UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNCIL

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR
Date : February 20, 2024
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To : ALL FACULTY AND STUDENTS
By 2040, This External Campus
WMSU
is a Smart Research Subject : CONDUCT OF WMSU-TUNGAWAN EXTERNAL
University CAMPUS
generating PALARO 2024
competent
professionals
and global citizens Greetings of peace!
engendered by the
knowledge Please be informed that the Western Mindanao State University – Tungawan
from sciences External Campus Palaro 2024 will be held on March 4-10, 2024.
and liberal
education, This will feature various sports and activities - Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton,
empowering Chess, Larong Lahi, Banner Making Contest, and the highlight, the search for Mr.
communities, and Ms. Palaro 2024 of Western Mindanao State University – Tungawan External
and promoting Campus.
peace, harmony,
and cultural Faculty, Staff, and students should be reminded of the following:
diversity. 1. Each faculty will handle one (1) team and will serve as the team’s guide;
 Ma’am Rugaya J. Hambre – Black Team
 Ma’am Nur-Kasra O. Bamuhid – Maroon Team
Mission  Ma’am Kate L. Jauculan – Blue Team
WMSU  Sir John Kali Lucky T. Fabriga – Gray Team
commits to create 2. All are encouraged to wear their Palaro shirts during first day and last day of
a vibrant the event.
atmosphere 3. Officiating Officers are not allowed to join the sports except for Volleyball,
of learning Basketball, and Badminton.
where science, 4. Participation of all students is a must.
technology,
innovation,
research, the arts
and humanities, MATRIX OF THE ACTIVITIES
and community
engagement flourish Date Activity Location
and produce world- March 4-5, 2024 Preparation
class professionals March 6, 2024 Morning
committed to (Wednesday)
sustainable 8:00am Parade
development and 8;45am Lighting of the Torch
peace. 9:00am Opening Program Sports Ground Oval
10:00am Competition Proper
 Presentation of
Core Values Banners
 Bench Yelling
Love of country
Integrity &
Accountability
Afternoon

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 2;00pm Basketball (boys) Sports Ground
Oval
March 7, 2024 Morning
(Thursday)
8;30am Call time
9:00am Volleyball (girls) Sports Ground
Oval
Volleyball
10:30am (boys)
Afternoon

2:00pm Badminton
(Single) Sports Ground
Oval
3:00pm Badminton
(Mixed-Double)
March 8, 2024 Morning
(Friday)
Chess Campus Library
8:30am Computer
Mobile Legends Laboratory
Sports Ground
Basketball (Girls) Oval
Afternoon

1:00pm Larong-Lahi
 Patintero
 Luksong Sports Ground
Tinik Oval
 Tug of War
 Luksong
Lubid
 Slipper
Game
March 9, 2024 Morning
(Championship)
Saturday 8:30am Badminton (single
& mixed-double) Sports Ground
Oval
Basketball
(girls)
Afternoon

1:00pm Basketball (boys)

Volleyball (girls & Sports Ground
boys) Oval
March 10, 2024 Morning & Preparation for Mr.
Sunday Afternoon & Ms. Palaro Oval Court
5:00pm Search for Mr. &
Ms. Palaro

WORKING COMMITEES
Consultation; Nosca Bonna Ar D. Taasin, MA
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Supervision; Patricia Anne J. Ammad
By 2040,
WMSU Steering; Amoran, D.; Limbag, J.
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 Finance; Julie Anne G. Gaballo
Program; USC Officers, Campus Media
Contests; USC Officers
Tabulation; Noemae B. Obina
Decoration; Jauculan, KA; USC, Gender Club,
Dept. Officers; BEEd 3 & 2 Students
Venue Preparation; Bamuhid, N.; USC, Dept. Gender
Club Officers, ACT Students

Accommodation; USC, Dept. Gender Club Officers

Sound System; Campus Media
Meals and Snacks; Garcenis, R.; USC Officers
Awards & Certificates; Amoran, D.; Obina, N.; Silao, G.,
Campus Media
Documentation; Campus Media
Logistics; USC Officers
Sanitation; Utility Personnel
Security; Tungawan MPS Officers

OFFICIATING OFFICERS
Bench Yell
 Judges: Invited Alumni
Banner Making
 Judges:
Nosca Bonna Ar D. Taasin, MA
Jimmy Baay
Tina O. Saring
Basketball & Volleyball (Boys&Girls)
– Gustam; Saring (Black)
- Mus-ab L. Basug; Kenn Duran (Gray)
- Silao, G. ; Catubay (Maroon)
- Catubay ; Al (Blue)

Badminton (Single & Mixed-Double)

- Limbag, J. ; Garcenis, R. (Black)
- Igos, G.; Badan, J. (Blue)
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 - Duran, K.; Arcillas, L. (Gray)
- Mohammad, H. (Maroon)
Larong- Lahi
Facilitators: Faculty, USC Officers

Chess
- Amoran, D. ; Gaballo, J.

Mobile Legends
- Gustam; Anting

Mr. & Ms. Palaro

- Limbag, J. ; USC, Dept., Gender Club Officers

BENCH CHEERING COMPETITION

Mechanics and Guidelines:
1. Each member of the team must participate.
2. Each performance should have a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum
of 5 minutes long.
3. The use of drums and other instruments are allowed.
4. Loudness and clearness of the voice are encouraged.
5. Profanity and other inappropriate language are strictly prohibited.
6. Teams are encouraged to use coordinated props reflecting their team spirit
and creativity.
Criteria for Judging:
Creativity and Originality – 30%
Synchronization and Coordination – 30%
Enthusiasm and Energy – 25%
Audience Impact – 15%

BANNER MAKING CONTEST

Mechanics and Guidelines
1. Every team is required to create a banner that prominently features their
team name.

2. The banner can include artwork or designs that are associated with or
represent the team name.
3. The creation of the banner will take place on March 5, 2024, prior to the
parade.
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 4. The banner will be showcased during the parade and bench cheering
competition.
5. Teams must ensure that their banners are kept secure and not taken by
other teams until the last night of the event.

Criteria for Judging:

Team Name Representation – 30%
 The banner should effectively display the team name. The creativity and
originality in the way the team name is represented will be considered.
Artwork and Design – 30%
 The banner should include illustrations related to the team name. The
creativity, originality, and visual appeal of these illustrations will be
judged.
Timeliness – 10%
 The banner should be completed and ready for presentation on March 6,
2024, during the parade.
Presentation – 20%
 The presentation of the banner during the bench yell will be evaluated.
This includes how ell the banner is showcased and how it complements
the cheer.
Security – 10%
 Teams that successfully secure their banner and prevent it from being
taken by other teams until the last night of the event will receive points.

BASKETBALL (Boys & Girls)

Mechanics and Guidelines
1. Each team should cosist of at least 5 players, with a maximum of 12 to 15
players including substitutes.
2. A standard game consists of 2 quarters, each lasting 10 minutes. There can be a
short break between each quarter.
3. The team who will WIN after the Two quarters is safe to proceed to the next
game against another team. The team who is defeated will have the chance to play
again on the next round following the bracket (Round Robin).

VOLLEYBALL (Girls and Boys)

Mechanics and Guidelines
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 1. The objective of volleyball is to hit the ball over the net using only your hands
and get it to bounce in the opponent’s half of the court. The opposing team must
try to prevent the ball from bouncing before returning it.
2. It should consist of two team with six players each, separated by a net.
 Setter
 Middle Blocker
 Outside Hitter
 Opposite Hitter
 Libero
 Server

3. To win the game, a team must score 25 points with at least two-point
difference. If the teams are closely matched, the game can continue beyond the
25-point maximum. The game will only have 3 sets.
4. In the final deciding game of the match, it is played until 15 points, but two-
point difference still applies.

BADMINTON (Single and Mixed-Double)

Mechanics and Guidelines
1. Singles – one player on a side.
2. Mixed Doubles – one male and one female partner opposing a male and female
opponent.
General Rules/Regulations

1.Serving
a.The server must keep both feet in contact with the floor at the time of the
serve.
b. The shuttle must be contacted below the waist.
c. The racket head must be below the server’s wrist.
d.The server should not serve until the receiver is ready; the opponent is deemed
ready if a return is attempted.
e.Partners of the server and receiver may stand anywhere on the court providing
they do not obstruct the opponent’s view.
f. A bird that touches the net on the serve and goes into the proper service court
is legal.
g. If the server misses the bird on the serve attempt, it still counts. In singles and
doubles the serve would go to the opponent.

2.Serving Order – Singles

a. At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is even, the
serve will begin from the right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the
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By 2040,
WMSU b. If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and will then serve again
is a Smart Research from the alternate service court.
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 c. If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new
server. They serve from the appropriate service court – left if the score is odd and
right if it is even.

3. Serving Order - Doubles

a. A team will only have one player serve, per “service”.

b. At the beginning of the game and when the score is even (0,2,4,6, etc.) the
server serves from the right service court. When it is odd (1,3,5,7, etc.) the server
serves from the left service court.

c. If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the same
server serves again from the alternate service court.

d. If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The
receiving side becomes the new serving side.

e. The players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point
when their side is serving.

4.The winners of the first game serve first in the next game.

5. Shuttle falling on the lines are considered good.

6. During a rally, a bird that touches the net and goes over is in play.

7. A fault (violation of rules) occurs if:

a. On the service, any part of the racket head is higher than the server’s wrist and
contact is made above the waist.
b. The service fails to cross the net or go into the proper service court.
c. The feet of the server and receiver are not in the proper courts at time of
service.
d. The server hesitates or stops (feint/balk) the service motion or misses the bird.
e. The improper receiver returns the bird on the serve.
f. A bird hit into the net, under the net, against the wall or ceiling is out-of-bounds.
g. A player hits the bird before it crosses the net.
h. The bird touches a player or clothing.
i. The player touches the net while the bird is in play.
j. The bird is hit twice in succession by one/both partners.
k. The bird is held, caught, or carried on the racket when struck.
l. A player obstructs an opponent.

8. Let (a play allowed to be replayed)

a. The bird becomes caught in or on the net after passing over the net.
b. The bird hits the basketball supports or net.
c. The following situations occur before the next serve and if the offending side
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 1.The correct server serves from the wrong court.
2. The wrong server serves from either the correct/incorrect service court.
3. The correct receiver receives in the wrong court.

Scoring

1.Rally scoring allows for a point to be won by either team regardless of which
team is serving.

2. Both singles and doubles games are won with 21 points.

3.The side winning a rally adds a point to their score.

4. At 20 all, the side that gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.

5. At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point wins that game.

6. In the third game of singles and doubles, players change sides when a side
scores
11 points.

7. A match is won by winning two out of three games.

Safety/Etiquette

1. Keep a firm grip on the racket.

2. Be careful not to hit your partner with the racket.

3. Stay in your own court to avoid the possibility of collision with other players.

4. Stop play if other players enter your court.

5. Wait until there is a stop in the action to retrieve a bird from another court.

6. Be aware of the walls and the net posts.

7. Before play, agree on the boundaries and determine the first server.

8. Players call their own lines; replay the point if in doubt.

9. Shake hands after the game/match.

MOBILE LEGENDS: BANG BANG

Mechanics and Guidelines

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By 2040, Team Formation
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is a Smart Research Each team is required to maintain the following during the entirety of the game:
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 1. One (1) General Manager (required),
2. One (1) Head Coach (optional)
3. Five (5) Players
For their starting lineup (“Starters”)
4. At least one (1) and a maximum of five (5) substitute players (“Substitute”).
The minimum requirement for each team to legitimately function in the game is to
maintain at least five (5) starter players and one (1) substitute, along with a
manager and coach.
5. Selecting a player can be both male and female.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

1. Each team will play ONE BO3s with the other three (3) teams.
2. The ranking of the competition will be determined by points.
3. Three (3) win means 3 points, 2 wins mean 2 points, and 1 win means 1 point.
4. If the standings are one team has 3 points, one team has 2 points and two teams
have 1 point each. The top 2 teams will be automatically fighting for
championship.
5. If the standing are one 3 points, teams have 2 points, and one team has 1 point.
The team who got 3 points will be waiting for the championship match. The two
teams that have 2 points will be fighting for a championship slot.

CHESS

Mechanics

1. Every team should consist of a single player.

2. The competition will comprise 4 sets of games.
3. The “touch-move” rule will be enforced.
4. The 2 victorious players from each match will proceed to the championship
round, while the 2 defeated players will compete for the third place.

LARONG LAHI

A. Patintero

Mechanics:

1. To start the game, all Passers must go and try crossing the rectangle back and
forth without being touched by any of the Guards.
2. If anyone succeed, they score 1 point for their team.
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the next turn.
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4. If a Guard tagged a Passer without having his two feet on his line, then it does
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University 5. Once all Passers have finished (either won or lost), the teams switch roles
generating (Passers become Guards, and Guards become Passers) for a new turn to start and
competent complete the round.
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 B. Luksong Tinik

Mechanics:

1. Each team designates a leader, the nanay (mother), while the rest of the players
are called anak (children).
2. The players chosen to be nanay are usually the ones who can jump the highest.

3. The game involves players sitting on the ground and other players jumping
over parts of their body.

C. Tug of War

Mechanics:

1. An equal number of players pick up each end of the rope.

2.The players begin tugging the rope when the referee gives the signal.
3. Each player pulls backwards as hard as they can.
4. The teams continue pulling until the center of the rope (tape mark) crosses
where the referee is standing.
5. The game ends when the referee declares one team has successfully pulled the
past the center.

D. Luksong Lubid

Mechanics:

1. The game is traditionally played with two individuals swinging a rope in a

circle while players take turns jumping while singing or chanting.

2. If a player is out to the rhythm of the steps hereby hitting the rope, the next
player will take turn while the loser will be the one to swing the rope.

E. Slipper Game Mechanics:

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1. The pitcher will throw the slipper (just like the baseball game)
By 2040,
WMSU 2. If the striker can strike or kick the slipper to the back of the pitcher without
is a Smart Research catching of the catcher and make it home run, 1 point is given for the team.
University 3. But if you can’t strike the slipper 3 times, it is totally one point down, until 3
generating times of none strike.
competent 4. But if the catcher catch the slipper strike by the striker the point is given to the
professionals catcher team.
and global citizens
engendered by the HOW TO WIN THE GAME: Each players must be finish with home run with the
knowledge total score of the team of 6 point. If the team has finally got 6 points, the game is
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and cultural
 MR. & MS. PALARO 2024
Guidelines and Mechanics
A. Guidelines
1. The candidates per team must be a bona fide students of Western Mindanao
State University Tungawan External Campus (WMSU).

2. Candidates must not be part of the mentioned organizations which are USC
President, Vice-President and Senators, BEED Department President and GAD
President.

3. Each team must only have one male and one female representative for the
pageant. The team shall be responsible for handling and screening the
candidates in accordance to the rules and guidelines set by the organizers.

4. The candidates must be present during the rehearsal and shall have three
coordinators (one make-up artist and only two assistants) who will accompany
the candidates during their scheduled pageant.

5. The organizing committee has the right to call the attention of the candidates in
cases of any untoward behavior that would cause disturbance of the scheduled
activity.

6. The candidates will compete in the following categories:

i. Production Number
ii. Talent Competition

iii. School wear Competition

iv. Sportswear Competition
v. Evening Gown and Formal Attire Competition

7. Points breakdown for each portion of the pageant will be as follows:

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B. Mechanics
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University 1. The candidates will perform in pairs, they will be wearing Palaro T-shirts
generating that match the color of their team. Female candidates will be wearing
competent shorts and denim pants for the male candidates. Female candidates may
professionals want to consider innovating their Palaro T-shirt.
and global citizens 2. Candidates will introduce themselves with the following; name, age, team,
engendered by the short quotes with relevance to the event.
knowledge 3. Points breakdown for the production number will be as follow:
from sciences Criteria for the Production Number
and liberal
education, Bearing – 30%
empowering
communities, Stage Presence – 30%
and promoting
peace, harmony, Projection and Delivery – 30%
and cultural
diversity. Audience Impact – 10%

Mission
WMSU
commits to create
a vibrant
 TALENT PORTION
1. The presentation is in a pair form, but they can have back up dancer’s if
they want.
2. This portion is limited to a maximum of three to four minutes per
contestant.
3. Contestants are not able to wear and to use harmful props/materials which
can harm them and other people. They can wear whatever they feel
comfortable in performing their talent.
4. Points breakdown for the talent portion will be as follows:
Criteria for the Talent Portion

Stage Presence – 20%

Mastery – 40%

Uniqueness – 30%

Audience Impact – 10%

SCHOOL WEAR COMPETITION

1. The candidates shall wear the complete uniform of WMSU right after the
talent portion.
2. Candidates are allowed to bring props with them (e.g. books, bag, watch)
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that is relevant to the school wear.
By 2040, 3. Points breakdown for the school wear competition will be as follows:
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Criteria for the School Uniform
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Poise and Bearing – 25%
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engendered by the Stage Presence – 25%
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from sciences Audience impact – 10%
and liberal
education,
empowering SPORTSWEAR COMPETITION
communities,
and promoting 1. The candidates can wear any sport attire that represent their chosen sport
peace, harmony, and may bring props with them.
and cultural 2. Contestants are not able to wear and to use harmful props/materials which
diversity. can harm them and other people.
3. The candidates shall showcase and execute how their chosen sport
function.
Mission 4. Points breakdown for the sportswear competition will be as follows:
WMSU
commits to create
a vibrant Criteria for the Sports Attire
atmosphere
Figure – 30%
of learning
where science,
technology,
innovation,
research, the arts
and humanities,
 Sport Identity – 20%
Poise and Bearing – 40%
Overall Impact – 10%

EVENING GOWN AND FORMAL ATTIRE COMPETITION

1. Gowns and formal wear of each candidates will be provided by their team.
2. Delegates must carry themselves with dignity, grace, poise and elegance.
3. Judges will not be evaluating the cost or designer label of the gown, but
rather how well it suits the delegate (e.g., fit, color, style) as well as
delegate’s on-stage presentation.

4. Contestants will follow a runway pattern when modeling. Judges will be

made aware of the pattern.
5. Points breakdown for the sportswear competition will be as follows:
Criteria for Evening Gown and Formal Attire
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Elegance – 20%
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Suitability and Body Proportion – 30%
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and global citizens
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from sciences
and liberal 1. In the Q&A section, scores for each category are not tallied. With their
education, answer, victors for Mr. and Ms. Palaro 2024 will receive a 100% rating.
empowering 2. The degree to which the candidates answer with assurance, pertinence to
communities, the question, and intelligence will be the basis for their rating.
and promoting 3. Points breakdown for the Question and Answer Portion will be as follows:
peace, harmony, Criteria for Question and Answer
and cultural
diversity. Content of the answer – 40%

Eloquence and Projection – 20%

Mission
WMSU Wittiness – 30%
commits to create
a vibrant Overall Impact – 10%
atmosphere
of learning
where science,
Special Awards
technology,
innovation, After the Sportswear competition, special awards will be handed out (Male and
research, the arts Female).
and humanities,
and community a. People’s Choice award
engagement flourish b. Mr. and Ms. Photogenic award
and produce world- c. Best in Production number award
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 d. Best in Talent
e. Best in School wear
f. Best in Sport
g. Best in Evening Gown/ Formal Attire
h. Mr. and Ms. Catwalk
i. Body Beautiful award

j. Darling of the crowd

k. Face of the Night award
l. Mr. and Ms. Winsome Smile

Vision Major Awards

By 2040, After the question and answer portion, major awards will be handed out (Male
WMSU and Female).
is a Smart Research a. Third runner up (Male and Female)
University
b. Second runner up (Male and Female)
generating
c. First runner up (Male and Female)
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professionals d. Mr. and Ms. Palaro 2024
and global citizens
engendered by the
knowledge Please be guided accordingly.
from sciences
and liberal
education,
empowering
communities,
and promoting
peace, harmony, Dholmarie B. Amoran
and cultural President, USC
diversity. WMSU – Tungawan External Campus

Mission
WMSU Noted by:
commits to create Patricia Anne J. Ammad, MAEd
a vibrant Adviser, USC
atmosphere
of learning
where science,
technology,
innovation,
research, the arts Approved by:
and humanities,
and community Nosca Bonna Ar D. Taasin, MA
engagement flourish Campus Administrator
and produce world-
class professionals
committed to
sustainable
development and
peace.

Core Values

Love of country
Integrity &
Accountability