Paper Presentation

  1. Interested senior high school students may submit their research manuscripts on topics related to any of the following themes:
    Paper Presentation Research Themes Code
    Food, Nutrition, and Health FNH
    Materials Engineering MEN
    Sustainability, Environment, and Energy SEE
    Computer and Software Technology and Robotics CSR
    21st Century Learning and Innovations CLI
    Gender, Human Development, and the Individual GHI
    Family, Relations, and Social Structure FRS
    Media and Philippine Studies MPS
    Living Culture and Contemporary Societies LCS
    Socio-Economic and Political Landscape SPL
    Theoretical, Philosophical, and Historical Studies TPH
  2. Entries for this Congress Event should use the Paper Presentation Template. Authors should download the template and edit it using Microsoft Word or "Make a copy" in Google Docs. Detailed instructions on formatting and submission are included in the template.
  3. Submission details and further instructions are provided on Call for Presenters.

Poster Presentation

  1. Interested senior high school students may submit their research manuscripts on topics related to any of the themes:
    Poster Presentation Research Themes Code
    Food, Nutrition, and Health FNH
    Materials Engineering MEN
    Sustainability, Environment, and Energy SEE
    Computer and Software Technology, and Robotics CSR
    21st Century Learning and Innovations CLI
    Gender, Human Development, and the Individual GHI
    Family, Relations, and Social Structure FRS
    Media and Philippine Studies MPS
    Living Culture and Contemporary Societies LCS
    Socio-Economic and Political Landscape SPL
    Theoretical, Philosophical, and Historical Studies TPH
  2. Entries for this Congress Event should use the Poster Presentation Template. Authors should download the template and edit it using Microsoft Word or "Make a copy" in Google Docs. Detailed instructions on formatting and submission are included in the template.
  3. Submission details and further instructions are provided on Call for Presenters.

Business Presentation

  1. Submission of the Business Concept or Business Research (including research in Production, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Finance, Accounting, and Economics) is required of all senior high school students who intend to showcase their business concepts or present their business research.
    Themes Code
    Business Concept BC
    Business Research BR
  2. The Business Concept must contain the following important parts:
    • Business Name and Business Logo
    • Executive Summary
    • Business Registration and Organization
    • Business Plan Implementation
      • Production
      • Marketing (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion)
      • Human Resources
      • Finance(Projected vs. Actual)
    • Product Diversification
    • Future Plans
    • References
    • Appendices
  3. The Business Research must contain the following important parts:
    • Research Title
    • Abstract
    • Introduction
    • Methodology
    • Results and Discussion
    • Conclusions
    • References
  4. Entries for this Congress Event should use the Business Concept Template or Business Research Template. Authors should download the template and edit it using Microsoft Word or "Make a copy" in Google Docs. Detailed instructions on formatting and submission are included in the template.
  5. Submission details and further instructions are provided on Call for Presenters.

Arts and Design Research Presentation

  1. The Congress invites senior high school students to submit their arts and design research or fully documented creative work. Submissions can fall into any of the following categories:
    Category Code Genre
    Visual Arts VA Two-dimensional (Painting, Printmaking)
    Three-dimensional (Engraving, Sculpture, Installation Art)
    Design and Applied Arts DAA Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Product/ Furniture Design / Product Design, Crafts / Decorative Arts, Fashion Design
    Digital Arts DA Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, Game Design, Mobile App design
    Photography, Film and Animation FLM Photography, Short Film, Documentary, Animated Short, Experimental/ Video Art
    Creative Writing CW Poetry Collection, Short Story, Flash Fiction, Play, Novel, Experimental/hybrid writing
    Theater and Performance Art TA Performance of a scene excerpt from a play or performance device Scenic, Costume, Make-up, or Puppetry Design
    Experimental/ Immersive Theater/ Performance Art
    Dance and Movement Art DNC Performance of an original choreography
    Music and Sonic Art MUS Performance of an original composition
    Community Art Initiatives CAI Art-and-Design-based projects that promote and stimulate a vibrant art scene or deliver observable social interventions to the community.
  2. Entries for this Congress Event should use the Arts and Design Research Template. Authors should download the template and edit it using Microsoft Word or "Make a copy" in Google Docs. Detailed instructions on formatting and submission are included in the template.
  3. With the template above, interested students are required to submit an academic paper accompanied by their artwork attachments. Please refer to the tables on the following pages for the required attachments for the selected category.
  4. Interested participants MUST submit their original work and declare authenticity. This event also welcomes works that have been presented at other conferences, exhibited in galleries or art spaces, screened at film festivals, or performed on stages and in theaters.
  5. ONLY finished and complete manuscripts and artworks will be accepted. In addition, the artistic work should not contain pornographic, obscene, extremely violent, unnecessarily provocative content (images, audio, video, or text), nor messages that promote hate towards a particular race, ethnicity, physical quality, gender, religious belief, or social class.
  6. The panel reviewers will evaluate the submissions based on the following: research content, process, writing, craftsmanship, concept/ creative direction, aesthetic impact, and appropriateness to be presented in a research forum and public exhibition. The panel reviewers reserve the right to reject or accept art research and creative works. Some accepted works may be given instructions for further revision and improvement. This is to streamline the work with the curatorial directive of this Congress event.
  7. Submission details and further instructions are provided on Call for Presenters.
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Visual Arts (VA) Two-dimensional (Painting, Prints, Mural)
  1. High-resolution photographs of the artwork (3 close-ups and 2 wide shots) with dimensions.
  2. PDF document describing the dimensions. Length in feet, weight in kilogram.

Solo Piece

  1. Any material or medium.
  2. Length and Width: minimum of 3ft x 4ft, maximum of 4ft x 8ft
  3. Weight: maximum of 20kgs.

Series or Collection (min. of 3 pieces)

  1. Any material or medium.
  2. Length and Width (per piece): minimum of 20 inches x 30 inches, maximum of 3ft x 4ft.
  3. Weight (per piece): maximum 10kgs.
Three-Dimensional (Relief, Sculpture)
  1. High-resolution photographs of the artwork (3 close-ups and 4 wide shots) with dimensions, specifically:
    • Front
    • Back
    • Side profile
  2. PDF document describing the dimensions. Length in feet, weight in kilos.

Relief (High, Low, Bas)

  1. Any material or medium
  2. Length and Width: minimum of 2ft x 2ft, maximum of 3ft x 4ft.
  3. Weight: maximum 20kgs.

Sculpture

  1. Any material or medium
  2. Length, Width, Height: minimum of 1ft x 1ft x 3ft, maximum of 5ft x 5ft x 5ft.
  3. Weight: maximum 50kgs.

Series or Collection (min of 3 pcs)

Relief (High, Medium and Low)

  1. Any material or medium
  2. Length and Width: minimum of 15 inches x 20 inches, maximum of 2ft x 4ft.
  3. Weight: maximum 20kgs.

Free Standing

  1. Any material or medium.
  2. Length, Width, Height: minimum of 1ft x 1ft x 1ft, maximum of 5ft x 5ft x 5ft
  3. Weight: maximum 50kgs.
Installation Art (Site-specific, interactive, light installation, sound/video installation, ephemeral)
  1. High-resolution photographs of the artwork (5 close-ups and 4 wide shots) with dimensions, specifically:
    • Front
    • Back
    • Side profile
  2. High-resolution video-tour (maximum of 3 minutes) featuring parts/areas Installation.
  3. PDF document describing the dimensions. Length in feet, weight in kilos.
  1. Any material or medium.
  2. Size (floor/ceiling/wall): minimum of 5m², maximum of 25m².
  3. The installation piece must occupy 100% of the minimum space combined.
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Design and Applied Arts (DAA) Architecture

JPEG or PNG images of:

  1. floor plan with dimensions,
  2. exterior perspective, and
  3. a high-resolution photograph of the scale model (close-up and wide shot).
  1. Floor plan scale (1:50 m).
  2. Dimensions may vary for exterior perspective drawing and scale model.
Interior Design

JPEG or PNG images of:

  1. floor plan with dimensions,
  2. exterior perspective, and
  3. a high-resolution photograph of the scale model (close-up and wide shot).
  1. Floor plan scale (1:50 m).
  2. Dimensions may vary for exterior perspective drawing and scale model.
Industrial Product, Furniture Design, Product Design

JPEG or PNG images of:

  1. Working drawings with dimensions,
  2. Assembly drawings, and
  3. A high-resolution photograph of the prototype or actual product (close-up and wide shot).
  1. Dimensions may vary for the prototype.
Crafts and Decorative Art

High-resolution photograph of the artwork (close-up and wide shot) with dimensions
  1. A collection of 5 pieces with different designs.
  2. Minimum of 5inches x 5inches x 5inches
  3. Material: wood, metal, textile, paper, and organic objects.
Fashion Design

Design illustration (front and back) and high-resolution photograph of the actual apparel (close-up and wide shot)
  1. Colored illustration in A4-size image (digital or hand-drawn).
  2. Actual dress: any material
  3. Weight: minimum of 2kgs, maximum of 5kgs.
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Digital Arts (DA) Graphic Design / Digital Illustration

JPEG format of the design rendered in 300 dpi and RGB mode, with the title as a file name.
  1. Maximum of A3-sized image
Game Design

PDF copy of the game concept and gameplay, scanned pencil sketches of concept art, and digital illustrations of characters and/or environment (desktop or mobile interface mock-up).
  1. Around A4-sized images (pencil sketches)
  2. Digital Illustration is in A4 size rendered in 300 dpi and RGB mode.
Mobile App Design

PDF copy of the app concept, interface, user experience, scanned pencil sketches of concept art, and digital illustrations of icons, texts, and/or other elements (mobile interface mock-up).
  1. Around A4-size images (concept sketches)
  2. Digital Illustration is in A4 size, rendered in 300 dpi and RGB mode
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Photography, Film and Animation (FLM) Photography

JPEG or PNG format of the photos with the title as a file name. File size should not be smaller than 5MB.
  1. A collection of five (5) photos on the same subject or theme.
  2. In A4-sized, 200 dpi, and RGB mode.
  3. Post-processing of photos is acceptable.
Short Film

720p resolution in .mp4 file video format with the title as a file name.
  1. Duration: Maximum of 20 minutes, including opening and closing billboards.
  2. Any subject or theme following rated PG prescriptions (provocative/sensitive subject matter must have a disclaimer or warning before the opening billboard).
  3. Use of original and/or public domain music score soundtrack (otherwise, copyright or license to use in an educational setting must be secured first).
Documentary

720p resolution in .mp4 file video format with the title as a file name.
  1. Duration: Maximum of 25 minutes, including opening and closing billboards.
  2. Any subject or theme following rated PG prescriptions (provocative/sensitive subject matter must have a disclaimer or warning before the opening billboard).
  3. Use of original and/or public domain music score soundtrack (otherwise, copyright or license to use in an educational setting must be secured first).
Animated Short

720p resolution in .mp4 file video format with the title as a file name.
  1. Duration: Maximum of 8 minutes.
  2. Any subject or theme following rated PG prescriptions (provocative/sensitive subject matter must have a disclaimer or warning before the opening billboard).
  3. Use of original and/or public domain music score soundtrack (otherwise, copyright or license to use in an educational setting must be secured first).
Video Art / Experimental

720p resolution in .mp4 file video format with the title as a file name.
  1. Duration: Maximum of 20 minutes, including opening and closing billboards.
  2. Any subject or theme following rated PG prescriptions (provocative/sensitive subject matter must have a disclaimer or warning before the opening billboard).
  3. Use of original and/or public domain music score soundtrack (otherwise, copyright or license to use in an educational setting must be secured first).
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Creative Writing (CW) Collection of Poetry

PDF copy of the literary work.
  1. A collection of five (5) poems of the same theme.
  2. Letter-size (8.5 x 11 inches).
  3. Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, 1-inch margin.
  4. In Filipino and/or English.
  5. If Regional Language, an English translation should be provided.
Short Story

PDF copy of the literary work.
  1. One (1) short story with 5-10 pages on any theme.
  2. Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches).
  3. Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, 1-inch margin.
  4. In Filipino and/or English.
  5. If in a regional language, an English translation should be provided.
Flash Fiction

PDF copy of the literary work.
  1. A collection of five (5) flash fiction on the same theme or different themes, with 150-300 words each.
  2. Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches).
  3. Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, 1-inch margin.
  4. In Filipino and/or English.
  5. If in a regional language, an English translation should be provided.
Play

PDF copy of the literary work.
  1. One (1) one-act or full-length play of any theme.
  2. Approximate stage reading time of 15-30 minutes for one-act play and 30-60 minutes for full-length.
  3. Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches).
  4. Times New Roman, font size 12, single-spaced with a blank between paragraphs, including stage directions, 1-inch margin.
  5. In Filipino and/or English.
  6. If in a regional language, an English translation should be provided.
Novel

PDF copy of the literary work.
  1. One (1) novel with 50-100 pages on any theme.
  2. Letter-size (8.5 x 11 inches).
  3. Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, 1-inch margin.
  4. In Filipino and/or English.
  5. If in a regional language, an English translation should be provided.
Experimental / Hybrid Writing

PDF copy of the literary work.
  1. One (1) work that combines two or more genres/forms of writing or merges creative writing with another art genre/form, on any theme.
  2. Letter-size (8.5 x 11 inches).
  3. Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, 1-inch margin.
  4. In Filipino and/or English.
  5. If in a regional language, an English translation should be provided.
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Theater and Performance Art (TA) Excerpt from a play or a short play (Original, Canon, or Contemporary) Spoken word/Poetry Reading Devised Piece with broad-spectrum (No limit in form, style, technique)

Video demonstration of the scene performance with clear audio recording in .mp4 video file format with the title as filename.
  1. Duration: 1-20 minutes.
  2. No limit to the number of performers.
  3. May include a production team (director, playwright, stage manager, dramaturg, actor, etc.)
  4. No limit to the form, style, and technique as long as grounded in the production concept.
  5. Staging must be appropriate to the concept of play/piece. Preferably, but not limited to a black backdrop. Props and set pieces may be used.
  6. Actors should be in their intended costumes and make-up.
  7. Cinematic angles and shots to assist storytelling/staging may be used.
  8. Video clips can also be edited or undergo a post-production process.
  9. In Filipino, English, or any regional language.
  10. Provocative/sensitive subject matter must have a disclaimer or warning before the opening billboard.
Scenic Design
  1. Video Scenic Tour contains a brief explanation of the play or the source of the design.
  2. Image of the stage design illustration and high-resolution photograph of the stage scenic design scale model (close-up and wide shot).
  1. Duration: 2-8 minute scenic tour video (Including a brief explanation of the source and concept).
  2. Scenic tours must include the creation process of the design.
  3. Colored illustration in an A4-sized image.
  4. Dimensions may vary for the scale model.
  5. The scene may come from a specific act of a play.
Costume Design and/or Make-up Design
  1. Video tour containing a brief explanation of the play or the source of the design.
  2. Design illustration (front and back) and High-resolution photograph of the actual costume (close-up and wide shot).
  3. Design illustration of Make-up design with close-up shots of Eyes, Lips, Half of the face, and a wide shot).
  1. Duration: 2-8 minute video including a brief explanation of the source, process, and design concept.
  2. Two (2) character costumes from a similar play.
  3. Costumes must come from a specific act of the play.
  4. Colored illustration in an A4-sized image.
  5. The make-up design may come from a play, theme, or concept (e.g., Unity, Resilience, Hope).
Puppetry Design
  1. Video tour containing a brief explanation of the play or the source of the design.
  2. Design illustration (front and back) and high-resolution photograph of the actual costume (close-up and wide shot).
  1. Duration: 2-8 minute video including a brief explanation of the source, process, and design concept.
  2. Two (2) or more puppet designs from a play or any piece.
  3. Colored illustration in an A4-sized image.
Performance Art/Experimental

Video demonstration of the scene performance with clear audio recording in .mp4 video file format with the title as the file name.
  1. Duration: 1-20 minutes.
  2. No limit to the number of performers.
  3. Theater or film elements can be utilized.
  4. No limit to the form, style, and technique as long as grounded in the production concept.
  5. Staging must be appropriate to the concept of play/piece. Preferably, but not limited to, a black backdrop. Props and set pieces may be used.
  6. Actors should be in the intended costume and make-up.
  7. Cinematic angles and shots to assist storytelling/staging may be used.
  8. Video clips can also be edited or undergo a post-production process.
  9. In Filipino, English, or any language (Regional, International, made-up language).
  10. Provocative/sensitive subject matter must have a disclaimer or warning before the opening billboard.
Immersive or Interactive Theater

Video or Audio demonstration of the immersive theater piece with the use of one or more theatrical elements, such as but not limited to sound design, video design, lighting design, website performance design.
  1. Duration: 1-20 minutes of immersive content.
  2. Content could be as simple as ambiance immersion, lighting shows with sound, or a collection of videos edited together, as long as it is grounded in the production concept of the performance.
  3. Can include actors as part of the design.
  4. Must include special instructions to the viewers/listeners if needed (e.g., wear headphones, watch in a dark room, etc.)
  5. The piece may or may not include a flow. It could be in a loop with an extreme length where viewers/listeners can come and go; or have a clear beginning, middle, and end.
  6. Provocative/sensitive subject matter must have a disclaimer or warning before the opening billboard.
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Dance and Movement Art (DNC) Performance of an originally choreographed dance.

PDF copy of the dance description/synopsis and video demo of the dance choreography in .mp4 video file format with the title as the file name.
  1. Duration: 5 to 10-minute dance piece.
  2. Solo or duo.
  3. Captured in a wide shot, steady single-angle video.
  4. Can include a version that uses cinematic angles to assist in storytelling.
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Music and Sonic Art (MUS) Performance of an original composition (single or extended play (EP)).

PDF copy of the music score and/or lyrics, photo of the single or EP cover, and video demo of the entire performance in .mp4 video file format with the title as a file name.
  1. Duration: 3 to 12 minutes.
  2. Any music genre.
  3. In Filipino, English, or any regional Language (for vocals).
Category Genre Attachments Specifications
Community Art Initiatives (CAI) Art events, projects, self-curated exhibition/performance, community-based art, art-based community engagements, service-learning activity, social enterprise projects, or information campaigns/advocacies.
  1. PDF copy of full report containing day-to-day documentation of the project implementation, art process involved, design elements and materials.
  2. Video report in 720p resolution in .mp4 file video format with the title as the file name.
  1. Around four (4) to ten (10) pages.
  2. Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches).
  3. Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, 1-inch margin.
  4. Photo attachments (in full color).
  5. In Filipino and/or English.
  6. If in a regional language, an English translation should be provided.
  7. Duration of Video Report: 3-5 minutes.
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