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is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapua
University, the country’s premiere technical education institution.
In its birth, MCL Cup was also conceptualized as an avenue for MCL to reach out to the best and
brightest talents of the region. The objective of MCL Cup is to provide a venue for interaction
among the talented students of the different high schools in Laguna and Batangas.
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MCL Cup 2006 is the very first of its kind in the region with four (4) major events (Quiz Bees in
Spelling, Science and Mathematics; and Cheerdance Competition). The famous Chorale
Competition was included in 2007 along with the other events. From the four (4) events, MCL Cup
has grown bigger with more events being added to it such as the Brainmasters, IT Quiz, Street
Dance, Digital Poster-Making, Sabayang Pagbigkas, and many more.
In 2012, the series of events was given a theme which highlighted environmental awareness and
protection of nature. This is We bECOme. All activities and event components of the series were
aligned to green advocacy to emphasize the global call for sustainable development.
Themes of the series from 2013 to 2018
capitalized the challenges for 21st century
education; and outcomes-based teaching and
learning. It opened the way for more
opportunities for the participating schools to
show their students’ prowess and excellence in
varied fields.
The line-up of events for MCL is a product of the
tedious planning of the different departments and
working teams of MCL who work year-round to
bring the biggest and best MCL Cup for our
partner schools.
The event is one of our ways to communicate MCL’s gesture of strategic partnership and invitation
to our partner schools to a meaningful collaborative engagement in empowering our teachers
and students by making them competitive and highly equipped.
From 26 participating schools, MCL Cup has reached 97 schools over the years with participants
coming from the National Capital Region (NCR), provinces of Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Quezon,
and Rizal. From four (4) major events, MCL Cup has grown to have as many as 26 events for the
best talents of around.
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In 2013, MCL Cup has introduced the use of a quiz show application that is specifically designed
for the ‘knowledge events’ of the series. The application was designed by a group of students
from the College of Computer and Information Science (CCIS) and its key feature is the
deployment of quiz questions through mobile devices and scoring capability that runs in iOS
platform. This was first of its kind that made MCL Cup quiz shows more challenging and exciting
not only for the participants but also to the spectators of the different events.
Over the years, MCL Cup has gained prominence
as schools participate to show their intellectual,
social, and artistic prowess in various events that
capture the best in every young Filipino.
Competing with the region’s top schools is an
experience worth being shared and cherished by
our participants. Being the coach of the region’s
winning schools is something that every teacher
and mentor will always be proud of.
MCL Cup is not just about championing the different events and activities. It is the experience
that each school is pushing for. Being able to join and perform with 90+ schools is something that
each student would cherish in his/her entire student life.
Over the years, MCL Cup has recognized this common understanding among our partner
schools as they join hands in bringing their best talents to compete and learn from every
experience that they had in the process.
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Our hearts have been warmed by every coach or adviser’s smile and story of how they
prepared their mentees for MCL Cup. The days of training and preparation for the different
events have developed not only learning experiences but friendships that nurtured every
participant’ s well-being and personhood.
advocates this principle. Support for
alternative learning opportunities is a top priority of the school. Hence, we would also want
to share this advocacy to our partner schools through MCL Cup. We open MCL’s doors for a
meaningful showcase of knowledge, skills and attitude --- the very pillars of outcomes-based
education.
Every participating student’s learning of the values of teamwork, camaraderie, prudence,
respect, and passion for excellence are meaningful success indicators that energize us to do
more for our stakeholders.
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this year’s theme
On the third stanza of the Malayan Hymn, the phrase “to the limits we push on” is inscribed.
Composed by MCL and Mapua University President, Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, the phrase is an ardent
expression of high-spirited commitment to excellence and virtue. Amidst struggles and
challenges, the Malayan spirit and determination to strive for the best are motivators for success.
MCL Cup intends to share the same spirit and determination by telling its participants to ‘push
on to the limits’. Knowledge, skills and attitude are the weapons to use for success. These should
be limitless that is why whatever limit one finds to be curtailing his/her journey to excellence
must ‘push on’, succeed and surpass the limit.
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These are the same formula of success for most
people and Malayans alike. For MCL’s President
and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Reynaldo B.
Vea, the institution is committed to equip our
up-and-coming young people in Laguna and
environs so that they, too, can have successful
careers in the Philippines and anywhere else on
the planet. In order to do this, we have
formulated globally relevant student learning
outcomes, designed our curricula around these
desired outcomes, and sought our students to
attain these outcomes using learner-centered
approaches.
This same vision must be shared to our partner schools to motivate our fellow teachers and
mentors; and students most importantly to push on to the limits.
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NOVEMBER 29
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Silang, Cavite
Silang, Cavite
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1. is open to all students of secondary educational institutions recognized
by the Department of Education (DepEd).
2. Schools that offer Junior High School only are eligible to join the events for Grades 7
to 10 participants. Likewise, schools that offer Senior High School program only may
join events that are intended for Grades 11 and 12.
3. All performers/participants/representatives must be bona fide students of their
respective schools and must be eligible as per specific competition requirements.
4. The School Head is requested to certify the eligibility and qualification of their student
participants upon online and manual submission of the registration forms.
5. Mechanics for specific events are provided to guide the schools on the eligibility OF
participants per event/competition depending on the grade level requirements. All
coaches, advisers, and school heads are requested to refer to these mechanics on the
succeeding sections of this Rulebook.
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6. ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION is required for all participating schools.
7. Online registration forms are available through the MCL Website (www.mcl.edu.ph).
Please click the MCL Cup banner page to be directed to the MCL Cup dedicated sub-
website where the online registration portal is found.
8. As an alternative, registration forms may be submitted through any of the following:
a. For Walk-in submission- please proceed to the Admissions Office located at the
First Floor, Jose Rizal Building, Malayan Colleges Laguna;
b. Through email- kindly include the text: “Registration: MCL Cup 14.0”on the
subject, and send to the following email addresses:
Official MCL Cup 14.0 Email
Address [email protected]
MCL Cup Vice-Chair for
Secretariat/Programs- [email protected]
9. Official registration will close on 28 October, 2019 (Monday).
10. The Over-all Steering Committee for MCL Cup 14.0 reserves the right to refuse
acceptance of registration forms after the said date.
11. Incomplete data provided in the official registration form is a ground for non-acceptance
of the registration submitted and will result to prohibition from participating in any of
the event components.
12. Malayan Colleges Laguna – A Mapua School reserves the right to decide on issues
pertinent to the qualification and disqualification of entries and nominated participants.
13. Any form of misrepresentation is not allowed in the registration of participating teams,
and student-participants. Once proven, this will result to disqualification.
14. By registering, the participating schools subscribe to be governed by the data privacy
policy of MCL Cup 14.0 as stipulated in the succeeding sections of this Rulebook.
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15. As part of MCL’s commitment to outcomes-
based education, the scoring rubrics for the
large group events (i.e. events with more
than 10 participants per team/group) will
also be outcomes-based.
16. GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE special
awards will be given to participating schools and contestants who are able to get
the scores on the table at the right.
17. The following table shows the major awards and the corresponding categories:
Overall Winners Overall Champion, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up
Major Awards Champion, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up
(Knowledge, Skills and Attitude events)
Event Awards Champion, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up
18. Finalists of each event component will get corresponding scores which will be totaled
with the scores from other events to determine the three (3) top ranking participating
schools for the Major Awards and Overall Winners respectively.
19. The final standing will be determined by the total of scores earned in all events
participated in irrespective of the major awards received.
AWARD AVERAGE SCORE
(per event)
Gold 100-95
Silver 90-95
Bronze 85-90
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20. The table below shows the corresponding scores that can be earned by every finalist of
each event:
KNOWLEDGE CHAMPION 1st Runner
Up
2nd Runner
Up Finalists
Intermediate Math Quiz Show
Advanced Math Quiz Show
Intermediate Science Quiz Show
Advanced Science Quiz Show
Brainmasters
Advanced Brainmasters
Jose Rizal Quiz Show
ABM Quiz Show
ICT Quiz Show
70 60 50 30
SKILLS CHAMPION 1st Runner
Up
2nd Runner
Up
Special
Award/s
Intermediate Digital Poster-Making
Advanced Digital Poster-Making
Intermediate Gastronomic Challenge
Advanced Gastronomic Challenge
Intermediate Mural Competition
Advanced Mural Competition
Table Tennis (Male)
Table Tennis (Female)
E-Sports Gaming Tournament
70 60 50 30
Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas 100 80 60 30
Eventus Chorale 100 80 60 30
(Special Award/s is/are applicable only to recognition given at the sole discretion of the judges.
Not all events may have special awards.)
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ATTITUDE CHAMPION 1st Runner
Up 2nd Runner
Up Special
Awardees
3x3 Basketball Challenge (Male)
70 60 50 30 3x3 Basketball Challenge (Female)
Extreme! Battle of the Bands
Whizzy Cheer and Dance Mania
100 80 60 30 Surpass! Street Dance Showdown
Superb! Cultural Heritage Dance Festival
21. For Skills and Attitude events with elimination rounds, qualifiers for the final round are
entitled to receive the corresponding points for the finalists/ special awards.
22. Special awards may be given to selected event components to recognize the exemplary
performance of the participants. These may be given upon the recommendation of the
Event Chair.
23. The MCL Cup 14.0 Steering Committee may hold Elimination Rounds if the number of pre-
registered participants for the “Knowledge” events exceed ten (10). Elimination rounds are
scheduled on November 21 and 22, 2019 at Malayan Colleges Laguna. Final announcement
about the events with elimination round/s and its corresponding schedule will be released
no later than November 15, 2019. Participants are advised to regularly check the MCL Cup
Facebook Account for updates.
24. The Elimination Round is a sit-down exam that all team-members will collectively answer.
This round may be administered through MCL Blackboard Learn, MCL’s online learning
management system.
25. During the final round, answers to the academic contests will be electronically submitted
through a specialized application developed for MCL Cup quiz shows.
26. Some of the quiz shows maybe organized in a different format and set-up such as “family
feud, or jeopardy” style/s depending on the organizing teams.
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27. Successful transmission of answers is a responsibility of the contestants. Errors in inputting
texts and codes committed by the contestants invalidate the answer and will deprive the
team of earning the corresponding points.
28. By default, all keyed-in answers are set on “auto-submit” when the time is up. Answers
transmitted when the time lapses are considered official.
29. Before each round, all contestants will undergo a briefing on how to encode answers and
submit them electronically.
30. Incomplete and/or misspelled answers will not be credited.
31. There might be special symbols required for correct answers to be credited in Mathematics,
Science and IT Quiz Shows. In the absence of these symbols in the input device to be used,
substitute codes will be provided before the contest proper. This shall also be a part of the
orientation and briefing sessions.
32. In case of a tie in the final score during the Elimination Round, additional questions may be
given by the organizers to determine the ten (10) top-ranking teams.
33. In case of a tie in the scores of any of the Top 3 competing teams in the Final Round, a
clincher round will follow. The team to earn the first score in this round will automatically
get the place being contended.
34. The questions in the final round will only be read twice. The timer will start after the
question is read for the first time.
35. The following scoring system and time allotment will be implemented:
ROUNDS TIME LIMIT POINTS # of Questions
Easy 15 seconds 10 points 10 items
Average 25 seconds 20 points 15 items
Difficult 40 seconds 30 points 20 items
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36. Contestants are requested to be in the venue at least one (1) hour before the time of the
event proper to undergo registration procedures and briefing. Actual event registration
closes 15 minutes before the actual start of the contest. No participant will be allowed to
join any of the contests once the registration has officially closed.
37. Each student representative must bring his/her school ID on the day of the event that s/he
will be participating in.
38. The order of performances (in the case of large group events) will be determined through
manual draw lots or electronic draw by the team leader or any team representative. The
participants/performers will be informed of the sequence before the start of the event.
39. If the number of registered schools for the large groups has reached twelve (12), the
Overall Steering Committee upon consultation with the judges may hold an elimination
round.
40. If elimination rounds are done, schedule of final rounds might be postponed to another
date upon consultation with the judges and advisers/ coaches.
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41. The Over-all Steering Committee of MCL Cup 14.0 is committed to select members of the
panel of judges who are experts in that specific area/field; with proven independence and
are objective evaluators of outcomes.
42. Members of the panel of judges are ensured to have no connection or affiliation with any
of the participating schools.
43. Questions, clarifications, and objections on the answers submitted during the
“Knowledge” events can only be raised by the participants immediately before the next
question is given. The Quiz Show Host must acknowledge the point of information raised
by the contestant/s who will then be required to present documentary evidences to
support such claim.
44. The Quiz Show Host will then direct the query to the Panel of Judges for adjudication. At
this point, the faculty adviser / coach may assist the student in defending their position.
45. For large group events (e.g. Whizzy Cheer and Dance Mania, Madulang Sabayang
Pagbigkas, Surpass! Street Dance Showdown, and other events with more than 10
participants), the officially appointed coach or faculty adviser may represent the team in
seeking for clarification on the contest rules, mechanics, and adjudication process.
46. The decision of the Panel of Judges is final.
47. The Over-all Steering Committee of MCL Cup 14.0 in consultation with the Panel of
Adjudicators of specific events has the sole right to clarify the details in the mechanics.
48. Changes in the rules may be adopted as decided upon by the panel of judges, after a
consultation and concurrence with/by the coaches/faculty adviser of the teams, and
subject to the approval of the Over-all Chair of MCL Cup 14.0.
49. The Overall Steering Committee reserves the right to amend the mechanics after official
publication. Hence, all interested parties are advised to check the MCL Cup 14.00 sub-
website for any erratum or addendum to the MCL Cup 14.0 Rulebook.
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50. The table below summarizes the awards and prizes for the different events:
KNOWLEDGE SCHOOL STUDENT
PARTICIPANTS ADVISER
Intermediate Math Quiz Show
Advanced Math Quiz Show Intermediate Science Quiz Show Advanced Science Quiz Show Brainmasters Advanced Brainmasters
Jose Rizal Quiz Show ABM Quiz Show
ICT Quiz Show
Plaque/ Trophy
Medal of Recognition;
Gift Prizes; and Scholarship
Vouchers
Certificate of Recognition; Gift Prizes
Intermediate Digital Poster-Making
Advanced Digital Poster-Making
Intermediate Gastronomic Challenge
Advanced Gastronomic Challenge
Intermediate Mural Competition
Advanced Mural Competition
Table Tennis (Male)
Table Tennis (Female)
E-Sports Gaming Tournament 3x3 Basketball Challenge (Male) 3x3 Basketball Challenge (Female)
Plaque/ Trophy
Medal of Recognition;
Gift Prizes; and Scholarship Vouchers
Certificate of Recognition; Gift Prizes
Extreme! Battle of the Bands
Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas
Eventus Chorale
Whizzy Cheer and Dance Mania Surpass! Street Dance Showdown Superb! Cultural Heritage Dance Festival
Plaque / Trophy Certificate of Recognition;
Gift Prizes
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51. Scholarship certificates and major prizes will be awarded to select winners of the
different contests.
52. Corresponding points will be given to schools that will participate and perform well in
the different event components to win the MCL Cup 14.0 Overall Champion, First
Runner Up, and Second Runner Up awards respectively.
53. As part of the advocacy for environmental sustainability through conservation of
available resources, participating schools, its faculty adviser, coaches, and students may
request for certificates of participation in electronic format. Printed certificates will only
be issued on exceptional cases.
54. The Top Three (3) schools will receive, in addition to the trophies and medals, the
following prizes:
Overall Champion - PHP 75,000.00 worth of prizes
First Runner Up - PHP 50,000.00 worth of prizes
Second Runner Up - PHP 25,000.00 worth of prizes
55. The awarding ceremonies will be held on 07 December, 2019 during the Closing
Ceremony of MCL Cup 14.0 to recognize the three Overall Winning Schools.
56. Schools are requested to organize an official awarding ceremonies at their respective
schools after the series of events of MCL Cup 14.0.
57. The true spirit of sportsmanship is greatly encouraged among the members of the
competing teams.
58. Coaches and student representatives are expected to behave in a respectful and ethical
manner, and any omission may result in the disqualification of a team or ejection of an
offender.
59. Coaches and school representatives are reminded not to approach the members of the
panel of judges during the event, unless the reason for such is to request for any
clarification on the contest rules, mechanics, and the adjudication process. In this case,
the coach/ faculty adviser should confer with the Event Chair, or the Program Host to be
acknowledged and be referred to the Panel of Judges.
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60. The MCL campus has an existing set up of Security personnel and relevant security and
safety policies.
61. MCL is a drug-free and alcohol-free campus. Persons under the influence of drugs, and/or
alcohol will be denied entry to the premises of the school.
62. First aid and health related concerns during the events of the MCL Cup will be addressed
by the Safety Committee and the Center for Health Services and Wellness (CHSW) of MCL.
63. A standby ambulance will also be made available for outdoor events and other activities
that might pose a risk on the safety and wellness of participants.
64. Malayan Colleges Laguna reserves the right to prohibit any person from using props,
instruments, tools, and other effects that are non-compliant to the safety standards and
policies of MCL, and those that are offensive to any socio-cultural and religious
sensibilities including those that may serious negative emotions to the general public.
65. MCL may also further restrict the conduct of MCL Cup 14.0 activities in the interest of
safety, and wellness of all participants, and the general public.
66. Schools are encouraged to compose their own student delegation to support, and cheer
for their contestants. All students who will be part of the official school delegation are
required to bring their school IDs, and will be issued entrance passes and/or nametags to
gain access to the campus.
67. Members of the official student delegation must wear their school uniform, or any decent
attire that complies with MCL’s dress code.
68. Parents and relatives of the contestants are allowed to attend the activities. Same policies
on security and public safety will apply to them.
69. Southpoint Homeowners Association imposes separate guidelines on access to the
premises within their jurisdiction. Since MCL is located inside Southpoint Subdivision, all
guests and visitors are bound to comply with these policies and regulations including entry
to the village, traffic management, and motor vehicle parking.
70. Requests for assistance for persons with disability, senior citizens, pregnant women, and
others who need special assistance may be made with the Program Secretariat through the
contact information provided on this Rulebook.
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71. Malayan Colleges Laguna – A Mapua School commits to full observance of and
compliance to the Department of Education (DepEd) Memo No. 66, Series of 2017,
otherwise known as the Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus
Activities.
72. By registering to any of the events of MCL Cup 14.0, school representatives are confirming
that parental consent has been secured for the participating minors, and that such consent
covers the extraction, use, storage, and sharing of the personal information of concerned
student participants.
73. Since MCL Cup 14.0 is an event that is open to the public, photo and video coverage may
be done by both the organizers and other spectators to the event. All participants and
guests are hereby confirming that they allow being photographed and videotaped, and
that these media may be used for non-commercial purposes except for documentation of
the event, and promotion of future events of MCL Cup and MCL in general.
74. For other concerns on data privacy and requests for exclusion from official video and
photo coverage, please email the Program Secretariat through the following:
Official MCL Cup 14.0 Email
Address [email protected]
MCL Cup Vice-Chair for
Secretariat/Programs- [email protected]
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75. All participants to the different events are encouraged to use musical compositions and
effects that are in public domain.
76. Participating schools may use compositions and other intellectual properties at their
discretion. Securing licenses for these intellectual properties is recommended subject to
applicable laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
77. Malayan Colleges Laguna – A Mapua School is committed to ensure that the use of any
music, composition, or artistic work in any or all of the events of MCL Cup 14.0 does
not intent to commit infringement of anyone’s or any group’s intellectual property
right/s, and that these are used or to be used for non-commercial and non-profit intent
and purpose.
78. For reference, feel free to check the website of the Filipino Society of Composers,
Authors, and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP) in this link: http://www.filscap.com.ph/.
79. For MCL Cup 14.0 events where official submission of the participants’ output/s is
required, schools and their representatives/ official contestants are reminded that upon
registration, they agree that these entries, and submitted outputs are considered
property/ies of the Malayan Colleges Laguna- A Mapua School.
80. Furthermore, participants who submitted any output or entry to the different events of
MCL Cup 14.0 authorize MCL to use the same for non-profit and non-commercial
purpose in the future that includes publication of these works for free, and without any
need for MCL to remunerate the authors for royalty or any compensation for the use of
the artwork, music, or composition.
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81. All contests and event components will be held at Malayan Colleges Laguna campus. MCL
facilities will be made available for the said events.
For reference, a campus map is herein provided.
Directions to MCL:
MCL is a 20-minute drive from Alabang, through the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
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82. The Overall Steering Committee of the MCL Cup 14.0 is tasked to assess conditions that may affect
the conduct of activities. Cancellation, or postponement of activities may be announced due to
inclement weather condition, inadvertent declaration of holiday or suspension of classes/ work;
or any uncontrolled scenario that might pose danger or threat to the security, safety, and wellness
of the participants.
83. All participating schools are advised to stay tuned for important announcements about MCL Cup
14.0 through the following channels:
a. MCL website (www.mcl.edu.ph)
b. Facebook page of MCL Cup (TheMCLCup)
c. through emailed advisories relevant to the event.
84. Schedules and line-up of activities may also be changed by the organizers if there is a justifiable
reason for such. On best efforts, the Steering Committee will use all available media to inform the
participating schools about such.
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