Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
5. Recognizing and respecting Intellectual Property Rights, the Department adheres to the rule
concerning plagiarism. DepED reiterates its stand to disqualify school papers found to have copied
and published texts, graphics and other materials without duly acknowledging their sources. The
disqualification covers all sections of the school paper whether they are published in print or
electronic copy.
6. In order to clarify issues and concerns regarding the conduct of the Schools Press Conferences,
concerned officials, officers-in-charge of RSPC, personnel and staff, learner-participants are
advised to refer to the implementing guidelines stipulated in DepED Order No. 47, s. 2010. Below
is the list of enclosures on the guidelines of school paper, individual and group contests:
Enclosure Contents
Number
Guidelines for the Individual Contests
3 General Guidelines for the Selection of Winners in the Different Individual Writing Contests
3a Score Sheet for Editorial Writing
3b Score Sheet for News Writing
3c Score Sheet for Feature Writing
3d Score Sheet for Sports Writing
3e Score Sheet for Editorial Cartooning
3f Score Sheet for Copy reading and Headline Writing
3g Score Sheet for Photojournalism
3h Score Sheet for Science and Technology Writing
4 General Guidelines for the School Paper Contests
4a General Guidelines for the Selection of the Best Sections and Layout and Page Design Category
4b Score Sheet for the Editorial Section
4c Score Sheet for the News Section
4d Score Sheet for the Features Section
4e Score Sheet for the Sports Section
4f Score Sheet for Layout and Page Design Category
4g Score Sheet for Science and Technology Section
5 General Guidelines for the Group Contests
6 Collaborative Desktop Publishing
6a Score Sheet for Collaborative Desktop Publishing
7 Radio Scriptwriting and Broadcasting Contests (Filipino and English)
7a Score Sheet for Radio Script writing and Broadcasting
8 TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting (Filipino and English)
8a Score Sheet for TV Script writing and Broadcasting
9 How to Compute for the Overall Scores
10 Major Activities for the 2017 Regional Schools Press Conference
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7. The top seven winners in all events per contest category per medium shall be recognized and the
points they garnered shall be included in the computation of the overall scores following the
guidelines contained in Enclosure No. 9.
8. TV script writing and broadcasting will now be part of the contests both in Filipino and in English
for the secondary level only.
9. All divisions should strictly follow the No School Paper, No Student Contestant Policy.
10. Schools which have collected journalism or subscription fees from their learners should submit
school paper entries.
11. Each division is expected to submit the required documents using the format provided in the
following enclosures:
Enclosure Document Name Submitted To Deadline and
Number Important Reminders
1 a. Division winners/entries for the School JENNIFER LOPEZ @ November 14, 2016
Paper Contests duly endorsed by the NEAP CALABARZON, Each division is
Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Malvar, Batangas required to submit
six (6) copies per
school paper entry
in digital print,
actual size
recommended
(9x12 for Elem and
12x18 for Sec).
The official list in
hard copy signed by
the SDS shall be
encoded/registered
online by the EPS
in-charge of
Journalism and/or
his/her authorized
representative
(preferably DASPA
Officers) on the day
and venue of
submission. Thus,
each division is
advised to bring its
own laptop.
All divisions must
submit only their
top 20 best school
paper or highest
pointers per
medium/per level.
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1 and 2 b. Complete Official List of 403 member- JENNIFER LOPEZ @ November 14, 2016
delegation cum Division Travel Order (hard NEAP CALABARZON, The official list in
and soft copies) to be provided to the RO. Malvar, Batangas hard copy signed by
the SDS shall be
encoded/registered
online by the EPS
in-charge of
Journalism and/or
his/her authorized
representative
(preferably DASPA
Officers) on the day
and venue of
submission. Thus,
each division is
advised to bring its
own laptop.
c. Each division should submit a soft copy of ESPERANZA LUSANTA On or before December
the official list to the host division and a @SDO Batangas City 5, 2016
hard copy to the billeting school.
13. The 2017 RSPC Qualifiers/2017 DSPC Winners in elementary and secondary (both junior and senior
high schools) levels are eligible to join the contests. Their Official Coaches/School Paper Advisers
are also eligible to join the contests to be managed by the Association (RASPA).
14. There shall be NO REGISTRATION FEE. Participants shall take care of their own transportation,
food, accommodation and other related expenses, which may be charged to MOOE, provincial local
funds or the city’s special education fund, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and
regulations.
15. The Official Division Delegation shall consist of 403 participants. The delegates are expected to
attend the Opening Ceremonies on December 5, 2016, 3:00 PM at Batangas City Sports Coliseum.
The Mayor’s Night is to be held right after at Batangas City Convention Center. The City Mayor
expects to welcome a maximum of 15 – 20 representatives per delegation; thus, all Schools
Division Superintendents, Assistant Schools Division Superintendents, Chiefs, Education Program
Supervisors in-Charge of Campus Journalism, RASPA/DASPA Officers and all the Regional
Officials headed by the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director are invited to attend
the said event.
16. All delegation heads with their respective school paper advisers (SPAs) must be responsible not
only for the food, accommodation and transportation of their campus journalists (CJs) but also for
their safety and security all throughout the conduct of the RSPC. Thus, the parents’ permit, medical
certificates of both the SPA and the CJ, and the division’s official list of participants duly signed by
the SDS must be submitted to the registration committee of the host school/division upon arrival.
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17. CALABARZON is strong on its advocacy to uphold the Transparency, Ethical and Accountable (TEA)
governance of the RSPC; thus, to ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the 2017 RSPC from start
to finish, orientation meeting/debriefing of all the contests officials and committees shall be held
on the following dates and venues:
During the orientation meeting/debriefing, all concerned are advised to bring a copy of the
Guidelines for the Individual and Group Contests stipulated in this Regional Memorandum. In order
to get familiar with the mechanics of the contests, this Office expects the contests officials to read
and understand the RSPC implementing guidelines and their terms of reference even prior to the
orientation meeting. Likewise, they are also expected to fully implement the contests guidelines as
mandated.
18. The conduct of the other major activities for the 2017 RSPC listed in Enclosure No. 10 and the
honoraria, food, accommodation, and transportation cost of the regional judges/trainers/ICT
specialists, supplies and other related expenses shall be charged to the OSEC Campus Journalism
Funds and the Regional Funds, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
19. The host Schools Division shall take charge of the trophies and medals of the RSPC winners and the
accommodation of the RTWG, including the RSPC judges, which may be charged to MOOE,
provincial local funds or the city's Special Education Fund, subject to usual accounting and auditing
rules and procedures. Likewise, they are also requested to organize the working committees on
registration, documentation, venue and accommodation, ICT, medical and security.
20. For further information and clarifications, all concerned individuals may contact or visit the
Education Program Supervisor in-charge of Campus Journalism, Ms. JENNIFER E. LOPEZ at the
Curriculum and Learning Management Division of DepED CALABARZON with Telephone No. 647-
4914 local 110 and Email Address clmt.calabarzon@yahoo.com.
Enclosures:
As stated
CLMD/JEL
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Enclosure No.1 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
FORMAT FOR THE LIST OF STUDENT CONTESTANTS AND DIVISION SCHOOL PAPER ENTRIES
A. The List of Division Entries for School Paper per Category
Division: ___________ Category/Medium/Level: __________Total No. of Entries: ________
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D. The List of Contestants for TV Scriptwriting and broadcasting
Division: _________ Category: ____________ Medium: ____________ Level: __________
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Enclosure No.2 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
Dear Sir/Madam:
This is to confirm the attendance of ______delegates from the Schools Division of _____ in the
2017 RSPC to be held on December 5 – 7, 2016 in Batangas City.
Delegates Expected Actual
Elem Sec Total Elem Sec Total
Campus Journalist Winners 80 80 160
Ranks 1-5 in 8 Categories in Individual Contests with 2
mediums
Campus Journalist Winners 14 14 28
Rank 1 in Division Radio Scriptwriting and
Broadcasting contests (7 CJs in English & 7 CJs in
Filipino)
Campus Journalist Winners 14 14
Rank 1 in Division TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting
contests (7 CJs in English & 7 CJs in Filipino)
Campus Journalist Winners 14 14 28
Rank 1 in Division Collaborative Publishing contests (7
CJs in English & 7 CJs in Filipino)
Coaches of the CJ winners in Individual Contests 80 80 160
Coaches of the CJ winners in Radio Scriptwriting and 2 2 4
Broadcasting
Coaches of the CJ winners in TV Scriptwriting and 4 4
Broadcasting
Coaches of the CJ winners in Collaborative Publishing 2 2 4
Division EPS in-charge of Campus Journalism 1 1 2
DASPA Officials to serve as Field Officials (Pres, VP, Sec 2 2 4
& Treas.)
Outstanding CJ and SPA 2 2 4
Division Chiefs 1 1 2
ASDS or SDS 1 1 2
Division Delegates Total 186 217 403
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Enclosure No.3 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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3. Editorial Cartooning:
a. Only the materials provided by the RTWG shall be used.
b. The cartoon must reflect the elements of editorial cartooning.
c. The cartoon should be, at all times, compliant with the professional and ethical
standards of media.
5. Photojournalism:
a. Preparation:
1. Contestants should be at the contest venue thirty (30) minutes before the
orientation.
2. The contestants are allowed to use any Digital Camera (point and shoot only)
with a maximum of 20 megapixels. Contestants who will use any DSLR and
other high-end cameras will not be permitted to join the contest.
3. The contestant should bring his/her own camera cable or card reader for
uploading of pictures.
4. Cellular phones, extra digital cameras, extra storage card or any additional
materials/equipment are not allowed in the contest area.
b. Provision for Memory Card:
1. The contestants must use an empty memory card for the contest.
2. The contestants will load the storage card in front of the examiners on the
contest day.
c. Photo Shoot:
1. After announcing the contest theme/topic, the first shot (control shot) by all
contestants should be focused on one subject as determined by the examiner.
2. Every contestant is given one (1) hour to take pictures, which does not include
the loading and unloading of the storage card in front of the examiner.
3. During the actual photo shooting, the advisers, trainers, and parents of the
contestants are NOT allowed in the venue.
4. The contestants are allowed to take unlimited shots, but only six (6) shots
(including the control shot) will be submitted as official entries.
5. Five (5) best photos and the control shot will be uploaded/transferred by the
contestant to the RTWG assigned laptop/desktop for judging.
6. Captions per picture based on their image number should be written by the
contestant on his/her respective barcoded answer sheet.
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Enclosure No.3a to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.3b to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.3c to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.3d to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.3e to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.3f to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.3g to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.3h to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
Technical 40%
Manifests unity and coherence to the theme/topic given.
Has catchy and appropriate headline that is also clear and free of bias.
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax.
Shows logical presentation of arguments.
Contains leads that are clearly written and focused on the most important detail
Follows appropriate form and style.
Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report/discuss events.
Content 50%
Utilizes facts from interviews, documents review, data analyses and other reliable sources.
Presents relevant and timely issues on science and technology.
Uses technical jargons to a minimum.
Presents technical and complicated scientific concepts or ideas in a manner that can be
understood by a wide variety of readers.
Cites scientific references, statistics and relevant figures/facts to bolster credibility of
statements and/or narratives.
Ethics 10%
Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism (fairness, relevance, accuracy,
originality).
Cites sources and observes copyright laws.
Total 100%
Comments/Suggestions:
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Enclosure No.4 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
A. The group contest is open to Elementary and Secondary schools whose school papers belong
to the top/ best in the division.
B. The top ten (10) winners in each section per medium/per level shall be recognized. However,
only the top ten (10) highest pointers per medium/per level shall be declared as the best school
papers in the region and only their points shall be added to the Group Contests Category.
Similarly, only the Top 10 Best School Papers per medium/per level shall be the Region’s
School Paper Entries in ALL Sections to the 2017 NSPC.
C. Any school paper found to have copied and published texts, images and other materials
without duly acknowledging their sources shall be disqualified in the contest.
D. If the school paper shall join again the following year and found to have committed the same
offense, the following sanctions shall be applied:
1st Offense: A written reprimand shall be issued to the school paper adviser, the school
principal and a formal notification shall be sent to the Schools Division Superintendent. The
School Paper Adviser will need to undergo a refresher course on Plagiarism organized by the
Division. The Principal shall be asked to implement plans to teach their students about the ills
of plagiarism and its consequences.
2nd Offense: Disqualification from the School Paper contests for three (3) consecutive years.
E. The decision of the Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest shall be deemed final and
irrevocable.
F. The School Paper entries per Division must be submitted on November 14, 2016, from 8:00
AM to 12:00 NN at NEAP CALABARZON, Malvar, Batangas, in digital print only, actual size
recommended (9x12 for Elem and 12x18 for Sec).
G. The different SECTIONS/ CATEGORY to be judged for the school paper contest are as follows:
1. News Section / Pahinang Balita
2. Editorial Section / Pahinang Editoryal
3. Feature Section / Pahinang Lathalain
4. Sports Section / Pahinang Pampalakasan
5. Science & Technology Section / Pahinang Agham at Teknolohiya
6. Layout and Page Design Category / Kategoryang Pag-aanyo at Disenyo ng Pahina
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H. The Technical Specifications for both Elementary and Secondary levels are as follows:
1. No. of pages: minimum of 12 and maximum of 20
News Section – at least 3
Sports Section – at least 2
Feature Section – at least 3
Editorial Section – at least 2
Science & Technology Section – at least 2
2. Process: Offset/Digital
3. Paper stock: Book paper or C2S 60GSM-80GSM
4. Color: Front and back cover in full color
Inside pages in black and white
5. Size: 9’’x12” (Elementary)
12”x18” (Secondary)
I. Each section will be judged according to the guidelines/criteria set for the section/category.
J. After a thorough evaluation by a set of at least 6 - 12 judges, each division must submit the top
20 Best School Papers per medium/per level (or the top 20 highest pointers per medium/per
level) to the venue assigned by the Regional Office. The school paper entries must be properly
sealed and labeled per category.
K. Six (6) copies of the school paper entries should be included in the package. The number of
copies should correspond to the number of sections of each school paper. A list of winning
division entries should also accompany the package which should be duly endorsed by the SDS
to the CLMD on or before the deadline. Divisions are also required to include the result of the
evaluation duly signed by the judges to the same office mentioned.
L. No school is allowed to submit their school paper entry (ies) directly to the assigned venue of
the Regional Office.
M. Failure to comply with the set guidelines in evaluating school papers will be a ground for
disqualification.
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Enclosure No.4a to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
A. Editorial Section
1. The editorial section should have at least two (2) pages and should include the following:
main editorial, editorial cartoon, columns, letters to the editor, and commentaries.
Opinion polls or surveys may be included, but are not required.
2. The treatment of the issues must demonstrate fair and balanced presentation of both
sides of each issue tackled, clear moral purpose, logical reasoning, and proper
citations/attributions of sources.
3. Topics found in the section should tackle various international, national or local issues
that may directly or indirectly affect the school or the community the school serves.
4. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be deemed final and irrevocable.
B. News Section
1. The news section shall consist of at least three (3) pages.
2. The content and scope of the news stories may include a balanced coverage of
international, national, regional, community and school-based news stories.
3. The content of the section may include straight or spot news, advance/follow up report,
news bits, news feature, news analysis, and in-depth news/investigative news.
C. Feature Section
1. The Feature Section should have at least three (3) pages.
2. The feature articles should display unique and creative presentation of topics, logical
organization and progression of ideas, writers’ facility of the language and proper
citations/attributions of sources.
D. Sports Section
1. The sports section shall consist of at least two (2) pages.
2. The content and scope of the sports news stories may include a balanced coverage/scope
of international, national, regional, community and school-based sports news stories.
3. The content of the section may include straight or spot news, advance/follow-up report;
news bits; news feature/news analysis; in-depth news, features and editorial/column
concerning or pertaining to sports.
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E. Science and Technology Section
1. The Science and Technology Section should have at least two (2) pages and may include
environmental, scientific, technological and innovative stories written in news, feature,
or scientific commentary style. This should also include the economic impact of Science
and Technology on the lives of the Filipinos.
2. The articles should be well-researched and should observe proper citation of sources,
pictures and graphics.
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Enclosure No.4b to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.4c to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.4d to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.4e to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.4f to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
Technical 40%
Manifests thematic unity.
Has variety of articles that use catchy and appropriate headlines.
Includes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance.
Utilizes relevant graphs, tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures.
Presents distinct and stand-out style and format of the paper flowing the principles of
layouting.
Content 50%
Utilizes headlines that are related to their leads .
Keeps to the minimum the number of articles/columns from the administration, teachers
and politicians.
Prioritizes school-related materials rather than events that have little or no direct
connection with the community’s educational program.
Contains articles that are timely and interesting to read.
Ethics 10%
Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism (fairness, relevance, accuracy,
originality).
Cites sources and observes copyright laws.
Total 100%
Comments/Suggestions:
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Evaluator’s/Judge’s Signature Over Printed Name
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Enclosure No.4g to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
Technical 40%
Manifests unity and coherence to the theme of the section.
Has variety of articles that use catchy and appropriate headlines.
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax.
Shows logical presentation of arguments.
Includes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance.
Contains leads that are clearly written and focused on the most important detail.
Presents headlines that are clear and free of bias.
Uses short and simple words.
Utilizes relevant graphs, tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures.
Follows appropriate form and style.
Uses appropriate terms to report events.
Presents a distinct style of the section.
Content 50%
Utilizes facts from interviews, document reviews, data analyses and other reliable sources.
Presents relevant and timely issues on science and technology.
Uses technical jargons to a minimum.
Includes stories that deal with environmental, scientific, technological and innovative topics
written in news, feature, and scientific commentary style.
Prioritizes school-related materials rather than events that have little or no direct
connection with the school and community.
Cites facts such as scientific references, statistics, relevant figures/facts to bolster credibility
of statements and/or narratives
Ethics 10%
Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism (fairness, relevance, accuracy,
originality).
Cites sources and observes copyright laws.
Total 100%
Comments/Suggestions:
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Enclosure No.5 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
B. The Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) will provide individual awards and group
awards.
C. The top seven (7) winners per award shall be recognized and their points will be included in
the determination of the overall scores.
D. However, the composition of the team to represent DepED CALABARZON in the National
Schools Press Conference shall be determined only by the RTWG as per recommendation of
the board of judges.
E. The decision of the Board of Judges and the RTWG in all aspects of the group contests shall be
deemed final and irrevocable.
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Enclosure No.6 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
A. The competition is designed to encourage teamwork among campus journalists and simulate
the workplace of an editorial department in a publishing house.
B. Each division shall organize a team of seven-member contestants who shall not be competing
in any of the national individual writing contest. There will be one team for English and another
for Filipino, both at the elementary and secondary levels. Contestants shall wear their uniform
with identification cards.
C. All contestants are required to attend the orientation before the actual competition.
D. Once the contest has started, members of each team shall no longer be allowed to go back to
their quarters nor report to their respective advisers.
E. A mini press conference will be held to become the basis for the actual writing of the editorial,
feature and news articles. Coverage of an actual sports event shall be attended by the sports
writers. Pictures of the mini press conference shall be taken by the photojournalists and
editorial cartoons will be produced while the rest of the team are doing write-ups, lay-outing
and editing.
F. Sports writers and photo journalists must be ready to watch an actual game where they shall
gather appropriate data and/or conduct interview before and after the game. A pre-game
conference shall be conducted for the introduction of the players, coaches, and tournament
officials. Consequently, a post conference shall be held for further interview and data
gathering.
G. The team will be given two (2) hours for data gathering and writing and another two (2) hours
for lay-outing and editing.
H. Each team is allowed to bring at least two (2) digital/DSLR cameras, one (1) inkjet printer with
scanner, one (1) card reader, one (1) empty flash drive, extension wires and a maximum of (4)
laptops installed with either PAGEMAKER or IN DESIGN and Photoshop (for the secondary
level) and Microsoft Publisher (for the elementary level) for the layout of the group’s final
output. Official laptops, previously cleared of stored documents, shall be submitted to the
collaborative desktop publishing committee an hour or two prior to the contest on December
6, 2016 at the contest venue to check for any other applications and pre-written documents or
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references therein. Failure to submit the laptops on or before the set schedule shall mean
disqualification of the competing team.
I. Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets shall not be allowed except for digital cameras
and laptops with disabled internet connection.
J. Each team will be required to convert their output into PDF format, print and submit it to the
contest committee. The collaborative desktop publishing team shall submit both hard and soft
copies of their entries. They should ensure that no identifying marks about their school or
division can be found on their output.
K. The output of the contest is an A4-size four-page full-colored publication. The output will be
stored in a flash drive provided by the RTWG and uploaded to the designated computer for
judging.
L. The top (7) seven teams shall be recognized and their points will be included in the
determination of the overall scores.
M. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be deemed final and irrevocable.
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Enclosure No.6a to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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Enclosure No.7 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
GUIDELINES FOR RADIO BROADCASTING & SCRIPT WRITING CONTESTS (FILIPINO AND ENGLISH)
A. General Guidelines
1. Each division shall have two separate teams composed of seven (7) members for the
English and Filipino categories. The members should not be participants in any individual
contest.
2. To facilitate proper identification, the participants are required to wear their school
uniform with their valid school ID during the contest proper.
3. Individual awards include best anchor and best news presenter, while group awards
include best in technical application, best infomercial and best script.
4. In getting the overall results for best radio production, accumulated points from the
individual and group awards shall be considered.
5. The decision of the Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest shall be deemed final and
irrevocable.
6. Any breach or violation of the stipulated guidelines shall be valid grounds for
disqualification.
B. Scriptwriting
1. The students will be given 1 1/2 hours to prepare a script for a 5-minute radio broadcast,
that includes an infomercial, which may depict health, environment, politics and social
issues, and four (4) news articles, which may be based on press releases, raw data, or any
other option given by the RTWG. The infomercial shall have a maximum length of (1)
minute and shall use the language that the group is competing in. Another 30 minutes will
be allotted for the printing of the output.
2. Each team may use up to three official laptops cleared of stored documents and an inkjet
printer in preparing and printing of the script. All laptops should be submitted to the
contest committee an hour or two prior to the contest on December 6, 2016 at the contest
venue to check for any other applications and pre-written documents or references
therein. Failure to submit the laptops on or before the set schedule shall mean
disqualification of the competing team. Each team is required to bring its own extension
wires and other equipment, such as CD player for rehearsal.
3. Once the script writing has commenced, the contestants will no longer be allowed to leave
the contest rooms. For personal necessities, a member of the contest committee shall
accompany them to the rest rooms.
4. The script should not bear any information that may identify the school or division, but it
should include the names of the members of the team with their job
assignment/contribution (i.e. anchor, news presenter, etc.).
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5. Scripts should be:
encoded using Arial font size 12
with directorial instructions in capital letters
double-spaced with normal margin (1” on all sides).
printed in a letter-sized bond paper (8.5 X 11”)
6. Each team should submit four (4) copies of the script. Three (3) will be submitted to the
judges and one (1) for the RTWG. The team may print extra copies for their own use.
C. Broadcast Simulation
1. A broadcast room for the presentation shall be identified in the testing center or contest
venue. Only the contestants, judges and the members of the contest committee shall be
allowed inside. The student broadcasters shall be concealed from the judges all
throughout their presentation.
2. The organizers/host division shall commission an independent sound system provider to
ensure quality audio output. The technical operator shall only set the sound system before
the simulation. A jack/auxiliary cord will be provided for the CD player, laptops and other
sources of sound effects.
3. Except for the volume meter, contestants/technical director shall not be allowed to
change, adjust and manipulate the main control board during their presentation.
4. Mobile phones and reference books shall not be allowed in the contest area.
5. In case of power failure, the affected team shall be allowed to perform again.
6. Loudspeakers may be set up outside the broadcast room.
7. The order of presentation will be identified through drawing of lots by the directors before
the script writing.
8. Each team shall be given eight (8) minutes: two (2) minutes of which for preparation, five
(5) minutes for the actual broadcast and one (1) minute for exit. Provided running time
shall be applied.
9. The host division shall provide a digital timer, which will serve as the official time that can
be seen by the contestants and the judges. There will be an official time keeper.
10. A yellow flaglet shall be raised to signal the team that they have one (1) minute left for
preparation. The green flaglet shall then be raised to signal the team to start. The yellow
flaglet shall be raised again to warn the team that they only have one (1) minute remaining
and followed by the red flaglet to indicate that their time is up.
11. The entire production schedule shall be governed by the zero (0) or perfect score for the
time scoring requirement.
12. The contestants shall leave the broadcast room right after their presentation.
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Enclosure No.7a to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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3. Infomercial Total
Score
Creativity (30%)
Exhibits uniqueness and originality
Takes risks
Implements technologies appropriately
Content (40%)
Shows brief and clear product/idea description
Is logically organized
Shows smooth and appropriate transitions
Persuasion / Impact (30%)
Engages audience
Shows appropriate audience appeal
Keeps audience focused all throughout the broadcast
Total (100%)
Content (40%)
Covers topic with necessary details & examples
Is accurate and has no factual errors
Is well-organized/Uses academically and socially acceptable language
Clarity of Instructions (40%)
Is easy to read and understand
Can easily be followed by another person or team
Reflects effective planning and organizing
Neatness (20%)
All elements are labeled and clearly written
Clearly indicates names of team members and their tasks/assignments
Total (100%)
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RADIO PRODUCTION (Overall) Total
Score
A. Delivery – 25%
1. Anchor (15%)
2. News Presenter (10%)
B. Technical Application – 25%
1. Timing and Precision
C. Script – 25 %
D. Infomercial – 20 %
E. Adherence to Time Allotment – 5%
Total (100%)
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Enclosure No.8 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
A. PRE-CONTEST
1. Each division shall field a team of 7 (seven) members for Filipino and English Newscast. The team is
composed of the following:
a. News Anchors
b. Field Reporters
c. Script, News, Infomercial or Developmental Communication Writers
d. Director/Executive Producer/Floor Director/Technical or Musical Director
e. Video and Graphics Editor
Note: One (1) of the anchors can assume the tasks of the Director/Executive
Producer/Development Communication writer
2. The teams must bring their own materials and equipment such as the following:
a. Laptop with a script writing/video editing capability
b. Two (2) empty flash drives (16G) or External hard drive
c. Camera phone, Digital Camera or DSLR which is compatible with the laptop for uploading
capability
d. wired lapel (optional)
e. Paper, Printer with ink
f. broadband (stick)
g. Extension cord
3. All teams must attend the debriefing session with the judges and/or the RTWG on the skills exhibition,
the roles of participants and the criteria for judging before the start of the newscast competition.
4. The team shall be given FOUR AND A HALF (4 1/2) hours as part of the production process. The team
should “STRICTLY OBSERVE” the following guide for production efficiency:
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B. CONTEST PROPER
B.1 - PRE-PRODUCTION: NEWS GATHERING
1. The judges will provide a story menu or set of news worthy topics including a development
communication theme.
2. Based on the provided story menu, the team is tasked to do a story conference and come up with a
story line up for fifteen (15) minutes.
3. The team is provided an hour (1 hour) to download videos online and shoot the spiels/standupper and
additional video requirements of the reports.
B.2 - PRODUCTION PROPER: SCRIPT WRITING, VIDEO EDITING AND BROADCAST PRESENTATION
SCRIPT WRITING
1. The format for TV broadcast (audio and video) script writing shall be observed.
2. The Team will be given an hour (1hour) to write their news script.
4. Once the scriptwriting contest has started, no participant shall be allowed to leave the contest
area. In case of personal necessity, a member of the contest management (proctor) shall
accompany the participant outside the contest area.
5. The cover page of the main script shall contain the group's name (NEWSCAST/PROGRAM TITLE),
school and region, and the names of the participants and their roles in the production.
VIDEO EDITING
1. The video editing shall commence right after the news scripts are available.
2. The team will be given one (1) hour for video editing.
3. The team will be allowed to pre produce/pre select their graphics (gfx) layout (chargens, gfx lower
thirds color and theme, bumper, transition, title card, musical score, sound effects and newscast
logo).
4. The team will be allowed to download videos online from credible news organizations provided
that they indicate “video courtesy” and “file video.”
BROADCAST PRESENTATION
1. The order of presentation shall be determined by drawing of lots.
a. The Anchor(s) will deliver the newscast “taped as live” in an improvised studio provided by the
RTWG with 2-3 camera setup and wired lapels.
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b. Taping of Intro Spiels, Lead Intro’s and Extro Spiels must not exceed five (5) minutes.
c. The team will be given five (5) minutes for the studio setup.
d. The Proctor will indicate the number of takes the anchor made during the delivery of Intro
Spiels, Lead Intro’s and Extro Spiels.
e. The Proctor will monitor the time and will submit the record to the judges.
f. The proctor shall flash the green card to signal the start of the presentation.
g. The proctor shall flash the yellow card to warn the presenting team that only one minute is
left of the broadcast presentation.
h. A red card shall be flashed to signal that the five minutes allotted for the group has been
consumed.
i. After five minutes, the presenting team may continue its broadcast. However, a corresponding
deduction will be given. A team that delivers the broadcast under the allotted time will also be
given a corresponding deduction.
j. The judge(s) will have to observe the broadcast presentation.
k. The judge(s) will have to include the broadcast presentation in the criteria for judging.
l. An event committee member shall be assigned to ensure that order in the audience is
maintained during the presentations.
B.3 - POST PRODUCTION: EDITING OF TAPED AS LIVE NEWSCAST (COMBINED WITH REPORTER’S AV,
REMOTE AV PACKAGE AND ADDITIONAL VIDEO REQUIREMENTS FOR VTR SILENT AND VTR SOTS)
1. The team will be provided one (1) hour to accomplish the video editing and graphics layout of taped
as live newscast combined with reporter’s AV, remote AV and additional requirements for VTR
Silent, VTR Sots and Development Communication output.
2. The proctor will monitor the time.
3. If the final output is not submitted after an hour, an additional 25 minutes will be given to the team.
If the team consumes the additional 25 minutes, they will have to deal with corresponding
deductions.
4. If the final output is not submitted after the extension of 25 minutes, the team will be automatically
disqualified from the competition.
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Enclosure No.8a to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
SCRIPT WRITING
(STORY LINE UP, NEWSCAST TITLE, CONTENTS OF LEAD INTROS, AV, REMOTE AV, VTR SILENT, VTR
SOT, DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION, AND EXTRO SPIELS)
30%
BROADCAST PRESENTATION
(APPEARANCE AND DELIVERY OF ANCHOR[S] AND REPORTER[S]) 25%
TECHNICAL APPLICATION
(GRAPHICS LAYOUT, MUSICAL SCORE, SOUND EFFECTS) 25%
OVER ALL IMPACT 20%
(EDITED FINAL OUTPUT)
100%
TOTAL
_______________________________________
Evaluator’s/Judge’s Signature Over Printed Name
_______________________________________
Evaluator’s/Judge’s Signature Over Printed Name
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Enclosure No.9 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
1. The scores of each of the seven Top Performing Divisions per level (elementary & secondary)
shall be added to identify the Top Three Performing Division of the RSPC. The sum of the scores
of each division is ranked from highest to lowest.
2. The total score of the Top Seven Division in the secondary/elementary level is the sum of all
the scores garnered by each division in both group and individual contests. The sum of the
scores of each division is ranked from highest to lowest.
3. The total score of the Individual Contest is the sum of the total score of all individual events.
The sum of the scores of each division is ranked from highest to lowest.
4. The total score of the Group Contest is the sum of all the scores garnered by each division from
Radio Script Writing & Broadcasting, TV Script Writing and Broadcasting, Collaborative Desktop
Publishing and School Paper Competitions. The sum of the scores of each division is ranked
from highest to lowest.
5. Each contest category follows the same manner of computation, with the figures culled from
the average scores given by all the judges of each contest/category.
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Enclosure No.10 to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
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duly endorsed by the
Superintendent (SDS)
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19 Schools Divisions of
DepED CALABARZON
(403 x 19 = 7,657
expected number of
participants)
11. 2017 Regional Schools December 8-9, 2016 RTWG
Press Conference RACAS/RASPA Officers
Results through a
Regional
Memorandum
12. Regional Training of December 12 -16, 2016 RTWG
2017 NSPC Qualifiers @ the Champion Schools DTWG/Host
(Individual and Group Division RACAS/RASPA Officers
Contests) /Getting the School/Host Division
2017 NSPC Uniform Select Group of
Sizes Trainers for the
- Individual and Group
Contests
The 2017 NSPC
Qualifiers with their
coaches and EPSs-in-
charge of Campus
Journalism
13. Submission of 2017 December 13, 2016 RTWG
NSPC qualifiers @the Champion Schools Division Supervisors in-
/entries for the School Division (Venue of the Regional charge of Campus
Paper Contests Training of 2017 NSPC Journalism
(following the Qualifiers)
technical specifications
required by the NTWG
for both Elementary
and Secondary levels)
duly endorsed by the
SDS
14. Packing of DepED December 14, 2016 RTWG
CALABARZON’s school @the Champion Schools RACAS/RASPA Officers
paper entries to the Division (Venue of the Regional
2017 NSPC Training of 2017 NSPC
Qualifiers)
15. Submission of 2017 December 15, 2016 RTWG
NSPC qualifiers @ the BCD/BLD RACAS/RASPA Officers
/entries for the School DepED Central Office NTWG
Paper Contests duly
endorsed by the RD
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16. Submission of the December 15, 2016 RTWG
following: @ the CO and the host region RACAS/RASPA Officers
a. complete official of the 2017 NSPC
list of 286
member-
delegation cum
Regional Travel
Order (hard and
soft copies)
b. Food preference of
the participants
based on their
religious or
personal belief
and/or medical
requirements (e.g.
halal food or
vegetarian)
c. Submission of 2x2
picture which will
be attached to the
NSPC ID to be
provided by the
host region.
C. Cliniquing of 2017 NSPC January 9 – 13, 2017 RTWG
Qualifiers and Issuance of @ the Champion Schools DTWG/Host
2017 NSPC Uniforms Division School/Host Division
RACAS/RASPA Officers
Select Group of
Trainers for the
Individual and Group
Contests
The 2017 NSPC
Qualifiers with their
coaches and EPSs-in-
charge of Campus
Journalism
D. 2017 National Schools January 22 – 27, 2017 DepED CALABARZON
Press Conference @ Pagadian City, Zamboanga Delegates (RTWG and
Peninsula the 2017 NSPC
Qualifiers)
E. Celebration and Post- TBA 2017 NSPC Winners
Assessment c/o the Regional
Director/ARD and SDSs
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Enclosure No.11a to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
2. Each division shall select its contestants for the award based on the criteria provided by the
region.
The Chief Curriculum Implementation Division chief as chair, division supervisor in-
charge of journalism and Filipino/English as co-chairs, the incumbent presidents of the
Regional Association of Communication Arts Supervisors and Regional Association of
School Paper Advisers Association.
a. Tables reflecting the summary of the achievements should be provided in each criterion.
Sample:
INDIVIDUAL CONTESTS
b. To supplement the certificates, the memorandum of the press conference and the page
where the winner/s appeared should also be attached.
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CRITERIA FOR THE REGIONAL SEARCH FOR MOST OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY
CAMPUS JOURNALIST
A. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a/n elementary/ secondary student who is actively involved in campus journalism
for the last three (3) years
2. The following factors shall be considered in the selection:
a. Academic Standing 15 pts.
b. Achievement in Journalism 50 pts.
c. Leadership 20 pts.
d. Community/Extension Services 10 pts
e. Interview 5 pts
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3. Collaborative Publishing ……………………………………..………………………………………………..10 pts.
a. National
Rank 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Points 10 9 8 7 6
b. Regional
Rank 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Points 8 7 6 5 4
c. Divisional
Rank 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Points 6 5 4 3 2
*NOTE: Achievement in Journalism Contests — are those awards received by the nominee from
a government and private organizations such as DepEd’s Press Conferences, PIA/Smart
Communications Press Awards, SciJourn Awards, comics and editorial cartooning, and
photography contests (local, national and international), T.F. Valencia Awards, and other
journalism-related contests/awards.
A contestant shall earn corresponding points for every year level. However, for winnings
from different events in the same level, the highest points will be considered for the particular
level.
PARTICIPATION TO THE NSPC. An additional of three (3) points for every year of
participation to the NSPC.
President 20 17 15
Vice President 15 12 8
Assn. Publication Editor
EIC, ASS.EDITOR SECTION EDITORS) 10 8 5
Sec., Treas. and other positions 7 5 3
School Paper
Editor-in-Chief 20
Associate Editor 17
Section Editor 15
Writer/Contributor/Others 12
*Note: A contestant shall earn points for every position held at every level. An additional
two (2) points for every position held every school year. Officership of the nominee can be from
a recognized DepEd and Non-DepEd Journalism and Media Organizations.
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E. COMMUNITY AND EXTENSION SERVICES RELATED TO JOURNALISM …………………………… 10 pts.
*NOTE: Journalism-related extension services and contributions of the nominee can be gleaned
from a recognized DepEd and Non-DepEd Journalism and Media Organizations.
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Enclosure No.11b to Regional Memo No.__, s. 2016
SEARCH FOR MOST OUTSTANDING SCHOOL PAPER ADVISER (ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY)
SY 2016-2017
1. Each Division School Paper Advisers Association (Elementary/Secondary Level) in cooperation
with the Department of Education division office shall conduct the selection of one outstanding
elementary and secondary school paper adviser of the division.
2. Each division shall select its contestants for the division award based on the criteria.
The Chief Curriculum Implementation Division chief as chair, division supervisor in-charge of
journalism and Filipino/English as co-chairs, the incumbent presidents of the Regional
Association of Communication Arts Supervisors and Regional Association of School Paper
Advisers Association.
a. Tables reflecting the summary of the achievements should be provided in each criterion.
Sample:
INDIVIDUAL CONTESTS
b. To supplement the certificates, the memorandum of the press conference and the page
where the winner/s appeared should also be attached.
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CRITERIA FOR THE REGIONAL SEARCH FOR MOST OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY
SCHOOL PAPER ADVISER
A. LENGTH OF SERVICE and PERFORMANCE RATING
1. Must have been a school paper adviser for at least five (5) consecutive years immediately
prior to the search
2. Must have an average performance rating of not lower than Very Satisfactory (VS) for the
past three (3) school years
SY 2015-2016 -------------------
Average -------------------
B. ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM CONTESTS (for the past three years) …………………..55 pts.
a. National
Points 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
b. Regional
Points 13 12 11 10 9 8 7
c. Division
Points 6 5 4 3 3 2 2
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2. Group Contests ……………………………………..…………………………………………….…...………15 pts.
a. National
Points 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
b. Regional
Points 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
c. Division
Rank 1st
Points ………… 1
a. Individual
1. National
Points 10 9 8
2. Regional
Points 7 6 5
3. Division
Points 4 3 2
b. Group
National
Points 10 9 8
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Regional
Points 7 6 5
Division
Points 4 3 2
a. Individual
National
Points 7 6 5
Regional
Points 4 3 2
Divisional
Points 3 2 1
b. Group
National
Points 5 4 3
Regional
Points 4 3 2
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Division
Points 3 2 1
Regional
Points 3 2 1
*NOTE: Achievement in Journalism Contests (as adviser, trainer of individual and group) — are
those awards received by the student/s and publication/s of the nominee from a government
and private organizations such as Catholic Mass Media Awards, PIA/Smart Communications
Press Awards, SciJourn Awards, comics and editorial cartooning, and photography contests
(local, national and international), T.F. Valencia Awards, and other journalism-related
contests/awards.
In the event that there are several wins, the highest rank shall be considered.
Assn. President 15 10 5
Vice President 10 5 3
*NOTE: Officership of the nominee can be from a recognized DepEd and Non-DepEd Journalism
and Media Organizations.
Organizer, Trainer,
Resource Speaker
Committee Chairperson 10 7 4
Facilitator 7 4 2
Committee Membership 4 2 1
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*NOTE: Journalism-related extension services and contributions of the nominee can be gleaned
from a recognized DepEd and Non-DepEd Journalism and Media Organizations.
a. Book ---- 5
(*Personal awards related to Journalism— are those received by the nominee from a
government and private organizations such as Carlos Palanca Awards and/or photo contests
(local, national, and international).
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