14/06/2026
🌊 DEKADA: WPS – TERITORYO NATIN AT ATIN ITO!
OFFICIAL SONGWRITING CONTEST 2026
Theme:
WEST PHILIPPINE SEA DEKADA: TERITORYO NATIN AT ATIN ITO!
OUR SEAS. OUR RIGHTS. OUR FUTURE.
Ating Karagatan. Ating Karapatan. Ating Kinabukasan.
ALAMIN. IPAGLABAN. SUPORTAHAN.
ELIGIBILITY
• Open to all Filipino citizens nationwide (individuals or groups).
• Participants may submit only one (1) original composition.
• Entries must be 100% original, human-created, unpublished, and must not have won in any previous contest.
SONG REQUIREMENTS
The song must reflect one or more of the following themes:
🌊 National Pride and Sovereignty
🌊 Environmental Protection and Marine Conservation
🌊 Stories of Filipino Fishermen and Coastal Communities
🌊 Peace, Unity, Patriotism, and Resilience
Language: Filipino or English
Duration: 3 to 5 minutes
Genre: Open Genre (Pop, Folk, Rock, Ballad, Rap, Acoustic, Contemporary, etc.)
Lyrics must be appropriate, respectful, and aligned with the contest theme.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
🎧 Audio Recording
• Format: MP3 or WAV
• Clear recording quality (studio or demo recordings accepted)
• Excessive auto-tuning and editing that conceal composition quality are discouraged.
📝 Lyrics Document
• PDF or MS Word Format
• Must contain:
Song Title
Complete Lyrics
• Lyrics must exactly match the submitted audio recording.
📄 Entry Form
Include:
• Name of Participant/s
• Address
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Brief Description/Inspiration Behind the Song
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
📅 ON OR BEFORE JULY 5, 2026
All entries must be submitted via email to:
📧 [email protected]
JUDGING CRITERIA
Lyrics & Message – 40%
Relevance to the theme, depth, clarity, and impact of the message.
Melody & Composition – 30%
Musicality, structure, arrangement, and overall composition quality.
Creativity & Originality – 20%
Uniqueness of concept, style, and artistic expression.
Overall Impact – 10%
Emotional appeal, audience connection, and cultural significance.
SCREENING & FINAL ROUND
A panel of judges will select the Top Finalists.
Finalists may be required to:
🎤 Perform Live during the LOVE & FREEDOM Concert
CASH PRIZES
🥇 GRAND WINNER – ₱10,000.00
🥈 2ND PLACE – ₱7,000.00
🥉 3RD PLACE – ₱5,000.00
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
🎶 Winning songs and selected finalists will be featured and performed during the:
LOVE & FREEDOM CONCERT
July 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Pacific Mall, Lucena City
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Participants retain ownership and copyright of their compositions.
By joining the competition, participants grant the organizers the non-exclusive right to:
• Use and reproduce submitted entries for contest-related promotions;
• Publish or feature entries in print, digital, social media, and event materials with proper credit to the songwriter/s.
DISQUALIFICATION
Entries shall be automatically disqualified if:
• Proven plagiarized or copied from another work;
• AI-generated and falsely represented as original human-created work;
• Submitted after the deadline;
• Incomplete or non-compliant with contest requirements.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
• Decisions of the Board of Judges are final and irrevocable.
• Organizers reserve the right to amend contest rules when necessary for the proper conduct of the competition.
ORGANIZED BY
2nd Civil Relations Group (2CRG)
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Realtalk Philippines
YOUR SONG. YOUR VOICE. OUR FUTURE.
SING FOR OUR SEAS.
STAND FOR OUR RIGHTS.
INSPIRE THE NATION.
