(Enclosure No. 5 to DepEd Memorandum 176, s.

2019)
M. The host region will provide six (6) scanners for the editorial
cartoon (three for elementary and three for secondary [English/
Filipino]) as back up for the contestants.
N. Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets shall not be allowed
except for digital cameras and laptops with disabled internet
connection.
0. Each team will be required to convert their output into PDF, print in
A4 size 80 gsm bond paper and submit it to the contest committee.
The collaborative desktop publishing team shall submit both hard
and soft copies of their entries. They should ensure that no
identifying marks about their school, division or region can be found
on their output as it would be a ground for disqualification.
P. The output of the contest is an A4-size four-page full-colored
publication. The output will be stored in a flash drive provided by
the NTWG and uploaded to the designated computer for judging.
Q. The top (7) seven teams shall be recognized and their points will be
included in the determination of the overall scores.
R. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be deemed final and
irrevocable.
(Enclosure No. 5a to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019)
(Enclosure No. 6 to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019)
14. The host region will provide six (6) scanners for the competition (three
for Filipino and three for English) .
15. Each group shall submit their URL to the assigned examiner.
16.The top (7) seven teams shall be recognized and the points will be
included in the determination of the overall standing. All competing
teams shall be given points and ranked accordingly.
17.The decision of the Board of Judges shall be deemed final and
irrevocable.
(Enclosure No. 6a to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019)
(Enclosure No. 7 to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019)
 team should submit four (4) copies of the script. Three (3) will be
submitted to the judges and one (1) to the NTWG. The team may
print extra copies for their own use.
8. Once the script writing has commenced, the contestants will no
longer be allowed to leave the contest rooms. For personal
necessities, a member of the contest committee shall accompany
them to the rest rooms.
9. The script should not bear any information that may identify the
school, division or region, but it should include the names of the
members of the team with their job assignment/ contribution
(i.e. anchor, news presenter, etc.).
10. Scripts should be:
• encoded using Arial font size 12
• with directorial instructions in capital letters
• double-spaced with normal margin (linch on all sides)
• printed in A4-sized bond paper (8.27x l 1.69 inches)

C. Broadcast Simulation
1. A broadcast room for the presentation shall be identified in the
contest venue. Only the contestants, judges and the members of
the contest committee shall be allowed inside. The student
broadcasters shall be concealed from the judges all throughout
their presentation.
2. The organizers/ host region shall commission an independent
sound system provider to ensure quality audio output. The
technical operator shall only set the sound system before the
simulation. A jack/ auxiliary cord/ adapter will be provided for
the laptops and other sources of sound effects.
3. Except for the volume meter, contestants / technical director
shall not be allowed to change, adjust and manipulate the main
control board during their presentation.
4. Mobile phones and reference books shall not be allowed in the
contest area.
5. In case of power failure, the affected team shall be allowed to
perform again.
6. Loudspeakers may be set up outside the broadcast room.
7. The directors before the script writing will identify the order of
presentation through drawing of lots.
8. Each team shall be given eight (8) minutes: two (2) minutes of
which for preparation, five (5) minutes for the actual broadcast
and one (1) minute for exit. Provided running time shall be
applied.
9. The 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 (1) minute left for preparation. The green flaglet shall then
be raised to signal the team to start. The yellow flaglet shall be
raised again to warn the team that they only have one (1) minute
 remaining followed by the red flaglet to indicate that their time
is up.
11.The team who complied with the 5-minute production shall be
given perfect score (5 points). In case of overtime or undertime,
the following scheme of deductions shall be followed:
Undertime / Overtime
1 second - 20 seconds - 1 point
21 seconds - 40 seconds - 2 points
41 seconds - 60 seconds - 3 points
61 seconds and above - 4 points

12.The contestants shall leave the broadcast room right after their
presentation.
(Enclosure No. 7a to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019)
3. Infomercial Total Score
Content - 40%
• Shows brief and clear advocacy / idea description
• Is logically organized
• Shows smooth and appropriate transitions
Creativity - 30%
• Exhibits uniqueness and originality
• Implements technologies appropriately
Persuasion I Impact - 30%
• Engages audience
• Shows appropriate audience appeal
• Keeps audience focused all throughout the broadcast
Total 100%

4. Technical Application Total Score

Juxtaposition - 40%
• Shows a smooth transition from one topic/ news event
to another
• Establishes clear relationship between one audio effect
to the news or information that follows
Fidelity - 30%
• Produces good audio quality
• Produces authentic sound and effects
• Has less static and no interference
Timing and Precision - 30%
• Has clear audible time signals
Total 100%

5. Script Total Score

Content - 40%
• Covers topic with necessary details & examples
• Is accurate and has no factual errors
• Is well-organized
• Uses academically and socially acceptable language
Clarity of Instructions - 40%
• Is easy to read and understand
• Can easily be followed by another person or team
• Reflects effective planning and organizing
Script Organization - 20%
• All elements are labeled and clearly written
• Clearly indicates names of team members and their
tasks/ assignments
Total 100%
RADIO PRODUCTION (Overall) Total Score
A. Delivery - 25%
1. Anchor (15%)
2. News Presenter (10%)
B. Technical Application - 25%
1. Timing and Precision
C. Script - 25%
D. Infomercial - 20%
E. Adherence to time allotment - 5%
Total 100%
Comments & Suggestions:

Evaluator / Judge
(Signature over Printed
Name)
(Enclosure No. 8 to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019)
7. Failure to submit the laptops on/before the set deadline shall mean
disqualification of the competing team.

8. Laptops with files shall not be allowed during the competition.

9. Laptops will be released during the contest.

CONTEST PROPER:

Note: The teams will be oriented at 7:00 o'clock on the day of the contest on
the contest, roles of the participants and criteria for judging by the chairman
of the board of judges.

A. SCRIPTWRITING
1. The team shall have the following components in their script:
a. Cover page: This shall contain the group's name (mock TV network
name)
b. News Articles: The contest organizers will provide five news articles. The
team may cover five (5) of these articles. Each news script should have
video and audio component and must not exceed 45 seconds when read
during the contest proper.
c. Infomercial/Developmental Communication:
The team is required to produce one (1) infomercial or developmental
communication plug which shall not exceed 30 seconds. This shall be pre
produced during the actual contest and should be relevant to the topic
which will be given by the judges. The script should contain video and audio
component.
d. Field Report: To be included in the production is a live field report
with canned video support.
e. Headlines: This will contain a brief lead / summary of the news articles.
f. OBB/CBB: Opening Billboard and Closing Billboard will contain the
group's assumed TV network name. The script for the OBB / CBB should be
included in the main script which will be submitted to the judges.

2. Four hours will be allotted for the preparation of the script: 1.5 hours for
the writing and printing of the script; 2.5 hours for the shooting and editing
of the videos, production of the infomercial and rehearsals. The teams will
only be allowed 1.5 hours to access the internet during the scriptwriting.

3. Once the scriptwriting contest has started, no member shall be allowed to

leave the contest area. In case of personal necessity, a member of the
contest management / proctor shall accompany the participant outside the
contest area.
4. Each team shall prepare four copies of the script: 3 copies for the judges
and 1 copy for the team. Late submission of script will entail one point
deduction for every 3 minutes.
5. All news materials shall be presented live. Only the infomercial and
support videos which will be used during the live presentation are pre
recorded.

B. TV BROADCAST SKILLS EXHIBITION

1. The order of presentation shall be determined by drawing of lots.
2. Only one laptop is allowed inside the studio.
3. The team will be given five (5) minutes to test the materials and
equipment right before the actual live broadcast presentation. In case
of overtime, the following scheme of deductions shall be followed:
1 second - 20 seconds - 1 point
21 seconds - 40 seconds - 2 points
41 seconds - 60 seconds - 3 points
61 seconds and above - 4 points

4. The TV broadcast must be delivered in six minutes.

5. Time through digital clock will be displayed from the start of the
rehearsals and actual broadcast.
6. After six minutes, the presenting team may continue their broadcast.
However, a corresponding deduction will be given. A team that delivers
the broadcast under time will also be given a corresponding
deduction.
7. The team who complied with the 6-minute production shall be given
perfect score (5 points). In case of overtime or undertirne, the
following scheme of deductions shall be followed:
Undertime / Overtime
1 second - 20 seconds - 1 point
21 seconds - 40 seconds - 2 points
41 seconds - 60 seconds - 3 points
61 seconds and above - 4 points
8. The time keeper shall give the judges a copy of the record of the
broadcast running time of each group. The record should indicate
the number of seconds/ minutes each group went over/ under
time; if they did.
9. An appropriate venue will be provided for the viewing of the live -
feed of the presentation.
10.The decision of the Board of Judges is FINAL and
IRREVOCABLE.
(Enclosure No. 8a to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019)
 • Utilizes appropriate voice inflections to enhance
meaning
Personality - 30%
• Observes proper stance/ posture
• Shows a sense of confidence
• Demonstrates controlled facial expressions
• Connects with the subject when interviewing or
with the anchor and viewers when reporting

4. Technical Application - 25% Total Score

Element appropriation - 40%
• Observes audio-video lock
• Shows effective interplay of audio-visual
elements including graphics, text, images, etc.
Fidelity - 30%
• Shows good audio and video quality
• Shows less to no distortion or technical distraction
in audio and video
Timing - 20%
• Shows a smooth flow of topics/ stories
• Shows precise timing and synchronization
Relevance - 10%
• Applies elements that contribute meaningfully to
the overall broadcast presentation

5. Informercial/ DevCom Plu2: - 15% Total Score

Content - 50%
• Shows clear advocacy/ idea description
• Reflects original concept
Creativity - 50%
• Exhibits uniqueness
• Applies technical elements appropriately
• Is engaging and appealing

OVERALL NEWSCAST
Criteria Total Score
Script - 30%
Broadcast Presentation - 25 %
• Anchor - 12.5%
• Reporter - 12.5%
Technical Application - 25%
 Infomercial / DevCom Plug - 15 %
Adherence to Time Allotment - 5%
TOTAL - 1 00 %