06/08/2026
𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒏!
The long wait is over because it’s the time of the year again! The 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧, headed by 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐥 with the support of 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧, headed by 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐓. 𝐎𝐫𝐢ñ𝐨, through the 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 and 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, presents 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 2026 with the theme “Different Context, Common Aspirations”.
𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐘𝐀 ( 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌 )
Awards and Prizes
🏆𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 + 7,000 + 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆
🏆1𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓-𝑼𝒑: 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 + 4,000 + 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆
🏆2𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓-𝑼𝒑: 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 + 2,000 + 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆
*𝑵𝒐𝒏-𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔: 1,000
Objectives
1. To showcase the youth’s capability in filming and showcasing the given theme.
2. To encourage healthy competition, artistic expression and spread awareness through film making.
3. To promote camaraderie and collaboration among youth from different barangays.
4. To provide a platform to showcase local youth’s realities and advocacies through creative artistry in a public setting.
Eligibility
1. This competition is open to all participants ages 15-30 years old and presently residing in the municipality of Libmanan.
2. Only eight (8) complete and qualified entries will be accepted as the official participant. (First come, first serve basis.)
3. Each team may consist of the following roles:
• Director
• Videographer
• Editor
• Main Actor(s)
• Script Writer
4. A member can only join one participating team.
5. To ensure the validity of the players’ residency, players may submit a certificate issued by the COMELEC as a registered voter or shall present any of following:
• Police Clearance
• NBI Clearance
• National ID
• Voter’s ID/certificate
• Driver’s license
• Certificate of Residency or Brgy. Clearance
(if the said requirements are not available, Birth Certificate can be provided)
6. It must begin with a 10-second ‘title screen’ that includes the title of the video, Municipality of Libmanan Logo, Local Youth Development Office Logo, Local Youth Development Council Logo and Asenso Libmanan Logo.
7. Entries should be original. No copyrighted materials such as but not limited to music, video clips, and photos may be used in this contest unless permission is obtained from the rightful owner of the materials.
8. The video should not contain any materials that are AI generated, obscene, scandalous, libelous, pornographic, offensive or encourage conduct that would be considered a violation of any law.
9. The Short film should focus on the Theme “Youth Issues and Empowerment”. Decisions of judges are final and irrevocable.
10. The deadline of submission of entries is on August 21, 2026, 11:59 PM. (No entry will be accepted later than the scheduled deadline).August 22, 2026 Judging. (Entries shall be uploaded in the link provided by the organizers)
Registration
1. Each group must submit:
o Completed Registration/Entry Form.
o Copy of proof of residency
o Clear group photo (for promotion).
o Song list (see section VI).
2. Deadline of Registration/Submission of entry form: August 7, 2026, 5:00PM
3. Submit all requirements to: Local Youth Development Office, 2nd Floor, Libmanan Youth Development Center (Former SK Building), or uploaded in a Gdrive provided by the organizer.
4.
Competition Format
1. The pre-production or the filmmaking process must start after submitting the registration form and/or provision of the official theme, adhering to the guidelines.
2. The film must be submitted on or before the deadline for fairness and adherence to the guidelines. Late submission will automatically lead to disqualification.
Competition Proper:
3. Each video must have a duration of at least 5 minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes.
4. Entries will be posted on the official page of LYDO.
5. Film will be judged live by a panel of Judges.
Theme
1. The Film making Competition 2026 theme is “Youth Issues and Empowerment”
2. The film must adhere to the provided theme, showcasing the reality and advocacy of the youth.
3. The film must have no explicit content, profanity, promotion of violence, hate, or illegal substances. Disclaimer at the video introduction must be included for entries including scenes with abovementioned prohibitions. Failure to include “disclaimer” in the video will lead to point deduction in the final score.
4.
Criteria for Judging
Criteria Percentage
Adherence to the Theme 25%
Storytelling and Script 25%
Originality & Creativity 25%
Cinematography and Visuals 25%
Total 100%
Code of Conduct
1. All participants must adhere to event rules and LGU policies.
2. Any misconduct may lead to disqualification depending on the assessment of the organizers.
3. The organizers reserve the right to screen and disqualify entries that do not comply.
Deadline of Submission of Short Film output is on August 21, 2026, 11:59PM.
Upload your finished Short Film here, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cf7QpoTwtdNWipCUOMNJVJI44xZ2ObUw?usp=share_link
𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐘𝐀 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒
(𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠)
𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒆:
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑷5,000 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆
🏆1𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝑼 :3,000 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆
🏆2𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝑼: 2,000 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆
*𝑵𝒐𝒏-𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔: 1,000
1. This competition is open to all participants ages 15-30 years old and a bonafide resident of Libmanan. All entries must have a maximum of three (3) members per team.
2. Only eight (8) complete and qualified entries will be accepted as the official participant. (First come, first serve basis.)
3. To ensure the validity of the players’ residency, players may submit a certificate issued by the COMELEC as a registered voter or shall present any of following:
• Police Clearance
• NBI Clearance
• National ID
• Voter’s ID/certificate
• Driver’s license
• Certificate of Residency or Brgy. Clearance
(if the said requirements are not available, Birth Certificate can be provided)
4. It must begin with a 10-second ‘title screen’ that includes the title of the video, Municipality of Libmanan Logo, Local Youth Development Office Logo, Local Youth Development Council Logo and Asenso Libmanan Logo.
5. Entries should be original. No copyrighted materials such as but not limited to music, videos, clips, and photos may be used in this contest unless permission is obtained from the rightful owner of the materials.
6. Video documentation must have a minimum of five (5) minutes and a maximum of ten (10) minutes duration.
7. Only Video clips should be included in the documentation, no slide of photos will be allowed.
8. The participant may use Mobile Phones, Video Camera, Drone Cameras and DSLR to take videos of the event.
9. The video should not contain any materials that are AI generated, obscene, scandalous, libelous, pornographic, offensive or encourage conduct that would be considered a violation of any law.
10. The video documentation should focus on the events made during the whole duration of Linggo ng Kabataan: Youth Convergence 2026.
11. Decisions of judges are final and irrevocable.
12. The deadline of submission of entries is on August 26, 2026, 11:59 PM. (No entry will be accepted later than the scheduled deadline). Judging is on August 27, 2026, winners of
13. This contest will be announced on August 28, 2026 and be posted in the Libmanan Local Youth Development Office official page.
The following must be in a Word File:
Name Of The File: Individual/Group Name_Short Documentary
CONTENT:
• Name of Participant:
• Title of Video:
• Contact Details:
• Title and the Artist of the Background Music used:
• Brief Description (Maximum 60 words)
Criteria For Judging:
30% - Originality
30% - Creativity
30% - Cinematography
10% - Overall impact
100% - GRAND TOTAL
Deadline of Submission of Video Documentation output is on September 2, 2026, 11:59PM.
Upload your finished Video Documentation here, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cf7QpoTwtdNWipCUOMNJVJI44xZ2ObUw?usp=share_link
For youth who are interested in joining the competition, these events are open to all 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧, just make sure to 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 in the link below on or before August 7, 2026, 11:59 PM. Only those 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 & 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 entries will be accepted. Hurry coz participation is on 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬.
Guidelines and Entry form: https://bit.ly/4pRPk7b
