In view of the consolidation of the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) and Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) as the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), we are hereby launching the "PCIEERD LOGO DESIGN CONTEST".

The PCIEERD of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) invites you to join the contest to come up with a Logo symbolizing its functions as an agency in charge of the development of policies, plans and programs and implementation of strategies in the areas of advanced science, industry and energy sectors in the country.

1.    Who may join?

a.    The contest is open to all Filipino citizens. Individuals or groups may submit their entries (as many entries as possible).

2.    Format of entries and interpretation

a.    Entries must be ORIGINAL and accompanied with a brief description relevant to the areas of concern of PCIEERD
b.    A tagline should likewise be included. (e.g. “Innovations within reach”)
c.    The design should be patterned after the PCIERD and PCASTRD logo maintaining the four circles while modifying the center to depict the function of the new agency,PCIEERD. Please refer to the following logos:

Existing PCIERD Logo

Existing PCASTRD Logo

d.    The graphic file should be in best quality of jpeg format

3.    Submission of Entries

a.    All entries must be complete and submitted through e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .phThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it together with the name of contestant(s), complete mailing address, contact details and scanned copy of ID with picture.
b.    Upon receipt of an entry, an acknowledgment message will be sent to the corresponding participant by e-mail.
c.    Deadline for submission of entries is on October 31, 2010
at 5:00 p.m.

4.    Criteria for Judging

Interpretation and Relevance to PCIEERD        30%
Overall Visual Impact                                             40%
Originality and Creativity                                        30%
Total                                                                       100%

The decision of the judges is final and unappealable.

5.    Awarding of Winner

a.    The winner will be notified through e-mail.
b.    The winner will receive a cash prize of PhP 50,000.00 pesos
(tax free) and a Plaque of Recognition from the PCIEERD.
c.    The winning logo will become the property of the PCIEERD, which will have the sole right for its use and purpose.