UNC MUTYA 2023 Guidelines

1. The UNC MUTYA is a Beauty Competition among parents and alumni promoting beauty
   with a purpose and showing concern for others and for the environment. A Respectable
   UNCeana is a socially responsible citizen. The proceeds shall go to the Scholarship and
   Climate Change research fund of the University.
2. The search for UNC MUTYA (hereinafter referred to as the “PAGEANT”) is an event
   organized by the University of Nueva Caceres through the UNC MUTYA Committee
   (referred to as the “ORGANIZERS”), chaired by Marianne Edna P. Gomez, co-chaired by
   Nelia E. San Jose, and supported by its Committee members. These terms and conditions
   apply to all stages of the pageant.
3. Any natural-born female, age 30-50 years old, who wishes to join the pageant (herein-after
   referred to as the “CANDIDATE”) shall apply to the organizers by submitting to them a clear
   and complete Candidate’s Official Entry Form, which includes the following documentary
   requirements:
   
   a. Photocopy of the CANDIDATE’s Valid Government-issued Identification Card;
   b. For parent candidates, a photocopy of the current Student Matriculation Form of the
   CANDIDATE’S child;
   c. For alumni candidates, a certification from the Alumni Office;
   d. 2 pcs. 2” by 2” colored photographs recently taken with white background;
   e. Endorsement Letter duly signed by the Student Council Chairperson, Student
   Council Adviser, and the Dean (for College) and Principal (for Basic Education) of
   the department they represent;
   f. Medical Certificate from the University Health Services Department;
   g. Photocopy of Vaccination Card with Full Vaccinated Status;
   h. 3-minute Candidate’s Advocacy Video
   
   I. Candidate’s Advocacy Video Entry must not exceed the 3-minute running time;
   must be in landscape orientation; video quality must not be lower than Full High
   Definition (Full HD) Resolution Type (1080p);
   II. Content must adhere to UNC MUTYA’s goal of promoting beauty with a purpose and showing concern for others and for the environment. A Respectable UNCeana is a socially responsible citizen;III. Videos must not include any offensive remarks, explicit and inappropriate content.
4. Maximum of two (2) candidates (Alumni or Parent Candidate/s) representing an Academic Department are allowed to join the pageant. Currently employed UNC employees (whether alumni, or parent candidates) are disqualified to join the pageant.
5. Applications will be accepted on or before January 24, 2023 (Tuesday), until 5:00PM. Application to the MUTYA 2023 shall be personally submitted by the Candidate.
   
   a. Complete Candidate’s Official Entry Form and documentary requirements should be submitted physically at the University Parent Engagement Center Office, JH Building until January 24, 2023 (Tuesday), 5:00PM.
   b. For the Advocacy Video Submission, video file may be saved in a flash drive for personal submission to the UPEC Office; or may be sent directly to UPEC’s email ([email protected]) with Subject Title: on or before February 6, 2023.
6. The ORGANIZERS may not accept any application upon failure of submission of aforementioned requirements. A Committee shall screen the requirements submitted by the MUTYA Candidates.
7. As a Beauty for a Cause wherein proceeds shall go to the Everybody Shares Scholarship Program and Climate Change Research Fund of the University, tickets will be sold by the participating department.
8. Release and selling of tickets shall commence once the department has official candidate/s for MUTYA 2023. Ticket sale remittances are set on January 31 (1st remittance), February 7 (2nd remittance), and February 13, 2023, 12:00 noon (deadline).
   
   Mutya 2023 Criteria for Judging
   30% Beauty and Intelligence
   20% Engagement/Involvement in School or Community Affairs
   50% People’s Choice
   
   Mutya 2023 Prizes
   UNC MUTYA 2023 Title Holder shall receive a crown, sash, bouquet; cash prize of Php20,000 and 100% enrollment discount for a semester.
   UNC MUTYA 2023 1st Runner Up shall receive a crown, sash, bouquet, and cash prize of Php15,000.
   UNC MUTYA 2023 2nd Runner Up shall receive a crown, sash, bouquet, and cash prize of Php10,000.