MECHANICS, CRITERIA and PRIZES FOR THE

Gulay-Buhay: A Backyard Vegetable Gardening Competition

Gulay-buhay is a youth vegetable gardening competition based in the barangays and spearheaded
by the Sanguniang Kabataan Federation Presidents of every City and Municipality. Gulay-buhay is an
initiative of the Office of the SK Panlalawigang Pederasyon President aimed at motivating the youth to
innovate ideas and possibilities by way of producing goods and creating opportunities hoping to ease the
effects of COVID-19 pandemic to the livelihood of Isabeleños.

A. Mechanics of the Competition

1. The competition is open to all interested barangay Sangguniang Kabataan Councils. One
barangay can only have one entry.
2. For purposes of fair competition, the identified area for gardening should not be an existing
garden or a previously-managed garden.
3. SK Federation Presidents in Cities and Municipalities shall facilitate the competition at their level
and within their respective jurisdiction.
4. The competition will be launched during the provincial celebration of the Buwan ng Kabataan
and will run for a period of 90 days upon launching.
5. Only vegetable-bearing plants shall be allowed in the garden. All kinds of vegetables can be
planted depending on the preference of the participating SK council.
6. Participants shall employ organic gardening and shall not use any fertilizers for the duration of
the competition.
7. Participants shall register through their SK Federation Presidents.

B. Criteria for Judging

Criteria Percentage Period

Cleanliness and Organization
in the area
Improvement in the growth of
the Vegetables
Productivity in the Harvested
30% Barangays at and near the Poblacion Area
- 15th and 45th day of the competition
Barangays far from the Poblacion Area
- 30th and 60th day of the competition
20% 30th day of the competition
50% 90th day of the competition
 Vegetables

C. Prizes

1st Prize Php 8,000.00 and Certificate

2nd Prize Php 5,000.00 and Certificate
3rd Prize Php 3,000.00 and Certificate
4th and 10th Prize Php 1,000.00 and Certificate