RMO No. 24-2006: Provides the policies and procedures for the conduct of the “Adventures of Super Pinoy” Art Contest

Key points

1. Background. The BIR, DepED-NCR and the Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the contest, which was launched on August 1, 2006.
2. Who may join. The contest is open to all students of private and public secondary schools in the listed NCR cities and municipalities under Revenue Regions 5, 6, 7 and 8. Relatives of BIR, TMAP and DepED officials and employees may also join.
3. Entries. Each entry is a comic art story featuring Super Pinoy/Pinay, conveying that the character’s good deeds symbolize the role and impact of taxes in the development of the country or the contestant’s community. Only one entry per contestant is accepted, and a school may submit at most ten (10) entries.
4. Deadlines. Entries go to the school Principal’s Office for pre-screening not later than October 2, 2006. Qualified entries go to the DepED division office not later than October 6, 2006.
5. Judging and prizes. Entries are judged 40% on relevance to the theme and clarity of message, 30% on originality and creativity, and 30% on visual impact. Prizes run from P 20,000.00 for first place down to P 5,000.00 for fifth, plus ten (10) consolation prizes of P 3,000.00 each.
6. Ownership of entries. All entries automatically become TMAP property, but the BIR may reproduce winning entries in its tax information materials.

Who is affected

• Students of public and private secondary schools in the listed NCR cities and municipalities

Deadlines and effectivity

• Launched August 1, 2006
• School pre-screening submission: not later than October 2, 2006
• Submission to DepED division office: not later than October 6, 2006