Regional Memo No. 19 s.2013

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Republic of the Philipprnes

DI]PARTMENT OF EDUCATIONREGION IV-A CALABARZON

Gate 2, Karangalan Village, Cainta Rizal

No.

November 20,2013

Rf,GIONAL MEMORAI[DUMl9 s. 2013

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

To: SchoolsDivisionSuperintendentsHeads, Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools

All Others Concerned

1. The Department of Edrrcation (DepEd) Region IV-A CALABARZON, through the

Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLI\,D), announces the conduct of the

Regional Schools Press Con'ference (RSPC) for SY 2013-2014 with the theme " CamtrnsJournalism and Trmtsformational Leadership" on January 26-29,2014 back to back withthe Regional Festival of Talents @FT) consisting of skills exhibition in the different

learning area on January 30 - February 1,2014 to be hosted by the Schools Division ofDasmarinas City.

REGTONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (RSPC)

2. The conduct of the RSPC is pursuant to Republic Act @A) No. 7079, otherwiseknown'as the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, and in support to DepEd Order No. 47, s.

2010, entitled Guidelines on Financial Subsidy for the Conduct of the National Schools

regulations (IRR) Rule





Document Name Submittedto

EnclosureNumber

Deadline and ImportantReminders

Division winnerVenlries for the Group

(School Paper) Contests in print,electronic or portable document format(PDF) and rhe IIRLs of tie c-publications duly endorsed by the SDS

Regional

Office (RO)addr€ssed toCLMD

January 17, 2014 until

5:00 pm ONLYr Division entries whichwill b€ traffpofiedthrough couriers orspecial deliveries shouldbe accepted by the

records section's offic€on or before lle day olthe deadline.

o

Noertension

ofdue

datey'time will be

allowed.Complete Official List of five-hundredtwenry-one (52 l) memberdelegation forthe RSPC and a separate complete

official list of participants for the RFT

cum Division Travel Order (hard and

soft copies), parents' p€rmit and medicalcertificatcs.

(3 copies)

Regional

Office (RO),

addressed ;oCLMD

Schools

Division ofDasrnarinas

Citvaddressed to

thc SDS

BilletirgSchools

addressed 1o

the Principal

2 al:.d 2a January 21,2014. This official list signed by

thc SDS shall also sene

as tle official'travel order

of each Division and thisis the only tnvel order

which shall be honored

by the host divisionduring registration.

. If there are last-minute

changes ir the lisl ofcontestarts. the

replacement shall subrnit

a justificatior/

certification duly signed

by the SDS/Head of

Delegation to therespective chair of the

RTWG upon arrival at the

contest venue.



I)ocument Name Submittedto

EnclosureNumber

Deadline and ImportantR€minders

d. The Division's Schedule of Arrival and

Dcparturc and means of transportation toreach the vemre.

Schools

DiYision ofDasmarinas

Cityaddressed to

the SDS

January 17, 2014

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

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

2013.

a. 2O13-2014 Regional Matrix of Activities - The division's initiatives to furtherdevelop and enhance the abilities of their joumalism advisers and students in

both elementary and secondary schools

b. Five-year plan of activities that are based on the needs of pupils, students and

teachers

c. Directory and Profile - all the school pdper advisers and division supervisors in-

charge ofjoumalism in both elementary and secondary schools

11. Each delegation is expected to be at the venue by 7:00 am of January 26 (Sunday)

and to leave in the afternoon of January 29 (Wednesday) right after the awarding and

closing ceremonies for individual contests, radio broadcasting and collaborativepublishing.

12. The conduct ofthe other major activities listed in Enclosure No. 8 shall be charged

against the Regional Fuirds, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and

regulations.

, REGIONAL FESTIVAL OF TALENTS (RFT)



Day 2 (ElementarT and Secondary)AM

a. Sabayang Pagbigkas

b. InterpretativeDancePM

c. Technolympics (Technology and Livelihood Education)

d. Broadcasting Exhibition (English/Journalism)

e. Foreign Language (Languages)

Day 3 (Secondary)

a. 'fagisan ng 'talino (Filipino)

b. Population Quiz (Araling Panlipunan)c Sining 'fanghalan (Music and Arts)

15. Please see Enclosure to DepBd Memorandum No. 205, s. 2012 for the 2013

National Festival of Talents Guidelines in the following contests/dimensions:

Technolympics, Broadcasting Exhibition, Foreign Language Competition, Tagisan ng

Talino. POPQUIZ and Sining Tanghalan.

16. The mechanics and management of the contests for storytelling competition,

creative dance competition, sabayang pagbigkas and interpretative dance are indicated in

Enclosares No. 9 orul 10.

1'7. Each delegation is expected to be at the venue by 1:00 pm of January 29

(Wednesday) and to leave right after the awarding of winners on February I (Saturday).

18. All delegation heads with their respective SPAs and contestants must beresponsible not only for the food, accommodation and transportation of their Campus

Journalists (CJs)/pupils/students but also for their safety and security all throughout the

RSPC and RFT. Thus, the parents' permit and medical certificates together with the



procedures. Likewise, they are also requested to organize the working committees on

registration, documentatio4 venue and accommodation, ICT, medical and security.

22. For firrther information, please contact Agnes G. Rolle and Jennifer E. Lopez,

Education Program Supervisors-In-Charge of Campus Joumalism and EPSs concerned

per leaming area in the Curriculum and Learning Management Division at telephone

number (02) 647 4914 or email at [email protected]

23, Immediate dissemination and widest dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

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

SY 2013-2014 RSPC Confirmation Sheet

Regional Coordinator: DTWG DepEDTelephone No.: Fax No.: E-mail:

Dear Sir/I\{adam:

This is to confirm the attendance of delegates fiom Division _ in the SY 2013-2014

RSPC to be held on lu:luary 76-29,2014 in the Schools Division of Dasmarinas City.

Delegates Expected Delegates Actual Delegates

Elem. Sec. Total Elem. Sec. Total

Campus Journalist winners

Rarks l-7 in 8 categories in

Individual Contesls with 2 mediums

1t2 1t2 224


Rank I rr Regian al Radio Broadcasting

and Scriptwriting Canresrs 17 CJs inEnglish & 7 CJs in Filipino)

l4 l4 28


Rank l in Collaborative PublishingContests (7 CJs in English & 7 CJs inFilipino)

14 t4 28

Coaches ofthe CJ winnsrs in IndividualContests

t12 tt2 224

Coachgs of the Scriptwriting and RadioBroadcasting Team

2 2 4

Coaches of the Collaborative Publishing 2 2 4



Enclosure Na 2a (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 20) 3)

SY 2013-2014 RFT Confirmation Sheet

Regional Coordinator: DTWG DepED

Dear Sir/Nladam:

Tlus is to confirm the attendance of _delegates ffom Division _ itr the SY 2013-2014

RFT to be held on January 3O-February 1,,2014 in the Schools Division of Dasmarinas City.

Delegates Actual Delegates

Public Private Total

Day I (Kindergarten)

Storytelling competitionCreative dance competition

Day 2 (Elementary and Secondary)

Sabayang PagbigkasInterpretative Dance

Technolympics (Technology and Livelihood Education)

Day 3 (Secondary)

Tagisan ng ktlino (Filipino)Broadcasting Exhibition (English/Joumalism)

Foreign Language (Languages)

Population Quiz (Araling Panlipunan)

Sining Tanghalan (Music and Arts)



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

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF WINNERS IN T}IE DIFT'ERENTINDIVIDUAL WRITING CONTESTS

The competition in the Individual Writing Contest is dcsigned to showcase the competencies ofcampus journalists, demonstrate their holistic joumalistic skills and proficiency through media

exposure, immersion and press conferenc€s, and promote fiee responsible joumalism.

Only leamers from schools with publications, both in English and Filipino, and,ior maintain a

l€gitimat€ publication staff website for the school year and who won the top seven spots in each

category are allowed to compete in the various individual contests ofthe RSPC.

The following will be strictly implemented and complied with:

A. General:l. To facilitate proper identification, the participants are required to wear their school

uaiform with their valid school ID/RSPC IDs especially during the contest proper.

2. Should there be queqtions and assistance nceded, the participants can only raise their

concems to the assigned proctor. The proctor shall refer them to the Rcgional TWG forappropriate response to their queries or concerns.

3. Contestanls should not put any identifing mark on the contest entrv or answer sheet.

4. The top seven wimers per medium shall be recognized and the points they will gamer

will be included in the computation ofthe overall scores.

5. Any violation of the stipulated guidelines will be grounds for disqualification of theparticipant.

6. The decision of the members ofthe Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest shall

be deemed final and irrevocable.

B. Specific:I . Sports Wnrrng:



4 Photojournalism

a. Preparation:

l) Padicipants should be at the contest venue thirty (30) minutes before

the orientation.2) The photojoumalists are allowed to use any Digital Camera (point and

shoot only) with a maximum of 16 megapixels. Contestants who shallbe bring any DSLR and other high-end cameras will not be permitted

to ioin the photo shoot.

3) The student contestant should bring his own camera cable foruploading of pictures.

4) Cellular phones, exlra digital cameras, extra storage card or any

additional materials/equipment are not allowed in the contest area.

b. Memory Card l,oading:

The contestants will load the storage card in front of theexaminers/proctors.

c. Photo Shoot

l) After announcing the contest theme/topic, the first shot (cgntrol shot)

by all contestants should be focused on one subject as determined bythe examiner/proctor.

2) Every contestant is given one (1) hour to take pictures, which does not

include the loading and unloading of the storage card in front of theexaminers/proctors.

3) During the actual photo shooting, the advisers, trainers, and parents ofth€ contestants are NOT allowed in the venue.

4) The contestants are allowed to take ten (10) photos, but only six (6)

shots (including the control shot) will be submitted as official entries.5) Five (5) best photos and the control shot will be uploaded by the

cbntestant to the RTWG assigned laptop/deskiop for judging.

6) Captions per picture should be encoded by the contestant uponuploading ofthe photos to the laptop/desktop.



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

SCORE SHEET FOR EDITORIAL WRJTING

Technical 4O o/"

Uses lead paragraph that contains news peg and the general stand of th€ writ€r

Presents arguments that are based on facts.

Cites sources offacts to add credibility to tJle arguments raised

Uses a strong and thought-provoking tifle or headline

Shows logical reasoning

Observes the rules of grammar and s1.nta"r

Utilizes transitions properly

Content sOVo

Presents the general stand ofthe writer in the lead

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

sources

Displays evidence ofthe writers' knowledge and understamding of issues/problems

Reflects clarity ofthe message and can influence public opinion

Arguments presented in the body logically support the writer's stand

Ethics l0o/o

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

accuracv. oriqinalitv)Cites sources and observes'copgight laws

Total lOOo/"

Comments/Suggestions:



Enclosure Na 3b (Regionol Memorandum No- 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR NEWS WRITING

Technical 4Oo/"

Arranges details of the event in decreasing importance

Shows the news writer's ability to organize information

Uses a lead that is clear and focused on the most important detail

Avoids the use of words with controversial elements or double-mearung.

Avoids personal slants

Has clear and unbiased headlineUses short and simple words

Conforms with the principles of unity and coherence

Observes tie rules of grammar and synta,r

Uses transilions properly

Content 5Oo/"

Uses appropriate lead type to'get the readers' attention

Presents to tJre readers the most important detail ofthe event

Follows logical presentation ofthe event and emphasizes the most important orrelevant fact (s)

Follows tlre correct news writing format/style

Ethics lOo/o

Observes ethical and proGssional standards for print media (fr.imess, relevance,

accuracy and balance)

Cites sources and observes cop]'right laws

TOTAL lOOo/"

CommentslSuggestions:



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

SCORE SHEET FOR FEATURE WRITING

Technical 3Oo/o

Observes the rules of grammar and s1'ntax

Conforms with the principles of organization ard progression of ideas

Exhibits creative presentation ofthe stor)

Combines colorful and figurative language to present facts

Uses a catchy title for the article

Sustains interest of the readersUtilizes the appropriate feature tlpe to emphasize the impacVrelevance of the topic

Content 600/"

Cites facts like historical references, statistics, relevant names/facts to bolstercredibility of statements a.nd,/or narratives

Presents a new angle or information about the topic that are timely and interesting toread

Stirs the imagination ofthe readerBalances presentation ofthoughts and ideas fiom the obtained data with those ofthewriters' perceDtions

Ethics lIo/"Observes ethical and professional standa.rds for print media (faimess, relevance,


Cites sources and observes coplright laws

TOTAL l00o/oComments/Suggestions :



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

SCORE SHEET FOR SPORTS WRITING

Technical 4Io/o

Uses appropriate form and style

Uses appropriate sports terms and lingo to highlight the significance ofthe game

Provides correct descriptions, colorful allusions and figures of speech to describe theplayers. event/game.

Combines the proper amount of statistics to create a clear visual narrative ofthe

actionHas an attractive headline which shows what really transpired in the event

Observes tle rules of grammar and syntar

Conforms with the principles ofunity and coherence

Content 50v"Presents a clear picture of the events in the game.

Utilizes an appropriate sports news reporting style

Uses interviews, statistics, references and research

Ethics lOo/"

Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (fuimess, relevance,


Cites sources and observes coplright laws

Total lOOo/"




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

SCORE SHEET FOR EDITORIAL CARTOONING

Technicsl 3Io/o

Makes use of a minimum number of labels

Shows logical use of various sizes, dimensions and proportions of images

Displays attractive use of shading and other techniques

Utilizes witty, original and creative representation of ideas/concepts on the issue

given

Content 6$0/o

Presents clear, specific and humorous angle on tle issue or topic given

Raises relevant, timely issues and concerns about the topic

Is in good taste and free from libelous, indecent and abstract ideas

Arouses interest and analrtical thinking among its rdaders

Constructively criticizes and influences readers' opinion

Ethics l0o/oObserves ethical and professional standards for print media (fuimess, relevance,


Observes copgight laws

Total

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Enclosure Na 3f (Regional Memorandum No. )9, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR PHOTOJOURNALISM

Technical 4Oo/"

Presents images that ar€ sharp, free from smudges and not blurred and cluttered

Properly utilizes foreground and background that shows good and correct perspective

Uses appropriate photography technique to highlight images

Content 5Oo/"

Shows clear and specific idea(s) or angle connected to the given theme/topicArouses interest

Presents relevant and well-wdtten captions

Shows logical arrangemenVsequence of photos

Ethics lIo/oObserves ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance,


Respectfrrl of subject's rightsTotal lOOo/"




Enclosure Na 39 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR SCIENCE AND HEALTH WRITING

Technical 4O o/"

Manifests unity and coherence to tle theme/topic given

Has catchy and appropriate headline that is also clear and flee ofbias

Observes the rules of gramrnar and s)'ntax

Shows logical presentation of arguments

Contains leads tlrat are clearly written and focused on the most important detail

Follows appropriate form and styleUses appropriate terms and lingo to report/discuss events

Content 50 0h

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

Crtes scientific references, statistics and relevant figures/facts to bolster credibility ofstatements and-/or narratives

Ethics lO o/o

Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance,


Cites sources and observes coplright lawsTotal l00o/"

Comments/Suggestio.ns :



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

D.

A,

c.

GENERAL GI]IDELINES FOR GROI]P CONTESTS(SCHOOL PAPER, e.DOCIJMENT and e-PIIBLICATION)

The goup contest is open to Elementaq/ and Secondary schools whose school papen belong to thetop/ best in the division.

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

The top ten (10) winnen in each s€ction per medium (English and Filipiro) will be aflrormced.

However, the points garnercd by each publication shall be added only to Group Contest -Newspaper Category, if the school papers will qualify in criteria B.

The decision of the members of the Board of Judges in all asp€cts of the contest shall be deemedfinal and irrevocable.

The School Paper may be submitted in ary of the followirg fonnat:1. Paper-based (print) or E-document (pd| Since the school paper and edocument

entries will be evaluated using the same set of criteriA each division is supposed to

submit ten (10) entries per category, which are composed of school paper and e-document regional qualifiers combined. The requirements for lhe edocument arc thesame as those of the paper-based entries except that they will be in fhe portabledocument lormat (pdD. All Edocuments enlries of each division must be placed inone flash disk and labeled accordirgly.

Schools that did not collect journalism or subscription fee from the students arethe only institutions allowed to submit their ca$pus publicalion in e-documentfomat (pdf). Schools that will submit entries in this fonnat should include acertification fiom dre

lnrents'association, duly noied

by schoolprincipa.l,

that no' publication fee was collected from the students- This certifrcation should be includedin the documents submitted to the rrgionat ofiice beforc the regional judging ofthe sfhool papers

E.



Process: OffsetPaper stock: Book paper or C2S 60lbs-70lbs

Color: Front and back cover in flrll colorInside pages in black and white

5- Size:

9"x12" (Elementary)

l2"xlA' (Iigh School)

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

After a thorough tlree-to-five{ay evaluation by a set of at least twelve judges, each division willsubmit a naximum of 15 winners per s€ction and for each medium @nglish and Filipino) 10 the

Regional Ofilc€. The school paper and edocument entries should b€ properly seaied and labeled percategory. Sufncient copies of the school paper or edocument entries should be included in thepackage. The number of copies should correspond to the number of divisional wirnings of eachschool paper. A lisl of winning division entries should also accompany the package. This list shouldbe duly endorsed by the Schools Division Superintendent to the Curicuhrm and LeamingManagement Division on or before the deadline. Divisions are also required to include tlle result ofthe evaluation duly signed by thejudges to tlle same'omce mentioned. (See enclosure 1a.)

No school is allowed to subrnit their school paper entry (ies) direcdy to the Regional Office.

Since the contest for E-publicaiions is on its early stage of implem€ntation, points gamered by anyschool on this event shall not be added to ltre points eamed by the division. It shall ofncially be partof the comp€tition in 2016.

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

2. The E-publication's homepage must contain the publication's nameplate and an active

button for every section of the publication (News, Editorial, Features, Science &

. Technology and Sports).

3. There sho[ld be h]T,erlinks for r€ferences cited and additional readings and data gathering.

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3.

4.

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

GEIIERAL GUIDELII{ESF'OR

TEE SELECTIONOF THE BEST SECTIONS AND LAY-OUT

AND PAGE DESIGN CATEGORY

A. fditorial Section

1. The editorial section should lrave at least two (2) pages and should include the following: main

editorial, editorial ca.rtoo& colunns, lett€rs to the editor, and commentaries. Opinion polls orsurveys may be include4 but are not required-

2. The trealnent of the issues must demonshate fair and balanced presentation of botl sides ofeach issue tackled, clear moral purpose, logical reasoning, and proper citaiionVattributions ofsources.

3. Topics found in the section should tackle various intenDtional, national or local issues that maydirectly or indirectly affect the school or the co[alunity the school serves.

4. The decision of the members of the Board of Judges shall be deemed final and irevocable.

B. News Section

1. The news section shall consist ofat least three (3) pages.

2. The content and scope of the news stories should include a balanced coverage of interrational,national, regional, commmity 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, indepth newVinvestigative news and survey news.

C- F€rture Section

1. The Feahres Section should have at least three (3) pages.

2. The featue articles should display unique and creative presentation of topics, logical

organiution and progression of ideas, wdten' facility of the lalguage and proper

citations/attributions of souces.

D. Sports Sectior1. The news section sball coDsisl ofat least two (2) pages.

). The content and scope of the news stories should include a balalced coverage/scope ofintemational, national, regrona community and school-bas€d sports news stories.

3. The contenl ot the section may include sfaight or spot news, advanc€/follow-up reporq news



Enclosure Na 4b (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 20)3)

SCORE SHEET FOR THE EDITORIAL SECTION

Technical 4O o/o

Has catchy and appropriate headline

Observes the rules of grammar and ryntaxShows logical presentation of arguments

Follows the correct format or style ofan editorial

Uses clear and unbiased headline

Uses short and simple wordsPresents a distinct style ofthe section

Content 50 voPresents the stand ofthe sta.ffregarding certain issues

Utilizes facts from interviews, document reviews, data analyses and other reliablesources

Uses argumelts that are supported by facts

Reflects clearJogical thinking and challenges the readers' critical thinkingFIas an editorial cartoon that can stand on its own and conveys clean, good,humorous. and corlstructive criticismColumns cover a variety of relevant, youth-oriented subject matter

Includes letters to the editor, columns and exchanges

Keeps to the minimum the number of articles/columns from the administrationteachers and politiciarx

Covers relevant issues in school, region, national and intemational scene

Applies the principles of civic joumalismPriontizes school-related concerns rather than events that have little oi no directconnection with th9 community's educationd program



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

SCORE SHEET FOR THE NEWS SECTION

Technical 4O o/"

Has variety of articles that use catchy and appropriale headlines

Observes the rules of grammar and syntax

Includes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance

Contains leads that are clearly written and focused on the most important detail

Presents headlines that are clear and free ofbiasUses short and simple words

Follows appropriate form and style

Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report events

Utilizes relevant graphs and tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures

Presents a distinct style of tlle section

Content 5O o/"

Utilizes facts from interviews, document reviews, data analyses and other reliablesources

Covers relevant issues in school, region, national and even in the intemational level

Prioritizes school-related issues rather than events tlut have little or no direct connection

with the communiw's educational. or athl€tic Drosram

Cites facts such as historical references, statistics, relevant names/facts to bolstercredibiliW oI statements and/or narratives

Ethies lO o/o

Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (faimess, relevance,




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

SCORE SHEET FOR THE FEATURES SECTION

Technical 4O "/oManifests unitv and coherencc to the theme ofthc section

Has vanety ofarticles thal usc catchy and appropriatc hcadlines

Observes the rules of grammar and svntax

Contains leads that are clcarly written and focuscd on the most important detail

Presents headlines that appealing, appropriate and uirry*

Utilizes rclevant graphs and tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned picturesPresents a drstrnct swle of thc section

Content 50 01,

Utilizes facts from interviews, documents rcvicw, data analysos and other reliable sources

Reflects clear and logical thinking that makes the readers think

Keeps to the minimum the number of articles/columns from the administration, teachers

and politicians

Covers relevant issues in school, region, national and ovcn in the intemational levelApplies the principles of civic joumalism

Citcs facts such as historical references, stalistics, relevant namcs/facts to bolstercredibilih ol sulcmcnts and,/or narratir cs

Contains a*icles that ar€ timely and interesting to read

Stirs the imagination ofthe reader

Bala.nces presentation of details wrth those ofthe writers' perceptlon

Ethics' 10 0/"

Observes ethical and profcssional standards for print media (fairness, relevance, accunrcy

and balancc)



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

SCORE SHEET FOR THE SPORTS SECTION

Technical 4O o/o

Manifests unitv and coherence

Has vanety of articles that use catchy and approp.iate headlines

Observes the rules of grammar ard svntax

Shows logical presentation ofarguments in the sports editorial, feature and/or column

lncludes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance

Contains leads that are clcarly rlritten and focuscd on the most important dctailPresents headlines that are clear a-nd fiee ofbias

Uses short and simple words

Utilizes relevant graphs and tables, sharp, properly-cropped and captioned pictures

Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report events

Combines the proper amount of statistics to creato a clear nsual narrative ofthe actions

Prcscnts a distinct stvle of thc scction

Content 5O o/"

Utilizes facts liom interviews, document reviclvs, data analyses and othcr reliablc sources

Has an edrtorial cartoon that focuses on any rclevant and timely sports event or issue

Keeps to the minimum the number of articles/columns fiom the administration, teachers and

politicians

Covers relevant sports issues in school, region- national and evcn in thc intemational level

Includcs varietl oflocal. nalional and intemalional sports arliclcs

Prioritizcs school-related materials rather that events that have little or no direct conncction

with the communitv's educational and athletic program

Cites facts such as historical refcrences, statistics. relevant names/facts to bolster credibility ofsLatements and/or narratir es



Enclosure No. 4f (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR LAYOUT AND PAGE DESIGN CATEGORY

Technical 6O o/o

Manifests thematic unity

Has variety of articles that use catchy and appropriate headlines

Includes stories tlnt are arranged in decreasing importance

Utilizes relevant graphs, tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures

Presents distinct and stand-out style and format of the paper

Content 3O o/"

Utilizes headlines that are related to their leads

Keeps to the minimum the number of arhcles/columns ftom the administration, teachers andpoliticians

Prioritizes school-related materials rattrer than events that liave little or no diiect connection

with the communitv's educational orogramContains articles that are timely and interesting to read

Ethics 1O o/"

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

balance)

Cites sources and obsewes copyrrght laws

Total 10/)o/"

Comments/Suggestions :



Technical 4O o/o

Manilesrs unity and coherence to fte theme of the section

Has variety ofarticles that use catchy and appropriate headlines

Observes the rules of grammar and syntarShows logical presentation of arguments

Includes stories that a-re arranged in decreasing importance

Contains leads that are clearly written and focused on the most important detailPresents headlines that are clear and free of bias

Uses short and simple words

Utilizes relevant graphs, tables and sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures

Follows appropriate form and style

Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report evenls

Presents a distinct st) le of the section

Content 5O o/"

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 topicswritten in news, feature, and scientific commentary style.

Prioritizes school-related materials rather than events that have little or no direct connectionwith the school and community

Cites facts buch as scientific references, statistics, relevant figures/facts to bolster credibilityof statements and/or narratives

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

SCORE SHEET FORTHE

SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY SECTION



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

SCORE SFEET ['OR TFf, BEST E-Publication

" Contert (4oYo)

. Exhibits appropriate balance of news, edilorial, features, spotu, and other limely and

interesting cont€nt

o Shows relevance of local, national and intemational events to students

o Utilizes facts from interiews, document reyiew, data analysis and otler reliable sourcss

o Showcases original works of students.

. Shows a variety of stories that are apFopriate to lh€ section

. Covers relevant issues in the school, region, national and even in lhe intemational level

. Cites historical references, statistics, relevant nameyfacts to bolster credibility ofstatemenls, assertions, arguments and,/or narratives

. Properly cites information and attributes tlrcse facts fiom the source of inforrnation

. Ke€ps to the minimum the number of articleVcolumns from the admhistration, teachers

and politicians

. Prioritizes school-related mat€rials rather than events that have little or no dircctcomection with the community's educational ard alhletic programs

r Provides balance of light and serious topics

. Applies the principles of civic joumalism

Layout (30%). Arang€s stories ir decreasing importance.

r Has clear and unbiased headlines

. Uses pictures and graphics that are clear, properly cropped and captioned

o Utilizes relevant grapbics and illustrations

. Exhibits clear focus and coherent orgaaization of articles

. Observes the rules of.grammar and syntar

. Follo\ls correct joumalistic style ard format

. Chooses tone and style to fit articles and sections

Techriical (20%). Is adaptable to all intemet brows€rs

. Has frrnctional icons

Score



Enclosure Na 4i (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

SCORE SHEET FOR SELECTING THE BEST SCHOOL PAPER

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

Content (507o) Score. Exhibits appropriate balance of news, editorial, features, sports, and othe. timely and

interesting contento Shows relevance of local, mtional and international events to sludents

o Utilizes facts from interviews, document review, data analysis and other reliable sources. Showcases original works made by students.

r Shows a variery of stories tlnt are appropriate lo the s€ction

. Covers relevant issues in tle school, region, national and even irl the intematioml level

. Cites historical references, statistics, relevant namevfacts to bolster credibility ofstatements, assertions, argumen8 and./or narratives

. Properly cites information and attributes thes€ facls from tle source of information

. Keeps to the minimum tlle number ofarticleVcolumns from the administration. teachersand polilicians

o Prioritizes school-related materials rather than events that have little or no dhectconnection with the community's educational and atlrletic programs

. Provides balance of light atd serious topics

. Applies the principles of civic jounulism

T€chnical (40%)

o Aranges stories in decreasing importance.

o Has clear and untriased headlines

. Uses pictures and graphics that are clear, properly cropped and captioned

. Utilizes relevant graphics and illustrations

o Exhibits clear focus and coherent organization of articleso Observes the rules of grdmmar and slntax. Follows correct joqmalistic style and format .



B.


F,

GUIDELINES FOR TTIE COLLABORATIVE PUBLISHING CONTEST

The competition in collaborative publishing is designed to encourage teamwork amongcampus joumalists and simulate the workplace of an editorial departnent in a publishing

house.

Each division shall organize a tram of seven-member contestants who shall not be competing

in any of t}te regional individual writing contest. Therc will be one team for English and

another for Filipino, both at the elementary and secondary levels. Contestants shall $'ear theirunilorm wrth identification cards

All contestants are required to attend the orientation before the actual competition.Once the contest has starte4 members of€ach team shall no longer be allowed to go back totheir quarters nor report to their respective advisers.

A mini press conference will be held to become the basis for the actual writing of theeditorial, feature and news articles. Either a video of a sports evcnt will be. shown orcoveftrge ofan actual sports event shall be attended by the sports writers. Pictures ofthe minipress conference shall be taken by the photojoumalists and editorial cartoons will beproduced while the rest ofihe team arc doing write-ups, lay-outing and editing.Sports writers and photo joumalists must be ready to watch an actual game where they shallgather 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 toumamentofficials. Consequently, a post conference shall be held for further intcrview and data

gathering.

The team will be given trvo (2) hours for data gathering and writing and another two (2)hours for lay-outing and editing.Each teem will bc re{uired to bring a maximum of (4) laptops installed with eitherPAGEMAKER or IN DESIGN and Photoshop (for the secondary level) and Microsoft

Publishcr (for the elementary) for the lay-out the group's final output. The laptops will bechecked by the RTWG for any other official applications and pre-written documents orrefercnccs therein.

C.D.

G.

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

SCORE SHEET FOR COLLABORATIVE PUBLISHING

Content (507o) Score

' Exhibits appropriate balance of news, editorial- featur€s, sports, and other appropriate

and interesting content

o Utilizes facts ftom interviews, document review, data analysis and other reliable sources

. Highlights originality/uniquenesso Shows a variety of stories that fit the section whsre they are placed

o Cites statistics, relevant names/fucts to bolster credibility of statements, assertions,

arguments and,/or narratives

r ProlTdes balance of light and serious topics

Technical (307o)

. Includes articles that are arranged according to importance

o Presents headlines that are clear and fiee ofbias-o Makes use ofpictures that are clear, properly cropped and captioned

. Utilizes graphics, illustrations and cartoons that are relevant

o Exiibits clear focus and cohercnt organizauon

. Observes the rules of grammar and syntax

o Observes proper journalistic style and format

Ethics (107o)

. Observes standards ofjoumalism in terms of faimess, relevance, accuracy, non-libelous

statements and obscene content. Observes intellectual properW rishtsTeam (l0olo)

e Plans out the content and design ofthe publication based on the press kit given by the

RTWG and can accomplish different tasks within the given time.. Shows ease in the use of variety of computer software and equipment to lay-out and

publiciition




GUIDELINES FOR RADIO BROADCASTING & SCRIPT WRITING CONTESTS

(FILIPINO AND ENGLISH)A. General Guidelines

I . There shall be a separate day for the conduct ofthe script writing and broadcasting

for each medium.

2. Each schools division shall have two separat€ teams composed of seven (7)

members for the English and Filipino categories. The members should not be

participants in any individual contest.

3. No team member is allowed to wear anlthing that may identifi' his school, or

division4. Individual awards include best anchor and best news presenter, while group awards

include best in technical application, best infomercial and best script.

5. In getting the overall results for best radio production, accumulated points fiom the

individual and group awards shall be considered.

6. The decision ofthe members of the Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest

shall be deemed final and irrevocable.

7. Any breach or violation of the stipulated guidelines shall be valid grounds fordisqualification.

B. Scriptwriting1. The students will be given I l/2 hours to prepare a script for a S-minute radio

broadcast, tlnt rncludes an infomercial, which may depict health, environment,

politics and social issues, and four (4) news articles, which may be based on press

releases, raw data, or any other option given by the RTWG. The infomercial shall

have a marirnum length of(l) minute and shall use the language that the group is

competing in. Another 30 minutes will be allotted for the printing of the output.

. 2. Each team may use up to three laptops and an inkjet printer in preparing andprinting of the script. The team should ensure that the laptops they will use for the

contest slrould not contain any document that they may use as reference or model



Broadcast Simulation

1. A broadcast room for the presentation shall be identified in the testing center orcontest venue. Only the contestants, judges and the members of tlle contest

committee shall be allowed inside. The student broadcasters shall be concealed

from the judges all throughout their presentation.

2. T"he orgnizers/host division shall commission an independent sound system

provider to ensure quality audio output. The technical operator shall only set the

sound system before the simulation. A jack/auriliary cord will be provided for the

CD player, laptops and other sources ofsound effects, except mobile phones.

3.

4.5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Except for the volume meter, contestantsltechnical director shall not be allowed to

change, adjust and manipulate the main control board during their presentation.

Mobile phones and reference books shall not be allowed in tlte contest area.In case ofpower failure, the affected team shall be allowed to perform again.

Loudspeakers shall be set up outside the broadcast room.

The order of presentation will be identified through drawing of lots by the directors

before the script writing.Each team shall be given eight (8) minutes: two (2) minutes of which forpreparation, five (5) minutes for the actual broadcast and one (l) minute for exit.

Provided running time shall be applied.

The organizers shall provide a wall clock or a timer, which will serve as the

official time that can be seen by the contestants and the judges. There will be an

official time keeper.

10. A yellow flaglet shall be raised to signal the team that they have one ( I ) minute leftfor preparation. The green flaglet shall then be raised to signal the team to start.

The yellow flaglet shall be raised again to wam tle team that they only have one

(1) minute remaining and followed by the red flaglet to indicate that their time is

up.

11. The entire production schedule shall be govemed by the zero (0) or perlect score

for $e time scoring requirement.12. The contestants shall leave the broadcast room right after their presentation.



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

SCORE SHEET FOR RADIO BROADCASTING AND SCRIPTWRITING

1. Anchor Total Score

Voice Oudity 409/0

. Is very clear and easy to understand even when speaking quicklyo Paces hiVher voice well to fit the storyline and helps the audience unders{and the

issue

. Shows expressions ofinterest, enthusiasxn, and confidence

. Stetches a word to a desired length to ernpbasize or give the aDDropriate meaninq

Voice Recosnition - 309/0

Ilas clear and well-modulated voicePresents appropriate pace and volume

Is consistently audible throughout the presentation

Can easilv be heard in all parts ofthe roorn

Enunciation - 307o

o Pronounces / articulates words in a distinct rnairner

. Talks in accent tlrat is socially acceptable

o Utilizes various voice.inflectionVchanqes to enlxanc€ meanins oftle lines

Total 100%

2. News Presenter Total ScoreVoice Qualitv 409/0

o Is very clear, easy to understand even when speaking quicklyo Paces hiVher voice well to fit the storyline and help the audienc€ understand the

issue

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

Voice Recomition - 30olo

Has clear and well-modulated voice

Pres€nts appfopriate pace volume



Shows appropriate audience appeal

Keeps audience focused all tlroughout the broadcast

Total 1009/0

4. TechnicalADnlication Total Score

JuxtaDosition - 4070o Shows a smooth Fansition from on€ topidnews event to another

o Establishes clear relalionship between on€ audio effect to the news or inforrationtlnt follows

X'idelitv - 307o

Produces good audio qualiry

Produces authentic sound and efiects

Has less static and no hterference

Timins atrd Prccision

-3$o/o. Has clear audible time siprals

Total 1009/0

5. Script Total ScoreContent - 409/0

Covers topic with necessary details & exanples

Is accurate and has no.fachral errors

Is well-organized

Uses academically and socially acceptable language

Claritv of Instructions - 40o/o

Is easy to read and undersland

Can easily be followed by anotler person or tearn

Reflecls effective ptarurine and oreanizing

Neatness - 209/0

All elements are lablled and clearly written

Cleady indicates names ofteam memb€rs and their taskVassisnmenls

Totd 1009/0

RADIO PRODUCTION (Over-All) Total Score



Enclosure No. 7 (Regtonal Memorandum No. 19, s. 201 3)

HOW TO COMPUTE FOR TI{E OVERALL SCORES

l. The scores of each of the seven Top Performing Divisions per level (elementary &secondary) shall be added to identifu the Top Three Performing Regions of the RSPC. The

sum ofthe scores of each division is ra*ed from highest to lowest.

2. The total score ofthe Top Seven Divisions in the secondary/elementary level is the sum ofall the scores gamered by each division in both group and individual contests. The sum ofthe scores ofeach 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 fhe scores of each division is ranked ffom highest to lowest. .

4. The total score ofthe Group Contest is the sum of all the scores gamered by each division

fiom Radio Script Writing & Broadcasting, Collaborative Desktop Publishing and School

Paper Competitions. The sum of tlre scores of each division is ra:rked from highest tolowest.

5. Each contest category follows the same nranner of computatio4 with the figures culled

from the average scores given by all the judges of each contesVcategory.



Enclosure Na 8 (Regional Memorandum No. 19. s. 201 3)

Major Activities for the 2014 Regional Schools Press Conference

Date

). Refional Connltative Mee ng with the

Division Supervisors in-charge ofJournalism with rcgard to the Regional

Training il Campus Joumalism and IRR

review of lie proposed Manual ofOperations for NSPC 2014

SeptemtEt 20, 2013 RTWG, Division Supen'isors in-charge of joumalism. Elementary and

Secondary School Paper Advisers

Regional Oflicers

2 . Planning Conferences of RTWG witl the

Host ofthe Regional Training on CampusJournalism

Octob€r - November 14. 2013 RTWG and Host Division

3. Initial Visit of the RTWG to the Proposcd

Site for the Regional Training on Campus

Journalism

November 14,2013: RTWG and all Division EPSS in-charge of Joumalism

4. Regionai Training on Campus Joumalism November 15-11 .2Ol3 RSPC 2014 CJ Qualifien with their

SPAs and DMsion EPSs in-charge ofJournalism

5. Submission of report of disbursemenl,

narrative report and pictorials ofRegionalTraining of SPAs and CJs

November 29. 2013 Host Division

[report should be submitted toThe Director (Ath. Dr. Erico M.Habijaq Chief- Basic Education

Division) at email:

cl rnt. cal abarzon id: aloo.coml

6. Division/School-basedcliniquinginpreparation for 2014 RSPC

November 18 December 18,

2013

Division Supcrvisors in charge ofJournalism, SPAs and CJs who willcomp€te in the 2014 RSPC

Plaming Conferences of RTWG with the

Host of RSPC 2014l" Planning Meeting

2"d Plarufng Me€ting

December l0-11, 2013

January l0-l l, 2014

RTWG and Host Division



Enclosure No. 9 (Regional Memorandum No. 19, s. 2013)

REGIONAL KINDERGARTEN FESTIVAL OF TALENTS

. The competition aims to:

) showcase the potentials ofpreschool children to strengthen their confidence and self-esteem;

enhance the quality standards of 5- year old children as identified in the activities,

) erxure that the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual personality of young

children are developed;

Contest catesories are as follows

General Guidelines for the Conduct ofthe Regional Kindergarten Festival ofTalents (RKFT)

for Public and Priva(e Schools

l. Each Division both public and private schools shall conduct their own competitions to select

the besl contesla.nts in all the categories.

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

schools.

3. A contestant is allowed to participate in only one category.

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

contest.

5. On the day of the cgntest, coach in each category is required to submit a) ID pictures (2 x 2),

are as

Category Number of Participants per DivisionPublic School Private School

a) Creative Dance (Focus on Sports Skills) I groun ( 10 members) I group ( l0 members)

b) Story Telling (English & Filipino) I for English and I forFilipino

I for Enghsh and I forFilipino

TOTAL 12 12



Specific Guidelines for the RI(FT

CREATIVE DANCE COMPETITIONl. The group is composed oftlree (3) pairs, 3 males & 3 females.

2. Each participating group will create a dance depicting a certain sports of their choice.Example ifthey choose basketball, their steps should include dribbling, shooting, throwingand catching.

3. Time of performance should not excsed 5 minutes including entrance & exit.

4. Props should be naturally placed on stage during the performance but has no bearing orweight for judging.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

A. Creativity 25YoB. Choreography - 20%

C. Grace & Footwork 25%

D. Mastery & Coordination 20%E. Attire 10%

Total 100%

STORY TELLING

l. Contestants will be gathered in the assigned room.

2. Coaches and parents are not allowed to mingle with the contestant as the competition

stads.

3. Each contestant will be given a maximum time of 3 minutes to deliver the piece.

4. The winner will be chosen by the panel ofjudges based on the general criteria below:

A. Story Content - 50o/o

. . Accuracy of recalled events -Z0o/o

. Organization of evenls/ideas including inference from terts -




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

Number of Participants

l) Baile sa Kalye - Modern Street Dancing

2) Likhawitan - OPM -

3) Pintahusay - On the Spot Painting Contest4) Sineliksi - On the Spot -Documentary Short Film

5) Manik-Aninong Dulaan - Shadow Puppetry

Tanghalan for shadow puppetry2 meters X

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black

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5 -6 pax

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Documents

Regional Memo No. 19 s.2013