Local Government of Trece Martires City: AUGUST 2013 ARTICLE 2

MDS NEWSLETTER
Date Issued: August 2013

INTER-SCHOOL RE-ENACTMENT COMPETITION YEAR 2

The Local Government of Trece Martires City through the efforts of the City Mayor’s Office (CMO) thru the City Tourism and Information Office conducted the Inter-School Re-enactment Competition Year 2 last August 30, 2013 at the Trece Martires National High School Main Campus. This annual event is part of the commemoration of the 117th Death Anniversary of the Thirteen Martyrs on September 12, 2013.

The program started with a prayer and National Anthem followed by opening remarks led by Hon. Venancio Gatdula, Chairperson of Committee on Tourism of the Sanggunian. The panel of judges were: Mr. Raymund Eguillos the Senior Executive Assistant of CMO, represented by Ms. Jennylenne S. Amparo; Ms. Liberty Herrera the Provincial Tourism Development Officer representated by Ms. Mikaela U. Vinaro; Hon. Rona A Bago, City Councilor; Mr. Loreto G. Camiloza a Professor of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, and; Ms. Rossani Recreo Sarile the chairman of the board of judges with a Master of Arts in Drama Education & Theatre Arts from the Phil. Normal University and the President of Cavite Association of Historical Sites & Museums. The competition was judged according to Historical Relevance 30%, Theatrical/production value 60% and Audience impact 10%.

Each school re-enacted the capture, trial and execution of the Thirteen Martyrs to wit: Elim Christian Academy School (15 mins.), Trece Martires National High School—Cabezas Annex (37 mins.); Trece Martires National High School—Main Campus (38 mins.); Francisco Osorio National High School (25 mins.); Luis Aguado National High School (39 mins.), and; Trece Martires National High School—Conchu Annex (38 mins).

Trece Martires National High School—Cabezas Annex won Grand Champion with a total score of 96%. Their school also received the following Special Awards; Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director. The Best Supporting Actress was awarded to the student who performed the role of Victoriana Sayad of Trece Martires National High School Main Campus.

Each participants received a certificate and a plaque on the same day and the winning school will received a cash prize of Php30,000, the other schools a consolation prize of Php10,000 on September 12, 2013.

Trece Martires National High School—Cabezas Annex will perform their winning piece on the formal program on Spetmber 12, 2013 at the City Hall grounds.