The National Search for the Philippine Champion (NSPC) sets forth on a quest to select a Philippine representative for the 2024 International Public-Speaking Competition (IPSC) to be held in London, United Kingdom (UK).
The nationwide tilt aims to promote English language proficiency and bring together articulate communicators. Through this platform, students engage in knowledge sharing, cultural exchange, and vibrant dialogue to foster a deeper understanding among diverse communities.
With the theme “A great leader can change the world in an instant,” participants must deliver a four- to five-minute speech for the elimination round. Afterward, there will be an open panel for three to four minutes.
The top six challengers will proceed to the semi-finals. They will be given 15 minutes to prepare for a three-minute discourse based on a handpicked idea, which will be announced during the tourney.
Only three individuals will move to the grand finals, wherein they will showcase a four- to five-minute talk based on the topic “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” They will likewise respond to the queries of the moderators and spectators.
The top performer will represent the Philippines at the 2024 IPSC.
The event is organized in partnership with the English-Speaking Union Philippines (ESUP), British Council (BC) in the Philippines, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Multidisciplinary Studies (SMS) Communication and Literature Department, and Toastmasters International (TI).
The ESUP will cover the winner’s participation fee for the IPSC, while the BC will aid in fulfilling the UK visa requirements. Benilde SMS, on the other hand, will organize the venue and programs, while TI will supply a panel of judges for the NSPC.
The NSPC will be held at the Benilde Atrium on March 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The IPSC features the highest standard of verbal presentation and allows competitors to meet and engage with people from different walks of life. The worldwide contest brings attendees from more than 50 countries for a week of social and heritage discussion and debate.