19/03/2026
Spoken Poetry Mechanics
Theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”
1. Eligibility
Open to all residents of Barangay V.
Individual participation only.
Participants must be officially residing in Barangay V.
2. Theme and Content
All pieces must be original and aligned with the theme: Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.
The poem should highlight women’s empowerment, leadership, and contributions toward sustainability (environmental, social, or economic).
Use of offensive or inappropriate language is strictly prohibited.
3. Language
Participants may perform in English, Filipino, or a combination of both.
4. Time Limit
Minimum: 2 minutes
Maximum: 4 minutes
A grace period of 10 seconds is allowed; exceeding will result in point deduction.
5. Performance Guidelines
All participants must upload their work to the provided Google Drive link.
The judges will watch and evaluate all performances on the day of the awarding ceremony.
Use of simple props is allowed but should not distract from the performance.
Background music (instrumental only) is optional.
Costumes are allowed but not required.
6. Criteria for Judging
Content & Relevance (40%) – Depth, originality, alignment with the theme
Delivery & Expression (30%) – Voice, emotion, stage presence
Creativity & Impact (20%) – Audience engagement and uniqueness
Timing & Adherence (10%) – Observance of rules and time
Total: 100%
7. Submission
Participants must submit a soft copy of their poem and upload their performance video on or before March 23, 2026.
Late submissions may result in penalties or disqualification.
8. Order of Performance
Determined through random draw.
9. Judges’ Decision
The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
10. Awards
Champion. Php. 3,000.00
1st Runner-Up. Php. 2,000.00
2nd Runner-Up. Php. 1,000.00
11. Awarding Ceremony
The awarding of winners will be held at Barangay V, Session Hall, Barangay V, on March 24, 2026.
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