IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) IN THE CONDUCT OF THE MR. AND MS.

AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL

IRR 1.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES IRR 1.1 The candidate must be a bona fide member of NFJPIA 2012-2013; must be of good moral character; and, must not have undergone to any disciplinary actions or to have any failing grades in any academic subjects. IRR 1.2 Male candidates must be at least 55 in height, and female candidates must be at least 52 in height. IRR 1.3 Must be a person of integrity who manifest a powerful will to commit, and proven potential to reach out to the NFJPIA members. IRR 1.4 Must be fully aware about NFJPIAs mission, vision and activities and be able to articulate them. IRR 1.5 Must have the ability to promote the values of the NFJPIA.

IRR 2.0 OBJECTIVES IRR 2.1 This annual event aims to search for an ambassador who is an embodiment of a true NFJPIA. IRR 2.2 It focuses on the true beauty of the participant, not only for the outside appearance but also for the good character he/she possesses. IRR 2.3 It celebrates the intelligence, integrity and personality the candidates have. IRR 2.4 It aims to create camaraderie and to practice public relations to people, through them NFJPIAns will be more inspired to do things.

IRR 3.0 REQUIREMENTS IRR 3.1 Soft and hard copies of duly accomplished application form to be provided by the Regional Vice President for Non-Academics. IRR 3.2 Photocopy of current Registration Card and Identification Card. IRR 3.3 Certification form from the University/College Registrar that the candidate is of good moral character. IRR 3.4 Soft and hard copies of Certified True Copy (Transcript of Records) or Certification of the Grades from 1st year to present signed by the Dean. IRR 3.5 Recommendation letter from the Local Chapter President and Adviser. IRR 3.6 Soft and hard copies of three (3) recent 4R photos (close-up, half body and whole body) in casual wear. IRR 3.7 Soft and hard copies of two (2) recent 8R photos (half body and whole body) in formal wear. IRR 3.8 Softcopy of the documentation of the outreach program that the candidates conducted in their respective communities.

IRR 4.0 GENERAL MECHANICS IRR 4.1 Each local chapter can send one (1) male and one (1) female candidate. IRR 4.2 The candidates must comply with the above requirements. IRR 4.3 They must undergo two portions: the premier and the pageant.

IRR 5.0 PREMIER NIGHT IRR 5.1 Period of the event: i. Doxology ii. National Anthem

iii. Welcome Remarks iv. Production Number involvement v. Introduction of Candidates vi. Talent portion vii. Criteria for Judging viii. Presentation of Judges ix. Intermission Number x. Casual Wear Competition xi. Casual interview xii. Announcing of winners xiii. Closing Remarks IRR 5.2 The candidates can wear any costume in compliance with their talent shown. IRR 5.3 The talent of a candidate must be good for two to three (2-3) minutes including entrance and exit and a point twenty five (0.25) point deduction shall be given to the total score for the Talent Portion for every 15 seconds in excess of time allowed. Use of props is permitted as long as no explosive materials are being used. Utmost, two back up performers are allowed for each candidate. IRR 5.4 The talent must consecutively be done. IRR 5.5 In the Casual Interview, the committee should prepare a group of pictures under a certain theme which will be picked randomly by the candidates and they will be asked to express their thoughts on the picture assigned to them. The candidates are given 60 seconds to express. After which, the candidates is signaled to stop. A 0.5 point deduction shall be given to the total score of the Casual Interview portion for every 5 seconds in excess of time allowed. IRR 5.6 Apparently, the Special Awards will be given to the candidates who have garnered the highest scores for each portion. The following will be announced in this night:

1. Best in Casual Wear (male and female) 2. Best in Talent (male and female) 3. Best in Casual Interview (male and female)

IRR 6.0 PAGEANT NIGHT IRR 6.1 Period of the event: a. Doxology b. National Anthem c. Theme Wear Competition d. Introduction of Candidates e. Welcome Remarks f. Criteria for Judging g. Presentation of Judges h. Resort Wear Competition i. 1st Set of Special Awards j. Formal Wear and Long Gown Competition k. 2nd Set of Special Awards l. Presentation of the Documentation of the Epitome/s of Benevolence Awardee/s m. Farewell Walk n. Announcement of Final 3 o. Question and Answer of Final 3 p. Intermission number q. Closing Remarks

r. Announcement of Major Awards IRR 6.2 The candidates can wear any costume in compliance with the theme of the Pageant. IRR 6.3 The resort wear of the candidates shall be provided by them or by their Local Chapter. Using of accessories will be allowed. IRR 6.4 A pictorial will be conducted on the 1st day of the MYC for the presentation of the resort wear of candidates. IRR 6.5 For the outreach program of the candidates, the male and female candidate of a Regional Council (if they have both) must team-up in heading at least one (1) outreach program in their region. If they have only one candidate (male or female), he/she must head an outreach program alone. The officers of their council are not prohibited to help the candidate/s. Documentation (videos, pictures or other media presentation) is needed for it to have a bearing in the judging of winners.

IRR 6.6 THE 1ST SET OF SPECIAL AWARDS INCLUDES: 1. Best in Theme Wear (male and female) 2. Best in Resort Wear (male and female) 3. Most Photogenic (male and female) 4. Mr. and Ms. Congeniality 5. Another photo shoot will be conducted during the 1st day of the convention. This time, the candidates shall wear their best semi-formal attires. These pictures will be the basis for the Most Photogenic awards. 6. The Mr. and Ms. Congeniality will be selected through secret voting among the candidates before the pageant night.

IRR 6.7 THE 2ND SET OF SPECIAL AWARDS INCLUDES: a. Best in Formal Wear (male) and Best in Long Gown (female)

b. Peoples Choice Award (Male and Female) c. Epitome of Benevolence Award (candidate/s of one (1) local chapter)

IRR 7.0 PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD: IRR 7.1 Thirty Five (35) Signature sheets will be given to each Regional Council for their male and female candidates. Twenty (20) of which will be considered sold, regardless of whether they only have a male or a female candidate, and the full amount shall be remitted to the Regional Vice President for Finance on the 1st day of the MYC. IRR 7.2 The National Federation must have full control of the signature sheets. Photocopying of which is strictly prohibited by the organizers. IRR 7.3 Each sheet has Two Hundred (200) boxes and each box shall contain one signature. Each signature is equivalent to PhP1.00. IRR 7.4 The winners will be given 25% and the other contestants will be given 10% of the excess of considered sold signature sheets.

IRR 8.0 EPITOME OF BENEVOLENCE For the Epitome of Benevolence Award, the documentations will be pre-judged by the representatives of sponsor firms. The award will be given to the candidates of the Local Chapter who garnered the highest votes from the judges. The presentation must not be more than five (5) minutes and a point twenty five (0.25) point deduction shall be given to the total score for the Outreach Program for every 15 seconds in excess of time allowed.

IRR 9.0 ANNOUNCING OF WINNERS IRR 9.1 The scores for the Premier, the Pageant, and the documentation will be weighted to select the Final 3 (top three (3) female candidates and top three (3) male candidates). The accumulated score of each finalist will be 30% of the final judging. 70% will come from the question and answer portion.

IRR 9.2 The question for the Final 3 will be uniform to the candidates. IRR 9.3 The winners of the major awards shall come from the Final 3. These awards are as follows: 1. Mr. and Ms. NFJPIA Ambassadors of Goodwill 2012 2nd Runners-up 2. Mr. and Ms. NFJPIA Ambassadors of Goodwill 2012 1st Runners-up 3. Mr. and Ms. NFJPIA Ambassadors of Goodwill 2012

IRR 10.0 CRITERIA FOR JUDGING For the computation and selection of the Final 3: FIRST NIGHT Casual Wear Personal Style Projection and Stage Presence Poise Total Talent Showmanship & Stage Presence Creativity and Originality Entertainment Value Audience Impact Total Casual Interview Content Delivery/confidence Personality & Charm Total TOTAL PRIMER SCORE 40% 30% 30% 100% 30% 30% 30% 10% 100% 60% 25% 15% 100%

25%

35%

40% 100%

Note: The primer score will be one of the components for the 30% of the final score of the candidate.

SECOND NIGHT Theme wear Creativity/originality Gesture Stage presence Total Resort Wear Impact Creativity and Originality Poise Total Long gown and formal wear Elegance Poise and Bearing Projection Total Peoples Choice TOTAL PAGEANT SCORE 40% 30% 30% 100% 30% 20% 100% 50% 30% 20% 100% 20% 50% 30% 20% 100% 30%

Note: The pageant score will be one of the components for the 30% of the final score of the candidate.

Outreach Program Meaning and Substance Effort Documentation and Presentation Total 50% 35% 15% 100%

Note: The outreach program rating will be one of the components for the 30% of the final score of the candidate.

FINAL SCORING: PRIMER SCORE: PAGEANT SCORE: OUTREACH PROGRAM: TOTAL: 30% 50% 20% 100% 30%

For the computation of the TOP 3 in question and answer portion: Wit and Intelligence Delivery Confidence and Personality Total TOTAL SCORE 60% 20% 20% 100% 70% 100%

For judging rating, candidates will be rated at a minimum of 60% in every segment.