Event Primer & Mechanics
Everything you need to know — eligibility, registration flow, competition stages, and how your work is evaluated.
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Team Eligibility
- Teams of 3 to 5 members from any accredited Philippine institution.
- Open to senior high school and undergraduate / tertiary students.
- Cross-university and inter-regional teams are welcome.
- Students on Leave of Absence (LOA) remain eligible.
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Capacity & Quotas
- Maximum 40 teams nationwide (first-come, first-served).
- Early Registration: 5 slots per region (NCR, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao).
- Regular Registration: Open to all demographics.
- At least one representative must attend the Virtual Launch (Oct 10).
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Registration Fees
- Early Bird: ₱300.00 per member (Sept 21, 5:00 PM – Sept 25, 11:59 PM).
- Regular: ₱350.00 per member (Sept 28, 5:00 PM – Sept 30, 11:59 PM).
- Covers workshops, mentorship, evaluation, and event access.
- Strict no-refund policy once slots are secured.
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Important Notes
- UP DSSoc members may compete (excluding ExecBoard & PJDSC core).
- Proof of enrollment may be requested during verification.
- Unpaid slots are forfeited and released to the waitlist.