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WHAT IS NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF TALENTS (NFOT)?

          The 2024 National Festival of Talents (NFOT), organized by the Department of Education, celebrates the diverse talents and skills of learners across the Philippines. This event provides a platform for students to showcase their abilities in various fields. 

The objectives of the activity are:

a) to provide opportunities for learners to showcase their talents and skills;

b) to ensure that the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual personality of young children is developed; and

c) to apply 21st-century skills honed by teachers in their daily activities

          Aligned with the goal of delivering quality, relevant, inclusive, and responsive basic education, the NFOT aims to provide meaningful learning opportunities for basic education learners to showcase their talents and skills. 

          NFOT serves as a reinforcement of the teaching and learning process, reflecting the connection between what learners have learned in school and what they can demonstrate and produce during the festival. The activities and events of NFOT are designed to align with the essential learning competencies and standards of the K to 12 curriculum, ensuring that learners' talents are nurtured in line with their career paths. 

         The festival also supports the implementation of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (RA 11904) by enhancing learners' competence in creative industries. By participating in NFOT, learners have the opportunity to explore their talents and skills while immersing themselves in the culture of the host region. 

         Participation in the 2024 NFOT is voluntary and will not affect the time-on-task of teachers, as the learning standards and competencies targeted by the festival are already embedded in their classroom teaching and assessment processes. Teacher-coaches and participating learners will receive five-day service credits during the end-of-school year break.

         To ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all participants and delegates, strict adherence to minimum health protocols will be implemented throughout the festival. The official logo, delegation per region, general guidelines, and specific guidelines for each skills exhibition can be found in the enclosures of the memorandum. 

         There will be no registration fee for the 2024 NFOT. Traveling expenses for learner-participants and teacher-coaches, as well as program support funds, will be charged to the 2024 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) Funds. Other official delegates and those from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will have their traveling expenses charged to their local funds or other eligible sources.

          The host region and division will provide meals, kits, identification tags, contest materials, and other necessary supplies for the participants throughout the festival. Close coordination between the designated heads of regional delegations and the host region and division is advised to ensure smooth administrative arrangements.