MEGAYON 2024:

12TH MASTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS FESTIVAL

THEME: “PANAGHIGALAAY, PANAG - AMBITAY, PANAGDAITAY UG
PANAGHIUSA SA PASUNDAYAG S A ATONG KULTURA”.
HOST PROVINCE: ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
HOST SCHOOL: JH CERILLES STATE COLLEGE

2024 MANUAL OF OPERATIONS

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 MANUAL OF OPERATIONS OF THE
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I. RATIONALE

The Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools considers Cultural competitions to be an integral
part of educational institutions, offering students a platform to showcase their talents beyond the
conventional academic setting. Every year, the Culture and Arts Festival is being held to further build a
sense of community among member institutions.

These events play a crucial role in fostering creativity, promoting diversity, and building a sense of
community among students.

II. OBJECTIVES OF MASTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS FESTIVAL

 Encouraging creativity and innovation to help participants think outside the box and
push the boundaries of their creative expression.
 Promoting diversity and inclusivity within State Tertiary Schools by creating an
environment that welcomes students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-
economic backgrounds.
 Incorporating cultural and social activities to allow students to interact, share
experiences, learn from one another, and develop lasting friendships.

III. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival is organized by the council of Culture and the Arts Director &
Coordinators and shall be jointly managed by the MASTS Executive Board and the MASTS Culture and
the Arts Festival. The competition shall run in accordance with the guidelines, rules and regulations
recommended by the MASTS Management Committee and approved by the MASTS Executive
Committee.

III.a. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON : DR. NELSON CABRAL

Chairperson, MASTS Executive Committee

CO-CHAIRPERSON : EDGARDO H. ROSALES, J.D., Ed.D

President, JHCSC

MEMBERS: : DR. ALVIN CHIONG REYES

Executive Director, MASTS

: PROF. MANNY C. PASTER-USTP

Chairperson, Management Committee

: DR. ARLENE A. DE VERA-USeP

President, Council of MASTS Culture, and
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the Arts Directors

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Responsibilities:
1. Highest governing body in the conduct of the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival;
2. Takes care of the highest level of coordination between the SUCs, LGUs. NCCA, etc.

III.b. HOST REGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON : EDGARDO H. ROSALES, J.D., Ed.D
President
CO-CHAIRPERSON : BEMIA SNOOKY BEBOSO
Supervising Administrative Officer
MEMBERS : JOEL M. SABELLANO, DVM
Chief Administrative Officer
JERRY SUPERALES, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research & Extension

VILMA C. GRENGIA, Ph.D.

Vice President for Academic Affairs
JOSEPH B. SALIMBANGON
Coordinator, Culture and the Arts

Responsibilities:

1. Takes care of the coordination and monitoring at the level of SUC Local Committees
and Management Committees especially in the competition venues and billeting preparations.
2. Prepares all reportorial requirements by MASTS Executive Committee.

III.c. MASTS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON : PROF. MANNY C. PASTER - USTP

VICE CHAIRPERSON : DR. ARLENE A. DE VERA - USeP

MEMBERS : RACHEL LORENA - ZPPSU

: RALPH JUDE LACUNA - WMSU
: LILIA VESORIO - ZPPSU
: DAYNA ALIAN - ZSCMT
: JOCELYN ALMONTE - ZPPSU
: JUDE MAGDAYAO - DNSC
: MARC JOHN BACAYO - USTP

Responsibilities:
1. This is the Technical Working Group of MASTS pertaining to tasks under event
management, materials and facilities availability, food of officials, venue check and assistance in the
preparation of the competition venues.
2. Takes care of managing and facilitating the event with the resources provided by MASTS,
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LGU, Host SUC, sponsors, and other stakeholders.

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III.d. MASTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS FESTIVAL TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT

CHAIRPERSON : DR. ARLENE A. DE VERA

President, Council of Culture, and the Arts Directors

VICE CHAIRPERSON : DR. VENUS D. NAMOC

Vice President, Council of Culture, and the Arts Directors

MEMBERS : DR. SHYLA O. MORENO (SECRETARY) - NEMSU

: PROF. SHAMER K. MANTAWIL (ASST. SEC.) - CFCST
: PROF. JOEL O. ABRATIGUINA (TREASURER) - USTP-CDO
: PROF. JESSAH FHEE M. JUBAY (ASST. TREAS.) - NMSCST
: DR. GORJEL LLANITA (AUDITOR) - DORSU
: PROF. RIZA D. BONGCARAWAN (BUS. MGR.) - AMPSC
: PROF. JOSEPH B. SALIMBANGON (PIO) - JHCSC

MASTS Secretariat Responsibilities:

1. Takes care of the records and documents of the games results, budget use, manpower
requirements, and the like.
2. Assists in the conduct of the MASTS Cultural and Literary Festival and the Facebook Page.

III.e. JURY OF APPEALS

CHAIRPERSON : DR. ARLENE A. DE VERA

MEMBERS : DR. GORJEL E. LLANITA

: DR. SHYLA O. MORENO
: PROF. SHAMER K. MANTAWIL
: PROF. JOEL O. ABRATIGUIN

Responsibilities:
1. This is the highest court of arbitration for any disputes not solved at the Contest Headmaster’s
Level.
2. Decides with finality on the penalties due to the charged and guilty party.

IV. PARTICIPATING REGIONS AND SCHOOLS

Participation in the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival shall be by REGION. Listed below are the
regions and their respective member schools.

REGION Schools INITIAL

BASILAN STATE COLLEGE BSC
IX JH CERILLES STATE COLLEGE JHCSC
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY JRMSU
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY WMSU
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY ZPPSU

ZAMBOANGA STATE COLLEGE OF MARINE SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ZSCMST

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BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY BSU

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X CAMIGUIN POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE CPSC

CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY CMU
 NORTHERN BUKIDNON STATE COLLEGE NBSC
NORTHERN MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES – USTP- CAGAYAN
CAGAYAN DE ORO
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES – USTP- CAGAYAN
CLAVERIA
NORTHWESTERN MINDANAO STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND NMSCST
TECHNOLOGY
DAVAO DE ORO STATE COLLEGE CVSC
DAVAO DEL NORTE STATE COLLEGE DNSC
DAVAO DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE DSSC
XI DAVAO ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY DORSU
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRI-BUSINESS AND MARINE AQUATICS SPAMAST
DAVAO REGION
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES USEP
COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CFCST
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COTABATO STATE UNIVERSITY COTSU
SOCCSARGEN SOUTH COTABATO STATE COLLEGE SCSC
SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY SKSU
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO USM
AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSCAT
CARAGA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU
CARAGA
SURIGAO DEL NORTE STATE UNIVERSITY SNSU
NORTH EASTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY NEMSU
ADIONG MEMORIAL POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE AMPSC
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY MSU
BARMM SULU STATE COLLEGE SSC
TAWI-TAWI REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE TRAC

V. SCHEDULE AND VENUE OF COMPETITION

Bidding to be the host of the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival should be done during the closing
ceremonies of these competitions and must be confirmed during the scheduled meeting of the
MASTS Executive Board.

The date of the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival shall be following dates:
 MASTS Cultural Competition: September 10-15, 2024.

The venue for 2024 MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival will be at JH CERILLES STATE COLLEGE as
host School.

VI. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MASTS

MASTS shall undertake the following in relation to the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival:
 Send out advisory to MASTS member schools informing them of the competition.
 Invite judges, contest headmasters and other personalities.
 Send out letters of invitation to personalities who will grace the opening and closing ceremonies, and
other events in the competition, in coordination with the Host region/school.
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 Draft programs of the competition such as opening and closing ceremonies, solidarity meeting,
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pageant, and other special events, in coordination with the host region/school.
 Purchase the necessary sports equipment and supplies needed in the competition.
  Conduct coordination meeting with the host region/school working committee.

The HOST Region/School shall undertake the following in relation to the games.
 Coordinate with the local government officials of the city.
 Organize a Local working committee who will coordinate with the MASTS Cultural
Management Committee and the Co-Host LGU ManCom.
 Provide billeting areas for all athletes, coaches, officials and non-SUC officiating officials.
 Improve playing venues of the games in coordination with Co-Host LGU.
 Provide coordinated security with LGU on all venues and billeting areas.
 Provide a room for the MASTS Cultural and the Arts Festival Secretariat, with at least 2 computer
units and 1 printer.
 Tap corporate sponsors in coordination with Host SUC and Co-Host LGU.

The HOST LGU shall undertake the following in relation to the festival.

 Coordinate with the SUC officials of the Co-Host SUC.

 Organize a local working committee who will coordinate with the MASTS Management Committee
and the SUC officials of the Co-Host SUC.
 Provide billeting areas for all coaches, officials and non-SUC officiating officials in coordination
with SUC officials of the Co-Host SUC.
 Improve venues in coordination with SUC officials of the Co-Host SUC.
 Make available all city/provincial office and local association for use of venues, which MASTS
and Co-Host SUC cannot procure.
 Provide security on all playing venues and billeting areas.
 Tap corporate sponsors in coordination with Host SUC and Co-Host LGU.

VII. GENERAL RULES:

The MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival Competitions shall be run in accordance with following
guidelines rules and regulations as promulgated.

A. GOVERNING COMPOSITION OF DELEGATION

A.1.0. As a general policy, and in consonance with the principle of providing
maximum participation and experience for STUDENTS to gain the benefits derived
from joyful participation in well – organized MASTS National Culture and the Arts
Festival, the number of participants in the delegation shall be equal to that which is
maximally allowed in each discipline.
However, all school officials concern should see to it that only those students, who
have undergone the proper and adequate training and preparation for their
respective events, shall be part of the delegation.
A.1.1. All SUC member institution Presidents shall observe the following
suggested composition of delegations.
Head of Delegation SUC Chairperson
Vice Head of Delegation ……
Athletic/Cultural Manager ……
Cultural Director Screening Committee ----
Local Game Secretariat ----
Delegation Physician ……
Delegation Nurse ……
Coaches, Asst. Coaches/Trainers or Chaperons ……
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Other members of the delegation may be added …...

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B. List of Events with number of Students, Coaches and Chaperons

List of Culture and the Arts Events and Number of participants per event
 Chaperon ACCOMPANI
EVENTS (22) PERFORMERS COACHES TRAINERS ST SUB- TOTAL TOTAL
VISUAL ARTS
On the Spot Poster Making 1 1 1 3 3
Pencil Drawing 1 1 1 3 3
Charcoal Rendering 1 1 1 3 3
Painting 1 1 1 3 3
Photo Contest 1 1 1 3 3
LITERARY ARTS
Pagsulat ng Sanaysay 1 1 1 3 3
Pagkukwento 1 1 1 3 3
Dagliang Talumpati 1 1 1 3 3
Essay Writing 1 1 1 3 3
Story Telling 1 1 1 3 3
Extemporaneous Speaking 1 1 1 3 3
MUSIC
Classical Guitar 1 1 1 3 3
Live Band Competition 4-7 1 1 6-9 6-9
Vocal Solo (Kundiman) 1 1 1 1 4 4
Vocal Duet 2 1 1 4 4
Pop Solo 1 1 1 3 3
Standard Chorale 16 - 20 1 1 18 - 22 18 - 22
Show Choir 16- 20 1 1 18 - 22 18 – 22
DANCE
Folk Dance 10 -16 1 1 12- 18 12 – 18
Indigenous Dance 12-20 1 1 14 – 22 14 – 22
Contemporary Dance 6 – 10 1 1 8 – 12 8 – 12
Street Dance 6 – 10 1 1 8 – 12 8 – 12
DRAMATIC ARTS
Short and Sweet Play (Dialogue) 3–6 1 1 5–8 5–8
Short and Sweet Play (Musical) 3-6 1 1 5–8 5–8
Radio Drama 5 1 1 7 7
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Mr. MASTS 1 1 1 3 3
Ms. MASTS 1 1 1 3 3
Quiz Bowl 4 1 1 6 6

Total 103 - 162 28 28 1 160 - 219 160 - 219

D. Provisions of Eligibility
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1. Eligibility/Qualification of Performers
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1.1 Must be a bonafide college student of the school he/she is representing, Filipino citizen and
officially enrolled in the first and second semester of the current academic year.
1.2 Must carry a minimum academic load of twelve (12) units in the first and second semester or
term of the current school year and must have passed the required percentage as follows:

Academic Load Passing Percentage

12 units 100%
13-18 units 70%
19-30 units 60%

1.3 High School graduates enrolled in at least one (1) year vocational/technical course, carrying the
required regular load for the course and complying with the required passing percentage thereof are
qualified to participate in the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival.
1.4 Graduating college students with less than twelve (12) academic units in the current semester or
term are eligible to participate in the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival, provided they fall within
seven (7) years maximum performing period, after graduating from high school and passed all the
subjects enrolled in the previous semester as required in his/her curriculum.

1.5 College graduates or baccalaureate degree holders are disqualified to participate in the
competition.

1.6 Performers can participate in the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival for a maximum of seven
(7) years from graduation in high school.

3. NSTP (ROTC, CWTS, LTS) - is not considered academic subject.

4. Residency – a transferee shall be allowed to play or perform after having established one (1)
year residency prior to the current school year. A freshman college student need not establish one
year residency.
5. Returnee – the residency rule does not apply to a returning student. A returning student is
one who re-enrolled after a leave and did not enroll in other institutions in that semester or year of
leave. Provided he has satisfied all other eligibility requirements. Furthermore, the last semester
attended of the returning student shall be the basis of the passing percentage for eligibility.

E. GOVERNING SCREENING OF ATHLETES/PERFORMERS AND OTHER OFFICIALS:

1. The Screening Committee will be composed of the Culture and the Arts Directors and
Coordinators for each region.
2. A two-day screening of documents will be scheduled exactly 20 days prior to the opening
ceremony of the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival, if the date falls on a weekend, the screening
will be rescheduled on a Monday and Tuesday of the following week. Final screening will also be
scheduled 1 day before the Solidarity Meeting. However, this will only be for the
compliance/submission of lacking requirements such as photocopy of birth certificates, certifications
and MASTS Forms 3 only. No screening of performers will be done on this date, except if it is a
replacement of a performer who was disqualified during the previous screening date.

3. It is the responsibility of the delegation to be updated on the requirements for eligibility, official
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forms needed, date and venue of screening which will be posted on the MASTS Culture and the
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Arts Festival Facebook Page. No special date for screening will be scheduled for a delegation,
simply because the delegation is not aware of this information
4. Venue for screening will be at the Host School, the screening of documents will also serve as
ocular inspection of playing or performing venues and billeting quarters, and to give delegation
officials the opportunity to make necessary preparations prior to the arrival of the delegation.

5. The duties and function of the Documentation and Screening Committee are as follows:
5.1. Conducts the necessary examination of records and interviews to verify and
authenticate the eligibility of participating students and delegation personnel concerned.
5.2. Exercise its prerogative to accredit or disqualify any performer, by a majority vote of
the members;
5.3. Keeps and maintains the MASTS Form 2 (Team Gallery) containing the picture and
other pertinent data of all participating performers and makes this available whenever
necessary to verify the identity of students prior to the start of the scheduled competition;
and
5.4. Performs all other functions necessary to ensure that only those students and
concerned delegation officials who meet the eligibility requirements are allowed to
participate.

6. Requires the participating schools to submit the necessary documents and pictures during the
scheduled date for screening, consisting of:

Documents Required for Eligibility

6.1. Official Transcript of Records with scanned picture of the student. (All grades and subjects
from 1st year to current status should appear in the TOR to verify number of years in the tertiary
level)
6.2. MASTS Form 1 (Eligibility Checklist)
6.3. MASTS Form 2 (Team Gallery)
6.4. MASTS Form 3 (3 in 1 eligibility form, form-waiver and medical form)
6.5. If NOT reflected in the TOR, the PSA Birth Certificate will be a requirement. Additional
requirements: (no need to submit to the screening committee)
6.6. 2 pieces identical. 2” X 2” I.D. pictures (for the MASTS issued I.D.)
6.7. Validated School I.D. (During the actual games or performing competitions, for verification
purposes only)
Note: Only the Official MASTS Forms will be accepted by the screening committee.

7. Disqualification-only the screening committee have the authority to recommend performers on

the following grounds;
1. No Age Limit, if the contestant is a Bonafide Undergraduate Student within the
residency requirement of the institution.
2. Second Coursers and Post Baccalaureate degrees are disqualified to compete.
3. Performers who were banned during the previous PASUC Competitions.
4. Performers who were disqualified by the Screening Committee, and
5. Students at the graduate program.
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F. GOVERNING TREATMENT OF PROTESTS AND APPLICATION OF PENALTIES AND

SANCTIONS
1. When a participant is certified eligible to perform by the screening committee, no protest on
eligibility shall be entertained unless otherwise it is an impersonation . A protest will
only be entertained if filed in writing within an hour by the coach endorsed and duly signed by the
Cultural Director accompanied by a protest bond of Php5, 000.00. The burden of proof lies on the
protestee. If the protest is won, the bond shall be returned to the protestee. However, if the protest
is lost, the bond shall be forfeited which shall form part of the MASTS National Cultural and the Arts
Festival operational expenses. The team losing the protest shall pay the Php5, 000.00 instead. This is
to avoid nuisance protest.

2. A protest on the technical application of the event rules/guidelines shall be acted upon by officials
concerned as follows:

2.1. The Contest Headmaster of the particular event where the protest is
indicated shall conduct an on-the-spot investigation and make a decision in order to
ensure that there is no delay in the conduct of the scheduled events.
2.2. Should the decision of the Contest Headmaster become unacceptable to the
protesting party, a written formal protest signed by the Cultural Director concerned
of MASTS member Institutions should be filed and submitted for resolution to the
Jury of Appeals not later than 8:00 p.m. (2000Hrs) of the day the protested event
was conducted. The decision of the Jury of Appeals, which is final, shall be rendered
before the start of the next day’s scheduled competition in the event concerned so as
not to disrupt the schedule.
2.3. No protest will be entertained after the announcement of winners and
awarding has been done.

3. The corresponding sanctions for violation of the regulations are as follows:

3.1. ON ELIGIBILITY RULES –

3.1.1. Lifetime ban on participants, coaches and officials who will be found
guilty, without prejudice to the filing of administrative charges. The decision of
the Jury of Appeals is final.

3.2. ON TECHNICAL RULES –

3.2.1 It should be noted by all concerned that undesirable behavior exhibited
by any participant, coach, official or spectator are punishable under the
technical rules of the contest, and that such behavior/s which are deemed
contrary to such rules shall merit the corresponding appropriate sanction. Such
behavior could include, but not limited, to roughness, use of indecent or
profane language and gesture, participation in a game while under the influence
of alcoholic drinks, and other boisterous and unsportsmanlike conduct contrary
to the values being promoted in the competition. Suspension or permanent
disqualification from further participation in the games shall be applied to
offenders as it may deem proper.

3.2.2. The MASTS President and other officials of the SUC Member Institutions
shall have the primary responsibility of maintaining discipline, proper decorum
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and good manners and conduct on the part of athletic delegations. The
Tournament Headmaster for each contest category and the Chair of the MASTS
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Cultural and the Arts Festival Management Committee shall likewise be

 responsible for the behavior of technical officials.

G. GOVERNING TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPETITION AND CONTEST

HEADMASTERS

1. Ground rules should be approved by the Executive Chairperson and the MASTS Culture and the
Arts Festival Management Committee.

2. All official forms, and supplies shall be provided by the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival
Management Committee. No other forms, supplies equipment shall be used in the competitions
without the permission and approval of the Secretary General of the Technical Secretariat. The
Contest Headmaster for each event shall be responsible for the observance of this regulation.

3. In line with the policy of providing opportunities for MASTS member institution personnel to
acquire the skills and competencies necessary to develop and
implement tertiary level competitions, priorities in the assignment of technical and officiating officials
shall be given to the following:

3.1. a regular/part-time/contractual employee of a MASTS member institution.

3.2. Non-SUC personnel who are accredited Officiating Officials by MASTS, National
Commission of Culture and the Arts.

3.3. SUC and non-SUC personnel who have accreditation but whose services are deemed
necessary and are competent to perform certain function in line with the technical
requirements of the MASTS Cultural.

4. The utilization of local officiating officials in the host city/province is likewise encouraged. All
Contest Headmasters and Judges must be officially invited by the MASTS National Culture and the
Arts Festival Management Committee.

5. It is a general policy in the MASTS National Culture and the Arts Festival Contest Headmasters
and its members, Officials and Judges coming from the member SUC that their and per diem and
transportation cost to and from the venue of the competition will be shouldered by the
SUC where the official is from. MASTS will only shoulder the transportation cost of non-SUC
personnel officiating officials.

6. Meals and Snacks of all MASTS Games Officiating Officials and Judges will be shouldered by
MASTS to include a pre-identified billeting venue. Uniform, however, is encouraged to be that of their
respective Region.
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7. For purpose of economy, the required number of officiating officials is hereby recommended
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for each event;

SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETITION
 Events Judges
LITERARY ARTS
Pagsulat ng Sanaysay 3
Pagkukwento 3
Dagliang Talumpati 3
Essay Writing 3
Story Telling 3
Extemporaneous Speaking 3
VISUAL ARTS
On the Spot Poster Making 3
Pencil Drawing 3
Charcoal Rendering 3
Painting 3
In Situ Painting 3
Photo Contest 3
MUSIC
Instrumental Solo (Piano) 3
Classical Guitar 3
Banduria 3
Live Band Competition 3
Vocal Solo (Kundiman) 3
Vocal Duet 3
Pop Solo 3
Chorale Contest 5
Show Choir 5
DANCE
Folk Dance 5
Indigenous Dance 5
Contemporary Dance 5
Street Dance 5
PERFORMING ARTS
Short and Sweet Plays 3
(Dialogue)
Short and Sweet Play (Musical) 3
Radio Drama 3
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Mr. and Ms. MASTS 5/7
QUIZ BOWL 5
GRAND TOTAL 82
8. Due to the limited financial resources of the MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival following
rates for Officiating Officials is hereby proposed. The number of days shall be counted as actual
competition days plus one day before and one day after.

SUC Accredited Officials/

Contest Headmasters - P 5,000/day (max of 5 days)

For MASTS Culture and Arts Festival – Honorarium for the judges will be set at 5,000 per
judge per event. Special rates for honorarium in certain contest areas require approval
by the Executive Committee.
9. All Officiating Officials are governed by the Rules of Professional Ethics and Conduct as
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prescribed by their respective Contest Guidelines.

10. The festival will also undertake payments of the COPYRIGHT FEES for Official Contest Pieces.
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VIII. GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF THE MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival
The MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival is an avenue for every individual in the academe to promote
the culture of PEACE and UNITY.

IX. EFFECTIVITY

This 2024 MASTS Culture and the Arts Festival Manual of Operations shall be effective starting
August 1, 2024, and onwards.

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MASTS CULTURE AND THE ARTS FESTIVAL
General House Rules and Regulations/Guidelines

1. Each contest category is open to all bona fide UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS who are
representatives of SUC Cultural Festival/Contest and shall become the official contestants of the
Region. No school/college or university shall be identified in every contestant representing the region.
Graduate students of degree programs or those taking post baccalaureate studies are
disqualified from the contest. All names listed as contestants must be duly certified by the
school/college/university registrar.
2. Delegations are required to adhere to the guidelines and rules of the contest as provided.
3. Every contest category is presented with guidelines, contest rules and regulations, criteria for
judging and contest proceedings. The contest Head Master shall meet all coaches, trainers, and
judges prior to the contest.
4. All competitions requiring original pieces must be accompanied with an Artistic
Intellectual Terms of Reference and Ownership signed by the author/coach/
choreographer attested by the SUC Cultural Director. Sanction for violation shall be a
disqualification of the SUC (Suspension for one year) on the specific event in the next
MASTS Festival.
5. Contestants shall be kept in their assigned posts and are not allowed in the contest venue.
6. Each contest category will have each own programming and shall be directed by the Contest
Headmaster.
7. All competitions will use the Ranking System in computing the scores of the contestants.
8. Winners shall be declared/ announced immediately in the contest venue. The top 3 winners
shall receive medals, trophies, and certificates of recognition while the 4 th and 5th Placers will receive
Certificates of Recognition. All participants will receive Certificates of Participation. Winning Coaches
will also receive Certificates of Recognition.

9. Top 5 Regions shall be declared over-all winners and will be awarded the following:
 Grand Champion Trophy
 First Runner-Up Trophy
 Second Runner-Up Trophy
 Third Runner-Up Trophy
 Fourth Runner-Up Trophy

A point system shall be used in all contest categories:

10 points - 1st Place
7 points - 2nd Place
5 points - 3rd Place
3 points - 4th Place
1 point - 5th Place.

10. As practiced, there will be no declaration of General Championship. Awarding shall be done at the
end of each competed event such as Musical Arts, Literary Arts, Visual Arts and the like.
11. All contestants shall not wear any mark that will identify the school or region where they are
from during the actual competition.
12. All manuscripts, winning pieces, materials, and other proceedings shall be collected and filed at
the MASTS Office for reference.
13. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
14. All regional delegates shall make a master list of names of participants, coaches/trainers and
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official delegate.
15. Violation of any of the rules and regulations shall be subjected to disqualification in the contest.
16. No protest or complaint shall be entertained as judgment is done with finality. Only queries and
suggestions shall be entertained for future competitions.
17. All communications and contest requirements shall be coursed through the MASTS Office,
copies of which shall be immediately furnished to the host institution for appropriate action. The
MASTS shall act as secretariat and shall be the official office tasked to transmit communications and
documents to avoid miscommunications and inattention to transactions and other business.

PAGSULAT NG SANAYSAY
1. Ibibigay ng lupon ng inampalan ang paksa ng kompetisyon sa lugar na pagdarausan.
Tiyakin na wala itong kaugnayan sa tema ng pagdiriwang.
2. Hindi hihigit sa 1,500 at hindi naman kukulangin sa 1,000 ang dami mg salita pangnin
nilaman. May karampatang bawas ng 2 puntos Kung hihigit sa 1,500 at kung kukulangin sa
1,000 sa kabuuang puntos ng bawat hurado.
3. Bibigyan lamang ang kalahok ng 2 oras sa pagbuo ng diwa o komposisyon.
4. Bibigyan ang mga kalahok ng papel at panulat na may kalakip na bilang at
pirmado ng komite ng paligsahan. Hindi kailangang isulat ang pangalan at paaralan ng
kinatawan.
5. Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang pagpapadala ng mga kalahok ng anumang aklat, diksyuna
ryo at iba pang materual na maaring pagkukunan ng ideya.
6. Tanging ang mga miyembro ng komite at mga kalahok lamang ang may karapatang
pumasok sa pagdarausan ng paligsahan.
7. Pinal at hindi mababago ang hatol ng lupon ng inampalan.
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DAGLIANG TALUMPATI
1. Ang paksa ng talumpati ay ibibigay ng Lupon ng Inampalan sa araw ng paligsahan.
Tiyakin na wala itong kaugnayan sa tema ng pagdiriwang.
2. Ang kalahok ay bibigyan 10 minutong paghahanda at 5 minutong paglalahad. Isang puntos ang
ibabawas sa bawat 30 segundong kulang at sobra sa paglalahad.
3. Ang paglalahad ay maaaring sa paraan ng pakikipagusap (conversational) o
Patalumpati (oratorical) o maaaring pinagsamang pakikipag- -usap at patalumpati.
4. Hindi maaring gumamit ng mikropono.
5. Ipinagbabawal sa mga kalahok ang pagsusuot ng uniporme ng kolehiyo o unibersidad.
6. Pinal at hindi mababago ang hatol ng Lupon ng Inampalan.
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PAGKUKWENTO

1. sa sa apat na kwento, na manggagaling sa pamunuan ng MASTS, ang pwedeng

pagpipilian ng mga kalahok at magiging kanyang piyesa na ikukwento.
2. Ang pagkukuwento ay magaganap sa 5 hanggang 7 minuto. Babawasan ng 1 puntos
ang bawat 30 segundong lampas o kulang na oras sa pagkukuwento.
3. Walang anumang epektong teknikal na gagamitin tulad ng mikropono, musika, o tunog.
Wala ring gagamiting larawan o anumang sining biswal. Diskwalipikado ang anumang kalahok
na lalabag sa panuntunang ito.
4. Nasa diskresyon ng tagapagkwento kung siya ay uupo o tatayo (Iwasan ang sobrang
galaw o kilos.
5. Ang kasuotan ay angkop sa piyesa at naayon sa pamantayang moral at etikal.
6. Iwasan ang mga salitang bulgar na hindi akma sa pormal na bigkas.
7. Pinal at hindi mababago ang hatol ng lupon ng Inampalan.

OPISYAL NA MGA PIYESA NG PALIGSAHAN PARA SA 2024 SOCIO – CULTURAL

FESTIVAL:
 Alas Sais ng Hapon
 Ang Kahon at Ang Mga Kwento Ng Mga Lumang Laruan
 Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa
 Ang Mga Bintana Ng Kanilang Kaluluwa
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ESSAY WRITING

1. The board of judges shall provide the topic of the essay at the venue of the
competition.
2. Essay in English shall be written between 600 and 800 words. A deduction of two (2)
points shall be applied when the words used are less or more than the prescribed number of words.
3. The contestants shall be given two (2) hours to develop their composition.
4. The contestants shall be provided with a pen and a long bond paper marked with the
assigned number duly signed by the contest master. They are prohibited to write their names,
school, and region.
5. No printed materials, electronic gadgets, or storage devices shall be utilized.
6. Each contestant shall be assigned a number.
7. The result of the contest will be posted on the tally board immediately after the judges
have finished rating the contestants’ manuscript.
8. The judges’ decision is final.

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
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EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
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STORY TELLING
1. There shall be four (4) official contest pieces to be selected from Philippine Literature that
shall be provided by the MASTS Secretariat to the contestant a month before the competition.
2. Only (1) story piece must be read and studied by the contestants within the preparation
period.
3. The delivery must be done by a recounting of the original story piece. A minimum of seven
(7) minutes and a maximum of ten (10) minutes of delivery time is given to each contestant.
4. One (1) point shall be deducted from the contestant’s total score for every 30 seconds of
under time and overtime of his/her delivery.
5. Movement is confined to either sitting or standing throughout the delivery. No low-
level movements. Steps in all directions shall be confined to not more than five (5). One point
shall be deducted from each judge’s total score for every violation on movement.
6. Decent attire is required.
7. No recorded sound effects, microphone, background, or props are allowed to support the
story.
8. The judges’ decision is final.

OFFICIAL CONTEST STORIES for 2024s Festival:

 The Wedding Dance
 Love in the Corn Husks
 My Father Goes to Court
 My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken
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QUIZ BOWL
Philippine Government, History, Geography and Culture

1. Four (4) questions composing Philippine Government, History, Geography, and

Culture shall be prepared by each competing region following the suggested format;
to wit:

Question:
Answer:
Reference/Source:
Name of Coach:
Name of SUC:

a. Submitted questions by all respective coaches shall be factual and are based on a
legitimate reference or source (e.g. no Wikipedia Info or facts, slide share data, online
information without any citations or are not even cited by other authors).

b. These submitted questions shall be pre-screened by the members of the panel of

adjudicators before it will be officially included as one of the official questions during the
conduct of the event. The Coach may be called for verification of the submitted questions
and answers during the pre-screening.

c. Submission of the questions shall be done 2 hours before the competition starts.
Screening of the questions immediately follows.

d. To ensure fairness and justness to all participating schools, four (4) boxes will be
provided where the questions for each category (Philippine Government, History,
Geography, and Culture) will be dropped after been pre-screened and verified by the
members of the panel of adjudicators.

2. Each participating SUC is entitled to three contestants composing a team, who are
bona fide students at the college/university. One official alternate will be allowed.
Alternate will only be allowed once per team and only at the end of Levels I and II.

3. Contestants will answer the same set of questions in writing. Before a question is read,
the contestant must raise their right hand. Each team will be provided with an illustration
board, chalk and eraser.

4. The question will be read twice by the Quizmaster. After the second reading, the
Quizmaster shall say "go" - only then will the team be allowed to write the answer.
Automatically, the ten-second time limit will begin with the word "go" by the Quizmaster.
If a question requires enumeration, the time limit will be extended to ten (10) more
seconds.

5. After the time limit, a buzzer will sound; the team should stop writing and raise their
answer.

6. The proctors will go around and check the answer of the teams. One proctor for each
team will be provided to check and confirm the correctness of the answer.
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7. The contest has three (3) rounds, Level I, Level II, and Level III. In Level I, twenty
(20) questions will be asked. Each question is worth one (1) point. After asking twenty
(20) questions, the Quizmaster announces the top Ten (10) teams will advance to Level
II. If there is/are a tie for the Tenth (10th) place, then both/all of them will advance to
the next level.

8. Fifteen (15) questions will be asked is the second (2nd) round, by this time, two (2)
points will be assigned for each correct answer.

9. After the Fifteenth (15th) question, scores from Levels I and II will be added then the
Quizmaster announces the top Five (5) teams will advance to Level III (Final Round).

10. For the Final Round, there will be 10 questions worth 3 points for each correct answer.

11. After the Final Round, scores from Levels I to III will be added for each team to
declare the Champion and the Runners up. Should there be a tie, extra questions will be
asked by the Quizmaster to break the tie.

12. The duly registered teacher-coach of the team is only the person authorized to make
a decent approach for point of clarification. Clarifications should be referred to the Board
of Judges immediately before the Quizmaster reads the next question.

13. Champions during previous PASUC National Cultural-Literary Festival in this event are
NO longer qualified to join this year and future competitions.
12. Panel of Adjudicators in as much as possible shall be composed of three (3) experts:

i. One (1) Lawyer

ii. One (1) Professor in Social Sciences from a Private Higher Education.
iii. One (1) LGU Employee preferably a Tourism Officer/ who is inclined in culture and the
arts craft.

14. Contestants/Competitors are required to wear plain white polo shirts/any white
collared blouses during the competition.

15. All Coaches/Chaperons are only allowed to stay distantly at the back of the
competitors
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ON-THE-SPOT POSTER MAKING CONTEST

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:

1. The poster must be based on the theme provided by MASTS.
2. The contestant must bring his/her own painting brushes, easel, mixing plate, palette, and rugs.
Any kind of brush will be allowed. All other competition materials will be provided by the organizers.
3. The contestant will use water-based paint (acrylic). Only the three primary colors (red, blue, and
yellow) and white shall be allowed and be provided by the organizers.
4. Mixing of colors is allowed.
5. The contestants will use the 17” x 20” canvass which will be provided by the organizers or
MASTS.
6. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
7. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
9. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of MASTS and proper labelling for recognition will
be given (Artist, SUC, Coach).
10. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Relevance to the theme
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30
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PENCIL DRAWING

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:

1. The contestants must use Steadtler/Rotring pencil from 2H/3H, B/2B and/or 5B/6B, and 15”x20”
m a s t e r illustration board w h i c h are all provided by MASTS.
2. Charcoal Pencil, art gunner or equivalent, brush, cotton, tissue paper, sandpaper, pantograph
and air brush are not allowed.
3. Smudging is also not allowed.
4. The headmaster/MASTS Secretariat will decide for the subject.
5. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
6. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
7. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
8. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of MASTS and proper labelling for recognition will
be given (Artist, SUC, Coach).
9. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
Criteria for Judging:
CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Similarity or Likeness
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media

Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30
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Charcoal Rendering

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:

1. The charcoal and master illustration board with the size of 15”x20” shall be provided by
MASTS.
2. The use of pantograph, air brush, ruler, and the like are not allowed.
3. The technical secretariat through the headmaster will decide for the subject (portrait picture).
4. All contestants will be given a portrait picture individually by the headmaster during the contest
proper.
5. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
6. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
7. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
8. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of MASTS and proper labelling for recognition will
be given (Artist, SUC, Coach).
9. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
Criteria for Judging:
CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Similarity or Likeness
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media

Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30
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PAINTING
Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:
1. The subject will be decided by the MASTS Technical Secretariat.
2. The contestant must bring his/her own painting brushes, easel, mixing plate/palette and rugs.
Any kind of brush will be allowed. All other competition materials will be provided by the organizers.
3. The contestant will use water-based paint (acrylic). Only the three primary colors (red, blue and
yellow) and white shall be allowed and be provided by the organizers.
4. Mixing of colors is allowed.
5. The contestants will use the 17” x 20” canvass which will be provided by the organizers.
6. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
7. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the contestant shall appear in the entry.
9. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of MASTS and proper labelling for recognition will
be given (Artist, SUC, Coach).
10. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
Criteria for Judging:
CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Similarity or Likeness
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30
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PHOTO CONTEST
Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:
1. The contestant will provide and use digital camera (DSLR/Mirror less).
2. Only one (1) camera & up to three (lenses) will be allowed during the contest proper.
3. No speed lights/flashes, reflectors & filters will be allowed however use of nature on natural set
up is allowed.
4. The settings of camera (size/date) will be provided by the head master / event manager, photos
with incorrect size/date will be disqualified.
5. The photo subject and theme will be provided by the Technical Secretariat through the contest
head master.
6. Editing of photo/picture and staging of a scene is not allowed, edited and/or stage photo will be
disqualified.
7. The contest duration is for a period of one (1) hour and only the contestants are allowed in the
contest venue.
8. The picture/photo must be taken/shoot by the contestant.
9. The contestant may use any aperture (F stop), shutter speed & ISO.
10. The contestants may take as many shoots as he/she can however will only submit his/her best
shoot as official entry. The contestants will be given a maximum of 15 minutes to select his/her best
shot before submitting to the contest head master / event manager and PASUC secretariat/facilitator.
11. The contestants will submit a raw + jpeg file of his entry together with an entry form and a
title/caption
12. The MASTS secretariat will print the photo/picture upon verification
13. Contest output (photo) will be the property of MASTS and proper labeling for recognition will be
given (artist, SUC, coach)
14. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Creativity/Uniqueness
 Originality
 Expression
Techniques 10
 Clarity of the Subject
 Artistic merit
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
 Over-all impact
Total 30
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Instrumental Solo (Acoustic Guitar)

1. Acoustic Guitar will be used.

2. The music piece shall be Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
3. Contestants are required to submit six (6) copies of their contest piece; name of
arranger, composer, and songwriter must be submitted to the board of Judges 3
days before the competition. One (1) point deduction per day for late submission of
the pieces.
4. The contestant shall play the instrument without any back-up, accompaniment
and/or background music. The use of electronic device/pitch up is not allowed.
5. The title of the piece must be given to the board of Judges before the
performance. The master of ceremonies shall announce the title of the piece.
6. The total performance time shall be 3-5 minutes.
7. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Technique 30
Intonation 15
Clarity of Tone 15
Mastery (Fidelity of the score) 30
Artistic Quality 30
Expression 15
Interpretation 15
Stage Deportment 10

Total 100
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Live Band Competition

1. Each group will perform published(Meaning played live on-air) Original Pilipino music, the genres
to be contested for this year's competition (2024- POP ROCK) as long as there are no obscene,
lewd or green words in the lyrics.
2. Each group will have a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of seven (7) members.
3. Each group will perform a warm-up song, which should be an OPM SONG IN ANY
GENRE before the contest piece, within a limited time of five minutes, including set up/ preparation
time. A total of 10 minutes will be allotted. Beyond this, with the approval of the chairman of judges,
the chairman of tabulation will deduct five points from the group's total score from each judge. The
warm-up song does not hold any bearing on the scoring of the competition.
4. Each group must provide their respective instrument except for the drum set, which the host
institution will provide. Change of cymbals will be allowed. The host institution shall also provide a
minimum of 4 amplifiers for one lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar and keyboard.
5. The band members may be composed of all males, all females, or mixed.
6. Using pyrotechnic gadgets, smoke, or combustible materials as props is prohibited.
7. Medley arrangement of songs is not allowed.
8. Coaches/ trainers are allowed to guide the song technicians provided by the host institution
during the warm-up song only (Note: No more interference of coaches and trainers during the
delivery of the contest piece)
9. The judges should attend the solidarity meeting the day before the competition.
10. The host institution should provide an official timekeeper to monitor and remind the performers.
(Note: The timekeeper should be positioned on the side of the stage.)
11. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Musicality (harmony, rhythm, sound quality) 50
Performance (stage presence, style) 30
Technical (handling of instruments) 10
Over-All Impact (includes interpretation) 10
Total 100
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Vocal Solo (Kundiman)

1. The song shall be one straight KUNDIMAN to be chosen from the following songs only and one
choice piece.
a. Ako’y Ibong Sawi by Buencamino
b. Madaling Araw by Nicanor Abelardo
c. Kung Hindi Man ni Nicanor Abelardo
d. Nasaan Ka Irog? Ni Narciso Asistio
e. Malungkot ang Maya by Jose Estrella
f. Pakiusap ni Francisco Santiago
g. Kundiman by Abdon
h. Kundiman ng Luha
i. Ang Aking Bayan by San Pedro
j. Bayan ko (Ako ay Pilipino)
k. Kundiman (Ako’y Anak ng Dalita) by Santiago
l. Pahiwatig
m. Ang Maya
n. Mutya Ng Pasig
2. Transposition is NOT allowed.
3. ONLY piano should be the accompaniment.
4. Delivery should not be more than seven (7) minutes.
5. Filipino attire is required but should avoid shining and shimmering material.
6. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
CRITERIA POINTS
Tone quality (Vocal Technique/Intonation) 45
Musicianship (dynamic nuances, interpretation, diction) 45
Deportment 10
Total 100
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Vocal Duet

1. The contest consists of two (2) rounds – elimination and final. Top eight (8) contestants will
proceed to the final round.
2. In each round, the contestants shall sing straight published Original Pilipino Music (OPM)
songs, either English or Filipino/Visayan. Published regional songs with translations are allowed.
Rearrangement into a duet of an OPM song is allowed. Revival or adaptations from foreign
compositions is NOT allowed.
3. Singing shall be accompanied by a minus one. Multiplex, karaoke/videoke, and live
accompaniment shall not be allowed. Soft/electronic copy (MP3/MP4 format) shall be provided to the
host institution prior to the contests for compilation.
4. Delivery of each piece is for 3-7 minutes.
5. Judges’ scores shall revert to zero in the succeeding rounds.
6. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Tone quality/Vocal technique 25
Blending/Harmony 40
Musicianship (Interpretation, Dynamic Nuances, Diction) 25
Deportment 10

Total 100
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Pop Solo

1. The contest consists of two (2) rounds – elimination and final. Top eight (8)
contestants will proceed to the final round.
2. In each round, the contestant shall sing straight published Original Pilipino Music
(OPM) songs in any language (prepare translations as needed). Rearrangement or
revival of an OPM song is allowed. Revival or adaptations from foreign compositions
is disallowed.
3. Singing shall be accompanied by a minus one. Multiplex, karaoke/videoke, and
live accompaniment shall not be allowed. Soft/electronic copy (MP3/MP4 format)
shall be provided to the host institution prior to the contests for compilation.
4. The delivery of each piece is for 3-7 minutes.
5. The judges’ scores shall be reverted to zero in the succeeding rounds.
6. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Tone quality (Vocal Technique/Intonation) 45
Musicianship (dynamic nuances, interpretation, intonation, diction) 45
Deportment 10
Total 100
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STANDARD CHORAL SINGING

1. There shall be 16 to 20 members per group, who are all bonafide students of
the participating region.
2. Each choral group will sing one official contest piece “HUSAY” by BERNARD
S. REFORSADO. Score piece to be provided by MASTS council in acapella. The
warm- up song should be Original Pilipino Music (OPM) (Filipino or English in any
song classification/genre).
3. An equal bearing of scores will be given to both rendered songs.
4. A medley for warm-up song is not allowed.
5. The voice composition for both pieces: Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses
6. No alteration of notes for obligatory part and strictly observe and follow score
pieces.
7. The maximum allowable time is twelve (12) minutes. An excess of a minute or a
fraction thereof means a deduction of five (5) points per judge.
8. Time starts on the first note and ends on the last note.
9. Choreography is not allowed.
10. Attire will be modern Filipino inspired top (Shirt/blouse) and black pants and/or
skirt. Leather shoes for males and heels for females with brushed up hair in a bun.
11. The use of wired condenser microphones, choir microphones will depend on the
venue and should not be rearranged.
12. Submit four (4) copies of warm up song on schedule for screening of
documents.
13. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Tone quality Intonation Resonance 30
Harmony and Balance 30
Technique Interpretation (Syllabication, enunciation, 30
phrasing, tempo, dynamics)
Deportment 10
Total 100
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Show Choir

1. There shall be 16 to 20 members per group, who are all bonafide students of the
participating regions.
2. Each choral group will sing one F i l i p i n o C o m p o s e d M u s i c either
English or Filipino in fast tempo with choreography.
3. A medley arrangement is not allowed.
4. Choral group will have the option of having their conductor.
5. The score piece shall be in straight Acapella arrangement.
6. The voice composition: Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses.
7. No alteration of notes for obligatory part and strictly observe and follow score
piece.
8. The maximum allowable time is four (4) to six (6) minutes. An excess of a
minute or a fraction thereof means a deduction of five (5) points per judge.
9. The time starts on the first note and ends on the last note.
10. Attire will be modern Filipino inspired top (Shirt/blouse) and black pants and/or
skirt. Leather shoes for males and heels for females with brushed up hair in a bun.
11. Hand props are applicable for this event (any light equipment, head dress, scarf,
hats etc.)
12. The use of wired condenser microphones, choir microphones will depend on the
venue and should not be rearranged.
13. Submit four (4) copies of choice piece on schedule for screening of documents.
2. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Tone quality Intonation Resonance 40
Harmony and Balance
Technique and Interpretation (Syllabication, enunciation, 30
phrasing, tempo, dynamics)
Choreography and appropriate use of hand props and other materials 20
Deportment 10
Total 100
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PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

(Bird Dance)

1. The dance must be taken from the published Philippine Folk Dances authored by known dance-
researcher-writer published in the books listed below. The following are the specific titles of the
books.
a. Philippine Folk Dance, Volumes 1-6, by Francisca R. Aquino
b. Philippine National Dance by Francisca R. Tolentino
c. Visayan Folk Dance, Volumes 1-3, by Libertad Fajardo
d. Pangasinan Folk Dance by Jovita Sison Friese
e. Sayaw: Dances of Philippine Islands, Volumes 1-8, by the Philippine Folk Dance Society
f. Samar Folk Dances by Juan Miel
g. Handumanan by Jose Balcena
h. Philippine Folk Dances and Songs by the Bureau of Public Schools 1965
2. The dance selected must only be one straight dance:
a. Arigay
b. Tinalabong
c. Lapay Bantigue
d. Itik - Itik
e. Kalapati
3. No combination of dances is allowed. MASTS will provide the 5 official music accompaniments for
the dance inclusive of music for entrance and exit.
4. Dancers should be composed of a minimum of 5 pairs and a maximum of 8 pairs which could be
all males, all females or a combination of both. Two alternate dancers are allowed to join but actual
performers will strictly follow the maximum of 8 pairs.
5. An ocular inspection or checking of costume, props and instruments prior to contest proper will be done.
6. Any violation of the ground rules will be disqualified
7. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Performance Skill and mastery of the dance. 30
(Stage projection, grace and poise. Showmanship, unity, expression and
precision)
Interpretation 20
(Correct interpretation of the dance literature. No arrangement of figures.)

Costume, Music, Accessories and Equipment 20

Costume approximates the original. Music is authentic of the dance. Equipment is
required of and relevant to the dance)
Staging 20
(Use of space, level, pathways, design, time)
Over-All Impact 10
Total 100
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INDIGENOUS DANCE (Mindanao Specifically Zamboanga del sur)

1. The dance selected must only be one straight dance from the list of approved dances for the
festival.
2. The dance selected must follow the prescribed one-minute entrance and one minute exit. A
deduction of two (2) points per judge will be given if contestants exceed the one (1) minute.
3. Live musical accompaniment is required.
4. The maximum number of dancers is 10 (all male/female/combination). Groups opting to use live
instrumentalists will be allowed a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 instrumentalists. Two alternate
dancers are allowed to join but actual performers will be strictly followed the maximum of 10.
5. Published indigenous dances will be alternately chosen as contest pieces (Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao respectively). For 2024, the official indigenous dances are from Zamboanga del Sur
namely:
a. Söth
b. Thalêk
c. Dumendingan
6. Any violation of the ground rules will be disqualified
7. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Performance Skill and mastery of the dance. 30
(Stage projection, grace and poise. Showmanship, unity, expression and
precision)
Interpretation 20
(Correct interpretation of the dance literature. No arrangement of figures.)

Costume, Music, Accessories and Equipment 20

Costume approximates the original. Music is authentic of the dance. Equipment is
required of and relevant to the dance)
Staging 20
(Use of space, level, pathways, design, time)
Over-All Impact 10
Total 100
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Contemporary Dance

1. The contest piece must be at least four (4) minutes but not more than five (5) minutes.
2. The contest piece is freestyle.
3. A maximum of ten (10) and a minimum of six (6) dancers are allowed to participate.
4. The dance piece should be an original choreography in contemporary Form, it should not copy
any movement found in any media source. An affidavit must be secured on the originality of the
choreography to be submitted to the organizers.
5. Soft ballet shoes or pointe shoes may be worn (optional)
6. Sets are not allowed (e.g. risers, back drop, tables, etc.). Hand props may be used (e.g. stick,
fan, ring, umbrella, etc.). Bamboo, wood, steel or plastic pole may be used but must not be more
than 3 meters long.
The following are strictly not allowed in the performance:
a. The use of real fighting armor (e.g. sword, knife, guns, arrow, spears,etc…)
b. The use of any form of liquid (e.g. blood, oil, water, etc.)
c. The use of fire, candles and any pyrotechnic materials.
d. The use of confetti either drop or bomb.
e. Breaking of glass, pots, etc…
f. Audio visual presentation or screen projection.
g. Body paint
7. Costume must be appropriate to the concept of the dance. Skin toned cycling, leggings, or
leotards are allowed. Nudity or topless for both male and female is strictly prohibited.
8. Obscene choreography/indecent movements and killing of animals are strictly prohibited. Tossing
will not be allowed.
9. A close door preliminary screening of dance moves will be done day before the contest.
10. A workshop will be done for the modern contemporary.
11. This competition will have five (5) members of the board of judges.
12. Deliberation of the results between the boards of judges will be done prior to the announcement of winners.
13. Violation of any of these contest guidelines will result to disqualification of the participating
group.
14. Any violation of the ground rules will be disqualified
15. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Choreography/composition Theme and Variation Structure 40
Organization of Movement
Use of Movement Space
Performance/ Artistry Expression 20
Characterization
Concept Ideas Content 20
Technique Movement Skills 20
Precision of Movement Synchronization and Coordination
Clarity of Movement and Lines Timing
Total 100
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STREET DANCE

The Street Dance is a Filipino fusion of dance disciplines and cultural interpretations from around the
country. The dance routine incorporates the look, music, attitude, posture and street dance style.
The most real routine showcase is a variety of street dance styles, signature moves and
choreography conveying the character and energy of the street.

Specific Guidelines:
1. Groups are allowed to mix and bring music of their choice on a standard CD (Original Filipino
Music).
2. The routine must be performed, in its entirety, to the music selected, prepared and submitted by
the group.
3. The contest piece must be three (3) – five (5) minutes.
4. A minimum of six (6), and a maximum of ten (10) members are allowed to participate.
5. Groups should include in their performance a selection of street dance styles: hip hop, popping,
locking, breakin', waacki ng, vogue, crump, stepping, dancehall and choreography, without excessive
use of the same move or pattern. No body drop is allowed and all lifting should be supported.
6. Attire may include accessories such hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelries, etc. Removing pieces
of clothing during the performance is allowed provided it is not offensive or out of character.
Appropriate clothing should be observed in the competition.
7. Any move that tends to cause harm and endangers the safety of the participants is not allowed.
Such examples are: tossing, 3-level lifts, off air throws, etc.
8. A closed-door preliminary screening/assessment will be done a day before the competition
proper.
9. Lifting is allowed up to the second level.
10. Music should not contain obscene lyrics or words.
11. Performers should not wear any identifying marks of their region.
12. A closed-door preliminary screening/assessment will be done a day before the contest proper.
13. A violation of any of the ground rules will be subjected to disqualification.
14. Deliberation of the members of the board of judges will be done prior to the announcement of
winners.
15. Any violation of the ground rules will be disqualified
16. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
Performance Creativity 10 50
Staging, Spacing, Formations, and Level Changes 10 Showmanship: Intensity,
Confidence, Projection and Presence 10 Street Presence/ Attire 10
Entertainment Value/ Audience Appeal 10
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Skill
Musicality 10
Synchronization/Timing 10 50
Execution / Controlled Mobility and Stabilization 10
Difficulty of Execution of Authentic Street Dance Styles 10
Variety of Street Dance Styles 10
Total 100

Short and Sweet Plays (DIALOGUE)

(One Act Play that runs for ten (10) minutes)

1. The category is a presentation of a short play (dialogue-based) with limited time and number of characters.
2. Performers will be limited to a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6). No multiple character
roles for an actor will be allowed.
3. Language to be used may be pure or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine language with
English/Filipino translation.
4. Technicians, musicians, and all personnel needed for production will be counted in the six- contestant limit.
5. The writer is NOT required to be a part of the cast.
6. Lines must be live.
7. Hand props and a maximum of two movable set pieces (EXAMPLE: One Table= 1 Set, One Chair = 1 Set)
will be allowed on stage for the duration of the play. Hand props are those that are handheld by the actors, or
anything that might be picked by the actors. Examples are food, weapon, umbrella, cane, and the likes. Personal
props are those that are placed or worn as part of the character rather than placed on prop table. Examples are
mobile phone, wallet handkerchief, and the likes. Set pieces refer to movable materials that can add look to the
setting of the play. Examples are tables, closet, cabinet, and the likes. Backdrops are not allowed. Performers
must wear appropriate costumes. The available lighting inside the performance venue will be used.
8. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a 0.5- point
deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For example, a
performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total score per judge. A performance
of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total score per judge.)
9. There will be official timekeeper who will record the start and end of performance of every entry. The
timekeeper will get the signal of the start and end of the performance from the coach of the entry.
10. Plays must be originally written for the competition. However, past scripts may be used provided that the
play has not been performed at MASTS Culture and Arts Festival. A notarized and five (5) photocopies must be
submitted to the organizers a week before the MASTS Competition. The play should depict or illustrate this
year’s theme “PANAGHIGALAAY, PANAG - AMBITAY, PANAGDAITAY UG PANAGHIUSA SA PASUNDAYAG S A ATONG
KULTURA” using the family unity, values and youth issues.
11. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 will be disqualified.
12. Requirements for script submission: Font style size. For uniformity, we use Courier font size 12. Paper size: Short size (Letter size)
13. The competition will use the dialogue form of delivery and not to be sung.
14. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

Criteria for Judging Short and Sweet Play (Dialogue)

CRITERIA POINTS
A. ACTING 25
 Use of voice - 10
 Use of body - 5
 Use of imagination - 5
 Use of feelings/emotions - 5
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B. DIRECTING 25
 Interpretation of materials - 10
 Use of space - 8
 Approaches/Styles - 7
C. TECHNICAL DESIGNS 25
 Costume -4
 Appropriateness to the character Makeup -3
 Appropriateness to the character Sounds -3
 Appropriateness to the text/narrative -3
 Signification of meaning of text -3
 Set and Props -3
 Functionality -3
 Symbolic Relevance -3
D. PLAY 25
 Relevance to the theme – 10
 Dramatic structure (linear and nonlinear) - 5
 Dialogue (appropriate to the character) – 5
 Unity of action - 5
Total 100
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Short and Sweet Plays (MUSICAL)

(One Act Play that runs for ten (10) minutes)

1. The category is a presentation of a musical short play with limited time and number of characters
2. Performers will be limited to a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6). No multiple character role for an
actor will be allowed.
3. Language to be used may be pure or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine language with English/Filipino translation.
4. Technicians, musicians, and all personnel needed for production will be counted in the six- contestant limit.
5. The writer is NOT required to be a part of the cast.
6. Spoken lines must be short and lines must be sung live.
7. Hand props and a maximum of two movable set pieces (EXAMPLE: One Table= 1 Set, One Chair = 1 Set) will be allowed
on stage for the duration of the play. Hand props are those that are handheld by the actors, or anything that might be picked
by the actors. Examples are food, weapon, umbrella, cane, and the likes. Personal props are those that are placed or worn as
part of the character rather than placed on prop table. Examples are mobile phone, wallet handkerchief, and the likes. Set
pieces refer to movable materials that can add look to the setting of the play. Examples are tables, closet, cabinet, and the
likes. Backdrops are not allowed. Performers must wear appropriate costumes. The available lighting inside the performance
venue will be used.
8. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a 0.5-point deduction for
any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For example, a performance timed at 10:01 would
receive a half-point deduction from the total score per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point
from the total score per judge.)
9. There will be official timekeeper who will record the start and end of performance of every entry. The timekeeper will get
the signal of the start and end of the performance from the coach of the entry.
10. Plays must be originally written for the competition. However, past scripts may be used provided that the play has not
been performed at the MASTS Culture and Arts Festival. A notarized and five (5) photocopies must be submitted to the
organizers a week before the National MASTS Competition. The play should depict or illustrate this year’s theme
“PANAGHIGALAAY, PANAG - AMBITAY, PANAGDAITAY UG PANAGHIUSA SA PASUNDAYAG S A ATONG KULTURA” using
the family unity, values and youth issues.
11. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 will be disqualified.
12. Requirements for script submission: Font style size. For uniformity, we use Courier font size 12. Paper size: Short size (Letter size)
13. The competition will use the singing form of delivering the lines.
14. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
CRITERIA POINTS
A. ACTING 25
 Use of voice - 10
 Use of body - 5
 Use of imagination - 5
 Use of feelings/emotions - 5
B.DIRECTING 25

 Interpretation of materials - 10
 Use of space - 8
 Approaches/Styles - 7
C.TECHNICAL DESIGNS 25
 Costume -4
 Appropriateness to the character Makeup -3
 Appropriateness to the character Sounds -3
 Appropriateness to the text/narrative -3
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 Signification of meaning of text -3
 Set and Props -3
 Functionality -3
 Symbolic Relevance -3
D. PLAY 25
 Relevance to the theme - 10
 Dramatic structure (linear and nonlinear) - 5
 Breathing - 5
 Tonality - 5
Total 100
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Radio Drama

1. Contestants should present an ORIGINAL radio drama over a simulated or actual radio station. However,
past scripts may be used provided that the radio drama has not been performed at the MASTS Culture and Arts
Festival. The script should not mention the name of the SUC that they represent. The script must follow the
annexed sample format.
2. No more than five (5) radio talents and/or student technicians may be involved.
3. Contestants may portray multiple characters behind curtain. All voices should be live.
4. The entry must convey a moral or character-building theme on youth, family, unity, and values. The radio
drama should be suitable for general listeners. Please strictly follow the ethics on KBP Radio Code.
5. Background music and canned sound effects may be used. Music should be free of any copyright. Infomercial
should be original.
6. A notarized and five (5) photocopies must be submitted to the organizers a week before the MASTS Culture
and Arts Festival Competition.
7. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a 0.5-point
deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For example, a
performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total score per judge. A performance
of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total score per judge.)
8. There will be official timekeeper who will record the start and end of performance of every entry. The
timekeeper will get the signal of the start and end of the performance from the coach of the entry.
9. The medium of language to be used will either be English or Filipino or a combination of the two. Philippine
languages may be used but translation be provided in the script. Lines should be live and may not be
memorized.
10. The host SUC shall provide the sound system to be used for all participants including microphones and
audio mixer. The participating SUCs may use either laptops or mobile phones as audio sources. The host SUC
shall provide the audio jacks to connect the laptops or mobile phones to the sound mixer.
11. Use the sample script that is annexed to the guidelines but include the AFFIDAVIT OF COPYRIGHT as the
cover page of the script. Below is the requirement for script submission:
Font style and size: For uniformity, we use Courier font size 12.
Paper size: short size (Letter size) Maximum set up time is five minutes.
12. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

CRITERIA POINTS
A. RADIO DRAMA SCRIPT 30
Theme Appropriateness - 10 Variety of characters - 10 Script Flow and Continuity - 10
B. TECHNICAL QUALITY 30
Appropriateness of sounds -10 Smoothness of production - 10
Precision (Timing, Pacing and Transition) -10

C. VOCAL QUALITY 30
Voice flexibility - 15 Voice creativity - 15

D. OVER-ALL APPEAL 10
Dramatic effect - 5 Rendering/delivery - 5
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Total 100

ANNEX B

(Radio Drama Script Format) Title:

Format: Radio Drama Duration: 10 mins. Writer/Producer/Director:

Cast:
Scene One: Spacious Reception Area

01 MUSIC: FOREBODING THEME, ESTABLISH, CONTINUE UNDER

02 SOUND: APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS ON THE SURFACE

03 CBC MAILMAN: Here’s Mail! Looks like a lot of scripts!

04 RECEPTIONIST: Thank you. I will deliver these immediately to the appropriate script editors.
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Search for Mister and Miss MASTS 2024

General Guidelines
1. The search is open to all member institutions of the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary
Schools (MASTS) Inc.
2. Each participating SUC will send only one (1) male and one (1) female candidate to compete.
3. Each candidate must submit a duly signed certification from the SUC certifying that he/she:
a. Is a bonafide student of the institution
b. Is of good moral character-who is single, not in a live-in relationship and must have not sired
any child
c. Is at least 16 years of age on the day of the competition.
4. Violation to all guidelines must set by the HOST School will not be counted as a competing
candidates but will be allowed to join the competition.

Activities and Events of the Candidates:

1. Talent Competition
a. All candidates will present a maximum of 3-minute talent piece.
b. No back-up performers and no backdrops will be allowed during the talent competition. The
use of fire and eating of foods or live animals are not allowed. Costume should be appropriate to the
talent.
c. The talent competition will be presented in a different schedule than of the main pageant.
d. The result will comprise 15% of the preliminary scoring in the final night.
e. Top 3 ranks will be announced during the talent night.
f. Winner will be awarded during the coronation night.

Criteria for the Best in Talent

Criteria Percentage
Performance
1. Mastery and Skill 50%
2. Stage presence and projection
Choice of Material
1. Suitability of the Piece (Music, Costume, Props) 30%
2. Uniqueness and Creativity
Overall Appeal
20%
1. X factor and audience impact
Total 100%

2. Sashing and Presentation of Candidates

a. Each candidate will provide casual attire with cultural touch.
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b. Make-up artist will be provided by the candidates
c. The host school will provide official sash.

3. Photo shoot and Video shoot

a. Each candidate will provide ALL Black Casual Attire
b. Make-up artist will be provided by the candidates
c. Official photos will be used for social media and tarpaulin advertisements
d. Mr. and Ms. Photogenic will be judged by group of photographers.
e. Winner will be awarded during the final night.
4. Regional Indigenous Attire
a. Each candidate must provide Regional Indigenous Attire
b. Head piece and other appropriate accessories will be allowed
c. All forms of Back dress will be prohibited.
d. Hand props will be allowed and should not exceed 1.5 meters.
e. The category will be competed on a separate date from the pageant night
f. The category comprises 15% of the preliminary scoring in the final night.
g. Top 3 ranks will be announced during the regional attire competition.
h. Best in Regional Attire will be awarded during the coronation night

Criteria for the Best in Regional Indigenous Attire

Criteria Percentage
Beauty of the Face 30%
Poise and Bearing 20%
Projection of womanhood and manhood 20%
Appropriateness of the attire (color, accessories and cut of
20%
fabrics)
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%

5. Closed-Door Interview
a. Each candidate will provide ALL White Casual Attire.
b. Make-up artist will be provided by the candidates.
c. The committee will decide on the manner of the interview.
d. The candidates must prepare 2 questions (1) male and (1) female and be submitted on the
day of the interview.
e. The ability to answer of the candidates will depend on the depth, meaning and substance of
the answers.
f. Candidates may respond/answer either be in Filipino or in English.
g. The result of the interview will comprise 35% of the preliminary scoring on the final night.
h. Mr. and Ms. Eloquent will be awarded during the coronation night.

Criteria for the Close-Door Interview

Criteria Percentage
Beauty of the Face 40%
Ability to answer (Wit, intelligence, humor, clarity, delivery) 40%
Overall Appeal 20%
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Total 100%

Coronation Night
Categories:
1. Red Casual (Production Number)
a. The attire will be used for production exposure of the candidates.
b. The category comprises 10% of the preliminary scoring in the final night.
c. Best in production will be awarded to the candidate.

Criteria for the Best in Production

Criteria Percentage
Beauty of the Face 40%
Poise and bearing of the Attire 30%
Gracefulness and Mastery 20%
Overall Appeal 10%
Total 100%

2. Playsuit
a. The participating school will provide the candidates ALL white playsuits.
b. The category comprises 10% of the preliminary scoring in the final night.
c. Best in playsuit will be awarded to the candidate.

Criteria for the Best in Playsuit

Criteria Percentage
Beauty of the Face 40%
Poise and bearing 30%
Fitness and appropriateness of the attire 20%
Overall Appeal 10%
Total 100%

3. Modern Terno/Filipiniana and Classic Barong Tagalog (RED TERNO)

a. Modern Terno/Filipiniana
i. The candidate must provide modern Terno/Filipiniana with a “Butterfly” stiffened or Balintawak
sleeves (not Mascota).
ii. In cases that the candidate will not adhere to the guidelines, the candidate will not be given
points but will be allowed to join the exposure.
iii. Best in Modern Terno/Filipiniana will be awarded to the candidate
iv. The category comprises 15% of the preliminary scoring in the final night.
b. Classic Barong Tagalog
i. The candidate must provide classic barong Tagalog.
ii. Classic Fiber Barong Tagalog will only use fiber or barong material (pina, abaca, sinamay,
banana, and etc.). In cases of violation to the required material, the candidate will not earn any
points but will be allowed to join the exposure.
iii. Best in Classic barong will be awarded to the candidate
iv. The category comprises 15% of the preliminary scoring in the final night.
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Criteria for the Best in Modern Terno/Filipiniana and Classic Barong Tagalog
Criteria Percentage
Beauty of the Face 30%
Poise and Bearing 20%
Projection of womanhood and manhood 20%
Appropriateness of the attire (color, accessories and cut of
20%
fabrics)
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%
Scoring System for Preliminary Round (Top 5)
Category Percentage
1. Casual Interview 35%
2. Best in Talent 15%
3. Regional Indigenous Attire 15%
4. Best in Production (Subanen Attire) 10%
5. Best in Playsuit 10%
6. Best in Modern Terno and Classic Barong Tagalog 15%
Total 100%

Final Round
1. All scores in the preliminary round will be added. ONLY the Top 5 candidates will proceed to
the FINAL ROUND. The final round will be back to zero. Final Question and Answer will be
judged among the top 5 male and female candidates.
2. All categories will be computed on a ranking system. In cases of tie, judges will deliberate to
break the tie.
3. Candidates and coaches who violates the rules and guidelines of the competition will be
declared non-competing candidates and will not be allowed to join the pageant.
4. Each SUC will be allowed ONLY one (1) official make-up artist during the final night. One (1)
Official Coach and one (1) assistant coach will be allowed per SUC.
5. The decision of the judges is FINAL and IRRIVOCABLE.
Criteria for the Question and Answer (TOP 5)
Criteria Percentage
Beauty of the Face 40%
Clarity and Delivery (appropriateness of the answer, organization
30%
of ideas)
Ability to answer (Wit, intelligence, humor) 20%
Overall Appeal 10%
Total 100%

Important Note:
1. Each candidate must attend all exposures, activities and events conducted by the host school.
2. Time management should be observed. Call time for photo shoot, events, practice and
coronation night must be strictly observed.
3. Coaches and candidates must always observe proper decorum.
4. Violations among competing SUCs will be dealt among the committee of the Host school.
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Tentative Schedule of Activities:

Event Attire Time Days
Submission of Entries per None
- August 15, 2024
SUC
Arrival and Screening of None
Whole day September 7, 2024
Documents of Candidates
Tour/Exposure Pageant T-Shirt with
Whole day September 8, 2024
Black Pants
Sashing and Presentation of Casual attire with touch
4:00 PM September 9, 2024
Candidates of Cultural Design
Photo Shoot and Video All Black
Whole day September 8, 2024
Shoot (close door)
Practice Black Tops with 8:00 am –
September 11, 2024
Leggings for women 12:00 noon
Talent Presentation Any 6:00 PM September 11, 2024
Practice White Tops with 8:00 am –
September 12, 2024
Leggings for women 12:00 noon
Regional Indigenous Attire Any
6:00 PM September 12, 2024
Competition
Practice White Tops with
8:00 – 5:00 pm September 13, 2024
Leggings for women
Closed-Door Interview All White 8:00 am –
September 14, 2024
12:00 Noon
Coronation Night Any 6:00 pm September 14, 2024

Approved:

Dr. Arlene A. De Vera Dr. Venus D. Namoc Dr. Shyla O. Moreno

President Vice President Secretary

Prof. Shamer K. Mantawil Joel O. Abratiguin Jessah Fhee M. Jubay

Asst. Secretary Treasurer Asst. Treasurer

Dr. Gorjel E. Llanita Dr. Riza D. Bongcarawan Prof. Joseph Salimbangon

Auditor Business Manager Press Information Officer
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