VI. SEARCH FOR MR. AND MS.

UPCiklaban 2016 This competition showcases the beauty and the

intellect of the candidates and aims to boost the contestants’ self-esteem and appeal as students and as
a pride of Gadu National High School-Nangalisan Extension.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. The contest is open to all junior and Senior high school students Gadu National High School-
Nangalisan Extension

B. Two (2) pairs ---2 female and 2 male---may represent each participating team.

MECHANICS

A. The contest consists of two portions: the (1.)PRE-PAGEANT which is divided into the Preliminary
round (talent, interview) and the Pre-final round (festival attire, casual wear and formal wear) and the
(2.)FINAL PORTION (question and answer). B. The candidates will be judged according to the following
criteria: Pre-Pageant Preliminary round Wit and Confidence: 15 points Talent: 10 points

Pre-final round Festival Attire: 20 points Casual Wear: 20 points Formal Wear: 20 points Voters’
Choice 15 points Subtotal: 100 points

Final Portion (Top 5) Wit and Confidence: 50 points Poise and Bearing: 30 points Stage Presence: 10
points Audience Impact: 10 points Subtotal: 100 points

Final scores/ Coronation Pre-pageant 30% Final Phase 70% TOTAL 100%

C. The top five participants based on their scores in the pre-pageant are qualified to the final phase. D.
The top five candidates’ final scores shall consist of 30% of their pre-pageant scores and 70% of their
scores during the final phase. E. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable. Any protest
voiced out after the proclamation of winners will not be entertained by the board of judges and the UP
Cagayanos. F.

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Note: 1. Briefing of the candidates shall be conducted right after the registration. 2. Each candidate is
required to bring a wallet size solo picture, answer an information sheet, and allot time for pictorials,
rehearsal of the production number and of his/her positions on the stage. The pictorials will be done at
1:00pm on the first day of UPCiklaban. 3. Further announcements will be given during the UPCiklaban
proper.

Guidelines for the Preliminary Round: 1. The talent portion shall be executed individually. Each
candidate will be given 2-3 minutes to perform. Performing beyond the time limit shall cause deductions
from their preliminary scores. 2. All materials to be used by the participants in the talent portion shall
be provided by their respective schools. The use of firecrackers (and other materials that may cause fire)
and animals are strictly prohibited. Soft copy of the piece to be presented should be given to the
organizers during the registration to avoid delay. Only rewritable CD’s (CD-RW) and flash drives are
allowed for technical convenience. Failure to comply will mean disqualification for the talent portion.
Participants should keep an extra copy for their own rehearsals. All materials used by the candidates on
the stage should be immediately packed up after the performance. 3. The preliminary round will be
conducted during the Cultural Night. 4. Preliminary scores will be added to the Pre-final Scores during
the Pageant Night to determine the top five.

Guidelines for the Pre-final Round: 1. The festival attire should represent any of the local or national
festivals in the Philippines. The costume shall have a maximum height and width of 1.5 meters from the
opposite ends of the costume. Deductions to the participant’s score shall be made for the costumes
exceeding the maximum width and height. 2. The motif/color of the production attire for both of the
candidates in each pair is white. The male and the female’s attire shall consist of a white top and jeans.
The attire must be innovative and fashionable. It shall be used as the candidate’s attire in the photo
shoot. 3. The female candidate must wear an evening gown (of any color) for the formal attire. The
male candidate has the option to wear coat and tie, barong, or any other male formal wear. 4. Each
candidate’s total score during the pre-final round will be added to his/her preliminary score in order for
the Top Five to be determined.

Guidelines for the Voter’s Choice award: 1. Everyone has the right to vote for the Voter’s Choice award.
2. Each vote shall cost Php 1.00. 3. Voting will start immediately after the registration. Boxes will be
provided by the UP Cagayanos. 4. The UP Cagayanos will reveal the partial standing of the candidates for
the said award during the cultural night. 5. The male and the female candidate who will obtain the
highest number of votes shall each receive the said award. Furthermore, a portion of the money
collected will be returned to the top three candidates. 1st place: 50% 2nd place: 30% 3rd place: 20%
Special Awards: 1. Mr. and Ms. Photogenic 2. Best in Festival Attire 3. Best in Casual Wear 4. Best in
Formal Wear 5. Voters ‘Choice Award

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*The winners of these awards will be chosen by the judges. *Each winner will receive a sash and gift
packs. *Mr. and Ms. Photogenic will receive a framed-picture.

PRIZES Mr. UPCiklaban: Php 1,200; a plaque or a trophy; sash; scepter; medal; certificate Ms.
UPCiklaban: Php 1,200; a plaque or a trophy; sash; crown; medal; certificate 1st Runner-up: Php 800;
sash; medal; certificate 2nd Runner-up: Php 600; sash; medal; certificate 3rd and 4th Runners-up: gift
packs and sashes