LAS PIÑAS * TAGUIG * ALABANG * BACOOR * DASMARIÑAS *

SOUTHWOODS
STA. ROSA * AINT ANTHONY SCHOOL – LOS BAÑOS

Basic Education Department

ORATION DELIVERY CONTEST ( JHS)

PHILOSOPHY

Saint Francis of Assisi College (SFAC) believes that by providing a student-centered learning
environment, one which is caring and sheltered, learners will be motivated to reach their fullest
potentials. A professional, dedicated and caring corps of school administrators, faculty and
staff, and holistic activities that are interactive, relevant, meaningful, and creative, will promote
the progressive development of the learners’ intelligence and total well-being.

VISION

Saint Francis of Assisi College is a hub for progressive and holistic education, guided by the
virtues of Saint Francis of Assisi that empowers learners with a solid academic foundation
enriched by physical, spiritual, and cultural advancement.

MISSION

In line with this vision, SFAC is fully committed to:

-Deliver relevant, well-designed quality education from the Basic Education to the Graduate
level, through its corps of highly-trained faculty;

-Nurture an ideal environment that hones students for academic success, molds them in
cultural awareness, and prepares them for sustained participation and leadership in sports and
athletics;

-Incorporate a values system in the curriculum that promotes love of God, family, and country; -
Integrate time-honored Filipino values in the pursuit of personal advancement.

GOALS

The Basic Education Department shall develop holistic Franciscan learners who are
MAKADIYOS, MAKATAO, MAKAKALIKASAN and MAKABANSA, and who can adapt to the rapidly
changing society.

-------------------- CONTEST OBJECETIVES --------------------

▪ INTELLECTUAL capabilities through an oratorical speech activity that would enhance their
communication skills.

▪ SPIRITUAL AND MORAL foundation through inculcation of the Franciscan virtues (PATRIOTISM and
JUSTICE) in the delivery of the literary piece.

▪ PHYSICAL abilities through non-verbal techniques in delivering a story.

 -------------------- MECHANICS AND GUIDELINES -------------------

1. Participants must be bona fide students (Grade 7, 8, 9, & 10) of Saint Francis of Assisi College
System and Saint Anthony School of Los Baños S.Y. 2022-2023.
2. All participants shall use the same literary piece “Searching for the True Filipino.”

Elimination Round
1. An Elimination Round shall be conducted via grade level/section.
2. Participants must submit a recorded video of their oratorical speech in 16:9 or 20:9 (landscape)
aspect ratios to the key teacher/team leader.
3. Entries must be in MP4, WMV, MPEG4, and/or AVI format.
4. Participants may use props, costume, make-up, and backdrop(s).
5. Use of dangerous props like sharp objects, pyrotechnic gadgets, and any combustible material is
STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.
6. The voice of the participants must be loud and clear.
7. Post-editing of the video is allowed but ONLY LIMITED TO color adjustments, stabilization, noise
removal, and cropping.
8. Addition of effects, graphic overlays, text overlays, animated transitions, animations, chroma
key elements, sound effects, background music, voice over, voice changer, and things alike is
STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.
9. Send your entries on or before January 15, 2023 via email celiadayag@gmail.com
10. Submitted videos will be judged according to the given criteria.
11. The decision of the board of judges is final.

Final Round
1. The final round will be done ONSITE on January 31, 2023
2. Finalists may use props, costume, make-up, and backdrop(s).
3. Use of dangerous props like sharp objects and any combustible material is STRICTLY NOT
ALLOWED.
4. Each finalist must not exceed ten (10) minutes.
5. Coaching is STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.
6. Performances will be judged according to the given criteria.
7. The decision of the board of judges is final.
8. Criteria for Judging
Interpretation of the Piece 25%
Verbal Style (Voice, Pronunciation, Intonation) 25%
Non-verbal Style (Facial Expression, Gestures) 20%
Mastery 20%
Costume, Props, Make-up 10%
TOTAL 100%
D. Oration Delivery Contest S.Y. 2022-2023 (Junior High School Department)
SEARCHING FOR THE TRUE FILIPINO
By: Lovella Chris Palma
I am a Filipino and I am searching for my Kababayans. I still believe that we live in a nation
formed by true Filipinos with their own rights, language, culture, and identity to be proud of – a
true Pinoy in thoughts, in words, and in actions. I may have a small voice but I will not be
ignored. I demand for everyone in this country to hear me.

…to our distinguished members of the board of judges, to my fellow contenders, friends,
visitors, ladies and gentlemen, good morning…

The world keeps on moving forward towards the future… towards industrialization,
technological breakthroughs, worldwide social networking, and artificial intelligence. While the
people with rich culture and traditions are slowly fading into the background, our people, the
katutubo, have become a paradox of the Filipinos of the yesteryears. Youth nowadays laugh at
such virtues as filial respect and obedience. They scoff at traditional hospitality, our warmth and
friendliness because they think these virtues are horribly and hopelessly old-fashioned.

“Knowledge is the heritage of mankind, but only the courageous inherit it”. Those were the
words echoed by an old priest to Crisostomo Ibarra in Dr. José Rizal’s novel Noli Me Tangere. Is it
so hard to believe that we can remain true Filipinos and still march onward, to our national
destiny? Are our minds so narrow? Is our intelligence so limited that we cannot realize this
truth?

Ladies and gentlemen, the Filipino way is our legacy. It is found in the determination that made
it possible for our Banganhon brothers to fight for freedom. It is in the courage that sustained
them to seek justice for the brutal Banga massacre many years ago. It is found in our simplicity
and modesty, in the beauty of Angelus at twilight, and in the sincerity of the climb during Via
Crusis up the Manduyog Hill.

These qualities are still in us – in all of us. They are still in our minds and in our hearts. We can
still bring the treasures of our heritage out and pass them on to the future generations. Let the
blood of the courageous Katipuneros run through their veins. Let their cries be echoed to our
youth. Let us revel in the victory and peace that our forefathers gave their life for.

Fellow Banganhons, I am a true Filipino. I have brown skin and black hair but how I look does not
define me. It is my thoughts – thoughts that will always contain memories of the meaningful
virtues our ancestors passed down to us. It is my words – in the stories that I will tell my future
children and grandchildren of how Aeaw-aeaw came to be. It is in my actions that embody the
true nature of Saguibin – helping one another.

As Dr. Jose Rizal once quoted, “He, who doesn’t know how to look back where he came from,
will never reach his destiny.” The only way to reach our dreams for the future is to have a clear
understanding of the past. What has already happened can never be changed but they can be
lessons we can learn from.

I am unique. I am diverse. I am a Filipino. And I am searching for my Kababayans. I still believe

that we live in a nation formed by true Filipinos with their own rights, language, culture, and
identity to be proud of – a true Pinoy in thoughts, in words, and in actions. Ladies and
gentlemen, let me ask you this. Are you a true Filipino? Are you proud to be one? Once again,
good morning!