The rules and regulations stipulated herein apply to all the contests and events components of MCL Cup 2017

except for some provisions that are applicable only to the specific events and contests in this series. A separate

detailed mechanics is also provided along with this general set of guidelines.

We strongly encourage all coaches and faculty advisers of the participating schools to carefully read and fully

understand the provisions stipulated herein and in the other sections. It is also advised that the same rules be

discussed thoroughly to the participating high school students to make all expectations clear.

This Year’s Theme: “Be Ahead”

Last year’s “Rallying in Sync with Education” proved to be very challenging as the new education curriculum, which we all need to, adapt must be implemented and complied as mandated at the same time. Malayan Colleges Laguna, RISING UP to No. 1 private Higher Educational Institution in Region IVA (CALABARZON) and No. 10 in the country, would like to share this success with all the secondary schools in the region by continuing its tradition of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude types of academic competition in one venue. Synchronizing all efforts from all its teaching and non - teaching personnel and utilizing all available resources to push through this annual commitment by putting up an exciting contest with curricular orientation on a region-wide scale, the fulcrum of instruction, research, and extension services were carried out in a well-planned MCL Cup series.

Through MCL Cup 2017, we continue to ‘sound-off’ our advocacy for OBE and academic excellence to BE AHEAD for the upcoming years with more challenges that make us all excited and more passionate. For MCL’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, the institution is committed to equip our up-and-coming young people in Laguna and environs so that they, too, can have successful careers in the Philippines and anywhere else on the planet. To make this possible, we have formulated globally relevant student learning outcomes, designed our curricula around these desired outcomes, and sought to have our students attain these outcomes using learner-centered approaches. MCL’s first batch and succeeding graduates went to the proving grounds of board examinations and roundly triumphed with an excellent overall passing percentage and a good number of topnotchers! We are, therefore,

General Guidelines on Eligibility, Registration and Mechanics

very confident that in the years to come, our graduates in all programs will meet with success in their various chosen careers here in our country and on distant shores.

As MCL’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Engr. Dennis H. Tablante looks at it, ‘the basic principle of OBE is like thinking the end in mind. We ask ourselves, ‘Where will the student be when they finish their program?’ That’s the start of everything. By the time they finish their programs, we want them to have the competencies and skills that meet the needs of the industries. We want them to be able to successfully demonstrate these skills because that’s the fundamental there.’ All outcomes are in line with MCL’s mission to produce graduates that possess entry-level technical competencies, soft skills, and global perspective. These will make them the most sought-after graduates by industries worldwide.

OBE has not ended yet. It is continuing and the efforts in the past years must be doubled to achieve the desired results. Indeed, there is a need to GO AHEAD with efforts toward its success. Outcomes-based education is beyond a systems approach. It is developing a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. From the traditional educational system, Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) has shifted to OBE system in response to the increasing demands for professionals whose competencies meet the global standards. Unlike the traditional educational system, OBE focuses on three areas: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ATTITUDE. KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) are the main phases a student must develop to successfully launch a career after finishing his/her academic program. These abilities or competencies are called outcomes.

As for MCL Cup 2017, we draw inspiration from the nurturing of knowledge, skills and attitude that OBE envisions. As we raise our efforts to promoting OBE, we also aim to BE AHEAD in the challenge of sharing the advocacy to our partner schools in the region. We also share with them the approaches to MOVE AHEAD for academic excellence,

and global competitiveness as we remain committed to our motto, EXCELLENCE AND VIRTUE.

SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY

1. MCL Cup 2017 is open to all students of secondary educational institutions recognized by the

Department of Education (DepEd). 2. All performers/participants/representatives must be bona fide students of their respective schools and

must be eligible as per specific competition requirements. 3. The School Head is requested to certify the eligibility and qualification of their student participants. 4. The contests are open to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students.

5. There are specific contests that are also OPEN to students of Grades 9 to 10. Please check the specific contest mechanics along with this document.

REGISTRATION 6. PRE-REGISTRATION is required for all participating schools. 7. Registration forms are provided in this kit. The same can also be accessed and downloaded from the

MCL Website (www.mcl.edu.ph). 8. Duly accomplished Registration Forms must be submitted on or before 03 November 2017 (Friday). 9. The Over-all Steering Committee for the MCL Cup 2017 reserves the right to refuse acceptance of

registration forms after the said date. 10. Incomplete data provided in the official registration form is a ground for non-acceptance of the

registration submitted, and will result to prohibition from participating in any of the event components. Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) reserves the right to decide on issues pertinent to the qualification and disqualification of entries and nominated participants.

11. Any form of misrepresentation is not allowed in the registration of participating teams, and student participants. Once proven, this will result to disqualification.

12. Registration forms may be submitted through any of the following: A. For Walk-in submission- please proceed to the College of Arts and Science located at the first

floor, Rizal Building, Malayan Colleges Laguna, Pulo-Diezmo Road, Cabuyao, Laguna; or thru the Admissions Office, Ground Floor, Jose Rizal Building, Malayan Colleges Laguna.

B. Through fax message- kindly include a text: “ATTENTION: MCL Cup 2017 Over-all Steering

Committee” at the beginning of the file to be faxed and send to the following contact numbers: Laguna Telephone and Fax Number - (049) 832-0017 MCL Cup 2017 Hotline (PLDT, w/0 Fax) - (049) 527-4014 Manila Telephone and Fax Number - (02) 520-8975

C. Through email – Scan the duly accomplished registration forms and send to mclcup@mcl.edu.ph or to the alternate email mclcup2017@gmail.com

OUTCOMES-BASED SCORING RUBRICS

13. As part of MCL’s commitment to outcomes-based education, the scoring rubrics for the large group events (e.g. Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas, SHOOKT to the Groove: Cheer and Dance, etc,) will also be outcomes-based.

14. GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE awards will be given to participating schools and contestants who are able to get the scores tabulated above.

15. Finalists of each event component will get corresponding scores which will be totaled with the scores

from other events to determine the final school standing. The final standing will determine the Over-all Champion, First Runner Up and Second Runner Up respectively.

AWARD AVERAGE SCORE

(per event)

Gold 100-95

Silver 90-95

Bronze 85-90

16. Table below shows the corresponding scores that can be earned by every finalist of each event:

KNOWLEDGE CHAMPION 1st Runner Up 2nd Runner Up

Brainmasters

70 60 50 Science Quiz Show

Math Quiz Show

Speak Forth: Impromptu Speech Fest

SKILLS CHAMPION 1st Runner Up 2nd Runner Up

Instrumental Heroes! Battle of the Bands 100 90 80

Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas

Be Aware, Be Wise, Be Empowered! : Digital Poster-Making

70

60

50

Be Ahead: A Mural Competition

La Vida Local: Gastronomic Challenge

ATTITUDE CHAMPION 1st Runner Up 2nd Runner Up

Cantare Il Viaggio: A Celebration of Voices

100 90 80 SHOOKT to the Groove: Cheer and Dance

Competition 2017

Be Ahead! Move Ahead! Hip-Hop Dance Competition

17. Special awards may be given to selected event components to recognize the exemplary performance of the

participants. These may be given upon the recommendation of the Event Chair.

CONDUCT OF “KNOWLEDGE” EVENTS 18. The MCL Cup 2017 Steering Committee may hold Elimination Rounds if the number of pre-registered

participants for the “Knowledge” events exceed ten (10);

19. The Elimination Round is a sit-down exam that all team-members will collectively answer.

20. Answers to the academic contests will be electronically submitted through a specialized application

developed for MCL Cup 2017.

21. Successful transmission of answers is a responsibility of the contestants. Errors in inputting texts and codes

committed by the contestants invalidates the answer, and will deprive the team of earning the

corresponding points.

22. Before each round, all contestants will undergo a briefing on how to encode answers, and submit them

electronically.

23. Incomplete and/or misspelled answers will not be credited.

24. There might be special symbols required for correct answers to be credited in Mathematics and Science Quiz

Shows. In the absence of these symbols in the input device to be used, substitute codes will be provided

before the contest proper. This shall also be part of the orientation and briefing sessions.

25. In case of a tie in the final score during the Elimination Round, additional questions may be given by the

organizers to determine the Top 10 teams.

26. In case of a tie in the scores of any of the Top 3 competing teams in the Final Round, a clincher round will

follow. The team to earn the first score in the round will automatically get the place being contended.

27. The questions in the final round will only be read twice. The timer will start after the question is read for the

first time.

28. The following scoring system and time allotment will be implemented:

PUNCTUALITY AND REGISTRATION REMINDERS 29. Contestants are requested to be in the venue at least one (1) hour before the event proper to undergo

registration procedures and briefing. Registration closes 15 minutes before the actual start of the contest. 30. Each student representative must bring his/her school ID on the day of the event that s/he will be

participating in. 31. The order of performances (in the case of large group events) will be determined through electronic draw.

The participants/performers will be informed of the sequence before the start of the event. 32. If the number of registered schools for the large groups has reached twelve (12), an elimination round will

take place.

ADJUDICATION AND THE PANEL OF JUDGES

33. Questions, clarifications, and objections on the answers submitted during the “Knowledge” events can only be

raised by the participants immediately before the next question is given. The Quiz Show Host must

acknowledge the point of information by the contestant/s who will then be required to present documentary

evidences to support such claim.

34. The Quiz Show Host will then direct the query to the Panel of Judges for adjudication. At this point, the faculty

adviser / coach may assist the student in defending their position.

35. For large group events (e.g. SHOOKT to the Groove: Cheer and Dance Competition 2017, Madulang Sabayang

Pagbigkas, etc.), the officially appointed coach or faculty adviser may represent the team in seeking for

adjudication.

36. The decision of the Panel of Judges is FINAL.

37. The Over-all Steering Committee of the MCL Cup 2017 is committed to select members of the panel of judges

who are experts in that specific area/field; with proven independence and are objective assessors of outcomes.

38. Members of the panel of judges are ensured to have no connection or affiliation with any of the participating

schools.

ROUNDS TIME LIMIT POINTS

Easy 15 seconds 15 points 15 questions for each

of the 3 rounds Average 25 seconds 30 points

Difficult 40 seconds 45 points

39. The Over-all Steering Committee of MCL Cup 2017 through the Panel of Adjudicators of specific events has the

sole right to clarify the details in the mechanics.

40. Changes in the rules may be adopted as decided upon by the panel of judges, after a consultation and

concurrence with/by the coaches/faculty adviser of the teams, and subject to the approval of the Over-all Chair

of MCL Cup 2017.

SPORTSMANSHIP AND PROPER CONDUCT

41. The true spirit of sportsmanship is greatly encouraged among the competing teams.

42. Coaches and student representatives are expected to behave in a respectful and ethical manner, and any

omission may result in the disqualification of a team or ejection of an offender.

43. Coaches and school representatives are reminded not to approach the members of the panel of judges during

the event, unless the reason for such is to request for adjudication. In this case, the coach/ faculty adviser

should confer with the Event Chair, or the Program Host to be acknowledged and be referred to the Panel of

Judges.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

44. The awarding ceremonies will be held on 18 November, 2017, the last day of MCL Cup 2017. 45. Individual winners for events under the “Knowledge” category will receive medals, gift packages and other

exciting prizes. 46. Winning schools shall receive an MCL Cup 2017 Plaque of Recognition; and the corresponding points to win

the MCL Cup 2017 Overall Champion, First Runner Up, and Second Runner Up respectively. 47. As part of the advocacy for environmental sustainability through conservation of available resources,

participating schools, its faculty adviser, coaches, and students may request for certificates of participation in electronic format. Printed certificates will only be issued on exceptional cases.

48. The Top Three (3) schools will receive, in addition to the trophies and medals, the following prizes:

Grand Champion: PHP 50,000 worth of prizes First Runner- Up: PHP 30,000 worth of prizes Second Runner- Up: PHP 20,000 worth of prizes

MCL’s POLICY ON SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND SECURITY OF PARTICIPANTS

49. The MCL campus has an existing set up of Security personnel and relevant security and safety policies.

50. MCL is a drug-free and alcohol-free campus. Persons under the influence of drugs, and/or alcohol will be denied

entry to the premises of the school.

51. First aid and health related concerns during the events of the MCL Cup will be addressed by the Safety

Committee and the Center for Health Services and Wellness (CHSW) of MCL.

52. A standby ambulance will also be made available for outdoor events and other activities that might pose a risk

on the safety and wellness of participants.

53. Malayan Colleges Laguna reserves the right to prohibit any person from using props, instruments, tools, and

other effects that are not acceptable to standard safety policies. MCL may also further restrict the conduct of

MCL Cup 2017 activities in the interest of safety, and wellness of all participants, and the general public.

54. Schools are encouraged to compose their own student delegation to support, and cheer for their contestants.

All students who will be part of the official school delegation are required to bring their school IDs, and will be

issued nametags to gain access to the campus.

55. Members of the official student delegation must wear their school uniform, or any decent attire that complies

with MCL’s dress code.

56. Parents and relatives of the contestants are allowed to attend the activities. Same policies on security and public

safety will apply to them.

MCL CAMPUS MAP

57. All contests and event components will be held at Malayan Colleges Laguna campus. MCL facilities will be made

available for the said events. For reference, a campus map is herein provided.

Directions to MCL:

By Public Transport: From Calamba, take Jeepneys going to San Pedro/ Complex Highway; get off at Pulo, Cabuyao (landmark is a traffic light and Barangay Hall); then take tricycle to MCL.

From San Pedro/ Biñan, take Jeepneys going to Calamba Crossing (Highway); get off at Pulo, Cabuyao (landmark is a traffic light, Barangay Hall and Jollibee); then take tricycle to MCL. By Private Vehicle: Take SLEX, take Cabuyao exit; and you will see MCL at the East side of the interchange.

MCL is a 20-minute drive from Alabang, through the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

CANCELLATION OF EVENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

58. The Overall Steering Committee of the MCL Cup 2017 is tasked to assess conditions that may affect the conduct

of activities. Cancellation, or postponement of activities may be announced due to inclement weather

condition, inadvertent declaration of holiday or suspension of classes/ work; or any uncontrolled scenario that

might pose danger or threat to the security and safety of the participants.

59. All participating schools are advised to stay tuned for important announcements about MCL Cup 2017 through

the following channels:

a. MCL website (www.mcl.edu.ph) b. Facebook page of MCL Cup (The MCL Cup) c. Through emailed advisories relevant to the event.

60. Schedules and line-up of activities may also be changed by the organizers if there is a justifiable reason for such.

On best efforts, the Steering Committee will use all available media to inform the participating schools about such.