and marketing collaterals of DepEd - YFP, and for other purposes.

 Judge's decision is final and irrevocable. Participants agree to be bound by the

official contest rules, guidelines, and decisions of the judges.
 Lakan at Lakambini ng Kalikasan 2013 (CPC)

1. Only one male and one female contestant is allowed per year level

2. The candidates must be registered camp participants and a bonafide high school student of
the division heishe is representing

3. The pageant shall consist of five (5) portions namely:

a. Production Number-contestants during the talent night competition must wear their
school's/division's YES-O shirt and denim shorts or pants and footwear that match the
outfit. On the pageant night, contestants must wear the prescribed outfit designed by
the contest committee.
b. Talent Show -talent must have relevance to the environmental awareness or cause and
must not exceed 5 minutes. However, 1 point will be deducted from the total score for
every 30 seconds exceeded. Only minimal props are allowed.
c. Kalikasan Attire shall wear creative costume using a combination of indigenous/natural
material and recycled/recyclable materials
i. Male - butterfly
ii. Female - fairy
d. Gown and Barong- shall wear creative costume using RECYCLED/RECYCLABLE materials
ONLY!. Materials used in the Gown/Barong must be described or elaborated during the
actual ramp show. (Gown/Barong description must be submitted to the organizers
during the final rehearsal on February 8, 2013)
e. Question and Answer-The questions to be answered must have relevance to the
environment.

4. Ranking system shall be used to determine the winners.

5. In case of a tie, the Average Score of the candidates will be computed. 5

6. The decision of the Board of Judges is final and irrevocable.

Over-all Criteria

Production Number - 10%

Talent Portio - 25%

Kalikasan Attire - 20%

Gown/Barong - 20%

Interview - 25%

100%
Special Awards

a. Mr. and Ms. Photogenic – The official photographer will choose the winner
b. Mr. and Ms. Popularity – The most numbers of likes in the Facebook fan page for the
pageant

Minor Awards

a. Best in Production Number - the judging will be based on the following criteria: Mastery
30%, Skill 20%, Poise and Projection 30%, Stage Presence 10%, Audience Impact 10%.
Total 100%.
b. Best in Talent - the judging will be based on the following criteria: Mastery and Skill
25%, Relevance to the theme 25%, Originality and Artistry 25%, Showmanship 25%.
Total 100%.
c. Best in Kalikasan Attire - the judging will be based on the following criteria: Originality &
Creativity, 40%, Poise 20%, Stage Presence 20%, Projection 20%. Total 100%.
d. Best in Barong/Gown - the judging will be based on the following criteria: Suitability
30%, Elegance 30%, Poise Carriage and Projection 40%. Total 100%.
e. Best in Interview - the judging will be based on the following criteria: Content 30%,
Fluency of Speech and Consistency 25%, Pronunciation and Diction 25%, Stage Presence
20%. Total 100%.

Specific Rules and regulations, including schedules, shall be administered by the committee.
Failure to comply shall amount to automatic disqualification.