Republic of the Philipprnes DI]PARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION IV-A CALABARZON Gate 2, Karangalan Village, Cainta Rizal

November 20,2013

Rf,GIONAL MEMORAI[DUM
No.

l9

s. 2013

REGIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (RSPC) AND RtrGIONAL TESTTVAL OF TALENTS (RFD rOR SY 2013-2014

To:

SchoolsDivisionSuperintendents Heads, Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools All Others Concerned

1. The Department of Edrrcation (DepEd) Region IV-A CALABARZON, through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLI\,D), announces the conduct of the Regional Schools Press Con'ference (RSPC) for SY 2013-2014 with the theme " Camtrns Journalism and Trmtsformational Leadership" on January 26-29,2014 back to back with the Regional Festival of Talents @FT) consisting of skills exhibition in the different learning area on January 30 - February 1,2014 to be hosted by the Schools Division of Dasmarinas City.
REGTONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (RSPC)

2.

The conduct of the RSPC is pursuant to Republic Act @A) No. 7079, otherwise known'as the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, and in support to DepEd Order No. 47, s. 2010, entitled Guidelines on Financial Subsidy for the Conduct of the National Schools Press Conference INSPC) its implementing'rules and regulations (IRR) specifically Rule IX of Section 1.
J.

The Conference aims to: a. demonstrate understanding of the importance of journalism by expressing it through different journalistic endeavors and approaches; b. sustain advocacy on social consciousness; c. provide a venue for an enriching learning experience for students interested in pursuing joumalism as a career; d. promote responsible joumalism and fair and ethical use of social media; and e. enhance joumalistic competence through healthy and friendly competitions. The Conference activities shall include the following: a. IndividualContests; b. Scriptwriting and Radio Broadcasting Contests; Collaborative Publishing Contest; d. Awarding of the Winners (Individual and Group Contests) and Outstanding School Paper Advisers (SPAs) and Campus Journalists (CJs)

4.

c.

NSPC, personnel and staff, conferences, concerned offrcials, officers-in-charge guidelines stipulated in DepEd Order implementing refer to the pupils/staff are advised to made on the guidelines of the No. 47, s. 2010. Appropriate changes and inclusion were individual and group contests, please refer to the table ofthe list ofenclosures below:
Enclosure Content
Geoerai Guidelines for the Selection of Winners in the Different Individual Writing Contests
3a 3b 3c Score Score Score Score Score Score Score
Sheet Sheet Sheet Sheet Sheet Sheet Sheet

5.

In order to clarifu

issues and concems regarding the conduct of the Schools Press

of

Number
for Editorial Wntilg
for News Writing for Feature Writing

3d
3e

for Sports Writing for Editorial Cafiooning

3f
39,

4a

4b
4c
4d,

for Photoj ournalism for Science and Health Writing General Guidelines for Gmup Contests (School Paper, E-Document and E-Publication) General Guidelines for the Selection of the Best Sections and Design Category Score Sheet for tlle Editorial Section Score Shest for &e News Section
Score Score Score Score Score Score

Lay{ut

and Page

4e

4t
4g 4h

4i
5

5a

for the Sports Section for Layout and Page Design Category for tie Science and Health Section for The Best E-Publication for Selecting the Best School Paper Guidelines for the Collaborative Publishing Contest Score Sheet for Collaborative Publishing

Sheet Sheet Sheet Sheet Shet Sheet

for the Featurs Section

6
6a

Guidelines tr'or Radio Broadcasting & Script Writing Contests (Filipino And English) .Score Sheet for Radio Broadcasting and Scripnuiting

6. 7.

Any violation ofthe stipulated guidelines is subject for disqualification.

The top seven winners in all events per contest category per medium shall be recognized and the points they will garner will be included in the computation of the overall scores. (See Enclosare No. 7)

contestant', policy. Schools which have collected journalism or subscription fees from their students should submit school paper entries and not e-document entries in PDF files.
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8. All schools divisions should strictly follow the "No School Paper, No student
Each Schools Division is
Document Name

to submit the
Submitted Enclosur

a.

Division winnerVentries for

to
the Regional Offic (RO)
addressed to

Number

Deadline and Important Reminders

January 6, 2013 until 5:00

pm ONLY

Outstanding School Paper Adviser and

Campus Joumalist (Elementary and Secondary Levels) duly endorsed by the

SDS

CLMD

Document Name

Submitted to

Enclosure

Number

Deadline and Important Reminders

Division winnerVenlries for the Group

print, electronic or portable document format

(School Paper) Contests

in

(PDF) and rhe IIRLs

of tie

Regional Office (RO) addrssed to

January 17, 2014 until

5:00 pm ONLY

r Division entries

c-

CLMD

publications duly endorsed by the SDS

will b be

which

traffpofied

through couriers
accepted

or special deliveries should

by

the

records section's offic on or before lle day ol

the deadline.

No ertension of
datey'time

will

due be

Complete Official List of five-hundred

(3 copies)

al:.d 2a

l) memberdelegation for the RSPC and a separate complete

twenry-one (52

Regional Office (RO),

addressed ;o

official list of participants for the RFT cum Division Travel Order (hard and
soft copies), parents' prmit and medical certificatcs.

allowed. January 21,2014 . This official list signed by thc SDS shall also sene as tle official'travel order

CLMD
Schools

Division of
Dasrnarinas

by the host division

. If
during registration. there are last-minute

of each Division and this is the only tnvel order which shall be honored

Citv
addressed to thc SDS

ir the lisl of contestarts. the

changes
replacement shall subrnit

Billetirg
Schools addressed 1o the Principal

justificatior/ certification duly signed

Delegation
contest venue.

respective chair of the RTWG upon arrival at the

by the SDS/Head of to the

Only the five hundred

twenty one (521) official

delegates for RSPC and
those declared in the list of ofEcial participants for

RFT shall be registered ,nd accommodated in the billeting area. They are also the only ones wbo

will

of

receive Certificates

Participation

and
and

Appearance.
o

Early confrrmation
dMsion is required.

registntion with the host

REGISTRATION

AFTER JANUARY 17,

2OI4 WILL
LONGER
ACCEPTED.

NO BE

I)ocument Name

d.

Submitted to
Schools

Enclosure

Number

Deadline and Important Rminders

The Division's Schedule of Arrival and

Dcparturc and means of transportation to
reach the vemre.

January 17, 2014

DiYision of
Dasmarinas

City
addressed to

the SDS

10.
2013.

In addition, Education Program Supervisors-In-Charge ol Campus Journalism in

each Schools Division are also required to submit the following on or before December 17,

a.
b.

2O13-2014 Regional Matrix of Activities - The division's initiatives to further develop and enhance the abilities of their joumalism advisers and students in both elementary and secondary schools Five-year plan of activities that are based on the needs of pupils, students and teachers

c.

Directory and Profile - all the school pdper advisers and division supervisors incharge ofjoumalism in both elementary and secondary schools

Each delegation is expected to be at the venue by 7:00 am of January 26 (Sunday) and to leave in the afternoon of January 29 (Wednesday) right after the awarding and closing ceremonies for individual contests, radio broadcasting and collaborative publishing. The conduct ofthe other major activities listed in Enclosure No. 8 shall be charged against the Regional Fuirds, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

11.

12.

REGIONAL FESTIVAL OF TALENTS (RFT)

and skills in all leaming areas. Furthermore, it will showcase various products and perlormances as evidence of their learning. The activity aims to strengthen and upgrade the students' level ofcompetence and confidence in facing life's challenges Likewise, the Festival shall engage teacher-advisers and other educational leaders in parallel
prolessional development sessions.

13.

The Festival is an avenue where the pupils/students can best show their knowledge

14.

The Festival activities shall include the lollowing:

Day

I (Kindergarten)
Storytelling competition (English and Filipino)
Creative dance competition

AM
PM

a.

b.

Day 2 (ElementarT and Secondary)

AM
PM

a. Sabayang Pagbigkas b. InterpretativeDance c. Technolympics (Technology and Livelihood Education) d. Broadcasting Exhibition (English/Journalism) e. Foreign Language (Languages)

Day 3 (Secondary) a. 'fagisan ng 'talino (Filipino) b. Population Quiz (Araling Panlipunan) Sining 'fanghalan (Music and Arts)

15.

Please see Enclosure

National Festival

of

to DepBd Memorandum No. 205, s. 2012 for the 2013 Talents Guidelines in the following contests/dimensions:

Technolympics, Broadcasting Exhibition, Foreign Language Competition, Tagisan ng Talino. POPQUIZ and Sining Tanghalan.

The mechanics and management of the contests for storytelling competition, creative dance competition, sabayang pagbigkas and interpretative dance are indicated in Enclosares No. 9 orul 10.
Each delegation is expected to be at the venue by 1:00 pm of January 29 (Wednesday) and to leave right after the awarding of winners on February I (Saturday).

16.

1'7.

All delegation heads with their respective SPAs and contestants must be responsible not only for the food, accommodation and transportation of their Campus Journalists (CJs)/pupils/students but also for their safety and security all throughout the RSPC and RFT. Thus, the parents' permit and medical certificates together with the schools division's official list of the participants duly signed by the Schools Division Superintendent must be submitted to the registration committee of the host schools division. A copy of which must also be given to the principal ofthe billeting school upon arrival.

18.

19. There shall be NO REGISTRATION FEE. Participants shall take care of their own trarsportation, food, accommodation and other related expenses which may be charged to MOOE, provincial local funds or the city's Special Education Fund, subject to
usual accounting and auditing rules and procedures.

Honoraria, board and lodging and transpo(ation of judges, supplies and other related expenses shall be charged against the downloaded Campus Journalism Funds and to the Regional Funds, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and procedures.

20.

21.. The host Schools Division shall take charge olthe trophies/medals and certificates of the RSPC and RFT winners which may be charged to MOOE, provincial local funds or the city's Special Education Fund, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and

procedures. Likewise, they are also requested to organize the working committees on registration, documentatio4 venue and accommodation, ICT, medical and security.

For firrther information, please contact Agnes G. Rolle and Jennifer E. Lopez, Education Program Supervisors-In-Charge of Campus Joumalism and EPSs concerned per leaming area in the Curriculum and Learning Management Division at telephone number (02) 647 4914 or email at clmt.calabarzon@yahoo.com-

22.

23,

Immediate dissemination and widest dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

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Enclosure No.1 (Regionol Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

FORMAT FOR THE LIST OF STUDENT CONTESTANTS AND DI\'ISION SCHOOL PAPER ENTRIES

A.

The List of Fifteen Division Entries for School Publication per Category. Division: Category: Name of School Publication

Publication Adviser

Principal's
Name

School

L
z.
3. 15.
B

List of Contestants for the Individual Contests

Complete Name

of

student

School

Name of School

Publication Adviser

Publication
2 3

C.

List of Script Writing and Radio Broadcasting Contestants

Complete Name
I

of

student

Rolei Assigned Task

School

Team Coach

2
3

D.

List of Collaborative Publishing Contestants

Complete Name

of

student

Role/ Assigned
Task

School

Team Coach

I
z
3

Head, Division Delegation Team Signature over Printed Name

Enclosure

Na

2 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 201 3)

SY 2013-2014 RSPC Confirmation Sheet

Regional Coordinator: Telephone No.:

Fax No.:

DTWG DepED E-mail:

Dear Sir/I\{adam: in the SY 2013-2014 This is to confirm the attendance delegates fiom Division RSPC to be held on lu:luary 76-29,2014 in the Schools Division of Dasmarinas City.

of

Delegates

Expected Delegates
Elem.
Sec.

Actual Delegates
Elem.
Sec.

Total
224

Total

Campus Journalist winners Rarks l-7 in 8 categories in

1t2

1t2

Individual Contesls with 2 mediums Campus Journalist winners

Rank I rr Regian al Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting Canresrs 17 CJs in English & 7 CJs in Filipino) Campus Journalist winners

l4

l4

28

14

t4

28

Rank

l in

Contests (7 CJs

Collaborative Publishing in English & 7 CJs in

Filipino) Coaches ofthe CJ winnsrs in Individual

Contests

t12
2 2

tt2
2
2

224 4
4 I

Coachgs of the Scriptwriting and Radio

Broadcasting Team

Coaches of the Collaborative Publishing

Team

Assistant Schools
Superintendent

Schools Division Superintendents or Division

Division Education Supervisor incharpe of Camous Journalism Outstanding CJ and SPA

Presidents of the Division Association School Paper Advisers (both elementary and secondary) DMsion Delegates Total

I
2 2

4
2 521

of
I I

260

261

Very truly yours,

Head, Division Delegation Team Signature over Printed Name

Enclosure

Na 2a (Regional Memorandum No.

19, s. 20) 3)

SY 2013-2014 RFT Confirmation Sheet

Regional Coordinator:

DTWG DepED

Dear Sir/Nladam:

itr the SY 2013-2014 Tlus is to confirm the attendance of _delegates ffom Division _ RFT to be held on January 3O-February 1,,2014 in the Schools Division of Dasmarinas City. Delegates

Actual Delegates Public Private Total

Day I (Kindergarten) Storytelling competition Creative dance competition

Day 2 (Elementary and Secondary) Sabayang Pagbigkas Interpretative Dance Technolympics (Technology and Livelihood Education) Day 3 (Secondary) Tagisan ng ktlino (Filipino) Broadcasting Exhibition (English/Joumalism) Foreign Language (Languages) Population Quiz (Araling Panlipunan) Sining Tanghalan (Music and Arts)
Coaches of the Dav

Contests

Coaches ofthe Day 2 Contests Coaches

ofthe Day 3 Contests

Schools Division Superintendents or Assistant Schools Divisron

Superintendent Division Education Supervisors in-charge of the Festival Talents Division Delegates Total

of

Very truly yours,

Head, Division Delegation Team Signature over Printed Name

Enclosure No. 3 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF WINNERS IN T}IE DIFT'ERENT INDIVIDUAL WRITING CONTESTS
The competition in the Individual Writing Contest is dcsigned to showcase the competencies of campus journalists, demonstrate their holistic joumalistic skills and proficiency through media exposure, immersion and press conferencs, and promote fiee responsible joumalism.

Only leamers from schools with publications, both in English and Filipino, and,ior maintain a lgitimat publication staff website for the school year and who won the top seven spots in each category are allowed to compete in the various individual contests ofthe RSPC.
The following

will

be strictly implemented and complied with:

A.

General: l. To facilitate proper identification, the participants are required to wear their school uaiform with their valid school ID/RSPC IDs especially during the contest proper. 2. Should there be queqtions and assistance nceded, the participants can only raise their concems to the assigned proctor. The proctor shall refer them to the Rcgional TWG for appropriate response to their queries or concerns. 3. Contestanls should not put any identifing mark on the contest entrv or answer sheet. 4. The top seven wimers per medium shall be recognized and the points they will gamer will be included in the computation ofthe overall scores. 5. Any violation of the stipulated guidelines will be grounds for disqualification of the participant. 6. The decision of the members ofthe Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest shall be deemed final and irrevocable.
Specific:
I

B.

Sports Wnrrng: a. The RTWG shall orient and provide final instructions to the campus joumalists before thc contest proper. b. A pre-game conference shall be conducted for the introduction ofthe players, coaches, and toumament officials. Consequently, a post conference shall be held for further interview and data gathenng. c. Contestants shall be made to watch an actual game where they can gather appropriate data and/or interview officials and athletes before and after the
game.

2.

Copy Reading & Headline Writing:

a. b.

The contstants shall use the standa"rd copyreading symbols and follow
directions givcn in the contest piccc. The contestants will also provide two headlines for the article that they have edited and include the appropriate printer's dircctions.

3.

Editorial Carlooning: a. Only pencils with erasers provided by the Organizers shall be used. b. The cartoon must reflect the elements of editorial cartooning. c. The cartoon should bs, at all times, compliant with the professional and ethical standards of media.

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Photojournalism a. Preparation: Padicipants should be at the contest venue thirty (30) minutes before the orientation. 2) The photojoumalists are allowed to use any Digital Camera (point and shoot only) with a maximum of 16 megapixels. Contestants who shall be bring any DSLR and other high-end cameras will not be permitted to ioin the photo shoot.

l)

3)

The student contestant should bring his own camera cable for

uploading of pictures. 4) Cellular phones, exlra digital cameras, extra storage card or any additional materials/equipment are not allowed in the contest area. b. Memory Card l,oading: The contestants will load the storage card front of the

in

examiners/proctors. c. Photo Shoot After announcing the contest theme/topic, the first shot (cgntrol shot) by all contestants should be focused on one subject as determined by the examiner/proctor. 2) Every contestant is given one (1) hour to take pictures, which does not include the loading and unloading of the storage card in front of the examiners/proctors. 3) During the actual photo shooting, the advisers, trainers, and parents of th contestants are NOT allowed in the venue. 4) The contestants are allowed to take ten (10) photos, but only six (6) shots (including the control shot) will be submitted as official entries. 5) Five (5) best photos and the control shot will be uploaded by the cbntestant to the RTWG assigned laptop/deskiop for judging.

l)

6)

Captions per picture should be encoded by uploading ofthe photos to the laptop/desktop.

the contestant upon

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Enclosure No. 3a (Regional Memorandum No.

19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR EDITORIAL WRJTING Technical

Uses lead paragraph that contains news peg and the general stand of th writr Presents arguments that are based on facts.
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Cites sources offacts to add credibility to tJle arguments raised Uses a strong and thought-provoking tifle or headline Shows logical reasoning Observes the rules of grammar and s1.nta"r

Utilizes transitions properly

Content
Presents the general stand ofthe writer in the lead

sOVo

Utilizes fucts from interviews. documents review, data analyses and other reliable
sources

Displays evidence ofthe writers' knowledge and understamding of issues/problems Reflects clarity ofthe message and can influence public opinion Arguments presented in the body logically support the writer's stand

Ethics
Observes etlrical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance,

l0o/o

accuracv. oriqinalitv) Cites sources and observes'copgight laws

Total
Comments/Suggestions:

lOOo/"

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

L2

Enclosure

Na 3b

(Regionol Memorandum No- 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR NEWS WRITING Technical

Arranges details of the event in decreasing importance Shows the news writer's ability to organize information Uses a lead that is clear and focused on the most important detail Avoids the use of words with controversial elements or double-mearung. Avoids personal slants Has clear and unbiased headline Uses short and simple words Conforms with the principles of unity and coherence Observes tie rules of grammar and synta,r
Uses transilions properly
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Content
Uses appropriate lead type to'get the readers' attention Presents to tJre readers the most important detail ofthe event Follows logical presentation ofthe event and emphasizes the most important or relevant fact (s) Follows tlre correct news writing format/style

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Ethics
Observes ethical and proGssional standards for print media (fr.imess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Cites sources and observes cop]'right laws

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TOTAL
CommentslSuggestions:

lOOo/"

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

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Enclosure

Na

3c (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR FEATURE WRITING Technical

Observes the rules of grammar and s1'ntax
3Oo/o

Conforms with the principles of organization ard progression of ideas Exhibits creative presentation ofthe stor) Combines colorful and figurative language to present facts
Uses a catchy title for the article Sustains interest of the readers Utilizes the appropriate feature tlpe to emphasize the impacVrelevance of the topic

Content
Cites facts like historical references, statistics, relevant names/facts to bolster credibility of statements a.nd,/or narratives Presents a new angle or information about the topic that are timely and interesting to
read

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Stirs the imagination ofthe reader Balances presentation ofthoughts and ideas fiom the obtained data with those ofthe

writers' perceDtions Ethics

Observes ethical and professional standa.rds for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Cites sources and observes coplright laws

lIo/"

TOTAL
Comments/Suggestions
:

l00o/o

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

l4

Enclosure No. 3d (Regional Memorandum No.

19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR SPORTS WRITING Technical

Uses appropriate form and style Uses appropriate sports terms and lingo to highlight the significance

4Io/o

ofthe game

Provides correct descriptions, colorful allusions and figures of speech to describe the players. event/game. Combines the proper amount of statistics to create a clear visual narrative ofthe

action
Has an attractive headline which shows what really transpired in the event Observes tle rules of grammar and syntar

Conforms with the principles ofunity and coherence

Content
Presents a clear picture of the events in the game.

50v"

Utilizes an appropriate sports news reporting style Uses interviews, statistics, references and research

Ethics
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (fuimess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Cites sources and observes coplright laws

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Total
Comments/Suggestions:

lOOo/"

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

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Enclosure No. 3e (Regtonal Memoranclum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR EDITORIAL CARTOONING Technicsl

Makes use of a minimum number of labels Shows logical use of various sizes, dimensions and proportions of images Displays attractive use of shading and other techniques Utilizes witty, original and creative representation of ideas/concepts on the issue 3Io/o

given

Content
Presents clear, specific and humorous angle on

6$0/o

tle

issue or topic given

Raises relevant, timely issues and concerns about the topic Is in good taste and free from libelous, indecent and abstract ideas

Arouses interest and analrtical thinking among its rdaders Constructively criticizes and influences readers' opinion

Ethics
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (fuimess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Observes copgight laws

l0o/o

lffio/o

Total
Comments/Suggesti6ns:

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

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Enclosure

Na 3f (Regional

Memorandum No. )9, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR PHOTOJOURNALISM Technical

Presents images that ar sharp, free from smudges and not blurred and cluttered
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Properly utilizes foreground and background that shows good and correct perspective Uses appropriate photography technique to highlight images

Content
Shows clear and specific idea(s) or angle connected to the given theme/topic Arouses interest
Presents relevant and well-wdtten captions

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Shows logical arrangemenVsequence of photos

Ethics
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy and balance)

lIo/o

Respectfrrl of subject's rights

Total
Comments/Suggestions:

lOOo/"

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

Enclosure

Na 39 (Regional Memorandum No.

19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR SCIENCE AND HEALTH WRITING Technical Manifests unity and coherence to tle theme/topic given Has catchy and appropriate headline that is also clear and flee ofbias Observes the rules of gramrnar and s)'ntax Shows logical presentation of arguments Contains leads tlrat are clearly written and focused on the most important detail Follows appropriate form and style Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report/discuss events Content Utilizes facts from interviews, documents review, data analyses and other reliable
sources Presents relevant and timely issues on science and technology Uses technical jargons to a minimum
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50 0h

Presents technical and complicated scientific concepts or ideas in a manner that can be understood by a wide variety of readers Crtes scientific references, statistics and relevant figures/facts to bolster credibility of statements and-/or narratives

Ethics
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Cites sources and observes coplright laws

lO

o/o

Total
Comments/Suggestio.ns
:

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Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

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Enclosure No. 4 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s.

201 3)

GENERAL GI]IDELINES FOR GROI]P CONTESTS (SCHOOL PAPER, e.DOCIJMENT and e-PIIBLICATION)
A,
The goup contest is open to Elementaq/ and Secondary schools whose school papen belong to the

top/ best in the division.

Only those school papers that have rron in at least four sectionvcategory shall be declarcd as one of the Best School Papen in the negiotr,

c. The top ten (10) winnen in each sction per medium (English and Filipiro) will be aflrormced. However, the points garnercd by each publication shall be added only to Group Contest Newspaper Category, if the school papers will qualify in criteria B.
D. The decision of the members of the Board of Judges in all aspcts of the contest shall be deemed

final and irrevocable.

E. The School Paper may be submitted in ary of the followirg fonnat: Paper-based (print) or E-document (pd| Since the school paper and edocument entries will be evaluated using the same set of criteriA each division is supposed to submit ten (10) entries per category, which are composed of school paper and edocument regional qualifiers combined. The requirements for lhe edocument arc the same as those of the paper-based entries except that they will be in fhe portable document lormat (pdD. All Edocuments enlries of each division must be placed in one flash disk and labeled accordirgly.

1.

' 2.

Schools that did not collect journalism or subscription fee from the students are the only institutions allowed to submit their ca$pus publicalion in e-document fomat (pdf). Schools that will submit entries in this fonnat should include a certification fiom dre lnrents' association, duly noied by school principa.l, that no publication fee was collected from the students- This certifrcation should be included in the documents submitted to the rrgionat ofiice beforc the regional judging of the sfhool papers

E-Putrlications arr official campus publication websites maintained by the editorial staff of tlle school paper. E-publications must be attached or linked to the official website of the school. For e-publications, schools should sutrmit their trR.L (Universal Resource Locator) or email it to clnt.calabarzonlirHhoo.com

F,

The different SECTIONS/ CATE@RY to be judged for the group contest are as follows: News Section / Pahinang Balita Editorial Section / Pahiiang Editoryal Feature Section / Pahinang Lathalain Sports Section / Pahinang Pampalakasan Science & Technology Section / Pahinang Agham at Teknolohiya Layout atrd Page Design Category / Kategoryang Pag-aanyo at Disenyo ng Pahina

l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1.

G-

The Technical Specifrcations for both Elementary and Scondary levels are as follows: No. ofpages: ninirnum of 12 and naximum of20 News Section - at least 3 Sports Section - at least 2 Feahrre Section - at least 3 Editorial Section - at least 2 Science & Technology Section - at least 2

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2.
3.

Process: Color:
Size:

Offset

4.

Paper stock: Book paper or C2S 60lbs-70lbs Front and back cover in flrll color Inside pages in black and white

5-

9"x12" (Elementary)

l2"xlA' (Iigh

School)

Each section will bejudged according to the guidelines/criteria set for the section/category.

After a thorough tlree-to-five{ay evaluation by a set of at least twelve judges, each division will submit a naximum of 15 winners per sction and for each medium @nglish and Filipino) 10 the
Regional Ofilc. The school paper and edocument entries should b properly seaied and labeled per category. Sufncient copies of the school paper or edocument entries should be included in the package. The number of copies should correspond to the number of divisional wirnings of each school paper. A lisl of winning division entries should also accompany the package. This list should be duly endorsed by the Schools Division Superintendent to the Curicuhrm and Leaming Management Division on or before the deadline. Divisions are also required to include tlle result of the evaluation duly signed by thejudges to tlle same'omce mentioned. (See enclosure 1a.)
J.

No school is allowed to subrnit their school paper entry (ies) direcdy to the Regional Office.
Since the contest for E-publicaiions is on its early stage of implemntation, points gamered by any school on this event shall not be added to ltre points eamed by the division. It shall ofncially be part of the comptition in 2016.

1-

Conceming the content, the same principle of the printed school papr shall be applied. However, the E-Publication should be developed as a simple interactive web page.

2. . 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

button

The E-publication's homepage must contain the publication's nameplate and an active for every section of the publication (News, Editorial, Features, Science &

Technology and Sports). There sho[ld be h]T,erlinks for rferences cited and additional readings and data gathering. The e-publication should be cornpatible and flexitlle that it can be opened using any web browser such as Internet Erplorer, Chrome, Firefox, Oper4 Dolphin and otler wett navigator.
The use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Java scripting is allowed.

lny-out ofeach section ofthe webpage should be in harmony with the staffs chosen theme
for the specifrc section. Readability
section.

of colored and graphical backgrourd and fonts must be evident in

each

All E-publications shall be vierved by the public only after the evaluation ol the board of judges.

Failue to comply with the set guidelines

disqualification.

evaluating school papers

will be a grourd for

)n

Enclosure

Na 4a (Regional Menorandum No.

19, s. 2013)

GEIIERAL GUIDELII{ES F'OR TEE SELECTION OF THE BEST SECTIONS AND LAY-OUT AND PAGE DESIGN CATEGORY

A.

fditorial

1.

2. 3. 4.
B.

Section The editorial section should lrave at least two (2) pages and should include the following: main editorial, editorial ca.rtoo& colunns, lettrs to the editor, and commentaries. Opinion polls or surveys may be include4 but are not requiredThe trealnent of the issues must demonshate fair and balanced presentation of botl sides of each issue tackled, clear moral purpose, logical reasoning, and proper citaiionVattributions of
sources.

Topics found in the section should tackle various intenDtional, national or local issues that may directly or indirectly affect the school or the co[alunity the school serves. The decision of the members of the Board of Judges shall be deemed final and irevocable.

News Section

1. 2.

3.
C-

ofat least three (3) pages. The content and scope of the news stories should include a balanced coverage of interrational, national, regional, commmity and school-based news stories. The content of the section may include straight or spot news, advance/follow up report, news bits, news feature, news analysis, indepth newVinvestigative news and survey news.
The news section shall consist The Feahres Section should have at least three (3) pages.

Frture Section

1. 2.

The featue articles should display unique and creative presentation of topics, logical organiution and progression of ideas, wdten' facility of the lalguage and proper
citations/attributions of souces.

D.

1. ).

Sports Sectior
The news section sball coDsisl ofat least two (2) pages.

The content and scope of the news stories should include a balalced coverage/scope of
intemational, national, regrona! community and school-basd sports news stories. The contenl ot the section may include sfaight or spot news, advanc/follow-up reporq news bits; news feature/news analysis; indepth news, survey news, features and editoriavcolumn concrning or prtaining to sports.

3.
E.

Science and Technolog/ Section The Science and Technology Section should have at least two (2) pages and should include environmental, scientific, technological and innovative slories written in news, featue, or scientific commentary style. This should also include the economic impact of Science ard Technology on the lives ofthe Filipinos. The articles should be well-researched and should observe proper citation of sources, pictues and graphics.

2. F.

Lay-out ard Pege Design Category 1. This category shall corform to the principles of layout and design. 2. The lay-out and page design category should include any or a combination of the following: balanced coverage/scope of stories about the community and school-based events, including those of intemational, nadonal and regional significance which document or are related to the school or its members' involvemed and participation. Prcper evaluation or grading events based on their importance should be evident in the lay-out.

3.

The layout and page design should include headlines, body text, cutdcaptions, balanc, harmony, and proportionate to length ofarticles and the entire page.

2l

Enclosure

Na 4b (Regional

Memorandum No. 19, s. 20)3)

SCORE SHEET FOR THE EDITORIAL SECTION Technical

Has catchy and appropriate headline Observes the rules of grammar and ryntax Shows logical presentation of arguments
4O o/o

Follows the correct format or style ofan editorial

Uses clear and unbiased headline Uses short and simple words Presents a distinct style

ofthe section
50 vo

Content
Presents the stand

ofthe sta.ffregarding certain issues

Utilizes facts from interviews, document reviews, data analyses and other reliable
sources Uses argumelts that are supported by facts

Reflects clearJogical thinking and challenges the readers' critical thinking FIas an editorial cartoon that can stand on its own and conveys clean, good, humorous. and corlstructive criticism Columns cover a variety of relevant, youth-oriented subject matter Includes letters to the editor, columns and exchanges
Keeps to the minimum the number of articles/columns from the administration teachers and politiciarx

Covers relevant issues in school, region, national and intemational scene Applies the principles of civic joumalism Priontizes school-related concerns rather than events that have little oi no direct connection with th9 community's educationd program Cites facts such as historical references, statistics, relevant figures to bolster credibilitv of statements and,/or narratives Includes opinion articles that are timely and interesting to read Balances factual details with those ofthe writers' perceptions

Ethics
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Cites sources and observes copJright laws

lO

o/o

Totel
Comments/Suggestions:

looo/"

Evaluator/Judge . (Signature over Printed Name)

22

Enclosure

Na

4c (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR THE NEWS SECTION Technical Has variety of articles that use catchy and appropriale headlines Observes the rules of grammar and syntax Includes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance Contains leads that are clearly written and focused on the most important detail Presents headlines that are clear and free ofbias Uses short and simple words Follows appropriate form and style Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report events Utilizes relevant graphs and tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures Presents a distinct style of tlle section Content Utilizes facts from interviews, document reviews, data analyses and other reliable
sources
4O o/"

5O o/"

Covers relevant issues in school, region, national and even in the intemational level Prioritizes school-related issues rather than events tlut have little or no direct connection with the communiw's educational. or athltic Drosram Cites facts such as historical references, statistics, relevant names/facts to bolster credibiliW oI statements and/or narratives

Ethies
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Cites sources and observes copgight laws

lO

o/o

Total
Comments/Suggestions:

l00o/o

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

23

Enclosure No. 4d (Regional Menorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR THE FEATURES SECTION Technical Manifests unitv and coherencc to the theme ofthc section Has vanety ofarticles thal usc catchy and appropriatc hcadlines Observes the rules of grammar and svntax Contains leads that are clcarly written and focuscd on the most important detail Presents headlines that appealing, appropriate and uirry* Utilizes rclevant graphs and tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures Presents a drstrnct swle of thc section Content Utilizes facts from interviews, documents rcvicw, data analysos and other reliable sources Reflects clear and logical thinking that makes the readers think Keeps to the minimum the number of articles/columns from the administration, teachers and politicians Covers relevant issues in school, region, national and ovcn in the intemational level Applies the principles of civic joumalism
Citcs facts such as historical references, stalistics, relevant namcs/facts to bolster credibilih ol sulcmcnts and,/or narratir cs Contains a*icles that ar timely and interesting to read Stirs the imagination ofthe reader Bala.nces presentation of details wrth those ofthe writers' perceptlon
4O "/o

50

01,

Ethics'
Observes ethical and profcssional standards for print media (fairness, relevance, accunrcy and balancc) Cites sources and observes copyright laws

10 0/"

Total
Comments/Suggestions
:

lOOo/"

Evaluator/Judge (Signaturc over Printed Namc)

24

Enclosure No. 4e (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 201 3)

SCORE SHEET FOR THE SPORTS SECTION Technical Manifests unitv and coherence Has vanety of articles that use catchy and approp.iate headlines Observes the rules of grammar ard svntax Shows logical presentation ofarguments in the sports editorial, feature and/or column lncludes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance Contains leads that are clcarly rlritten and focuscd on the most important dctail Presents headlines that are clear a-nd fiee ofbias Uses short and simple words Utilizes relevant graphs and tables, sharp, properly-cropped and captioned pictures Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report events Combines the proper amount of statistics to creato a clear nsual narrative ofthe actions Prcscnts a distinct stvle of thc scction Content Utilizes facts liom interviews, document reviclvs, data analyses and othcr reliablc sources Has an edrtorial cartoon that focuses on any rclevant and timely sports event or issue Keeps to the minimum the number of articles/columns fiom the administration, teachers and politicians Covers relevant sports issues in school, region- national and evcn in thc intemational level Includcs varietl oflocal. nalional and intemalional sports arliclcs Prioritizcs school-related materials rather that events that have little or no direct conncction with the communitv's educational and athletic program Cites facts such as historical refcrences, statistics. relevant names/facts to bolster credibility of
sLatements and/or narratir es
4O o/o

5O o/"

Contains articles that arc timelv and interesting to read

Ethics
Observes ethical and profcssional standards for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy

1O o/o

ald

balance) Cites sources and observes copyright

la*s
1009/o

Total
Comments/Suggestions
:

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

25

Enclosure No. 4f (Regional Memorandum No.

19,

s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR LAYOUT AND PAGE DESIGN CATEGORY Technical

Manifests thematic unity Has variety of articles that use catchy and appropriate headlines Includes stories tlnt are arranged in decreasing importance Utilizes relevant graphs, tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures Presents distinct and stand-out style and format of the paper
6O o/o

Content Utilizes headlines that are related to their leads Keeps to the minimum the number of arhcles/columns ftom the administration, teachers and politicians Prioritizes school-related materials rattrer than events that liave little or no diiect connection with the communitv's educational orogram Contains articles that are timely and interesting to read
Ethics
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy and

3O o/"

1O o/"

balance) Cites sources and obsewes copyrrght laws

Total
Comments/Suggestions
:

10/)o/"

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

26

Enclosurc

Na

49 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 201 3)

SCORE SHEET FOR THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SECTION Technical Manilesrs unity and coherence to fte theme of the section Has variety ofarticles that use catchy and appropriate headlines Observes the rules of grammar and syntar Shows logical presentation of arguments Includes stories that a-re arranged in decreasing importance Contains leads that are clearly written and focused on the most important detail Presents headlines that are clear and free of bias Uses short and simple words Utilizes relevant graphs, tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures Follows appropriate form and style Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report evenls Presents a distinct st) le of the section Content Utilizes facts from interviews, document reviews, data analyses and other reliable sources Presents relevant and timely issues on science and technology Uses technical jargons to a minimum Includes stories that deal with environmental, scientific, technological and innovative topics written in news, feature, and scientific commentary style. Prioritizes school-related materials rather than events that have little or no direct connection with the school and community Cites facts buch as scientific references, statistics, relevant figures/facts to bolster credibility of statements and/or narratives
Ethics
Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance, accuracy and balance) Cites sources and observes coplright laws
4O o/o

5O o/"

lo vo

Total
Comments/Suggestibns:

lAOo/"

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

27

Enclosure No. 4h (Regional Menorandum No.

19,

s. 2013)

SCORE SFEET ['OR TFf, BEST E-Publication

"

Contert (4oYo)

Score

o o o . . . . . . r . . r . o . . . . . . o . .

Exhibits appropriate balance of news, edilorial, features, spotu, and other limely and interesting contnt Shows relevance of local, national and intemational events to students Utilizes facts from interiews, document reyiew, data analysis and otler reliable sourcss Showcases original works of students. Shows a variety of stories that are apFopriate to lh section Covers relevant issues in the school, region, national and even in lhe intemational level Cites historical references, statistics, relevant nameyfacts to bolster credibility of
statemenls, assertions, arguments and,/or narratives

Properly cites information and attributes tlrcse facts fiom the source of inforrnation Keps to the minimum the number of articleVcolumns from the admhistration, teachers and politicians Prioritizes school-related matrials rather than events that have little or no dircct comection with the community's educational ard alhletic programs Provides balance of light and serious topics Applies the principles of civic joumalism

Layout (30%)
Arangs stories ir decreasing importance. Has clear and unbiased headlines Uses pictures and graphics that are clear, properly cropped and captioned Utilizes relevant grapbics and illustrations Exhibits clear focus and coherent orgaaization of articles Observes the rules of.grammar and syntar Follo\ls correct joumalistic style ard format Chooses tone and style to fit articles and sections
Is adaptable to all intemet browsrs Has frrnctional icons
Has active hwerlinks Uses clear sound, background animations and clear, audible, sounds and videos Observes accepted standards ofjoumalism in terms offaimes, relevance, accuracy and balance Avoids potentially libelous or obscene contenl, plagiarism and coplright violations

Techriical (20%)

Ethics (109/0)

o
Total

(100%)

CommentysuggBtions:

Evaluator/Judge
(Signature over Printed Name)

28

Enclosure

Na 4i

(Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR SELECTING THE BEST SCHOOL PAPER

Tlus criteria sheet shall be used for the school publications in print or e-document format tlat have qualified in at least four sections/categories. The sum of the points garnered by each qualifting school publication shall comprise the region's over-all points for the newspaper category.

Content (507o)

Score

o o . r . . . . o . . o . . o o . . . .

Exhibits appropriate balance of news, editorial, features, sports, and othe. timely and interesting content Shows relevance of local, mtional and international events to sludents Utilizes facts from interviews, document review, data analysis and other reliable sources Showcases original works made by students. Shows a variery of stories tlnt are appropriate lo the sction Covers relevant issues in tle school, region, national and even irl the intematioml level Cites historical references, statistics, relevant namevfacts to bolster credibility of statements, assertions, argumen8 and./or narratives Properly cites information and attributes thes facls from tle source of information Keeps to the minimum tlle number ofarticleVcolumns from the administration. teachers
and polilicians Prioritizes school-related materials rather than events that have little or no dhect connection with the community's educational and atlrletic programs Provides balance of light atd serious topics Applies the principles of civic jounulism

Tchnical (40%) o Aranges stories in decreasing importance.

Has clear and untriased headlines Uses pictures and graphics that are clear, properly cropped and captioned Utilizes relevant graphics and illustrations Exhibits clear focus and coherent organization of articles Observes the rules of grdmmar and slntax Follows correct joqmalistic style and format . Chooses tone and style to fit articles and sections Obsewes accepted standards balance

Ethics (10%)

ofjoumtism in terms offaimess, relevance, accuracy and

Avoids potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism ard copyright violations

Total (l 009/0)
CommentVSuggestions:

Evaluator/Judge (Signature over Printed Name)

29

Enclosure

Na

5 (Regional Memorandum

No.

19, s. 2013)

GUIDELINES FOR TTIE COLLABORATIVE PUBLISHING CONTEST The competition in collaborative publishing is designed to encourage teamwork among campus joumalists and simulate the workplace of an editorial departnent in a publishing
house.

B.

Each division shall organize a tram of seven-member contestants who shall not be competing in any of t}te regional individual writing contest. Therc will be one team for English and another for Filipino, both at the elementary and secondary levels. Contestants shall $'ear their

unilorm wrth identification cards

C.

D.

the actual competition. Once the contest has starte4 members ofach team shall no longer be allowed to go back to their quarters nor report to their respective advisers.

All contestants are required to attend the orientation before

F,

press conference will be held to become the basis for the actual writing of the editorial, feature and news articles. Either a video of a sports evcnt will be. shown or coveftrge ofan actual sports event shall be attended by the sports writers. Pictures ofthe mini press conference shall be taken by the photojoumalists and editorial cartoons will be produced while the rest ofihe team arc doing write-ups, lay-outing and editing. Sports writers and photo joumalists must be ready to watch an actual game where they shall gather appropriate data and,/or conduct interview before and after the game. A pre-game conference shall be conducted for the introduction of the players, coaches, and toumament officials. Consequently, a post conference shall be held for further intcrview and data
gathering.

A mini

G.

The team will be given trvo (2) hours for data gathering and writing and another two (2) hours for lay-outing and editing. Each teem will bc re{uired to bring a maximum of (4) laptops installed with either PAGEMAKER or IN DESIGN and Photoshop (for the secondary level) and Microsoft Publishcr (for the elementary) for the lay-out the group's final output. The laptops will be checked by the RTWG for any other official applications and pre-written documents or
refercnccs therein. The host drvision rvill provide six (6) scanners for the editorial cartoon (three for elementary and three for sccondary (English/Filipino). Mobile phones and othr electronic gadgets shall not be allowed except for digital camera and laptops with disabled rntemct connection. Each group will be required to convert their output into pdf format. pnnt and submit it to the contest committee. The collaborative publishing team shall submit both hard and soft copics oftheir entries. They should ensure that no identifying marks about their school, division or region can be found on their output. The output ofthe contest is an A4-size fqulpagelubliqarfan. The output will be uploaded to thc designated computer by the RSPC RTWG forjudging. The top (7) scven teams shall be recognized and the points they will gamer will be included in the determination ofthe overall scores. The dccision ofthe members of the Board ofJudges shall be deemed final and irrevocable.

I,
J,

K.

L.

N-

5U

Enclosure No. 5a (Regional Memorandum No- 19. s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR COLLABORATIVE PUBLISHING Content (507o) ' Exhibits appropriate balance of news, editorial- featurs, sports, and other appropriate
Score

o . o o r . o o . o . o

and interesting content

Utilizes facts ftom interviews, document review, data analysis and other reliable sources Highlights originality/uniqueness Shows a variety of stories that fit the section whsre they are placed Cites statistics, relevant names/fucts to bolster credibility of statements, assertions,
arguments and,/or narratives ProlTdes balance of light and serious topics Includes articles that are arranged according to importance Presents headlines that are clear and fiee ofbiasMakes use ofpictures that are clear, properly cropped and captioned Utilizes graphics, illustrations and cartoons that are relevant Exiibits clear focus and cohercnt organizauon Observes the rules of grammar and syntax Observes proper journalistic style and format Observes standards ofjoumalism in terms of faimess, relevance, accuracy, non-libelous statements and obscene content Observes intellectual properW rishts
Plans out the content and design ofthe publication based on the press kit given by the RTWG and can accomplish different tasks within the given time. Shows ease in the use of variety of computer software and equipment to lay-out and

Technical (307o)

Ethics (107o)

.
e .

Team (l0olo)

rorAl

desisn the publiciition

(l0o%)
:

Comments/Suggestions

EvaluatoriJudge (Signature over Printed Name)

31

Enclosure

Na

6 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

GUIDELINES FOR RADIO BROADCASTING & SCRIPT WRITING CONTESTS (FILIPINO AND ENGLISH) A. General Guidelines I . There shall be a separate day for the conduct ofthe script writing and broadcasting

2.
3.

4.
5. 6.
7.
B.

for each medium. Each schools division shall have two separat teams composed of seven (7) members for the English and Filipino categories. The members should not be participants in any individual contest. No team member is allowed to wear anlthing that may identifi' his school, or division Individual awards include best anchor and best news presenter, while group awards include best in technical application, best infomercial and best script. In getting the overall results for best radio production, accumulated points fiom the

individual and group awards shall be considered. The decision ofthe members of the Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest shall be deemed final and irrevocable. Any breach or violation of the stipulated guidelines shall be valid grounds for disqualification.

Scriptwriting 1. The students will be given I l/2 hours to prepare a script for a S-minute radio broadcast, tlnt rncludes an infomercial, which may depict health, environment, politics and social issues, and four (4) news articles, which may be based on press releases, raw data, or any other option given by the RTWG. The infomercial shall have a marirnum length of(l) minute and shall use the language that the group is competing in. Another 30 minutes will be allotted for the printing of the output. . 2. Each team may use up to three laptops and an inkjet printer in preparing and printing of the script. The team should ensure that the laptops they will use for the
contest slrould not contain any document that they may use as reference or model during the conduct of the contest. All laptops should be submitted to the contest committee for inspection. Each team is required to bring its own ertension wires and other equipment, such as CD player for rehearsal. Once the script *riting has commenced the contestants will no longer be allowed to leave the contest rooms. For personal necessities, a member of the contest committee shall accompany them to the rest rooms. The script should not bear any information t}at may identifu the school or division,

3. 4. 5.

but

should include the names of the members of the team with their job assignment/contribution (i.e. anchor, news presenter, etc.)

it

Scripts should be : encoded using Arial font size 12 with directorial instructions in capital letters double-spaced with normal margin printed in a letter-sized bond paper (8.5 X 11") Each team should submit four (4) copies of the script. Three (3) will be submitted to the judges and one (l) for the chairperson. The team may print extra copies for their own use-

6.

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Broadcast Simulation

1. A broadcast

2.

3. 4. 5. 6.
7. 8.

room for the presentation shall be identified in the testing center or contest venue. Only the contestants, judges and the members of tlle contest committee shall be allowed inside. The student broadcasters shall be concealed from the judges all throughout their presentation. T"he orgnizers/host division shall commission an independent sound system provider to ensure quality audio output. The technical operator shall only set the sound system before the simulation. A jack/auriliary cord will be provided for the CD player, laptops and other sources ofsound effects, except mobile phones. Except for the volume meter, contestantsltechnical director shall not be allowed to change, adjust and manipulate the main control board during their presentation. Mobile phones and reference books shall not be allowed in tlte contest area. In case ofpower failure, the affected team shall be allowed to perform again.
Loudspeakers shall be set up outside the broadcast room. The order of presentation will be identified through drawing of lots by the directors before the script writing.

preparation, five (5) minutes for the actual broadcast and one (l) minute for exit. Provided running time shall be applied. 9. The organizers shall provide a wall clock or a timer, which will serve as the official time that can be seen by the contestants and the judges. There will be an official time keeper. 10. A yellow flaglet shall be raised to signal the team that they have one ( I ) minute left for preparation. The green flaglet shall then be raised to signal the team to start. The yellow flaglet shall be raised again to wam tle team that they only have one (1) minute remaining and followed by the red flaglet to indicate that their time is
up. 11. The entire production schedule shall be govemed by the zero (0) or perlect score for $e time scoring requirement. 12. The contestants shall leave the broadcast room right after their presentation.

Each team shall be given eight (8) minutes: two (2) minutes

of which for

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Enclosure

Na

6a (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 20) 3)

SCORE SHEET FOR RADIO BROADCASTING AND SCRIPTWRITING

1. Anchor Voice Oudity

Total Score
409/0

. o . .

Is very clear and easy to understand even when speaking quickly Paces hiVher voice well to fit the storyline and helps the audience unders{and the issue Shows expressions ofinterest, enthusiasxn, and confidence Stetches a word to a desired length to ernpbasize or give the aDDropriate meaninq

Voice Recosnition

Ilas clear and well-modulated voice

Presents appropriate pace and volume

309/0

Is consistently audible throughout the presentation Can easilv be heard in all parts ofthe roorn Enunciation - 307o Pronounces / articulates words in a distinct rnairner Talks in accent tlrat is socially acceptable Utilizes various voice.inflectionVchanqes to enlxanc meanins

o . o

oftle

lines

Total 100%

2. News Presenter Voice Qualitv 409/0 Is very clear, easy to understand even when speaking quickly Paces hiVher voice well to fit the storyline and help the audienc understand the

Total Score

o o r .

issue

Shows er?ressions of interest, enthusiasm, and confidence Sfetches a word to a desired length to emphasize or give the appropriate meaning

Voice Recomition

30olo

Has clear and well-modulated voice

Presnts appfopriate pace and volume Is consistently audible throughout the presentation

Can easily be heard in all pafls ofthe room

Enunciation

r . o

309/0

Pronounces / articulates words in a distinct marmer Talks in accent that is socially acceptable

Utilizes various voice inflectionVchanges to enhance meanins of the lines

1000/0

Total

3.

Infomercial Creativitv - 307o

Exhibits uniqueness and origrnrlity Takes risks Implements technolosres aDDrooriatelv

Total Score

Content

409/0

Shows brief and clear product/idea description

Is logically organized
Shows smooti and aooroDriale transitions

Persuasioo / ImDact- J07o

Ensages audience

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Shows appropriate audience appeal Keeps audience focused all tlroughout the broadcast

4.

Total

1009/0

TechnicalADnlication

Total Score

JuxtaDosition

o o

4070 Shows a smooth Fansition from on topidnews event to another Establishes clear relalionship between on audio effect to the news or

inforration

tlnt follows
X'idelitv

307o

Produces good audio qualiry Produces authentic sound and efiects Has less static and no hterference Timins atrd Prccision -3$o/o Has clear audible time siprals

Total

1009/0

5.

Script
Covers topic with necessary details & exanples Is accurate and has no.fachral errors Is well-organized Uses academically and socially acceptable language

Total Score
409/0

Content

Claritv of Instructions -

40o/o

Is easy to read and undersland Can easily be followed by anotler person or tearn Reflecls effective ptarurine and oreanizing Neatness

209/0

All elements

are lablled and clearly written Cleady indicates names ofteam membrs and their taskVassisnmenls

Totd

1009/0

RADIO PRODUCTION (Over-All)

A. Delivery oftlie whole broadcast team 1. Anchor
25olo

Total Score

2. 3.

News Presenter Other members of the team

Technical Application Timing and Precision

C. D. E.

1. 2.

25o/o

Transition
25y"

Script

Infomercial
ImDact

-2V/o - 50/o Total i00%

Comments

& Suggestions:

Evaluator/Judge
(Signature over Printed Name)

35

Enclosure No. 7 (Regtonal Memorandum No. 19, s.

201

3)

HOW TO COMPUTE FOR TI{E OVERALL SCORES

l.

The scores of each of the seven Top Performing Divisions per level (elementary & secondary) shall be added to identifu the Top Three Performing Regions of the RSPC. The sum ofthe scores of each division is ra*ed from highest to lowest.
The total score ofthe Top Seven Divisions in the secondary/elementary level is the sum all the scores gamered by each division in both group and individual contests. The sum the scores ofeach division is ranked from highest to lowest.

2.

of of

3. 4.

The total score of the Individual Contest is the sum of the total score of all individual events. The sum of fhe scores of each division is ranked ffom highest to lowest. .
The total score ofthe Group Contest is the sum of all the scores gamered by each division

fiom Radio Script Writing & Broadcasting, Collaborative Desktop Publishing and School Paper Competitions. The sum of tlre scores of each division is ra:rked from highest to
lowest.

5.

Each contest category follows the same nranner of computatio4 with the figures culled from the average scores given by all the judges of each contesVcategory.

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Enclosure

Na

8 (Regional Memorandum

No.

19. s. 201 3)

Major Activities for the 2014 Regional Schools Press Conference

).

Date

Refional Connltative Mee ng with the

Division Supervisors in-charge of Journalism with rcgard to the Regional
Training il Campus Joumalism and IRR review of lie proposed Manual of
Operations for NSPC 2014 Planning Conferences of RTWG witl the Host ofthe Regional Training on Campus

SeptemtEt 20, 2013

RTWG, Division Supen'isors incharge of joumalism. Elementary and Secondary School Paper Advisers Regional Oflicers

. 3. 4. 5.

Octobr

November 14. 2013

RTWG and Host Division

Journalism

Initial Visit of the RTWG to the Proposcd

Site for the Regional Training on Campus

November 14,2013:

RTWG and all Division EPSS incharge of Joumalism

RSPC 2014 CJ Qualifien with their SPAs and DMsion EPSs in-charge of

Journalism Regionai Training on Campus Joumalism

November 15-11 .2Ol3

Journalism
Submission of report of disbursemenl, narrative report and pictorials ofRegional Training of SPAs and CJs

November 29. 2013

Host Division [report should be submitted to

6.

Division/School-basedcliniquingin preparation for 2014 RSPC Plaming Conferences of RTWG with the
Host of RSPC 2014

November
2013

18

December 18,

The Director (Ath. Dr. Erico M. Habijaq Chief- Basic Education Division) at email: cl rnt. cal abarzon id: aloo.coml Division Supcrvisors in charge of
Journalism, SPAs and CJs who
compte in the 2014 RSPC

will

Planning Meeting 2"d Plarufng Meting

3'd

l"

Planning Meettu S

December l0-11, 2013 l0-l l, 2014 January' 23-24-2014

RTWG and Host Division

January

8.

Submission ofDivision winnerVentries for

the Outstanding School Paper Adviser zmd

January 6. 2014

RTWG and RSPAS Officers

9.

Carnpus Journalist (Elementary and Secondary Levels) duly endorsed by &e SDS Conducr of 2014 OsPA and ocJ 10. Submission of division entries lor the Group Contests and list of contestarts for

January 7-8, 20i3

Janual 17,20l4

the Individual, Collaborative Publishing ard Scriptwriting and Radio Broadcasting

Contests Submission of confrrmation sheet of ofncials and delegates to the host division 12. Conduct of20l+ Croup Conlest 13. conducr of 2014 RSPC 14. Submission of report of disbunement, narative reDort and Dictorials of RSPC

RTWG and RSPAs Offcers Division Supervisors in charge of Journalisnl Schools Division Superintendents ard RTWG

January I 7, 2014

The Chair (Host Division)

Januan'18-21.2014 Januarv 26-31.2014

Feb l-5. 2014 February 10, 2014

RTWG RTWG and alt Divisions Host Division RTWC and Host Division

15.

Debriefing, complelion of repor! dissemination of winners thru Regional Memo

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Enclosure No. 9 (Regional Memorandum No.

19, s. 2013)

REGIONAL KINDERGARTEN FESTIVAL OF TALENTS

The competition aims to:

) ! )

showcase the potentials ofpreschool children to strengthen their confidence and self-esteem; enhance the quality standards of 5- year old children as identified in the activities,

erxure that the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual personality of young children are developed;

Contest catesories are as follows

Category

a) b)

Creative Dance (Focus on Sports Skills) Story Telling (English & Filipino)

Number of Participants per Division Public School Private School I groun ( 10 members) I group ( l0 members) I for English and I for I for Enghsh and I for Filipino Filipino
12 12

TOTAL

General Guidelines for the Conduct ofthe Regional Kindergarten Festival ofTalents (RKFT) for Public and Priva(e Schools

l.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Each Division both public and private schools shall conduct their own competitions to select the besl contesla.nts in all the categories.

Participants to this competition are currently enrolled Preschool pupils in public and private
schools.

A contestant is allowed to participate in only one category.

Only the division champions in public and pnvate schools per category are qualified to join the
contest.

On the day of the cgntest, coach in each category is required to submit a) ID pictures (2 x 2), (b) certification fiom the principal that the child is currently enrolled in Kindergarten and (c) parents pernit.

The number of the contestarts in the registration form shall be his/her official number during
the contest. There

will

be only one contest piece for storytelling.

Mechanics inthe conduct ofthe contest per category is to be followed strictly. Winners per category will be identified per critria by the Board of Judges

All winners in private

Category First Second Third

and public

Individual 15 l0 5 -

will

be determined

tlru point

system.

Group
30 20
10

Total points gamered in each group (public and private) shall be consolidated to get the over-all champion. 10. All winners will receive medals 1" gold, 2nd silver and 3'd bronze and Certificate of Recognition 11. The panel of judges shall be composed of a Chairman and 2 membcrs. The decision of the
board ofjudges is final,

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Specific Guidelines for the RI(FT

CREATIVE DANCE COMPETITION l. The group is composed oftlree (3) pairs, 3 males & 3 females. 2. Each participating group will create a dance depicting a certain sports of their choice. Example ifthey choose basketball, their steps should include dribbling, shooting, throwing

3. 4.

and catching.

Time of performance should not excsed 5 minutes including entrance & exit. Props should be naturally placed on stage during the performance but has no bearing or weight for judging.

A. Creativity B. Choreography C. D. E.
Grace &

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

25Yo

25% Footwork 20% Mastery & Coordination 10% Attire Total 100%

20%

STORY TELLING

2.

l.

Contestants

will

be gathered in the assigned room.

Coaches and parents are not allowed stads.

to mingle with the contestant as the competition

3. Each contestant will be given a maximum time of 3 minutes to deliver the piece. 4. The winner will be chosen by the panel ofjudges based on the general criteria below: 50o/o A. Story Content -

Accuracy of recalled events

Z0o/o

. .

Organization of evenls/ideas including inference from terts 1\Yo

Accurate outlining of the sequence of events as they happened in the story l5o/o

B. Voice Projection/Verbal Style C. Expression/Distinct Style D. Level of Confidence -

20o/o 2$o/o

lIo/o
l00o/o

Total

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Enclosure

Na

10 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SINING TAI\GHALAN FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPECIAL PROGRAM IN TEE ARTS

WITfl

Number of Participants

Coach
1

l)
2) 3) 4) 5)

Baile sa Kalye - Modern Street Dancing Likhawitan - OPM Pintahusay - On the Spot Painting Contest Sineliksi - On the Spot -Documentary Short Film Manik-Aninong Dulaan - Shadow Puppetry Tanghalan for shadow puppetry 2 meters X
white black

25 pax 5 -6 pax L pax 2 pax

6

I
1

I
1

pat

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RSPC

and RFT for SY 2013-2014

MATRIX OF ACTIVITIES
Day2 fiSPC
Masl 7im

hnu.y2&2014

Dayl

RSPC

lanuiry4

2014

Dayr lfl

Jorj(lND{nGARrt

Dry2 ltT forttlM

January 31, 2014

& StC

Day3

Rnforkmndary
1, 2014

1aruary30,2014

Iebruery

Arfla l& Regrglnlon at lhe

8d

ngQuartp6

Awaruingaid ClosingCeemoiies
ScriptWriUng

kriptWdting

ior rdivldual
BroadcasUf
g

Contests, Radio

iorRadio
Submksion of 50 cards

and

Collaboctive
Storytelling Compelit on

Sabaying

lnierpretative
Dance

(10mt012mnn)
!ploadlngofPhotos ind Gpuoning

Broadcast

&oadc,st

Publhh rg

Pagblgkas

(Engli!hl

ililpinol

cos tc

&AwAtDtNG

the BilhtingQuane6

cERErvtoi\lttS

olthe RFlPaft clFnts

nad o Broadc.ast

Radio

Creatlye 0anc Competitron

SessionlagKan ngTalno

Publlshing (FllprnoJ

Brcadcast

lympiG b

Foft gn

Itnglrshl

(tilip

no)

H0Mtswtn H0Mr

W comeand rellowrhlpNiSht
Ve nuer

A\{ardi0g

Ceremonyfor0utsta'i ngkhooi tuprAdvhe6

and

Billetirg Quaire n

0!trland i8 Campuslouflra ists