
Elementary & High School Editions
Criteria
Graphic Novel


Semi-Finals
Content: Clarity and development of the story, characters, and dialogue – 50%
Workmanship: Effort, neatness, and ability to express ideas clearly through writing and visuals – 30%
Appeal: Overall impact and attractiveness of the entry, including design and presentation – 20%
Grand Finals
Content: Clarity and development of the story, characters, and dialogue – 50%
Workmanship: Effort, neatness, and ability to express ideas clearly through writing and visuals – 30%
Appeal: Overall impact and attractiveness of the entry, including design and presentation – 20%

Online Content Creation


Semi-Finals
Creativity: Originality of the idea and creative use of visuals, sounds, or storytelling – 40%
Overall Impact: The impression the content leaves on viewers in terms of message, emotion, or entertainment – 30%
Quality: Clarity of video and audio, editing, and overall organization of the content – 20%
Views and Engagement: Audience reach, reactions, and interactions (e.g., likes, comments, shares) – 10%
Grand Finals
Creativity: Originality of the idea and creative use of visuals, sounds, or storytelling – 40%
Overall Impact: The impression the content leaves on viewers in terms of message, emotion, or entertainment – 30%
Quality: Clarity of video and audio, editing, and overall organization of the content – 20%
Presentation: Clarity, confidence, and delivery – 10%
Short Story Writing


Semi-Finals
Story and Structure: Clarity and flow of the story, with a clear beginning, middle, and end; includes well-developed characters and a meaningful message – 50%
Creativity: Originality of the idea, use of imagination, and how uniquely the story is told – 30%
Overall Appeal: General impact of the story, including how engaging and enjoyable it is to read – 20%
Grand Finals
Story and Structure: Clarity and flow of the story, with a clear beginning, middle, and end; includes well-developed characters and a meaningful message – 50%
Creativity: Originality of the idea, use of imagination, and how uniquely the story is told – 30%
Overall Appeal: General impact of the story, including how engaging and enjoyable it is to read – 20%

Songwriting


Semi-Finals
Creativity: Originality and uniqueness of the song’s idea and style – 40%
Lyrics: Clarity and effectiveness of the words in telling a story or expressing an idea – 30%
Melody and Composition: Structure of the song, flow of verses and chorus, and appeal of the tune – 20%
Overall Appeal: Catchiness and how enjoyable the song is as a whole – 10%
Grand Finals
Creativity: Originality and uniqueness of the song’s idea and style – 40%
Lyrics: Clarity and effectiveness of the words in telling a story or expressing an idea – 30%
Melody and Composition: Structure of the song, flow of verses and chorus, and appeal of the tune – 20%
Overall Appeal: Catchiness and how enjoyable the song is as a whole – 10%
Prizes
The following prizes apply to all categories in the YC2 Season 3 Elementary and High School Editions
₱200,000
Second
Place
₱50,000
Third
Place
₱10,000
Fourth to
Tenth
Place
₱500,000
Grand
Winner









The Young Creatives Challenge (YC2) is the grandest showcase of creativity in the Philippines. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under its Malikhaing Pinoy Program, this nationwide competition aims to inspire, recognize, and highlight creative talents while providing young Filipino creatives with a platform for artistic growth and national recognition.