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.