• May 22 – Contest launching
• June 30 – Deadline for submission of registration forms.
• July 15 – Acceptance of entries
• July 16 – 18 – Technical screening of entries
• July 21 – Preliminary evaluation/judging of entries for the selection of the ten (10) finalists for each category ( In the event that entries exceed a total 100)
• August 8 – Deadline for submission of scaled models of 20 finalists for both categories
• August 21 – Final evaluation/judging of finalists by the Board of Jurors
• August 24 – Announcement of winners at MMDA sa GMA over radio station DZBB 594 khz. (Sunday)
• August 29 – Awarding of winners to be held at MMDA

Competition Mechanics

• The competition shall be open to all interested Filipino citizens (individuals or groups) nationwide.

• Registration forms shall only by sent on-line through MMDA e-mail address mmda_landmarkcompetition@yahoo.com Walk-in or mailed application will not be accepted.

• The competition will have two (2) categories:

  * “Circulo Del Mundo” (big rotunda);

  * “Maligayang Pagdating” (small rotunda)

• Entries may either be for the complete design including landscaping of the two (2) or one (1) rotundas.

• All entries must be ORIGINAL WORKS entirely executed by the entrant/s. Entries that are copies of existing works shall be automatically disqualified. The entrant shall be held responsible for any problems that may arise as to cases of ownership.

• Entries may be sent thru airmail packages or may be submitted to MMDA at MMDA Building, Orense street corner EDSA, Guadalupe, Makati City on or before July 15, 2008.

• MMDA will have no responsibility for lost, incomplete, mutilated, illegible, misdirected, postage due, or late entries.

• There shall be a Technical Screening Committee that shall check on conformity of entries to the technical guidelines of the competition. Entries found not conforming to the guidelines shall be automatically disqualified.

• A select panel of professionals, members of the academe and heads of relevant government agencies shall constitute the Board of Jurors for the preliminary and final judging.

• There shall be a preliminary stage in the rating and judging of entries and only the top ten (10) entries for each category shall be selected for final judgment. (The preliminary judging shall take place in the event that the number of entries exceed a total 100).

• The designers of the top 10 entries for each category shall prepare a scaled model of their respective designs, which shall be submitted not later than August 8, 2008.

• The winning entries and the names of the winners shall be published in one of the leading newspapers not later than August 24, 2008. Winners shall be duly notified via E-mail and telegram on when and where they can claim their prizes and shall be announced during the radio program “MMDA SA GMA” over radio station DZBB 594 khz. on August 24, 2008 (Sunday). By joining the competition, the winners agree to the inclusion of their names and/or pictures in the Winners Ad.

• Awarding of winners shall be held on August 29, 2008 at the MMDA office in Makati City.

• The winner, when claiming the prize, must present the original notification telegram and/or the printout of the email from MMDA and two (2) original and valid identification documents indicating full name, birth date/age and signature.

• In case the winner cannot personally claim the prize, he can send a proxy in his behalf. The proxy must bring a duly notarized authorization letter signed by the winner, two (2) valid IDs of the winner, two (2) valid IDs of the proxy and the notification letter sent by MMDA.

• Winning entries shall become the exclusive property of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Disposition of winning entries shall be at the sole discretion of the MMDA.

• All winners shall attend the awarding ceremonies on August 29, 2008. Venue for the awarding ceremonies shall be announced later.

• Winners shall have the option to render consultation services to MMDA in the implementation of design.

• Other participating contestants shall be awarded individual Certificates of Participation

• The decision of the Board of Jurors shall become final and unappealable

• MMDA reserves the right to withdraw any award and/or cash prize at any time should the contestant go against any of the guidelines and mechanics of the competition.

• MMDA reserves the right to use the name and photo of the winners and his/her entries free of charge for any telecast, broadcast, print or any other medium.

• Prizes not claimed within 60 days shall be forfeited in favor of MMDA.

• Non-winning entries can be claimed within 60 days after the announcement of winners at MMDA Bldg Office of the General Manager. Unclaimed entries will be disposed of after the deadline.

• All forms can be downloaded from the MMDA website www.mmda.gov.ph (registration form, entry form, affidavit and base plan of the two (2) rotundas).
• Jurors may declare no-winner in any or both categories.
• All prizes are subject to government tax.
• Acceptance of entries shall only be on July 15, 2008 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. No entry/entries shall be accepted before or after the said date.

• Entries must include the following:
• One (1) page narrative description of the concept/design;
• Scaled drawings

* Site Development Plan (Scale 1:500m);

* Section/Elevation (Scale 1:250m);

* Details

* Perspective

• Drawings must be presented in one (1) ¼ “ x 30” x 40” foam board (per rotunda), landscape layout. Graphic renditions shall be in pen and ink and colored media direct on board. No paste ups shall be allowed except for the narrative description of concepts and cost estimates which shall be typewritten on 2 separate A4 paper vertical (layout) to be pasted on the back middle portion of each board. A separate sealed legal size white mail envelope containing the entry form and duly notarized affidavit shall be pasted above the 2-A4 paper paste ups.

• Design must include the following:
• Sculpture/landmark structure
• Water feature
• Landscaping

• The total height of the sculpture/structure must not exceed the limit imposed by the Air Transportation Office (ATO).
• Maligayang Pagdating Rotunda (35.37 mtrs)
• Circulo del Mundo Rotunda (38.995 mtrs)

• A Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is located under the Circulo del Mundo Rotunda covered with 10 inches of garden soil. There shall be no permanent structure allowed to be built on top; only light movable materials are to be used.

• The estimated cost for the development of the design entry shall not exceed:
• Circulo Del Mundo Rotunda - Php 50,000,000.00
• Maligayang Pagdating Rotunda – Php 30,000,000.00

• Over-all impact (30%) – This is the design’s over-all effect on the looker. It should have an eye appeal and exude a sense of magnificence or elegance.

• Relevance to the theme (20%) – The design should adhere to the theme of extolling both the Filipino’s rich cultural traditions and profound sense of affinity with the global community

• Creativity (20%) – The design should be able to illustrate the author’s imaginative thoughts and artistic abilities

• Originality (20%) – The design should have the quality of novelty, newness or freshness. It must not have been derived from a similar work

• Cost Effectiveness (10%) – The estimated cost of the design should be proportionate to its over-all impact.

• First Prize – Php 500,000.00 and Plaque
• Second Prize – Php 300,000.00 and Plaque
• Third Prize – Php 200,000.00 and Plaque

 

Registration Form

Entry Forms

Vicinity Map

Affidavit


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