DepEd Memorandum 081, s. 2025
Invitation To Participate in The 2025 Dokyubata Video Documentary Contest of The National Council for Children's Television
SEP 19 2025
DepEd MEMORANDUM
No. 081, s. 2025
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2025 DOKYUBATA VIDEO DOCUMENTARY CONTEST OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN'S TELEVISION
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau and Service Director
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public and Private Secondary School Heads
Attached Agencies
All Others Concerned
l. The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the National Council for Children's Television (NCCT), enjoins all public and private secondary schools to participate in the 2025 DokyuBata Video Documentary Competition.
2. This year's theme, KILOMETER 0: Mga Lokal na Kuwento para sa Pandaigdigang Adhikain at Pagbabago, aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and highlights the global pillars of People, Planet, Peace, Prosperity, and Partnerships. The competition aims to empower youth-driven narratives that explore hope, identity, and the future through the lens of young Filipino storytellers.
3. All junior and senior high schools nationwide are encouraged to submit at least one entry to the competition. Schools that offer the Special Program in the Arts are highly encouraged to participate.
4. The competition has three competing divisions. It is open to junior or senior high school students, educators, government officials, representatives from the youth sector, film documentarists, and content creators all over the country:
a. Children Division
i. Open to children aged 12-17 years old.
ii. Video documentaries must have a maximum running time of five minutes.
b. Young Adult Division
i. Open to youth aged 18-23 years old.
ii. Video documentaries must have a minimum of eight minutes and a maximum running time of 10 minutes.
c. Adult Division
i. Open to individuals aged 24 years old and above.
ii. Video documentaries must have a minimum of 13 minutes and a maximum running time of 15 minutes.
5. No registration fee, in any amount, will be collected from the participants.
6. Participants shall register through bit.ly/DokyuBata2025OfficialEntryForm, either individually or through their representatives.
7. The 2025 DokyuBata contest mechanics is enclosed for reference.
8. The deadline for submission of entries is September 18, 2025.
9. For more information on this voluntary event, all concerned may contact the Promotion of Content and Development Section, National Council for Children's Television, 4th Floor, AL Building, # 1 Campanilla St., Brgy. Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City, through email at dokyubata@ncct.gov.ph or mobile phone number 0922-290-00067.
10. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
By Authority of the Secretary
(SGD) ATTY. FATIMA LIPP D. PANONTONGAN
Undersecretary and Chief of Staff
Encls.:
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under the following subjects:
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