General Miguel Malvar Essay Writing Contest (Philippines)

05 July 2011
General Miguel Malvar Essay Writing Contest (Philippines)
Deadline: 31 August 2011

The Extra Mile Productions announces the conduct of the General Miguel Malvar Essay Writing Contest in commemoration of the 100th Death Centennial Anniversary of General Miguel Malvar, one of the country's great revolutionary generals and heroes, with the theme, General Miguel Malvar - National Hero for Modem Times.


Objective: To commemorate the Centennial (100 years) Death Anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar, Hero and President

Theme: GEN. MIGUEL MALVAR – NATIONAL HERO FOR MODERN TIMES

Mechanics:

1. Open to all full time/part time students, classified per category:
  • Junior Division: Grade 1-7
  • High School Division: HS I-IV
  • College Division : University Level
2. Essay Theme:

Junior Division (Grade School): “Who is General Miguel Malvar? What makes him my Hero?”

High School Division: “Who is General Miguel Malvar, the 2nd President of the Philippines?”

College Division: “Who is General Miguel Malvar in the context of modern society today?”

3. Format Criteria:

Number of words – (length)
  • Junior Division (Grade School) – min 1, 000 to max. 1, 500 words
  • HS & College Division – min 2,000 to max. 4,000 words
Paper size: printed on 8 ½” x 11” bond paper
Double Spaced Margins 1” on each side
Must be type written/ printed from computer
Font: Times New Roman, size 12

4. Contest Period: June 15, 2011 to August 31, 2011

5. Entry Rules:

a) Official Entry Form and Rules (download forms from GMM Centennial website) – official website will be online by June 15, 2011

b) All entry forms should be signed by the student-participant. Entry forms that are not signed shall not be considered.

c) Only one entry per student

d) All essay entries must be accompanied by the official entry form

e) Entries may be submitted to:

THE EXTRA MILE PRODUCTIONS
Office Address:
UG3 Alfaro Place, 146 LP Leviste Street,
Salcedo Village, Makati City.
Telephone Numbers:
893-7275, 812-2238, 0922-8893058
Attention to: Ms. Aileen Porquez
OR via email at GMM.ESSAY@yahoo.com

f) Students may confirm acceptance of their entries at the contact numbers posted above

6. Deadline for submission of Entries : August 31, 2011 via postal mail, delivery, or email

7. Prizes :

Junior Division
  • 1st place – Php 20,000
  • 2nd place – Php 15,000
  • 3rd place – Php 10,000
  • 5 Consolation Prizes – Php 5,000 each
High School Division
  • 1st place – Php 30,000
  • 2nd place – Php 20,000
  • 3rd place – Php 10,000
College Division
  • 1st place – Php 30,000
  • 2nd place – Php 20,000
  • 3rd place – Php 10,000
Download the General Miguel Malvar Essay Writing Contest Entry Form >>

Contact Information:

For inquiries: GMM.ESSAY@vahoo.com

For submissions: GMM.ESSAY@vahoo.com

Website: http://www.malvar.net/
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