Deadline: 30 July 2011
(Read the previous announcement here)
The Philippine Retirement Authority is launching its 1st Essay Writing Competition in conjunction with its nationwide awareness campaign to promote local towns and cities suitable as second homes and retirement destinations for foreign retirees with the following objectives:
1) To gather information on the different towns and cities of the Philippines that can be uploaded in the PRA website which will be made available to foreign nationals and investors;
2) To promote awareness among youth about the various assets present in their towns and cities;
3) To develop the research thinking, and communication skills of the youth including the familiarity with correct grammar, spelling, and writing style; and
4) To publicize the winning entries, both locally and internationally, thru the different government and private websites.
The theme of the essay is “Dear Foreign Retiree, Why you should retire in my town”. The 1st PRA Essay Writing Contest is divided into two categories: High School Category, and College Category.
GUIDELINES
A. Eligibility
The essay writing competition is open to all public and private students in high school and college levels. The joining student must be currently enrolled for SY2011-2012. The student must submit, along with his/her entry, a scanned copy of his/her Student ID and an endorsement letter from the school principal/headmaster or their duly appointed representative. A student may submit only one (1) entry.
B. Forms
All entries must be in essay format and in English, with a minimum of 1,500 words and a maximum of 2,000 words. All entries must have a separate summary of no more than 250 words. The summary will be used by the jury to make a pre-selection. All entries must be typewritten, double-spaced on regular sized (8 ½ x 11 inches) bond paper using MS Word. Font size shall be 12, Times New Roman, with 1 inch margins top and bottom, and 1 inch margins left and right, and with page number indicated on the lower right case. All submissions must be original. No previously published material will be accepted. Any form of plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification. Quotes and references must be clearly marked throughout the essay and properly cited. Each entry submitted must be the work of one person only and not a collective work.
C. Submission
C.1 Via Traditional Mail or Courier Service
All entries must be placed in a sealed letter-envelope addressed and sent via traditional mail, courier, or personally delivered accompanied by:
i. A soft copy in PDF file format (in a diskette or CD)
ii. An endorsement letter from the school/university
iii. A photocopy of a valid school ID addressed to:
Essay Writing Competition Committee
c/o Mervin A. Magbuhat
Philippine Retirement Authority
29F Citibank Tower, 8741 Paseo de Roxas
Makati City 1220
C.2 Via Email
All entries must be sent as an attachment emailed to praessaywritingcontest2011@gmail.com in PDF file format only accompanied by:
i. A scanned copy of the endorsement letter from the school/university
ii. A scanned copy of a valid school ID
Entries may be accepted starting July 01, 2011, and all entries must be received on or before July 30, 2011. PRA reserves the right to extend the deadline. Such extension will be publicly announced. All submissions will be deemed as the Authority’s property upon receipt of entry. Selected entries will be made available online via the PRA official website after the announcement.
D. Judgement Criteria
Entries shall be judged by the panel of jurors to determine the best eight (8) entries, based on the following criteria:
For each of the High School and College categories, the following prizes will be received:
Contact Information:
For inquiries: inquiry@pra.gov.ph
For submissions: praessaywritingcontest2011@gmail.com
Website: http://www.pra.gov.ph/
(Read the previous announcement here)
The Philippine Retirement Authority is launching its 1st Essay Writing Competition in conjunction with its nationwide awareness campaign to promote local towns and cities suitable as second homes and retirement destinations for foreign retirees with the following objectives:
1) To gather information on the different towns and cities of the Philippines that can be uploaded in the PRA website which will be made available to foreign nationals and investors;
2) To promote awareness among youth about the various assets present in their towns and cities;
3) To develop the research thinking, and communication skills of the youth including the familiarity with correct grammar, spelling, and writing style; and
4) To publicize the winning entries, both locally and internationally, thru the different government and private websites.
The theme of the essay is “Dear Foreign Retiree, Why you should retire in my town”. The 1st PRA Essay Writing Contest is divided into two categories: High School Category, and College Category.
GUIDELINES
A. Eligibility
The essay writing competition is open to all public and private students in high school and college levels. The joining student must be currently enrolled for SY2011-2012. The student must submit, along with his/her entry, a scanned copy of his/her Student ID and an endorsement letter from the school principal/headmaster or their duly appointed representative. A student may submit only one (1) entry.
B. Forms
All entries must be in essay format and in English, with a minimum of 1,500 words and a maximum of 2,000 words. All entries must have a separate summary of no more than 250 words. The summary will be used by the jury to make a pre-selection. All entries must be typewritten, double-spaced on regular sized (8 ½ x 11 inches) bond paper using MS Word. Font size shall be 12, Times New Roman, with 1 inch margins top and bottom, and 1 inch margins left and right, and with page number indicated on the lower right case. All submissions must be original. No previously published material will be accepted. Any form of plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification. Quotes and references must be clearly marked throughout the essay and properly cited. Each entry submitted must be the work of one person only and not a collective work.
C. Submission
C.1 Via Traditional Mail or Courier Service
All entries must be placed in a sealed letter-envelope addressed and sent via traditional mail, courier, or personally delivered accompanied by:
i. A soft copy in PDF file format (in a diskette or CD)
ii. An endorsement letter from the school/university
iii. A photocopy of a valid school ID addressed to:
Essay Writing Competition Committee
c/o Mervin A. Magbuhat
Philippine Retirement Authority
29F Citibank Tower, 8741 Paseo de Roxas
Makati City 1220
C.2 Via Email
All entries must be sent as an attachment emailed to praessaywritingcontest2011@gmail.com in PDF file format only accompanied by:
i. A scanned copy of the endorsement letter from the school/university
ii. A scanned copy of a valid school ID
Entries may be accepted starting July 01, 2011, and all entries must be received on or before July 30, 2011. PRA reserves the right to extend the deadline. Such extension will be publicly announced. All submissions will be deemed as the Authority’s property upon receipt of entry. Selected entries will be made available online via the PRA official website after the announcement.
D. Judgement Criteria
Entries shall be judged by the panel of jurors to determine the best eight (8) entries, based on the following criteria:
- Content, Originality, and Relevance - 40 %
- Grammar and Spelling - 20 %
- Logic and Organization, Coherence & Unity - 30 %
- Style and Presentation - 10 %
For each of the High School and College categories, the following prizes will be received:
- Grand Prize Winner will receive PHP 50,000.00 + Plaque of Recognition;
- Second Prize Winner will receive PHP 30,000.00 + Plaque of Recognition;
- Third Prize Winner will receive PHP 20,000.00. + Plaque of Recognition.
- Five (5) Honorable Mention Awardees will receive PHP 5,000.00 each.
- Grand Winner = PHP 15,000.00 + Plaque of Recognition
- Second Prize Winner = PHP 10,000.00 + Plaque of Recognition
- Third Prize Winner = PHP 5,000.00 + Plaque of Recognition
Contact Information:
For inquiries: inquiry@pra.gov.ph
For submissions: praessaywritingcontest2011@gmail.com
Website: http://www.pra.gov.ph/
