Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 02
SCHOOLS DMSION OF CAUAYAN CITY
Telefax: (078)-652-16/-1 or call (078)897-1633
E-mail Address: cauayan.depedro2@gma1/.com

August I, 2019
DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. 80 I s. 2019

DIVISION SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (DSPC)2019

To: Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Chiefs of Dwrsions
Division Office Heads of Sections
Public Schools District Supervisors
Heads of Clusters
Heads of Elementary Schools
Heads of Secondary Schools

I. Pursuant to Republic Act 7079 or Campus Joumahsm Act of 1991, the Schools Division of
Cauayan City through the Cumculum lmplementallo Divission announces the conduct of the Division
Schools Press Conference (DSPC) with the theme; "Fostering 2151 Century Skills and Character-based
Education through Campus Journalism" on August 18-19, 2019, eight o'clock in the morning (&·OO AM)
at Cauayan City National High School.

2. The conference aims at

a. Building awareness of campus Journalists, their rights and responsibilities as
young leaders,
b. Enrich mg students' joumahstic learning expenences by providing them venues
to hone their potential as young writers;
c. Enhencmg journahstic competence through healthy and friendly competitions:
and
d Searching for outstanding school paper advisers and campus journalists

3. The conference activrues shall include the followmg.

a. Individual Contests
I) News Wntmg
2) Editorial Writing
3) Feature Wntmg
4) Sports Writing
5) Science and Health Reporting
6) Copy Ediung and Headline Writing
7) Photojournalism

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8) Editorial Cartooning
9) Column Writing
b.Group Contests
I) Radio Scnptwnting and Broadcastmg Contest
2) Colleborative Desktop Publ.tshing Contest
3) TV scriptwriting and broadcastmg contest (for secondary only)
4) Online Publishmg Contest (for secondary only)

c. School Paper Contest

I) News sectlon/Pahmang Bahta
2) .Editonal Section/Pahinang Editoryal
3) Features Secuon/Pehmang Lathalam
4) Science and Health Section/Pahmang Agham at Technolohrya
5) Sports Secnon/Pahmang Pampalakasan
6) Layout and Page Design Category!Pag-aanyo at Drsenyo ng Pahina

d Search for Outstanding Campus Journalists (CJs) and School Paper Advisers
(SPAs)

4 School Paper Contest and Search for Outstanding CJs and SP As will be conducted on
October I 5, 2019 (See al/ached Enclosures/or reference)

5. Learners from public and private elementary and secondary schools (junior and semor) are
eligible to jom the contests OBSERVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED

6 As per agreement dunng the DSPA meeting, all schools are directed to conduct
ehmmation of contestants from July 3- August I I, 2019

7. The list of official contestants for the individual and group contests (in soft and hard copy)
should be subrrutted to the Office of the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) on or before August
16, 2019. Non submission means ncn-mclusron to the roster of official DSPC contestants. (See
Enclosure 2/or the required template).

Below rs the list of Enclosures for your reference

Enclosure Content
Number
I Maior activities for Press Conference (PC) 2019
2 Temolate for DSPC entries
3 DSPC 2019 General Guidelmes

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5 Guidelines for Radiobroadcastin contest
6 Guidelines for TV Broadcastm contest
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8. Since the said activity is free from registration, all participants are advised to bring pack
lunch and snacks, ball pen, pencil, and other materials needed for the contests such as extension wires,
printers, camera, etc. depending on the requirements of the event.

9. For organization of the different steering and working committees, there will be a
consultative meeting of the DSPA Officers and Division Technical Working Group to include the QAME
Associates in August 5, 2019 at three o'clock in the afternoon (3:00 PM) See attached Enclosure I for
the schedule of SPC Major Acttvtties.

IO For further mformation and clarificanon, contact Gemma V. Bala, Drvrsion Joumahsm
Coordinator at cell phone number 09 J 73522985

11. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum rs desrred.

GILBERT �D,
SchN�� :��;��tendent
CEO VI, CESO V

References Regional Memorandum No. 39, s 2019

Allotment 1-2-3- 4-5-6-7--(00.1-19)
Enclosures As stated

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index

under the followmg subjects.

CONFERENCES
CONTESTS
NEWSPAPER
SCHOOL PAPER
TEACHERS
TRAINING PROGRAM
WORKSHOP

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Enclosure No. J to Division Memorandum No.\.20 , s. 2019

MAJOR ACTIVITIES FOR PRESS CONFERENCE IPCI 2019

ACTIVITIES DATE PERSONS INVOLVED
1 Ocular visit to the proposed site for
August 5, 2019 EPS, DlWG, CID Cruef
the preliminanes, contests venue and
(AM)
ouests accommodation
2. Consu1tat.ive Meeting with the DSPA August5,2019( EPS, CID Chief, DSPA
Officers and D1WG 3:00 PM) Officers, DTWG
3. Finalization Meeting with the QAME August 16,2019 EPS, QAME Associates,
Associates and DTWG 13.00 PM"I DlWG
4. School-Based Press July3-August 11, EPS, School Heads, Cluster
Conference/cluster-based PC 2019 heads. SPA, ioumahsrs
5 Submission of entries August I 1-1 6, SPAs, SHs
2019
6. Drvisron Schools Press Conference August 18-19, EPS, DlWG, DSPA, SPA,
2019 2019 Budding Journalist, QAME,
evaluators
7. Post Evaluation of DSPC 2019 August23,2019 EPS, QAME, DlWG
f3 00 PM'
8 Subrmssron of Entnes for School October 20, 2019 EPS, DSP AA, CID Chief
Paper Contest; portfolios of the
nominees(SPJ and SPA elementary
and secondarvt
9. Critiquing and writeshop for RSPC November 29, EPS, CID Chief, RSPC
Oualifiers for Groun Contests 2019 Ouahfiers
I 0. Final Coaching for RSPC Qualifiers November 4-5, EPS, CID Ch,ef, RSPC
for Individual Contests 2019 Ouahfiers
1 I. Submission of registration and entries October 30, 2019 EPS, CID Chief, DSPA Officers
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(Enclosure 2 to Division Memorandum No. \30 s, 2019)

TEMPLATE FOR SPC ENTRIES

A. List of Contestants for the Individual Contests

I. Elementary
Category: Medium:. _ Level: ---

Complete Name of Gender School Name of School Paper Gender Cluster

Pupil School Adviser/Coach
(Last Name, First Paper
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Complete Name of Gender School Name of School Paper Gender Cluster

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B. List of Contestants for the Group Contest
I. Elementary
Category: Medium: ------ Level: ---

Complete Name of Gender Role/Assigned School Team Gender Cluster

Pupil Task Coach
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No. Name of School Paper Principal's School Paper Division

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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E-mail Address: caum:an.depedro2@gmml.com

( No 3 to Division Memorandum No.�O s. 10/9)

DSPC 2019 GENERAL GUIDELINES

/. The No School Paper. No Student-Contestant Policy (2018 or 2019) shall be strictly

implemented. TI1e latest issue of the campus publication (in 3 copies) and the Certificate
of Circulation signed by the School Head shall be submitted on or before October 20,
2019.

2. The One Learner, One Contest Policy shall be strictly implemented. A student/pupil-
contestant is only legible to join one contest category either in English or in Filipino.
However, if the student-contestant will not make it to the top seven winners in the
individual contests and first place winner in the Radio Broadcasting Contest, he/she is
allowed to join the Collaborative Desktop Publishing, Online Publishing and TV
Broadcasting contests.

3. For individual contests, only the top three (3) winners during the School-based/Cluster-
based Press Conference could join the DSPC and for the group contests, only the
champions could.

4. TI1e top IO winners in all events per contest category per medium shall be recognized but
only the points of the top seven winners who will advance to the RSPC shall be included
in the computation of the overall scores.

5. For the Group Contests, the top three (3) winning teams shall be recognized and their
scores will be included in the overall scores. To determine the composition of the team
who will compete to lhe RSPC, the Perfonnance-based Selection Policy shall be used.

6. Only school papers that meet the standards stipulated in Enclosure 9 shall be evaluated.
Top three (3) winners per section and per medium shall be recognized and endorsed to
the RSPC.

7. Recognizing and respecting Intellectual Property Rights, the Office 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.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF WINNERS FOR THE

DIFFERENT INDIVIDUAL CONTESTS

A. General Guidelines:
I. Only the top three (3) winners in the individual events and champion in the group
contests during the elimination or school-based/cluster-based press conference are
eligible to compete in the division level schools press conference.
2. To facilitate proper identification, participants are required to wear their school
unifonn with their valid school ID specially during the contest proper.
3. Should there be queries, participants can only raise concerns to the assigned
facilitator. The facilitator shall refer them to any of the members of the DTWG for
appropriate and immediate response
4. School Paper Advisers, teachers or principals who will be found in and around the
contest venue wLII be grounds for disqualification of their contestants
5. The Top Ten (10) winners per medium and category shall be recognized but only the
points of the top seven (7) be included in the computation of overall scores
6. Any violation of the stipulated guidelines will be grounds for disqualification of the
participant.
7. The decision of the Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest shall be deemed final
and irrevocable.

B. Specific Guidelines:
I. Column Writing
a. Contestants shall watch a video or be given fact sheets (depending on the
preference of the evaluator) where they can gather data for their column.
b. Contestants may use any treatments and approaches in column writing provided
they observe the highest ethical standards of Campus Journalism
2. Sports Writing
a. The facilitator shall orient and provide final instruction to the contestants before
the contest proper.
b. Contestants shall watch an actual game or be given fact sheets (depending on the
preference of the evaluator) where they can gather appropriate data for sports
news, sports feature and sports editorial/commentary.
3. Copy Editing and Headline Writing

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and follow directions given in the contest piece.
b. The contestants shall provide the best two headlines for the article.
4. Editorial Cartooning
a. Contestants shall bring their own pencil no. 2 while the assigned facilitator shall
provide bond papers for the contest.
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. Science and Technology Writing
a. Fact sheets or other sources of infonnation (science documentaries) shall be given
to the contestants as bases in writing feature, news, editorial article (depending on
the preference of the evaluator)
6. Photojournalism
a. Preparation:
I) All official contestants are required to submit to the assigned facilitator their
official memory card, camera, and laptop, previously cleared of stored
documents, to check for any other applications and pre-written documents or
references therein before the contest proper.
2) Contestant should be at the contest venue thirty minutes before tbe orientation.
3) The contestants are allowed to use any Digital Camera (Point and shoot only)
with a maximum of20. \ megapixels. Contestants who will use any DSLR and
other high-end camera will not be permitted to join the contest.
4) The contestant should bring his/her own camera cable, card reader, and laptop
for uploading and saving of pictures
5) 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:

I) All contestants must use an empty memory card for the contest.
2) The contestants will load the storage card in front of tbe examiner on the
contest day.
c. Photo Shoot and Layout
l) The subject of the photo shoot shaU depend on the preference of the contest
judge.
2) Contestants are given one (I) hour to take pictures, which does not include the
loading and unloading of the storage card in front of the assigned facilitator.
3) During the actual photo shoot, the advisers, trainers, and partners are not
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4) Contestants are allowed to take unlimited slots, but only four (4) shots
(including the control shot) will be submitted as official entries.
5) Contestants should submit their three (3) photos that are separately laid out
using MS Word and saved as PDF. Hence, each contestant shall have four (4)
files in their folder.
6) Only the four files (3 raw pictures in JPEG format and contest entry in PDF)
shall be saved in the flash drive/memory card.

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(Enclosure 5 to Division Memorandum No. �s, 2019)

GUIDELINES FOR RADIO SCRIPT WRITING AND BROADCASTING CONTEST

A. General Guidelines
I. Each team is composed of seven (7) members in each medium.
2. To facilitate proper identification, the participants are required to wear their school
unifonn with their valid school ID especially during the contest proper.
3. A 30-minute to one (I) hour orientation shall be conducted for all the contestants.
4. 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 from the
individual and group awards sha11 be included.
6. The top three (3) teams shall be recognized and points earned will be included in the
determination of over-all scores.
7. The Performance-Based Selection Policy shall be used in determining the members of
the Radio Scriptwriting and Broadcasting Team who will compete in the RSPC 2019.
8. The decision of the Board of Judges in all aspects of the contest shall be deemed final
and irrevocable.
9. Any breach or violation of the stipulated guidelines shall be valid grounds for
disqualification.
B. Scriptwriting
1. Each team may use up to three (3) official laptops, cleared of stored documents, and
an inkjet printer in preparing and printing of the script.
2. All laptops should be submitted to the contest committee for inspection before the
contest. Each team is required to bring its own extension wires and other equipment.
3. The students will be given one and a half(J Yl hour) 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, wh.ich may be
based on press releases, raw data or any other option given by the contest judge. The
infomercial shall have a maximum length of (I) minute and shall use the language
that the group is competing in. Another 30 minutes will be allotted for the printing of
the output. After two (2) hours, each team should submit four (4) copies of the script.
Three (3) will be submitted to the judges and one (1) to U1e assigned facilitator. The
team may print extra copies for their own use.
4. 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 tbe rest rooms.

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5. The script should not bear any information that may identify the school, but it should
include the names of the members of the team with their assigned roles/tasks.
6. Script should be:
a. Encoded using Arial font size 12
b. With directonal instructions in capital letters
c. Double-spaced with nonnal margin (one inch in all sides)
d. Printed in A4-sized bond paper (8.27x11.69 inches)
C. Broadcast Simulation
I. A broadcast room for the presentation shall be identified in the contest venue. Only
the contestants, judges, and assigned facilitators shall be allowed inside. The student
broadcasters shall be concealed from the judges all throughout their presentations.
2. Mobile phones and reference books shall not be allowed in the contest area
3. ln case of power failure, the affected team shall be allowed to perform again.
4. The order of the presentation will be identified through drawing of lots before the
script writing.
5. Each team shall be given eight (8) minutes: two (2) minutes preparation, five (5)
minutes for the actual broadcast and one ( I) minutes for the exit. Provided running
time shall be applied.
6. The assigned facilitator shaJI provide waJI clock or a ti.mer, which will serve as the
official time that can be seen by the contestants and the judges. There will be an
officiaJ time keeper.
7. A yellow flaglet shall be raised to signal the team "one minute left" for the
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 have onJy have one {I)
minute remaining followed by the red flagt to indicate that their time is up. The team
who complied with the five-minute production shall be given perfect score (5 points).
In case of under time or overtime, the following scheme of deduction shall be
followed:
Under time/Overtime:
I second-zn seconds • J point
21 seconds-40 seconds - 2 points
41 seconds-Su seconds - 3 points
61 seconds and above - 4 points

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(/:,'nc/osure 6 to Diviswn Memorandum NodQ____s, 2019)

GUIDELINES FOR TV SCRIPT WRITING AND BROADCASTING

(For Secondary Only)

A. Pre contest
I. The TV scriptwriting and broadcasting Contests open to all public and private
secondary learners.
2. Each competing team shall have seven (7) members for Filipno and English
Newscast. Each team must be composed of the following:
a. News anchor (not more than 2)
b. Field Reporter (not more than 3)
c. Script writer (I)
d. Director!Executive Producer/ Development Communication Writer (I)
e. Video and graphics editor (1)
f Video researcher/Flor Director/Production Assistant (I)
g. Video joumaJist/cameraman (1)
h. Assistant Video Journalist (I)
(Nore: Members may have multiple tasks)
3. Each team may bring its own set of materials and equipment such as the following:
a. Laptop with a script writing/video editing capability
b. Two (2) empty flash drives ( 160) 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. A4 size bond paper, printer with ink
f. Broadband (stick)
g. Extension cord
4. Prior to the commencement oftbe news cast competition, an orientation for the
participants shall be undertaken to lay down the rules of the competition, tbe
necessary skills that must be exhibited during the competition, the definition of the
respective roles of the participants and the criteria for judging for each event and/or
category. All Participants shall attend the orientation by the assigned facilitator before
the contest
5. Each Team shall be given a maximum time of five (5) hours as part of the production
process. Each team must be guided with the following suggested time aJlotment for
production efficiency:

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Region 02
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAUAYAN CITY
Telefax: (078)-652-1614 or calf (078)897-/633
E-ma,I Address: cauavan.depedro2@gma1/.com

a. News gathering - I hour

b. News writing - I hour
c. Video Editing - 1 hour
d. Post Production - I hour

B. CONTEST PROPER

PRE-PRODUCTION:
Setting Up of Studio
I. Each team shall set-up its own complete studio with video cameras and other
equipment.
2. Coaches are allowed to assist the team in setting up the studio but are required to
leave the contest venue once the news gathering started.
3. Contestants may opt to use a virtual studio or an actual studio equipped with tables,
chairs and backdrop
News Gathering
I. The judges shall provide a story menu or set of newsworthy topics including a
development communication theme.
2. Each team shall use the time given to come up with the story line up after conducting
a story conference to download videos and to shoot the spiels/standupper and
additional video requirements of the reports
Production Proper: Script Writing, Video Editing and Broadcast presentation

A. Script Writing
I. The format for TV broadcast (audio and video) script writing shall be observed
2. Each team shall submit three (3) copies of their script after three (3) hours
3. The news script should include the following:
a. (I) Storey Line up- Appearance of News items systematically arranged
according to video relevance/impact, news worthiness, timeliness and
importance
b. (1) Headlines- Brief summary of at least three (3) significant news ietms
c. (1) Anchor's introduction (]ntro)- Anchor's greetings or opening spiel
d. Anchor", Lead Intro of Reporter's AV Package/Remote AV Package-
Ancbor's brief introduction of reporter's AV package
e. (2) AV Package- reporter's AV package with standupper/standupper
extro/midspiel. The AV Package may contain 4-6 paragraphs ( I sentence, I

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paragraph) and at least one (1) sound bite. Each report may have a minimum
time of one (I) minute.
f. (l) Remote AV Package- Reporter's AV package with Live Intro/Extro and
an optional banter with anchor. The AV Package may contain 4-6 paragraphs
(I sentence, I paragraph) and at least I sound bite. Each report must have a
minimum time of one (I) minute.
g. Development Communication - An originaJ concept based on the theme
provided by the judges. Each development communication production must
not exceed thirty (30) seconds
h. Teaser (optional)- a brief rundown of remaining news items aimed at teasing
audience/viewers.
1. Opening billboard (088) and closing billboard (C88)- Each 088 or C88
must contain the group's assumed TV network name and logo. Each
Production Team may pre-produce its 088/Logo and create a graphics layout
prior to the contest proper which must not exceed fifteen ( 15) seconds.

SAMPLE NEWS STORY LINEUP 6-MlNlITER NEWSCAST

Anchor Slug VTR

088
Headlines
John/U Intro
Gan I
John Storv I REM Ellen
LJ Storv 2 VTRSil
John Storv 3 AV Maan
DevCom
Gao2
John Storv 4 VTR Sot
LJ Storv 5 AV Salvacion
JolmlLJ Extro
C88

J. Once the scriptwriting contest bas started, no participant shall be allowed to

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 02
SCHOOLS DMSION OF CAUAYAN CITY
Telefax: (078)-652-16/.1 or call (078)897-1633
E-mail Address: cauayan.depedro2@gma1/.com

management (proctor) shall accompany the participant outside the contest

area.
k. The cover page of the main script must contain the group's name
(Newscast/program title), school, and the names oftbe participants and their
respective roles in the production.

B. Video Editing
I. The video editing must commence once the news scripts become available
2. Each team shall be allowed to pre-produce/pre-select its graphics (gfx) lay out
(chargens, gfx lower thirds color and theme, bumper, transition, title card, musical
score, sound effects and news cast logo)
3. Each team shall be allowed to download videos online from credible news
organizations provided that proper acknowledgment, such as "video courtesy" or
"file video" shall be indicated.

POST PRODUCTION: EDITING OF RECORDED NEWSCAST COMBINED

WITH REPORTER'S AV, REMOTE AV PACKAGE AND ADDITIONAL
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

1. Each team shall be given two (2) hours to accomplish the video editing and
graphics lay out of recorded newscast combined with reporter's AV, remote AV
and additional requirements fro VTR Silent, VTR Sots and Development
Communication Output.
2. The assigned facilitator shall strictly monitor the time allotted for post production.
3. The final output shaU be submitted after two hours. Additional minutes that each
team has consumed shall have corresponding deductions. However, should any
team fail to submit the final output on the specified time, it shall be automatically
disqualified from the competition.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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CRITERJA FOR JUDGING
I . Best TV Production
a. Script (story line up, newscast title, contents of lead intros,A V, remote AV,
VfR Sil/Sot, devcom and extra spiel)
b. Broadcast Presentation (Appearance and delivery of anchor/sand reporter/s)
c. Technical Application (Graphics, Jay out, musical score, sound effects)
d. Over all impact (edited final output)
2. Special Awards: (JOpoints each)
a. Best News Anchor: deliver (5) and impact (5)
b. Best News reporter; delivery (5), Impact (2) and content (3)
c. Best News Script Writer: Story line up (3), coherence (3), content (2) and
accuracy (2)

d. Best Technical Application Specialist. Graphics Presentation (4), Sound

effects/musical score (4) and impact (2)

e. Best in Development Communication: Creativity (4), educational Value (3)

and informative value (3)

f. (optional) Most Promising Video Journalists: Camera angles X5)audio quality

(3) and creativity (2)

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(Enclosure 7 to Division Memorandum No.�s, 2019)

GUIDELINES FOR THE COLLABORATIVE DESKTOP PUBLISHING CONTEST

I. The competition is designed to encourage teamwork among campus journalists and
simulate the workplace of an editorial department in a publishing house.
2. Only the champions during the elimination/school-based/cluster-based press conference
are eligible to join the DSPC (champion per medium and level)
3. All contestants shall wear their uniform with identification cards and must attend the
orientation before the actual competition.
4. Once the contest has started, member of each team shall no longer be allowed to go back
to their quarters or coaches until the end of the contest.
5. A mini press conference or an on-site interview will be held (depending on the
preferences of the contest judge) to become the basis for the actual writing of the
editorial, feature and news articles. Actual or video coverage of sports event shall be
attended and watched by the sports writers. Pictures during the mini conference shall be
taken by the photojournalists and editorial cartoons will be produced by the cartoonist
while the rest of the team are doing write-ups, lay-outing and editing.
6. Sports writers and photojournalist must be ready to watch an actual game or video
(depending on the preference of the contest judge) where they shall gather data.
7. The team will be given four (4) hours data gathering, writing, lay-outing, and editing.
8. Each team is allowed to bring at least two (2) digital/DSLR camera, one (I) inkjet printer
with scanner, one (I) card reader, one (I) blank flash drive, extension wires and a
maximum of four (4) laptops installed with eitber page maker or in design and pbotoshop
(for secondary level) and Microsoft Publisher (for elementary level) for the lay-out of the
group's final output.
9. Official laptops, previously cleared of stored documents, shall be submitted to the
assigned facilitator before the contest to check for any other applications and pre-written
documents or references therein. Failure to submit laptops before the contest(instrnction
of time will be given by the assigned facilitator) shall mean disqualification of the
competing team.
I 0. Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets shall not be allowed except for digital
cameras and laptops with disabled internet connection.
11. Each team will be required to convert their output into PDF, print and submit it to the
assigned facilitator. The competing teams shall submit hard and soft copies. They should
ensure that no identifying marks should be found in their output.
12. The output of the contest is an A4-sized four-page full-colored publication. The output
will be stored in a flash drive and uploaded to the designed computer for judging.

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Region 02
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13. The top three (3) teams shall be recognized and their points will be included in the
detennination of over-all scores.
14. The Performance-Based Selection Policy shall be used in selecting the members of the
collaborative Desktop Publishing team who will be competing in the RSPC.
15. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be deemed fmal and irrevocable.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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(Enclosure 8 to Divtston Memorandum No. ,.JO s. 2019)

GUIDELINES FOR THE ONLINE PUBLISHING CONTEST

I. The contest is open to public and private secondary students only.
2. Each secondary school shall form one team in English and one team in Filipino
composed of five (5) members.
3. The competition is designed to encourage teamwork among campus journalists and
simulate the workplace of an editorial department in an on line publishing house.
4. All contestants are required to attend the one-hour orientation before the actual
competition.
5. Once the contest has started, members of each team shall noO longer be allowed to go
back to their quarters nor report to their respective advisers/coaches until the end of the
contest.
6. All competing teams shall make their output based on the mini-press conference and /or
other materials (depending on the preference of the contest judge)
7. The team will be given four(4) hours for writing, lay outing, editing and uploading of the
output.
8. The team may use Adobe Sparks, Word.Press or other free websites as their platform.
9. The team is required to use multimedia elements such as video, audio, animation,
graphics, and photos that are cleaned, properly edited , captioned and credited.
I 0. Articles should include hyperlinks to cited references, data, and other content or websites.
11. Each team will be required to bring a maximum of four (4) laptops installed with photo
editing and video editing software.
12. Each team shall bring a minimum of two (2) pocket wifis /broadband (preferably with
two different networks) and extension cord
13. Each group shall submit their URL to the assigned examiner
14. The Performance-Based Selection Policy shall be used in determining the composition of
the Division team who will compete in the RSPC.
15. The decision of the Board of Judges shall deemed final and irrevocable

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(Enclosure 9 lo Division Memorandum No.� s, 20 /9)

GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL PAPER CONTESTS

A The School Paper Contest is open to all public and private Elementary and Secondary
Schools.
8. Entries should be submitted in three (3) copies and be placed in a long envelop with the
following information:

I. Name of school paper

2. Name of School Paper Adviser
3. School
4. Name of School Head
5. Cluster
C. Deadline of submission is October 20, 20J 9

D. The top ten highest pointers both in English and Filipino shall be declared as the best
school papers in the division and their ranking shall have corresponding points to beaded
to detennine the best performing schools.

E. 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.

F. 1f the school paper shall join again the following year and found to have committed the
same offense, the following sanctions shall be applied.

I. 1 • Offense: A written reprimand shall be issued to the school paper adviser and the
school principal. The School Paper Adviser shall need to undergo a refresher source
on plagiarism organized by the division. The principal shaU be asked to implement
plans to teach their students about the ills of plagiarism and its consequences.
2. 200 Offense: Disqualification from the School Paper Contests for three (3)
consecutive years.

0. The different sections/categories to be judged for the school paper contest are as follows.
I . News Section
2. Editorial Section
3. Feature Section
4. Spans Section

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