PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF

STATE UNIVERSITIES AND

COLLEGES
(PASUC)

10TH PASUC NATIONAL

CULTURE AND THE ARTS
FESTIVAL 2018

MANUAL OF OPERATION

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 Revised and Amended during the National Training and Workshop of SUC Sports and Socio-Cultural Directors in May 19-21, 2015,
Crown Regency, Cebu City and in MUST, Cagayan de Oro City during the National Adjudicators Training and Workshop in August
26-28, 2015.

Reviewed and updated during the National Adjudicators Training and Workshop held in Batangas State University, July 20-22, 2016
and during the Regional Cultural Directors Meeting held in Negros Oriental State University, Dumaguete City – August 17 – 19, 2016

Reviewed and updated in Aklan State University, August 16-18 2017

Revised and updated in PASUC SECRETARIAT OFFICE, August 20, 2018

MANUAL OF OPERATION OF THE

PASUC NATIONAL CULTURE AND THE ARTS FESTIVAL AND
SCUAA NATIONAL GAMES
(PASUC CULTURAL AND SCUAA COMPETITIONS)

I. RATIONALE

Legal Basis for Sports Development Promotions

Article XIV, Section 19 of the Philippine Constitution states:

“The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and
amateur sports, including training for international competitions, foster self discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry”.

Further, all educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in
cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.”

Furthermore, in accordance with pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the
Higher Education Act of 1994, and the Executive Order No. 457, amending Executive Order No. 63 and No. 64,
series of 1993, and by virtue of a Resolution approved by the Commission on Higher Education en banc, the
Commission issued information and guidelines for the smooth, effective, efficient and successful conduct of the
CHED Palaro and similar Inter-Scholastic Leagues.

Legal Basis for Culture and Arts Promotions

Republic Act No. 7356 (April 3, 1992), An Act Creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA), Establishing a National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA), and for Other Purposes.

The Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 7356

Other related legal basis:

1. Executive Order No. 80 (March 5, 1999), Transferring the CCP, KWF, NM, NHI, TNL, and RMAO to
the NCCA for Policy Coordination
2. Republic Act No. 9155 (August 11, 2001), [Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001] Section 8:
Administratively attaching the KWF, NHI, RMAO and TNL to the NCCA
3. Republic Act No. 10066 (March 26, 2010), [National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009], An Act Providing
for the Protection and Conservation of the National Cultural Heritage, Strengthening the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and its Affiliated Cultural Agencies, and for other Purposes

With Educational Institutions as the primary vehicle for sports and socio-cultural promotion and
development, the PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
(PASUC) is institutionalizing an annual academic, cultural and sports competition amongst SUCs
nationwide, fittingly captioned as PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA
National Games, in its bid to promote a comprehensive development among its member institutions
and constituents.

These sports activities complement the quality academic instruction that SUC are pursuing. The
participation of athletes, coaches and officials exemplify the Olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius-
Swifter (Faster), Higher, Stronger.

The athletic competitions will offer the athletes and coaches oppotunities to demonstrate good
behavior before, during and after the games. The athletes will play with high intensity to win
medals and put into practice the true spirit of sportsmanship in their pursuit for gold. The athletes

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 and coaches shall bear in mind that: “When the great scorer comes to mark against your
name, He writes not that you won or lost, but how you played the game.

The PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA National Games are annual
national scholastic competition conducted by the State Universities andColleges (SUCs).
Participants are tertiary students-athletes, coaches and officiating officials from all the state
universities and colleges throughout the country.

The Competitions has EIGHTEEN (18) Regional Delegations participating. The events for each
division are presented in this manual. The venue of these PASUC Competitions is rotated on
equittable basis applying the cycle of Luzon-Visayas-Mindanao.

Preliminary games are undertaken as pre-requisites for individual or team athletes to qualify from
one level to the next higher level of competitions. This process of selection and eliminations starts
with school intramurals at the earlier part of school year. Outstanding players in each
school/university are selected to represent the school in the next higher level of competition which
is the Regional Meet. Finally, the competition culminates in the national games known as PASUC
National Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA National Games.

The games of the PASUC Competitions are conducted to have a valid basis for determining
champions in each sports events being promoted. It will also serve as a basis for the selection of
individual athletes and teams to represent the association in other intercollegiate or interscholastic
events.

This athletic event serves also as a feeder to the different National Sports Associations.
Outstanding performers in SCUAA National Games are recruited and given further training by the
National Sports Associations (NSAs) to represent the country in various international sports
competition.

II. OBJECTIVES OF PASUC CULTURE AND THE ARTS FESTIVAL AND SCUAA NATIONAL
SPORTS GAMES

In consonance with the principle that the tertiary education sports program shall be a vehicle for
the inculcation of positive Filipino and universal human values, the objectives of PASUC National
Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA National Games are the following:

1. Provide opportunities for state colleges and universities officials to conceptualize, develop,
organize and implement project, plan, programs and activities which will complement the other
components of the curriculum aimed at developing higher level of knowledge and skills,
understanding and appreciation, and positive attitudes and values designed to optimize the full
potential of tertiary level students;

2. Provides opportunities for coaches and trainers to discover identify and select students with
competitive skills and talents to join the national pool of athletes and talents and undergo further
training in preparation for higher national or international competition.

3. Provide opportunities for tertiary level students who are skilled and talented to participate in
sports and socio-cultural competition and become carriers of our national colors in international
events, and in the process of active participation emerge as our national pride.

4. Ensure that the Olympic ideals inherent in the practice of any competition and the purpose and
objectives for which the PASUC and SCUAA Games shall be conducted every year are observed
and become a tradition and legacy of great men and women behind the success of this
endeavor.

5. Provide opportunities to develop the character of excellence and appreciation of the Filipino
culture, aesthetic values, knowledge, understanding and socially desirable traits; and

6. Promote the culture of peace through the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, fair play and
respect for others.

III. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA National Games are organized by the
Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and shall be jointly managed by the
PASUC Executive Board and the PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA
National Games Management Committee. The competition shall run in accordance with the
guidelines, rules and regulations recommended by the PASUC/SCUAA Games Management
Committee and approved by the PASUC Executive Committee.

III.a. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairperson : DR. TIRSO A. RONQUILLO

PASUC President
Co-Chairpersons : Chairperson - PASUC Sports Committee
Chairperson - Socio-Cultural Committee
Members : Regional Chairpersons
Regions I-XII, NCR, CAR, CARAGA, ARMM, NIR

Executive Director : DR. HERBERT GLENN REYES

Secretary Treasurer : MS. DELIA G. SAULER

Responsibilities:
1. Highest governing body in the conduct of the PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival
and the SCUAA National Games
2. Takes care of the highest level of coordination between the SUCs, LGUs. NSAs, etc.

III.b. HOST REGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairperson : PASUC Regional Chairperson-Host Region

Co-Chairperson : PASUC Vice-Regional Chairperson
President-Host SUC
Members : All SUC Presidents of the Host Region
Regional Sports and Cultural Directors
Responsibilities:

1.Takes care of the coordination and monitoring at the level of SUC Local Committees and
Games Management Committees especially in the playing venue and billeting preparations.
2.Prepares all reportorial requirements by PASUC Executive Committee.

III.c. PASUC Cultural and SCUAA GAMES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Chairpersons : DR. HERBERT GLENN P. REYES

MANUEL C. PASTER JR.

Members : Officers of the

SUC Sports Managers and Cultural Directors
Associations
All Regional Sports and Cultural Coordinators
Responsibilities:
1. This is the Technical Working Group of PASUC pertaining to tasks under officiating,
equipment availability, food of officials, venue check and assistance in the preparation of the
playing venues.
2. Takes care of running the games with the resources provided by PASUC, LGU, Host SUC,
sponsors, and other stakeholders.

III.d. PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival and SCUAA Games TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT

Chairperson : Dr. Herbert Glenn P. Reyes

Mr. Manuel Paster Jr.
Mr. Lordinio Vergara

Members : Mr. Marc John Bacayo

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 Mr. Ralph Jude Llacuna
Mr. Jomar A. Mamauag
Culture and the Arts : Dr. Chita Ramos - Luzon
Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin Nebres – Luzon
` Prof. Cecil Dimasacat - Luzon
Mr. Nur Khan Umpa - NCR
Prof. Liberty Porras – Visayas
Dr. Carlou G. Bernaldez – Visayas
Dr. Faisal B. Monal– Mindanao
Dr.Lilibeth Edano – Mindanao

Responsibilities:
1. Takes care of the records and documents of the games results, budget use, manpower
requirements, and the like.
2. Serves as the Administrator of the PASUC National Cultural and Literary Festival and the
SCUAA National Games Facebook Page.

III.e. JURY OF APPEALS

Chairperson : National PASUC Cultural Chairperson

National PASUC SCUAA Chairperson

Members : Dr. Herbert Glenn P. Reyes

Mr. Manuel Paster Jr.
Contest Master of Concerned Category
Officiating Official of Concerned Sports
Responsibilities:
1.This is the highest court of arbitration for any disputes not solved at the TM & Referee level.
2.Decides with finality on the penalties due to the charged and guilty party.

IV. PARTICIPATING REGIONS AND SCHOOLS

Participation in the PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA National Games
shall be by REGION. Listed below are the regions, schools & their delegation colors.

Regional Uniform Regional Uniform

REGION Schools INITIAL Color
DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY DMMMSU
I ILOCOS SUR POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE ISPSC
REGIONAL
MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY MMSU
ILOCOS RED/CANARY CULTURAL OR
REGION NORTH LUZON PHILIPPINES STATE COLLEGE NLPSC YELLOW TRADITIONAL
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY PSU ATTIRE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES UNP
BATANES STATE COLLEGE BSC REGIONAL
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY CSU CULTURAL OR
II TRADITIONAL
ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY ISU
GREEN/RED ATTIRE
CAGAYAN NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY NVSU
VALLEY QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY QSU
AURORA STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY ASCT REGIONAL
BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY BPSU CULTURAL OR
III TRADITIONAL
BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE BASC
ATTIRE
CENTRAL BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY BSU CANARY
LUZON CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY CLSU YELLOW/NAVY
DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE DHVTSU BLUE
UNIVERSITY
NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND NEUST
TECHNOLOGY
PAMPANGA STATE AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY PSAU
PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY PMMA
RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY RMTU
TARLAC COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE TCA
TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY TSU
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY BSU REGIONAL
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY CSU CULTURAL OR

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 IV LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY LSPU TRADITIONAL
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY SLSU ATTIRE
CALABARZON/ RED/WHITE
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (LOS BANOS) UPLB
MIMAROPA
UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM URS
MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE MSC
MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND MSCAT
TECHNOLOGY
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OMSC
PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY PSU
ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY RSU
WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY WPU
BICOL STATE COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND BSCAST REGIONAL
TECHNOLOGY CULTURAL OR
BICOL UNIVERSITY BU TRADITIONAL
V ATTIRE
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE CNSC
GOLD/BLACK
BICOL REGION CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES CSPC
CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY CSU
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE CBSUA
DR. EMILIO B. ESPINOSA, SR. MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE DEBEMSCA
OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY T
PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY ParSU
SORSOGON STATE COLLEGE SSC
AKLAN STATE UNIVERSITY ASU REGIONAL
CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY CSU CULTURAL OR
TRADITIONAL
GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGE GSC
VI ATTIRE
ILOILO STATE COLLEGE OF FISHERIES ISCF AQUA BLUE/WHITE
WESTERN ILOILO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY ISTU
VISAYAS NORTHERN ILOILO POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE NIPSC
UNIVERSITY OF ANTIQUE UA
CARLOS HILADO MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE CHMSC
CENTRAL PHILIPPINES STATE UNIVERSITY CPSU
NORTHERN NEGROS STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE NoNeSCoST
AND TECHNOLOGY
WESTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY WVSU
BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY BISU REGIONAL
VII CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY CNU CULTURAL OR
ROYAL TRADITIONAL
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CTU
CENTRAL BLUE/WHITE ATTIRE
VISAYAS NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY NORSU
SIQUIJOR STATE COLLEGE SSC
EASTERN SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY ESSU REGIONAL
EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY EVSU CULTURAL OR
VIII TRADITIONAL
LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY LNU WHITE/GREEN ATTIRE
EASTERN NAVAL STATE UNIVERSITY NSU
VISAYAS NORTWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY NSSU
PALOMPON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PIT
SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY SSU
SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY SLSU
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES UEP
VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY VSU
BASILAN STATE COLLEGE BSC REGIONAL
IX JOSEFINA H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE JHCSC CULTURAL OR
TRADITIONAL
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY JRMSU
ZAMBOANGA WHITE/RED ATTIRE
PENINSULA WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY WMSU
ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE ZCSPC
ZAMBOANGA STATE COLLEGE OF MARINE SCIENCES AND ZSCMST
TECHNOLOGY
BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY BSU REGIONAL
X CAMIGUIN POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE CPSC CULTURAL OR
TANGERINE/WHIT TRADITIONAL
CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY CMU
NORTHERN E ATTIRE
MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF USTP-
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES –CAGAYAN DE ORO CAGAYAN
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF USTP-
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES –CLAVERIA CAGAYAN
NORTHWESTERN MINDANAO STATE COLLEGE OF NMSCST
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
COMPOSTELA VALLEY STATE COLLEGE CVSC

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 XI DAVAO DEL NORTE STATE COLLEGE DNSC REGIONAL
DAVAO ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND DOSCST NAVY CULTURAL OR
DAVAO REGION TECHNOLOGY BLUE/RED/WHITE TRADITIONAL
ATTIRE
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRI-BUSINESS AND MARINE SPAMAST
AQUATICS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES USEP
COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE CFCST REGIONAL
XII AND TECHNOLOGY CULTURAL OR
COTABATO CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE CCSPS WHITE/DARK BLUE TRADITIONAL
SOCCSARGEN ATTIRE
SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY SKSU
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO USM
AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ASSCAT REGIONAL
AND TECHNOLOGY CSU CULTURAL OR
CARAGA GRAY/RED TRADITIONAL
CARAGA STATE UNIVERSITY SSC
ATTIRE
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY SSU
SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
ADIONG MEMORIAL POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE AMPSC REGIONAL
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY MSU CULTURAL OR
ARMM WHITE/BLACK TRADITIONAL
SULU STATE COLLEGE SSC
ATTIRE
TAWI-TAWI REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE TRAC
ABRA STATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ASIST REGIONAL
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE ASC CULTURAL OR
CAR Green/Yellow Gold TRADITIONAL
BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY BSU
ATTIRE
IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY IFSU
KALINGA APAYAO STATE COLLEGE KASC
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE MPSPC
EULOGIO "AMANG" RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EAREST REGIONAL
AND TECHNOLOGY CULTURAL OR
NCR MARIKINA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE MPC Gold/Dark Blue TRADITIONAL
ATTIRE
PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY PNU
PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS PhilSCA
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES PUP
RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY RTU
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES TUP
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM UP

V. SCHEDULE AND VENUE OF COMPETITION

Bidding to be host of the PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival and SCUAA National Sports
Olympics should be done during the closing ceremonies of these competitions and must be confirmed
during the 3rd quarter PASUC Executive Board Meeting.
The date of the PASUC Cultural and SCUAA Competition shall be following dates;
 PASUC Cultural Competition: Last week of November
 SCUAA National Sports Olympics: 2nd or 3rd week of February.

The venue will be decided upon by the PASUC Executive Board.

VI. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PASUC AND HOST IN THE GAMES

PASUC shall undertake the following in relation to the PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival and
SCUAA Games.
 send out advisory to PASUC member schools informing them of the competition.
 invite judges, officiating officials and other personalities who will serve in the games.
 send out letters of invitation to personalities who will grace the opening and closing
ceremonies, and other events in the competition, in coordination with the Host
region/school.
 Draft programs of the competition such as; opening and closing ceremonies, solidarity
meeting, pageant and other special event, in coordination with the host region/school.
 purchase the necessary sports equipment and supplies needed in the competition.
 conduct coordination meeting with the host region/school working committee.

The HOST Region/School shall undertake the following in relation to the games.

 coordinate with the local government officials of the city.

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  organize a local working committee who will coordinate with the PASUC Cultural/SCUAA
Games Management Committee and the Co-Host LGU ManCom.
 provide billeting areas for all athletes, coaches, officials and Non-SUC officiating officials.
 improve playing venues of the games in coordination with Co-Host LGU.
 coordinate with the city/provincial sports office and local sports association for the use of
playing venues, other sports equipment which PASUC cannot procure.
 provide coordinated security with LGU on all playing venues and billeting areas.
 provide a room for the PASUC National Cultural and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA
National Games Secretariat, with at least 2 computer units and 1 printer.
 tap corporate sponsors in coordination with Host SUC and Co-Host LGU.

The HOST LGU shall undertake the following in relation to the games.

 coordinate with the SUC officials of the Co-Host SUC.

 organize a local working committee who will coordinate with the PASUC Games
Management Committee and the SUC officials of the Co-Host SUC.
 provide billeting areas for all athletes, coaches, officials and Non-SUC officiating officials
in coordination with SUC officials of the Co-Host SUC.
 improve playing venues of the games in coordination with SUC officials of the Co-Host
SUC.
 make available all city/provincial sports office and local sports association for use of
playing venues, other sports equipment which PASUC and Co-Host SUC cannot procure.
 provide security on all playing venues and billeting areas.
 tap corporate sponsors in coordination with Host SUC and Co-Host LGU.

VII. GENERAL RULES:

The PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and SCUAA National Sports Competitions shall
be run in accordance with following guidelines rules and regulations as promulgated.

A. GOVERNING COMPOSITION OF DELEGATION

A.1.0. As a general policy, and in consonance with the principle of providing maximum
participation and experience for STUDENTS to gain the benefits derived from joyful
participation in well – organized PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the
SCUAA National Games, the number of participants in the delegation shall be equal to
that which is maximally allowed in each discipline.
However all school officials concern should see to it that only those students who have
undergone the proper and adequate training and preparation for their respective events,
shall be part of the delegation.

A.1.1.All SUC member institution President shall observe the following suggested
composition of delegations.
Head of Delegation …… Regional PASUC Chairperson
Vice Head of Delegation ……
Athletic/Cultural Manager …… Sports/Cultural Director
Screening Committee ----
Local Game Secretariat ----
Delegation Physician ……
Delegation Nurse ……
Coaches, Asst. Coaches/Trainers or Chaperons ……
Other members of the delegation may be added …...

B. List of Sports Events with number of Athletes, Coaches and Chaperons

Athletes Total
Events Coaches Chaperons
Max. (based on maximum)
1. Athletics (Men) 18 2 - 20
2. Athletics (Women) 15 2 1 18
3. Arnis (M) 11 1 - 12
4. Arnis (W) 11 1 1 13
5. Archery (M) 5 1 - 6
6. Archery (W) 5 1 1 7
7. Badminton (Men) 5 1 - 6
8. Badminton (Women) 5 1 1 7
9. Baseball (Men) 15 2 - 17
10. Basketball (Men) 12 2 - 14
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 11. Basketball (Women) 12 1 1 14
12. Beach Volleyball (M) 2 1 - 3
13. Beach Volleyball (W) 2 1 - 3
14. Boxing 8 2 1 11
15. Chess (Men) 5 1 - 6
16. Chess (Women) 5 1 1 7
17. Dance Sports (Latin) 4 1 1 6
18. Dance Sports (Standard) 4 1 1 6
19. Football (Men) 17 2 - 19
20. Futsal (W) 12 1 1 14
21. Karatedo(M) 8 1 - 9
22. Karatedo (W) 8 1 - 9
23. Lawn Tennis (Men) 5 1 1 7
24. Lawn Tennis (Women) 5 1 1 7
25. PencakSilat (Men) 11 1 - 12
26. PencakSilat (Women) 11 1 - 12
27. Sepaktakraw (Men) 12 2 - 14
28. Softball (Women) 15 2 1 18
29. Swimming (Men) 12 2 - 14
30. Swimming (Women) 12 2 1 15
31. Table Tennis (Men) 5 1 - 6
32. Table Tennis (Women) 5 1 1 7
33. Tae-Kwon-Do (Men) 13 2 1 16
34. Tae-Kwon-Do (Women) 13 1 1 15
35. Volleyball (Men) 12 2 - 14
36. Volleyball (Women) 12 2 1 15
37. Mr. & Ms. SCUAA 2 2 2 6
GRAND TOTAL 334 51 20 405

C. List of Culture and the Arts Events and Number of participants per event

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EVENTS (22) PERFORMERS COACHES Chaperon

TRAINERS
SUB- TOTAL
TOTAL
VISUAL ARTS
On the Spot Poster Making 1 1 2 2
Pencil Drawing 1 1 2 2
Charcoal Rendering 1 1 2 2
Painting 1 1 2 2
Photo Contest 1 1 2 2
MUSIC
Instrumental Solo 1 1 1 3 3
(Piano)
Violin 1 1 2 2
Classical Guitar 1 1 2 2
Banduria 1 1 2 2
Live Band Competition 4-6 1 1 6-8 6-8
Vocal Solo (Kundiman) 1 1 1 1 4 4
Vocal Duet 2 1 1 4 4
Pop Solo 1 1 1 3 3
Chorale Contest 16 - 20 1 1 18 - 22 18 - 22
Show Choir
DANCE
Folk Dance 10 -16 1 1 12- 18 12 - 18
Indigenous Dance 12-20 1 1 14 - 22 14 - 22
Contemporary Dance 6 - 10 1 1 8 - 12 8 - 12
Street Dance 6 - 10 1 1 8 - 12 8 - 12
PERFORMING ARTS
Short and Sweet Plays 3-6 1 4-7 4-7
Radio Drama 5 1 6 6
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Festival King and Queen 2 1 1 4 4
Coaches and Advisers Got
Talent

Total 81 - 118 25 16 1 115 - 152 115 - 152

D. Provisions of Eligibility
1. Eligibility/Qualification of Athletes/Performers

1.1 Must be a bona fide college student of the school he/she is representing, Filipino citizen
and officially enrolled in the first and second semester of the current academic year.

1.2 Must carry a minimum academic load of twelve (12) units in the first and second
semester or term of the current school year and must have passed the required
percentage as follows:

Academic Load Passing Percentage

12 units 100%
13-18 units 70%
19-30 units 60%

1.3 High School graduates enrolled in at least one (1) year vocational/technical course,
carrying the required regular load for the course and complying with the required passing
percentage thereof are qualified to participate in the PASUC National Culture and the Arts
Festival and SCUAA National Sports Olympics.

1.4 Graduating college students with less than twelve (12) academic units in the current
semester or term are eligible to participate in the PASUC National Culture and the Arts
Festival and SCUAA National Sports Olympics, provided they fall within seven (7) years
maximum playing/ performing period, after graduating from high school and passed all
the subjects enrolled in the previous semster as required in his/her curriculum.

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 1.5 College graduates or baccalaureate degree holders are disqualified to participate in the
competition, both sports and culture and the arts festival.

1.6 Athletes and performers can participate in the PASUC National Culture and the Arts
Festival and the SCUAA National Games for a maximum of seven (7) years from
graduation in high school provided they must be below twenty – six (26) years of age at
the start of the national competition.

1.7 Athletes transferring from PRISAA, SCUAA, and/or LCUAA Member – school to another
member – school must satisfy the one (1) year residency requirement which shall be
counted as playing years.

1.8 Athletes playing or have played in nationally known commercial leagues as regular or
guest player in a particular season are disqualified to participate in the SCUAA National
Games. The following are considered nationally known commercial leagues: Philippine
Basketball Association (PBA), Philippine Basketball League (PBL) and National Basketball
League (NBL) for basketball. and PSL for Volleyball.

1.9 A team of athletes classified as members of the national teams under the auspices of the
PSC and NSA chosen athletes as representatives of the Philippines in any international
competition of the current school year are not qualified to participate in the SCUAA
National Games. However, if the athlete is a product of the represented institution
he/she will be allowed to play in the competition.

1.10 Athletes classified as members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and
Philippine National Police (PNP) are disqualified to participate in the SCUAA National
Games.

1.11 Athletes classified as foreign students are disqualified to participate in the SCUAA
National Games.

3. NSTP (ROTC, CWTS, LTS) - is not considered academic subjects.

4. Residency – a transferee shall be allowed to play or perform after having established one (1)
year residency prior to the current school year. A freshman college student need not
establish one year residency.
5. Returnee – the residency rule does not apply to a returning student. A returning student is
one who re-enrolled after a leave and did not enroll in other institutions in that semester or
year of leave. Provided he has satisfied all other eligibility requirements. Furthermore, the last
semester attended of the returning student shall be the basis of the passing percentage for
eligibility.

E. GOVERNING SCREENING OF ATHLETES/PERFORMERS AND OTHER OFFICIALS:

1. The Screening Committee will be composed of the following:

Chairman : National PASUC Sports Coordinator

National PASUC Cultural Coordinator
Co-Chairman : Chairman, Technical Secretariat
Members : SUC Sports/Cultural Directors or any
Representatives.
2. A two-day screening of documents will be scheduled exactly 20 days prior to the
opening ceremony of the PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the
SCUAA National Games, if the date falls on a weekend, the screening will be
rescheduled on a Monday and Tuesday the following week. Final screening will
also be scheduled 1 day before the Solidarity Meeting however this will only be
for the compliance/submission of lacking requirements such as photocopy of
birth certificates, certifications and PASUC Forms 3 only. No screening of new
athletes will be done on this date, except it is a replacement of an athlete or
performer disqualified during the previous screening date.

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 3. It is the responsibility of the delegation to be updated on the requirements for
eligibility, official forms needed, date and venue of screening which will be
posted on the PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival/SCUAA National
Games Facebook Page. No special date for screening will be scheduled for a
delegation, simply because the delegation is not aware of this information

4. Venue for screening will be at the Host School, the screening of documents will
also serve as ocular inspection of playing or performing venues and billeting
quarters, and to give delegation officials the opportunity to make necessary
preparations prior to the arrival of the delegation.

5. The duties and function of the Documentation and Screening Committee are as
follows:

5.1. Conducts the necessary examination of records and interviews to verify

and authenticate the eligibility of participating athletes and delegation
personnel concerned.

5.2. Exercise its prerogative to accredit or disqualify any athlete, by a majority

vote of the members;

5.3. Keeps and maintains the PASUC Form 2 (Team Gallery) containing the
picture and other pertinent data of all participating athletes/performers
and makes this available whenever necessary to verify the identity of
athletes prior to the start of the scheduled games; and

5.4. Performs all other functions necessary to insure that only those athletes
and concerned delegation officials who meet the eligibility requirements
are allowed to participate.

6. Requires the participating schools to submit the necessary documents and

pictures during the scheduled date for screening, consisting of:

Documents Required for Eligibility

6.1. Official Transcript of Records with scanned picture of the

student/athlete. (All grades and subjects from 1st year to current status
should appear in the TOR to verify number of years in the tertiary level)
6.2. PASUC Form 1 (Eligibility Checklist)
6.3. PASUC Form 2 (Team Gallery)
6.4. PASUC Form 3 (3 in 1 eligibility form, form-waiver and medical form)
6.5. NSO Birth Certificate.
Additional requirements: (no need to submit to the screening
committee)
6.6. 2 pieces identical. 2” X 2” I.D. pictures (for the PASUC/SCUAA issued
I.D.)
6.7. Validated School I.D. (During the actual games or performing
competitions, for verification purposes only)
Note: Only the Official PASUC Forms will be accepted by the
screening committee.

7. Disqualification-only the screening committee have the authority to recommend

athletes on the following grounds;
1. Over-aged athletes (25 years old and above)
2. Athletes /Performers who were banned during the previous
SCUAA/PASUC Competitions.
3. Athletes who were disqualified by the Screening Committee, and
4. Students at the graduate program.

F. GOVERNING TREATMENT OF PROTESTS AND APPLICATION OF PENALTIES AND

SANCTIONS

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1. When an athlete/participant is certified eligible to play by the screening
committee, no protest on eligibility shall be entertained unless
otherwise it is an impersonation . A protest will be only entertained if filed in
writing within an hour by the coach endorsed and duly signed by the
sports/cultural director accompanied by a protest bond of Php5,000.00. The
burden of proof lies on the protestee. If the protest is won, the bond shall be
returned to the protestee. However if the protest is lost, the bond shall be
forfeited which shall form part of the PASUC National Cultural and the Arts
Festival and the SCUAA National Games operational expenses. The team losing
the protest shall pay the Php5,000.00 instead. This is to avoid nuisance protest.

2. No protest shall be entertained after the 2 nd game of the team and especially
during the last day of the tournament. A protest on the technical application of
a playing rule shall be acted upon by officials concerned as follows:

2.1. The Tournament/Event Director of the particular event where the protest
is indicated shall conduct an on the spot investigation and make a
decision in order to insure that there is no delay in the conduct of the
scheduled events.

2.2. Should the decision of the Tournament/Event Director becomes

unacceptable to the protesting party, a written formal protest signed by
the Sports/Cultural Director concerned of PASUC member Institutions
should be filed and submitted for resolution to the Jury of Appeals not
later than 8:00 p.m. (2000Hrs) of the day the protested game was
played. The decision of the Jury of Appeals, which is final, shall be
rendered before the start of the next day’s scheduled competition in the
sport/event concerned so as not to disrupt the schedule.

2.3. No protest will be entertained after the announcement of winners and

awarding has been done.

2.3 Lastly, Protest on Judgment Call will not be entertained; however, the coach
can submit an Observation Report to the Tournament Manager, with
attached evidence. This report will be deliberated during the officiating
officials meeting of the concern event. The Tournament/Event Manager shall
be required to answer the observation report of the protesting party.

3. The corresponding sanctions for violation of the regulations are as follows:

3.1. ON ELIGIBILITY RULES –

3.1.1. Lifetime ban on athletes, coaches and officials who will be found
guilty, without prejudice to the filing of administrative charges.
The decision of the Jury of Appeals is final.

3.2. ON TECHNICAL AND PLAYING RULES –

3.2.1. In the case of team sports, the game where the guilty athlete or
official is involved will be forfeited in favor of the opposing
team(s). In the case of individual sports, the result will be
nullified in favor of the athlete who placed runner-up to the
guilty athlete.

3.2.2. It should be noted by all concerned that undesirable behavior

exhibited by an athlete, coach, official or spectator are
punishable under the technical rules of the game, and that such
behavior/s which are deemed contrary to such rules shall merit
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 the corresponding appropriate sanction. Such behavior could
include, but not limited, to roughness, use of indecent or
profane language and gesture, participation in a game while
under the influence of alcoholic drinks, and other boisterous and
unsportsmanlike conduct contrary to the values being promoted
in the competition. Suspension or permanent disqualification
from further participation in the games shall be applied to
offenders as it may deem proper.

3.2.3. The PASUC President and other officials of the SUC Member
Institutions shall have the primary responsibility of maintaining
discipline, proper decorum and good manners and conduct on
the part of athletic delegations. The Tournament Manager for
each sport and the Chairman of the PASUC National Cultural and
the Arts Festival and the SCUAA National Games Management
Committee shall likewise be responsible for the behavior of
technical officials.

G. GOVERNING TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE GAMES AND OFFICIATING OFFICIALS

1. The International rules of each sport discipline shall be applied in the conduct of
the different events. However, ground rules which are formulated and upon to
be applied, through a signed manifesto of all coaches, team managers and
Tournament Directors concerned, shall supersede international rules. Such
ground rules, however, should be approved by the Chairman, PASUC National
Culture and the Arts Festival/SCUAA National Games Management Committee
and Executive Director.

2. All official forms, supplies and athletic equipment shall be provided by the PASUC
National Culture and the Arts Festival/SCUAA National Games Management
Committee. No other forms, supplies or athletic equipment shall be used in the
games without the permission and approval of the Secretary General of the
Technical Secretariat. The Tournament Manager for each sport event shall be
responsible for the observance of this regulation.

3. In line with the policy of providing opportunities for PASUC member institution
personnel to acquire the skills and competencies necessary to develop and
implement tertiary level sports program, priorities in the assignment of technical
and officiating officials shall be given to the following;

3.1. a regular/part-time/contractual employee of a PASUC member institution

who are Accredited Officiating Officials by the National Sports
Association (NSA).
3.2. Non-SUC personnel who are accredited Officiating Officials by the
National Sports Association (NSA).
3.3. SUC and non-SUC personnel who have no NSA accreditation but whose
services are deemed necessary and are competent to perform certain
function in line with the technical requirements of the PASUC
Cultural/SCUAA National Sports Olympics.

4. The utilization of local officiating officials in the host city/province is likewise

encouraged. All Officiating Officials and Judges must be officially invited by the
PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival/SCUAA National Sports Olympics
Management Committee.

5. It is a general policy in the PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the
SCUAA National Games that Officiating Officials and Judges coming from the
member SUC, transportation cost to and from the venue of the competition will
be shouldered by the SUC where the official is from. PASUC will only shoulder
the transportation cost of Non-SUC personnel officiating officials.

6. Meals and Snacks of all PASUC Games Officiating Officials and Judges will be
shouldered by PASUC to include a pre-identified billeting venue. Uniform,
however, is encouraged to be that of their respective NSAs.

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 7. For purpose of economy, the required number of officiating officials is hereby
recommended for each event;

SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETITION
Events Judges
VISUAL ARTS
On the Spot Poster Making 3
Pencil Drawing 3
Charcoal Rendering 3
Painting 3
Photo Contest 3
MUSIC
7. Instrumental Solo 3
8. (Piano)
9. Violin 3
Classical Guitar 3
Banduria 3
Live Band Competition 3
Vocal Solo (Kundiman) 3
Vocal Duet 3
Pop Solo 3
Chorale Contest 5
DANCE
Folk Dance 5
Indigenous Dance 5
Contemporary Dance 5
Hip-Hop Dance 5
PERFORMING ARTS
Short and Sweet Plays 3
Radio Drama 3
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Mr. and Ms. PASUC 7/3
Coaches and Advisers Got
Talent
GRAND TOTAL 87/66

8. Due to the limited financial resources of the PASUC National Culture and the Arts
Festival and the SCUAA National Games, following rates for Officiating Officials is
hereby proposed. The number of days shall be counted as actual completion days
plus one day before and one day after.

SUC/ Non-SUC NSA Accredited Officials/

Tournament Managers - P 1,500/day(max of 5 days)
SUC and Non-SUC Officiating Officials - P 800/day
Technical Support Personnel - P 500/day

For PASUC Culture and Arts Festival – Honorarium for the judges will be set at 3,000
per judge per event.

9. All Officiating Officials are governed by the Rules of Professional Ethics and Conduct
as prescribed by their respective International Sports Associations.

VIII. GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF THE PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the
SCUAA National Games

The PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival and the SCUAA National Games are avenue for
every individual in the academe to promote the culture of PEACE and UNITY, may every participant in
this competition will remember and take into heart the meaning of these words of a famous athlete;

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 “Opponents in SPORTS are not enemies……If anything, athletic opponents are brothers in a
universal sense. They compete in contest to express something about men in the face of challenges…opponents
reflect ultimately a cooperation in the form of competition. Even the words “compete” and “contest” imply a
togetherness rather than separateness. Compete literally means to “seek together,” and contest, to “bear witness
together!”

IX. EFFECTIVITY

This PASUC Cultural/SCUAA National Sports Olympics Manual of Operations shall be effective in
the 2015 PASUC Cultural and the 2016 SCUAA National Sports Olympics and onwards.

PASUC NATIONAL CULTURE AND THE ARTS FESTIVAL

General House Rules and Regulations/Guidelines

1. Each contest category is open to all bona fide UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (not more than 25
years) who are regional representatives of PASUC Regional Cultural Festival/Contest and shall
become the official contestants of the Region. No school/college or university shall be identified in
every contestant representing the region. Graduate students of degree programs or those
taking post baccalaureate studies are disqualified from the contest. All names listed as contestants
must be duly certified by the school/college/university registrar.
2. Delegations are required to adhere to the guidelines and rules of the contest as provided.
3. Every contest category is presented with guidelines, contest rules and regulations, criteria for judging
and contest proceedings. The contest Head Master shall meet all coaches, trainers, and judges prior
to the contest.
4. All competitions requiring original pieces must be accompanied with an Artistic
Intellectual Terms of Reference and Ownership signed by the author/coach/
choreographer attested by the SUC/Regional Cultural Director. Sanction for violation
shall be a disqualification of the SUC (Suspension for one year) on the specific event in
the next PASUC Festival.
5. Contestants shall be kept in their assigned posts and are not allowed in the contest venue.
6. Each contest category will have each own programming and shall be directed by the Contest Head
Master.
7. All competitions will use the Ranking System in computing the scores of the contestants.
8. Winners shall be declared/ announced immediately in the contest venue. The winners shall receive a
medal, trophy and certificate of participation for 1 st place (Gold Medal), 2nd place (Silver Medal), and
3rd place (Bronze Medal). All non-winners will receive certificates of participation. Trainers, coaches
and coordinators shall receive Certificates of Recognition provided they are officially certified by the
Delegation Head.
9. General championship shall be awarded for the over-all winners in all categories declared as follows:
Grand Champion and Trophy
First Runner-Up and Trophy
Second Runner-Up and Trophy
Third Runner-Up and Trophy
Fourth Runner-Up and Trophy

A point system shall be used in all contest categories:

10 points - 1st Place
7 points- 2nd Place
5 points- 3rd Place
3 points- 4th Place
1 point - 5th Place

10. Hall of Fame Award maybe conferred to any region who has garnered three consecutive 1 st Place
finish in a category. The Region opting to receive the award will not compete for one year. The
region has the option to still compete and waived the Hall of Fame Award.
11. The awarding ceremony for General Championship shall be announced and declared during the
Closing Ceremonies.
12. All contestants must not wear any mark that will identify the school where they are from during the
actual competition.
13. All manuscripts, winning pieces, materials and other proceedings shall be collected and filed at the
PASUC National Office for reference.
14. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
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15. All regional delegates shall make a master list of names of participants, coaches/trainers
and official delegate.
16. Violation of any of the rules and regulations shall be subjected to disqualification in the contest.
17. No protest or complaint shall be entertained as judgment is done with finality. Only
queries and suggestions shall be entertained for future competitions.
18. All communications and contest requirements shall be coursed through the National PASUC Office,
copies of which shall be immediately furnished to the host institution for appropriate action. The
National PASUC shall act as secretariat and shall be the official office tasked to transmit
communications and documents to avoid miscommunications and inattention to transactions and
other business.

Charcoal Rendering

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:

1. Materials will be provided by the contestants except for the illustration board with the size of
15”x20”.
2. Pantograph, air brush, ruler, and the like are not allowed.
3. The head master will decide for the subject (portrait picture).
4. All contestants will be given a portrait picture individually by the head master during the contest
proper.
5. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
6. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
7. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
8. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of PASUC and proper labelling for recognition will
be given (Artist, SUC, Coach).
9. Judges decision is final.

Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
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  Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Similarity or Likeness
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30

PENCIL DRAWING

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:

1. Materials will be provided by the contestants except for the illustration board with the size of
15”x20”.
2. The contestants must use Steadler/Rotring pencil from 2H/3H, B/2B and/or 5B/6B.
3. Charcoal Pencil, art gunner or equivalent, brush, cotton, tissue paper, sand paper, pantograph
and air brush are not allowed.
4. Smudging is also not allowed.
5. The head master will decide for the subject.
6. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
7. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
9. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of PASUC and proper labelling for recognition will
be given (Artist, SUC, Coach).
10. Judges decision is final.

Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Similarity or Likeness
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30

PAINTING

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:

1. The subject will be decided by the head master.
2. The contestant must bring his/her own painting brushes, easel, mixing plate/palette and rugs.
Any kind of brush will be allowed. All other competition materials will be provided by the host
institution or the PASUC National Secretariat.
3. The contestant will use water based paint (acrylic). Materials will be provided by the organizers.
Only the three primary colors (red, blue and yellow) and two neutral colors (black and white)
shall be allowed.
4. Mixing of colors is allowed.
5. The contestants will use the 17” x 20” canvass which will be provided by the host institution.
6. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
7. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
9. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of PASUC and proper labelling for recognition will
be given( Artist, SUC, Coach).
10. Judges decision is final.

Criteria for Judging:

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 CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Similarity or Likeness
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
 Over-all impact
Total 30

ON-THE-SPOT POSTER MAKING CONTEST

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:

1. The poster must be based on the theme provided by PASUC.
2. The contestant must bring his/her own painting brushes, easel, mixing plate, palette and rugs.
Any kind of brush will be allowed. All other competition materials will be provided by the host
institution or the PASUC National Secretariat.
3. The contestant will use water based paint (acrylic). Materials will be provided by the organizers.
Only the three primary colors (red, blue and yellow) and two neutral colors (black and white)
shall be allowed.
4. Mixing of colors is allowed.
5. The contestants will use the 17” x 20” canvass which will be provided by the host institution.
6. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
7. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
9. Contest output (artworks) will be the property of PASUC and proper labelling for recognition will
be given (Artist, SUC, Coach).
10. Judges decision is final.

Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
 Objective/Intent
 Knowledge of the Subject Matter
 Relevance to the theme
Techniques 10
 Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media
Composition 10
 Organization of Visual space
Total 30

PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCE

1. The dance must be taken from the published Philippine Folk Dances authored by known
dance-researcher-writer published in the books listed below. The following are the
specific titles of the books.
a. Philippine Folk Dance, Volumes 1-6, by Francisca R. Aquino
b. Philippine National Dance by Francisca R. Tolentino
c. Visayan Folk Dance, Volumes 1-3, by Libertad Fajardo
d. Pangasinan Folk Dance by Jovita Sison Friese

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 e. Sayaw: Dances of Philippine Islands, Volumes 1-8, by the Philippine Folk Dance
Society
f. Samar Folk Dances by Juan Miel
g. Handumanan by Jose Balcena
h. Philippine Folk Dances and Songs by the Bureau of Public Schools 1965
2. The dance selected must only be one straight dance:
a. Jota Sevillana
b. Jota Rizal
c. Gumacuena
d. Jota Bal
e. Jota Isabela
3. No combination of dances is allowed. PASUC will provide the 5 official music
accompaniment for the dance inclusive of music for entrance and exit.
4. Dancers should be composed of a minimum of 5 pairs and a maximum of 8 pairs which
could be all males, all females or a combination of both. Two alternate dancers are
allowed to join but actual performers will strictly follow the maximum of 8 pairs.
5. An ocular inspection or checking of costume, props and instruments prior to contest
proper will be done.
6. The decision of the judges is final.

CRITERIA %
Performance Skill and mastery of the dance. 30
(Stage projection, grace and poise. Showmanship, unity,
expression and precision)
Interpretation 20
(Correct interpretation of the dance literature. No arrangement of
figures.)
Costume, Music, Accessories and Equipment 20
Costume approximates the original. Music is authentic of the
dance. Equipment is required of and relevant to the dance)
Staging 20
(Use of space, level, pathways, design, time)
Over-All Impact 10
Total 100

INDIGENOUS DANCE

1. The dance selected must only be one straight dance from the list of approved dances for
the festival.
2. The dance selected must follow the prescribed one minute entrance and one minute exit.
A deduction of 2 points per judge will be given if contestants exceed the 1 minute.
3. Live or recorded musical accompaniment is required.
4. The maximum number of dancers is 10 (all male/female/combination). Groups opting to
use live instrumentalists will be allowed a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8
instrumentalists. Two alternate dancers are allowed to join but actual performers will be
strictly followed the maximum of 10.
5. Published indigenous dances will be alternately chosen as contest pieces (Luzon, Visayas,
Mindanao respectively). For 2017, the official indigenous dances are from Mindanao
namely:
a. Uyauy
b. Manmanok
c. Tarektek
d. Takiling
e. Bendian
6. The decision of the judges is final.

CRITERIA %
Performance Skill and mastery of the dance. 30

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 (Stage projection, grace and poise. Showmanship, unity,
expression and precision)
Interpretation 20
(Correct interpretation of the dance literature. No arrangement of
figures.)
Costume, Music, Accessories and Equipment 20
Costume approximates the original. Music is authentic of the
dance. Equipment is required of and relevant to the dance)
Staging 20
(Use of space, level, pathways, design, time)
Over-All Impact 10
Total 100

NOTE: SEE ATTACHED SCORING RUBRICS

Short and Sweet Plays

(One Act Play that runs for ten (10) minutes)

1. The category is a presentation of a short play with limited time and number of characters
2. Performers will be limited to a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6). No multiple
character role for an actor will be allowed.
3. Language to be used may be pure or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine
language with English/Filipino translation.
4. Technicians, musicians, and all personnel needed for production will be counted in the six-
contestant limit.
5. The writer is NOT required to be a part of the cast.
6. Lines, whether spoken or sung, must be live.
7. Handprops and a maximum of two movable set pieces (EXAMPLE: One Table= 1 Set, One Chair
= 1 Set) will be allowed on stage for the duration of the play. Backdrops are not allowed.
Performers must wear appropriate costumes. The available space light will be used.
8. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a
0.5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time.
(For example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total
score per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total
score per judge.)
9. Plays must be originally written for the competition. A notarized and five (5) photocopies must be
submitted to the organizers a week before the National PASUC Competition. The play should
depict or illustrate the theme of family unity, values and youth issues.
10. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 will be disqualified.
11. The competition will use the dialogue form of delivery and not to be sung.

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CRITERIA %
A. ACTING 25
Use of voice - 10
Use of body - 5
Use of imagination - 5
Use of feelings/emotions – 5
A. DIRECTING 25
 Interpretation of materials - 10
 Use of space - 8
 Approaches/Styles – 7
A. TECHNICAL DESIGNS 25
Costume - 5
 Appropriateness to the character
Makeup - 5
 Appropriateness to the character
Sounds - 8
 Appropriateness to the text/narrative - 4
 Signification of meaning of text - 4
Set and Props - 7
Functionality - 4
 Symbolic Relevance - 3
D. PLAY 25
C. Relevance to the theme - 10
D. Dramatic structure (linear and non linear) - 5
E. Dialogue (appropriate to the character) - 5
F. Unity of action – 5
Total 100

*note-the following are intended for musical play category.

*instead of letter E. Dialogue and F. Unity of Action, we may consider “ Breathing
and Tonality”
*decide if the accompaniment will be live or recorded. Consider the players for the
instruments.
*all lines must be sung

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 Radio Drama

1. Contestants should present an original radio drama over a simulated or actual radio station. The
script must follow the annexed sample format.
2. No more than five (5) radio talents and/or student technicians may be involved.
3. Contestants may portray multiple characters behind curtain.
4. The drama must convey a moral or character-building theme on youth, family, unity, and values.
The radio drama should be suitable for general listeners. Please strictly follow the ethics on KBP
Radio Code.
5. Background music and canned sound effects maybe used.
6. A notarized and five (5) photocopies must be submitted to the organizers a week before the
National PASUC Culture and Arts Festival Competition.
7. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a
0.5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time.
(For example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total
score per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total
score per judge.)
8. All equipment and sound effects must be provided by the participants. Host will only provide
sound system.
9. The medium of language to be used will either be English or Filipino or a combination of the two.
Philippine languages may be used but translation be provided in the script. Lines should be live
and may not be memorized.
10. Maximum set up time is five minutes.

CRITERIA %
A. RADIO DRAMA SCRIPT 30
Theme Appropriateness - 10
Variety of characters - 10
Script Flow and Continuity - 10
B. TECHNICAL QUALITY 30
Appropriateness of sounds -10
Smoothness of production - 10
Precision (Timing, Pacing and Transition) -10
C. VOCAL QUALITY 30
Voice flexibility - 15
Voice creativity - 15
D. OVER-ALL APPEAL 10
Dramatic effect - 5
Rendering/delevery - 5
Total 100

ANNEX A

(Radio Drama Script Format)

Title:
Format: Radio Drama
Duration: 10 mins.
Writer/Producer/Director:
Cast:

Scene One: Spacious Reception Area

01 MUSIC: FOREBODING THEME, ESTABLISH, CONTINUE UNDER

02 SOUND: APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS ON THE SURFACE

03 CBC MAILMAN: Here’s Mail! Looks like a lot of scripts!

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04 RECEPTIONIST: Thank you. I will deliver these immediately to the appropriate script

editors.

Instrumental Solo (2017 – PIANO)

1. The music piece shall be one straight piece and any of the following:
Ryan Cayabyab
George Canseco
Francisco Buencamino, Sr.
Antonio Molina
Lucrecia Kasilag
2. Grand or upright piano will be used for the National Level. In the Regional level, if no upright
piano is available, electronic piano/keyboard with 88 keys in piano mood setting can be
used.
3. The title of the piece, arranger, composer, and songwriter must be submitted to the board of
Judges 3 days before the competition. One (1) point deduction per day for late submission
of the pieces.
4. The master of ceremonies shall announce the title and composer of the piece.
5. Time starts on the first note produced. Performance shall be 3-5 minutes. Beyond this limit, a
total of five (5) points will be deducted from the total score of each judge.

CRITERIA %
Technique 30
Intonation 15
Dexterity 15
Mastery (Fidelity of the score) 30
Artistic Quality 30
Expression 15
Interpretation 15
Stage Deportment 10

Total 100

Instrumental Solo Banduria

1. The music piece shall be one straight piece and any of the following:
Kundiman
Balitaw
Harana
Filipino Folk Song/Music
Classic Filipino Love Song
Popular OPM Music (Ryan Cayabyab, George Canseco, Louie Ocampo)
Danza
2. The contestant shall play the instrument with or without any back-up, accompaniment or
background music. No electronic device/pitch up.
The title of the piece, arranger, composer, and songwriter must be given to the board of Judges before
the performance. The master of ceremonies shall announce the title of the piece

CRITERIA %
Technique 30
Intonation 15
Clarity of Tone 15
Mastery (Fidelity of the score) 30
Artistic Quality 30
Expression 15
Interpretation 15
Stage Deportment 10

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 Total 100

Instrumental Solo Classical Guitar

1. Classic Guitar (nylon string) will be used.

2. The music piece shall be any of the following:
Kundiman
Balitaw
Filipino Folk Song/Music
Classic Filipino Love Song
Danza
3. The contestant shall play the instrument without any back-up,
accompaniment or background music. No electronic device/pitch up.
4. The title of the piece must be given to the board of Judges before the
performance. The master of ceremonies shall announce the title of the piece.
5. Performance shall be 3-5 minutes.

CRITERIA %
Technique 30
Intonation 15
Clarity of Tone 15
Mastery (Fidelity of the score) 30
Artistic Quality 30
Expression 15
Interpretation 15
Stage Deportment 10

Total 100

Instrumental Solo Violin

3. The music piece shall be one straight piece and any of the following:
Kundiman
Balitaw
Harana
Filipino Folk Song/Music
Classic Filipino Love Song
Popular OPM Music (Ryan Cayabyab, George Canseco, Louie Ocampo)
Danza
4. The contestant shall play the instrument with or without any back-up, accompaniment or
background music. No electronic device/pitch up.
5. The title of the piece, arranger, composer, and songwriter must be given to the board of
Judges before the performance. The master of ceremonies shall announce the title of the
piece.
6. Time starts on the first note produced using the solo instrument or accompaniment.
Performance shall be 3-5 minutes. Beyond this limit, a total of five (5) points will be
deducted from the total score of each judge.

CRITERIA %
Tone Quality 20
Musicality (Rhythm, Intonation, Techniques) 60
Performance Factor (Interpretation, Stage Deportment) 20
Total 100

Live Band Competition

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1. Each group will perform published (meaning: played live on-air.) Original Pilipino composed
music but the following will be the sequence of genres to be observe for the annual competition,
(2017-rock, 2018-reggae, 2019-rhythm and blues) as long as there is no obscene, lewd or
green words in the lyrics.
2. Each group will have a minimum of four and a maximum of seven members.
3. Each group will perform a warm up song and should be regional/ local song prior to the contest
piece with a limited time of five minutes including set up/ preparation time. A total of 10 minutes
will be alloted. Beyond this a total of five points will be deducted from the group total score from
each judge.
4. Each group must provide their respective instrument except for the drum set which will be
provided by the host institution. Change of cymbals will be allowed. A minimum of 4 amplifiers
shall also be provided by the host institution for one lead guitar, rhythm guitar, one bass guitar
and one keyboard.
5. The members of the band maybe composed of all males, or all females, or mixed.
6. The use of pyrotechnic gadgets, smoke, or combustible materials as props are not allowed.
7. Medley arrangement of songs is not allowed.
8. Coaches/ trainers are allowed to guide the song technicians provided by the host institution
during the warm up song only ( Note: No more interference of coaches and trainers during the
delivery of the contest piece)
9. Judges should attend the solidarity meeting, the day before the competition.
10. The host institution should provide an official time keeper to monitor and remind the performers.
(Note: the timer should be projected on the side of the stage).
11. Judges decisions are final and irrevocable.

CRITERIA %
Musicality (harmony, rhythm, sound quality) 50
Performance (stage presence, style) 30
Technicals (handling of instruments) 10
Over-All Impact (includes interpretation) 10
Total 100

Vocal Solo (Kundiman)

1. The song shall be one straight KUNDIMAN to be chosen from the following songs only and
one choice piece.
a. Ako’y Ibong Sawi by Buencamino
b. Madaling Araw by Nicanor Abelardo
c. Kung Hindi Man ni Nicanor Abelardo
d. Nasaan Ka Irog? Ni Narciso Asistio
e. Malungkot ang Maya by Jose Estrella
f. Pakiusap ni Francisco Santiago
g. Kundiman by Abdon
h. Kundiman ng Luha
i. Ang Aking Bayan by San Pedro
j. Bayan ko (Ako ay Pilipino)
k. Kundiman (Ako’y Anak ng Dalita) by Santiago
l. Pahiwatig

2. Transposition is NOT allowed.

3. ONLY piano should be the accompaniment.
4. Delivery should not be more than seven (7) minutes.
5. Filipiniana attire is required but should avoid shining and shimmering costume.
6. Judges decision is final.

CRITERIA %
Tone quality (Vocal Technique/Intonation) 45
Musicianship (dynamic nuances, interpretation, diction) 45
Deportment 10

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 Total 100

Vocal Duet

1. The contest consists of two (2) rounds – elimination and final. Top eight (8) contestants will
proceed to the final round.
2. In each round, the contestants shall sing straight published Original Pilipino Music (OPM)
songs, either English or Filipino/Visayan. Published regional songs with translations are
allowed. Rearrangement into a duet of an OPM song is allowed. Revival or adaptations from
foreign compositions is disallowed.
3. Singing shall be accompanied by a minus one. Multiplex, karaoke/videoke, and live
accompaniment shall not be allowed. Soft/electronic copy (MP3/MP4 format) shall be
provided to the host institution prior to the contests for compilation.
4. Delivery of each piece is for 3-7 minutes.
5. Judges’ scores shall revert to zero in the succeeding rounds. Judges’ decision is final and
irrevocable.
6. Judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.
7. Criteria for judging are as follows:

CRITERIA %
Tone quality/Vocal technique 25
Blending/Harmony 40
Musicianship (Interpretation, Dynamic Nuances, Diction) 25
Deportment 10

Total 100

STANDARD CHORAL SINGING

Guidelines for Standard Choral Singing

1. There shall be 16 to 20 members per group ,who are all bona fide students of the participating
SUCS of Region IV A and IV B.
2. Each choral group will sing one official contest piece “Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika” by Ryan
Cayabyab. Score piece to be provided by PASUC council in acapella. Warm up song should be
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) open entry: means either Filipino or English in any song
classification / genre.
3. Equal bearing of scores will be given to both rendered songs.
4. Medley for warm up song is not allowed.
5. The voice composition for both pieces: Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses
6. No alteration of notes for obligatory part and strictly observe and follow score pieces.
7. Maximum allowable time is 12 minutes. An excess of a minute or a fraction thereof means a
deduction of 5 points per judge.
8. Time starts on the first note and ends on the last note.
9. Choreography is not allowed.
10. Attire will be white polo shirt for both male and female. Leather shoes for males and high heel
for females with brushed up hair in a bun.
11. The use of wired condenser microphones, choir microphones will depend on the venue and
should not be rearranged.
12. Submit four (4) copies of warm up song on schedule for screening of documents.
13. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
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 CRITERIA %
Tone quality 30
Intonation
Resonance
Harmony and Balance 30
Technique Interpretation (Syllabication, enunciation, phrasing, tempo, 30
dynamics)
Deportment 10
Total 100

Show Choir
( New Category)
Guidelines for Show Choir:
1. There shall be 16 to 20 members per group ,who are all bonafide students
of the participating SUC’s.
2. Each choral group will sing one Original Pilipino Music (OPM) either English or Filipino in fast
tempo with choreography.
3. Medley arrangement is not allowed.
4. Score piece in Acapella arrangement.
5. The voice composition : Sopranos,Altos,Tenors and Basses
6. No alteration of notes for obligatory part and strictly observe and follow score piece.
7. Maximum allowable time is 4 to 6 minutes. An excess of a minute or a fraction thereof means a
deduction of 5 points per judge.
8. Time stars on the first note and ends on the last note.
9. Attire will be white polo shirt for both male and female. Leather shoes for males and high heel
for females with brushed up hair in a bun.
10. Hand props is applicable for this event ( any light equipments ,head dress, scarf,hats etc..)
11. The use of wired condenser microphones , choir microphones will depend on the venue and
should not be rearrange.
12. Submit four (4) copies of choice piece on schedule for screening of documents.
13. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
14. Attire will be white polo shirt for both male and female. Leather shoes for males and high heel
for females with brushed up hair in a bun.

CRITERIA %
Tone quality 40
Intonation
Resonance
Harmony and Balance
Technique and Interpretation (Syllabication, enunciation, phrasing, 30
tempo, dynamics)
Choreography and appropriate use of hand props and other materials 20
Deportment 10
Total 100

Pop Solo

1. The contest consists of two (2) rounds – elimination and final. Top eight (8)
contestants will proceed to the final round.
2. In each round, the contestant shall sing straight published Original Pilipino Music (OPM)
songs in any language (prepare translations as needed). Rearrangement or revival of
an OPM song is allowed. Revival or adaptations from foreign compositions is disallowed.
3. Singing shall be accompanied by a minus one. Multiplex, karaoke/videoke, and live
accompaniment shall not be allowed. Soft/electronic copy (MP3/MP4 format) shall be
provided to the host institution prior to the contests for compilation.
4. Delivery of each piece is for 3-7 minutes.
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5. Judges’ scores shall revert to zero in the succeeding rounds. Judges’ decision is final
and irrevocable.
6. Criteria for judging are as follows.

CRITERIA %
Tone quality (Vocal Technique/Intonation) 45
Musicianship (dynamic nuances, interpretation, intonation, diction) 45
Deportment 10
Total 100

Contemporary Dance

1. The contest piece must be at least four (4) minutes but not more than five (5) minutes.
2. A maximum of ten (10) and a minimum of six (6) dancers are allowed to participate.
3. The dance piece should be an original choreography in contemporary Form, it should not copy
any movement found in any media source. An affidavit must be secured on the originality
of the choreography to be submitted to the organizers.
4. Soft ballet shoes or pointe shoes may be worn (optional)
5. Sets are not allowed (e.g. risers, back drop, tables, etc.). Hand props may be used (e.g. stick,
fan, ring, umbrella, etc.). Bamboo, wood, steel or plastic pole may be used but must not
be more than 3 meters long.

The following are strictly not allowed in the performance:

a.) The use of real fighting armor (e.g. sword, knife, guns, arrow, spears, etc…)
b) The use of any form of liquid (e.g. blood, oil, water, etc.)
c.) The use of fire, candles and any pyrotechnic materials.
d.) The use of confetti either drop or bomb.
e.) Breaking of glass, pots, etc…
f.) Audio visual presentation or screen projection.
g.) Body paint

6. Costume must be appropriate to the concept of the dance. Skin toned cycling, leggings, or
leotard are allowed. Nudity or topless for both male and female is strictly prohibited.
7. Obscene choreography/indecent movements and killing of animals are strictly prohibited.
Tossing will not be allowed.
8. A close door preliminary screening of dance moves will be done day before the contest.
9. A workshop will be done for the modern contemporary.
10. This competition will have 5 members of the board of judges.
11. Deliberation of the results between the board of judges will be done prior to the
announcement of winners.
12. Violation of any of these contest guidelines will result to disqualification of the participating
group.
13. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for judging:

CRITERIA %
Choreography/composition 40
Theme and Variation
Structure
Organization of Movement
Use of Movement Space
Performance/ Artistry 20
Expression
Characterization
Concept 20
Ideas
Content
Technique 20
Movement Skills

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 Precision of Movement
Synchronization and Coordination
Clarity of Movement and Lines
Timing
Total 100

STREET DANCE

The Street Dance is a fusion of dance disciplines and cultural interpretations from around
the country. The dance routine incorporates the look, music, attitude, posture and street dance
style. The most real routine showcase is a variety of hip hop dance styles, signature moves and
choreography conveying the character and energy of the street.

Specific Guidelines:

1. Groups are permitted to mix and bring music of their choice on a standard CD (Original
Filipino Music).
2. The Routine must be performed, in its entirety to the music selected, prepared and
submitted by the group.
3. The contest piece must be three (3) minutes but not more than five (5) minutes
4. A maximum of ten (10) and a minimum of six (6) dancers are allowed to participate.
5. Groups should include in their performance a broad selection of street dance styles (locking,
popping, bboying/bgurling (breaking), watching/punking, vogueing, house dance, party
dances or club –popular or trendy dances- hip hop dance/choreography, krumping,
steeping/gumboots, dancehall) without excessive use of the same move or pattern. A varied
range of styles should be shown in the choreography of arm, leg and body movement. No
body drop is allowed and all lifting should be supported.
6. Attire may include accessories such hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelries, etc. Removing
pieces of clothing during the performance is allowed provided it is not offensive or out of
character. Appropriate clothing should be observed in the competition.
7. Any move where the competitors’ weight is solely on the neck/ head i.e. head spins, head
stands,tumbling and tossing, etc. is not allowed.
8. Lifting is allowed up to the second level.
9. Music should not contain obscene lyrics or words.
10. Performers should not wear any identifying marks of their region.
11. A closed door preliminary screening/assessment will be done a day before the contest
proper.
12. A violation of any of the ground rules will be subjected to disqualification.
13. Deliberation of the members of the board of judges will be done prior to the announcement
of winners.
14. Decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA %
Performance 50
Creativity 10
Staging, Spacing, Formations, and Level Changes 10
Showmanship: Intensity, Confidence, Projection and Presence 10
Street Presence/ Attire 10
Entertainment Value/ Audience Appeal 10
Skill 50
Musicality 10
Synchronization/Timing 10
Execution / Controlled Mobility and Stabilization 10
Difficulty of Execution of Authentic Street Dance Styles 10
Variety of Street Dance Styles 10
Total 100

Note: See attached Scoring definitions of this category.

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 Search for Mr. and Ms. PASUC

1. The search is open to all member institutions of the Philippine Association of State Universities
and Colleges (PASUC).
2. Each region will send only one (1) male and one (1) female contestant to compete.
3. Each candidate must submit a duly signed certification from the SUC certifying that he or she:
a. Is a bona fide student of the institution
b. Is of good moral character – who is single, not in a live-in relationship and must not have
sired any child.
c. Is at least sixteen (16) and not more than twenty-five (25) years of age on the day of
the competition and stands 5’2” tall for female and 5’5’’ for males.
4. Deadline of submission of the certificate will be 20 days before the competition.
5. The candidates must be on the venue four days before the opening of the national PASUC
culture and the arts festival.
6. The competition night will be held at the venue to be decided by the host institution.
7. The management of the pageant will be handled by the PASUC National Technical Secretariat
Committee to be assisted by the host university.
8. Special category of the competition will be the TALENT COMPETITION. All candidates will present
a maximum of 3 minutes talent presentation.
9. A corresponding point of 3,2,1 to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placers shall be added to the overall
points of the Region in the Overall Tally.
10. No back-up performers and no backdrops will be allowed during the talent competition. The use
of fire and eating of foods or live animals are not allowed. Costume should be appropriate to the
talent.
11. The Talent Competition will be presented in a different schedule than that of the main pageant
night. The candidates will be judged on the following criteria:

Criteria for Judging – TALENT COMPETITION:

CRITERIA %
Performance 50
 Mastery and Skill - 25
 Stage Presence/ Projection - 25

Choice of Material 30
 Suitability of the Piece (Music, Costume, Hand Props) - 15
 Uniqueness / Creativity - 15

Over-all Appeal (Judges Discretion) 20

 X Factor - 10
 Audience Impact - 10
Total 100

12. The competition will be divided into four (4) categories:

a. Regional Attire Competition
b. Official Pageant Attire
c. Barong Tagalog and *Terno Competition
i. *Terno is a Spanish word for match and literally means a combination of “baro at
saya” with stiffened sleeves “butterfly”. The *Terno evolve from the Traje de
Mestiza to Maria Clara to Saya de Cola and presently Terno. (free choice of
period of time up to present)
d. Question and Answer Portion
13. For the Regional Attire, all candidates will wear an appropriate regional attire of the region
represented without headdress, backdress, and hand props- local, indiigenous and everyday
wear worn by the locals before the 1940s. Headress will be allowed if it is part of daily wear.
14. For Official Pageant Attire – all candidates will wear a uniform pageant attire which will be
provided by the host university or as prescribed by the PASUC pageant committee.
15. For Barong Tagalog and Terno Competition.
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 a. Female candidates must wear appropriate Terno depicting women in their loveliness and
elegance – Traje de Mestiza
b. Male candidates must wear appropriate Barong Tagalog depicting Filipino men in their
gentleness and elegance – Classic fiber barong in earth colors (pina, abaca, sinamay,
banana, etc.)
16. For the Question and Answer Portion.
a. The ability to answer questions will be based on the depth, meaning and substance of
the answer given by the candidates.
b. The candidates may respond to the question either in English or Filipino.
c. The preliminary question and answer will be done in a separate schedule. The result of
this question and answer session will comprise the 20% of the preliminary scoring in the
final pageant night.
d. Preliminary questions will come from the coaches subject to the screening of the resident
judge. A limit of 5 minutes will be given per candidate with 2 casusal questions and 1
final question. Questions to be asked will be more on personality.
17. Three judges in the preliminary interview will sit as judges during the pageant night. The resident
judge will be one of the judges in selecting the special/minor awards to and facilitates/ monitors
the pre pageant activities.
18. A scale of 1 to 10 will be used in determining Best in Regional Attire, Official Pageant and Barong
Tagalog and Terno. The criteria for judging the Regional Attire, Official Pageant Attire, Barong
Tagalog and Terno are the following:
a. Poise and personal bearing.
b. Projection of womanhood and manhood.
c. Appropriateness of the attire (color/cut of the fabric and accessories worn must suit the
individual).
d. Stage deportment
e. Overall impact
19. Determination of winners will be based on ranking system. In cases where a tie occurs,
deliberation between o the members of the board of judges will be done to break the tie.
20. Candidates, coaches who violate rules, regulations and guidelines of the competition will be
declared as non-competing candidates subject to the approval of the majority of the National
Technical Secretariat.
21. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.
22. The general criteria for the contest are as follows:

A. PRELIMINARY ROUND:

CRITERIA %
Beauty of Face 40
Stage Projection or Presence 30
Ability to Answer Questions (Wit, Humor, and Intelligence) 20
Over-all Appeal (Judges’ Discretion) 10
Total 100

B. FINAL ROUND (Back to Zero) – TOP 5

CRITERIA %
Beauty of the Face and Figure 40
Ability to Answer the Final Question (Wit, Humor, and Intelligence 40
Over-all Appeal (Judges’ Discretion) 20
Total 100

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