SM LITTLE STARS 2019 Contest Duration: April 6 – June 2, 2019

CONTEST MECHANICS

1. Every individual boy or girl, four (4) to seven (7) years old, talented, photogenic / telegenic, cute & charming and with pleasing personality is eligible to join the SM Little Stars competition.

2. The following are not eligible to join the SM Little Stars competition:

a. Winners or placers from other similar contests within the duration of the previous calendar year until the current calendar year, of any company/sponsor and its affiliates with the same line of business or industry or in conflict with the business or industry of SM Supermalls and SM Retail Affiliates (SM Store, SM Markets and Toy Kingdom only)

b. Boys and girls who have been contracted in any form or made arrangements (verbal or written) or of whatever nature by a print publication, TV network, talent management agency, or movie outfit whose photo, appearance or performance will be printed, published, aired or shown (e.g. print advertisement, TV show, feature and/or advertisement or digital feature and/or advertisement) during the contest period from the Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals, Grand Finals and up to the last online airing date of SM Little Stars 2019 Grand Finals.

c. Boys and girls who have any commercial arrangement with any publication, talent or advertising outfit or of similar kind whose appearance or performance will be printed, published, aired or shown during the contest period from the Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals, Grand Finals and up to the last online airing date of SM Little Stars 2019 Grand Finals.

d. The top ten (10) winners from the previous years of the competition.

Any contestant found to be in violation of the foregoing eligibility shall immediately be disqualified from the contest at any stage, and/or shall have forfeited his/her prizes and title. Decision on eligibility and violation of this rule shall be final.

3. The application form can be downloaded from the SM Little Stars official website, www.smlittlestars.com.ph. It will also be available at the Mall Administration Office (Marketing Department) at any SM mall branches.

4. To join the contest, the following must be submitted to the Mall Administration Office (pre- registration) or to the official event organizer during the Preliminary Screening schedule: a. Application Form – completely filled-up and signed by the parent/s (exercising parental authority) or guardian with appropriate authorization from the parent/s (exercising parental authority) of the contestant b. Original & photocopy of the contestant’s birth certificate (original copy will be returned after proper verification of the photocopy) c. Two (2) copies of 4R size photo of the contestant taken with light make-up only: one (1) close up shot and one (1) whole body shot

5. Schedule of submission of the application form and requirements will be as follows: a. Pre-registration will start on February 28, 2018, 10am to 6pm. Deadline of submission will vary depending on the contestant’s preferred schedule and/or venue of the Preliminary Screenings:

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF PRE- MALLS SCREENINGS REGISTRATION SM City North EDSA, SM City Manila, February 28 – April 5 | April 6 SM Center Angono, SM Southmall, SM City Baliwag, 10am-6pm SM City Cauayan, SM City Rosario, SM City Davao SM City San Lazaro, SM City Masinag, February 28 – April 6 | April 7 SM City Bicutan, SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown, 10am-6pm SM City Molino, SM City Lipa, SM City Iloilo SM City Marikina, SM City Sucat, SM Center Valenzuela, February 28 – April 12 | April 13 SM Megacenter Cabanatuan, SM City Batangas 10am-6pm SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Baguio, SM City Pampanga, February 28 – April 13 | April 14 SM City Bacoor, SM City Legazpi, SM City Calamba 10am-6pm SM City Fairview, SM City San Mateo, SM City BF Parañaque, SM City Marilao, SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Telabastagan, February 28 – April 26 April 27 SM Center Imus, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City Lucena, | 10am-6pm SM City Consolacion, SM City General Santos, SM City Cagayan De Oro SM City Novaliches, SM City East Ortigas, SM City Bicutan, SM Center Muntinlupa, SM City Rosales, February 28 – April 27| April 28 SM City Trece Martires, SM City Naga, 10am-6pm SM Center Lemery, SM City Cebu, SM City Puerto Princesa SM Center Las Piñas, SM Center Sangandaan, February 28 – May 3 | May 4 SM City Tarlac, SM City Clark, SM City Dasmariñas, 10am-6pm SM City Calamba, SM City Lipa SM City North EDSA, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Sucat, February 28 – May 4 | May 5 SM City Baliwag 10am-6pm SM City Fairview, SM City Manila, SM Center Muntinlupa, February 28 – May 17 | May 18 SM City Marilao, SM City Batangas 10am-6pm SM City San Jose Del Monte, SM Center Angono, SM City San Mateo, SM City BF Parañaque, February 28 – May 18 | May 19 SM City Baguio, SM City Clark, SM City Dasmariñas, 10am-6pm SM City San Pablo, SM City Cebu, SM City Bacolod SM City Masinag, SM City Bicutan, SM Center Pulilan, February 28 – May 24 | May 25 SM City Tarlac, SM City Puerto Princesa, 10am-6pm SM City Cagayan De Oro SM City Novaliches, Cherry Antipolo, SM City Sucat, February 28 – May 25 | May 26 SM City Marilao, SM City Rosales, SM City Pampanga, 10am-6pm SM City Bacoor, SM City Consolacion SM City Fairview, SM City San Lazaro, SM City Marikina, SM Southmall, SM Center Valenzuela, February 28 – May 31 | June 1 SM City Urdaneta Central, SM City Clark, SM City Molino, 10am-6pm SM City Lucena, SM City Iloilo, SM City General Santos SM City Cabanatuan, SM City San Fernando Downtown, February 28 – June 1| June 2 SM City Rosario, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City Cebu, 10am-6pm SM City Bacolod, SM City Davao

b. On-the-day registration: April 6, 7, 13, 14, 27, 28; May 4, 5, 18, 19, 25, 26; June 1, 2 | 10am to 2pm at the designated mall venue of the Preliminary Screenings. NOTE: Preliminary Screening proper will start at 2:30pm; cut-off time for on-the-spot registration will be at 2pm.

6. For on-the-day registrants, the mall branch where his/her application form and requirements will be submitted shall automatically be the contestant’s audition venue.

7. The contestant and the accompanying parent/s or guardian must be at the audition venue thirty (30) minutes before the start of the Preliminary Screenings (2:30pm) for the briefing. Failure to arrive on time for the program proper and/or absence during the competition schedule shall be a ground for disqualification of the contestant.

8. A pre-registered contestant must present the registration stub before the start of the Preliminary Screenings in the mall audition venue and schedule specified in the submitted application form. On-the-day registrants must secure their queuing number upon submission of the complete requirements.

9. During the Preliminary Screening, each individual contestant will present his or her talent onstage. Light make-up with no red lipstick. The contestant should wear child-appropriate clothing, use kid-friendly music and lyrics and will not be allowed to use props. This will be strictly implemented during the Preliminary Screenings of the competition.

10. Each contestant will be given only a maximum of ONE (1) minute to perform his/her talent onstage. The judge/s has the right to stop a performance if deemed necessary during the one (1) minute time limit. The decision of the judges with the concurrence of DTI is final. Any performance running over the maximum limit will constitute ground for disqualification. The decision of the judges on this matter with the concurrence of DTI is final.

11. Each individual contestant shall choose ONE talent from the three (3) talent categories: SINGING, DANCING and SPECIAL TALENT and shall perform the chosen talent at every stage of the competition (Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals and Grand Finals). Below are the ONLY allowed performances under Special Talent category:

GYMNASTICS HULA HOOP HUMAN BEATBOX

BALANCING ACT JUGGLING VENTRILOQUIST

MAGIC SHOW VISUAL ARTS PRESENTATION

ACROBATICS PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT*

*The instrument must be provided by the contestant, including the freight and tuning costs that may incur

12. The rules & regulations for props will be as follows: 12.1 The following stage props are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED during the talent performance in the Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals and Grand Finals:

a. Cane, gun, balls, box, banner, backdrop, fire-related / flammable material, or any similar material inappropriate, hazardous or poses risk to the contestant and to others b. Batons, machetes, knives, and other pointed objects c. Smoke or smoke-effect, balloons or confetti d. Real food e. Live animals f. Products with competitive branding

12.2 No props during the Preliminary Screenings, except the following:

a. Table (maximum measurement of 4 feet long and 1.5 feet wide), chair, lyric stand or microphone stand or any form of device used in playing a musical instrument; mat for dance or gymnastics; or similar item necessary for the delivery of the talent performance.

12.3 Props will ONLY be allowed during the talent performance in the Regional Finals and Grand Finals.

12.4 Special effects and lighting requirements during the talent performance are not allowed

Any violation pertaining to stage props shall constitute ground for disqualification of the individual contestant.

13. Stages of SM Little Stars 2019 are as follows:

13.1 PRELIMINARY SCREENINGS

a. The Preliminary Screening will be held in the following SM mall branches:

April

April 6 April 7 April 13 April 14 April 27 April 28 MALL CLUSTER Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday SM City North Edsa Metro Manila 1 SM City San Lazaro SM City Fairview SM City Novaliches SM City Manila Metro Manila 2 SM Center Angono SM City Masinag SM City Marikina SM City Sta. Mesa SM City San Mateo SM City East Ortigas SM City Bicutan Metro Manila 3 SM Southmall SM City Bicutan SM City Sucat SM City BF Parañaque SM Center Muntinlupa North Luzon 1 SM City Baliwag SM Center Valenzuela SM City Marilao North Luzon 2 SM Megacenter Cabanatuan SM City Baguio SM City Cabanatuan SM City Rosales

North Luzon 3 SM City Cauayan SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown SM City Pampanga SM City Telabastagan SM City Bacoor SM City Trece Martires South Luzon 1 SM City Rosario SM City Molino SM Center Imus SM City Legazpi SM City Naga SM City Santa Rosa South Luzon 2 SM City Lipa SM City Batangas SM City Calamba SM Center Lemery SM City Lucena SM City Cebu Visayas SM City Iloilo SM City Consolacion SM City Puerto Princesa SM City General Santos Mindanao SM City Davao SM City Cagayan De Oro

May

May 4 May 5 May 18 May 19 May 25 May 26 MALL CLUSTER Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday SM City Fairview Metro Manila 1 SM City North EDSA SM City San Jose Del Monte SM City Novaliches SM City Manila SM Center Angono Metro Manila 2 SM City Sta. Mesa SM City Masinag Cherry Antipolo SM City San Mateo Metro Manila 3 SM Center Las Piñas SM City Sucat SM Center Muntinlupa SM City BF Parañaque SM City Bicutan SM City Sucat North Luzon 1 SM Center Sangandaan SM City Baliwag SM City Marilao SM Center Pulilan SM City Marilao North Luzon 2 SM City Tarlac SM City Baguio SM City Tarlac SM City Rosales

North Luzon 3 SM City Clark SM City Clark SM City Pampanga South Luzon 1 SM City Dasmariñas SM City Dasmariñas SM City Bacoor SM City Calamba South Luzon 2 SM City Batangas SM City San Pablo SM City Lipa SM City Cebu Visayas SM City Puerto Princesa SM City Consolacion SM City Bacolod Mindanao SM City Cagayan De Oro

June

June 1 June 2 MALL CLUSTER Saturday Sunday Metro Manila 1 SM City Fairview SM City San Lazaro Metro Manila 2 SM City Marikina Metro Manila 3 SM Southmall North Luzon 1 SM Center Valenzuela North Luzon 2 SM City Urdaneta Central SM City Cabanatuan SM City San Fernando North Luzon 3 SM City Clark Downtown South Luzon 1 SM City Molino SM City Rosario South Luzon 2 SM City Lucena SM City Santa Rosa SM City Cebu Visayas SM City Iloilo SM City Bacolod Mindanao SM City General Santos SM City Davao

b. Selection of winners per mall cluster are as follows: PRELIMINARY WINNERS MALL CLUSTER TOTAL QUALIFIED DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Metro Manila 1 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Singing Dancing Special Talent Singing Dancing Special Talent Singing Dancing Special Talent SM City North Edsa 3 3 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Fairview 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Novaliches 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City San Jose Del Monte 3 1 1 1 SM City San Lazaro 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Manila 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Metro Manila 2 SM City East Ortigas 3 1 1 1 SM City Marikina 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM Center Angono 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cherry Antipolo 3 1 1 1 SM City San Mateo 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Masinag 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Sta. Mesa 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Metro Manila 3 SM City Bicutan 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Sucat 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City BF Parañaque 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM Southmall 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM Center Las Piñas 3 1 1 1 SM Center Muntinlupa 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 North Luzon 1 SM Center Valenzuela 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM Center Sangandaan 3 1 1 1 SM City Marilao 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Baliwag 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM Center Pulilan 3 1 1 1 North Luzon 2 SM City Rosales 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Baguio 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Urdaneta Central 3 1 1 1 SM City Tarlac 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Cabanatuan 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM Megacenter Cabanatuan 3 1 1 1 North Luzon 3 SM City Pampanga 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City San Fernando Downtown 3 1 1 1 SM City Telabastagan 3 1 1 1 SM City Clark 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Cauayan 3 1 1 1 SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown 3 1 1 1 South Luzon 1 SM City Dasmariñas 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Rosario 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Bacoor 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Molino 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Trece Martires 3 1 1 1 SM Center Imus 3 1 1 1 SM City Naga 3 1 1 1 SM City Legazpi 3 1 1 1 South Luzon 2 SM City Santa Rosa 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City San Pablo 3 1 1 1 SM City Calamba 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Lipa 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM Center Lemery 3 1 1 1 SM City Batangas 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Lucena 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Visayas SM City Cebu 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Consolacion 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Iloilo 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Puerto Princesa 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Bacolod 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Mindanao SM City Davao 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City General Santos 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 SM City Cagayan De Oro 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 c. The criteria for judging for the Preliminary Screenings will be as follows:

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION JUDGE’S SCORE A kid who projects an exquisite charm on Star Quality 40% stage and has a celebrity factor A kid who exudes confidence, cuteness, wit Personality and is very articulate in answering a 20% question A kid who shows an exemplary talent very Talent 40% suitable and applicable to his/her age. TOTAL SCORE 100%

d. A contestant who did not qualify for a particular mall branch may still join in the succeeding schedule of the Preliminary Screenings in other SM mall branches. A new set of application form and requirements must be submitted to the Mall Administration Office or to the official event organizer.

e. During the Preliminary Screening, to accommodate the volume of participants, each individual contestant (along with parent/guardian) will be required to vacate the screening area after his/her talent performance.

f. Those who will qualify for the Regional Finals after the Preliminary Screening will be announced online via www.smlittlestars.com.ph at about three (3) days after the scheduled Preliminary screening of each participating mall. SCMC Marketing shall inform all the winners via phone call. The list will also be posted in the official Facebook page of the SM Supermalls where the Preliminary Screening was conducted.

13.2 REGIONAL FINALS

a. The contestants who qualify for the Regional Finals of the competition have the option to attend the workshop. The schedule and venue of the workshop will be as follows: I. Regional Finalists: June 22, 29; July 6, 13 | 10am-2pm at the mall where the cluster’s Regional Finals will be conducted.

b. The Regional Finals will be held at the following SM mall branches:

June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 MALL CLUSTER Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Metro Manila 1 SM City North EDSA Metro Manila 2 SM City East Ortigas Metro Manila 3 SM City BF Parañaque North Luzon 1 SM City Marilao North Luzon 2 SM City Tarlac North Luzon 3 SM City Clark South Luzon 1 SM City Dasmariñas South Luzon 2 SM City San Pablo Visayas SM City Iloilo Mindanao SM City Davao

c. Each Regional Finalist will be given only a maximum of ONE (1) minute to perform his/her talent onstage.

d. Selection of winners per mall cluster are as follows:

REGIONAL FINALS WINNERS

MALL CLUSTER MALL TOTAL QUALIFIED SINGING DANCING SPECIAL TALENT

Metro Manila 1 SM City North EDSA 3 1 1 1 Metro Manila 2 SM City East Ortigas 3 1 1 1 Metro Manila 3 SM City BF Parañaque 3 1 1 1 North Luzon 1 SM City Marilao 3 1 1 1 North Luzon 2 SM City Tarlac 3 1 1 1 North Luzon 3 SM City Clark 3 1 1 1 South Luzon 1 SM City Dasmariñas 3 1 1 1 South Luzon 2 SM City San Pablo 3 1 1 1 Visayas SM City Iloilo 3 1 1 1 Mindanao SM City Davao 3 1 1 1 TOTAL 30 10 10 10

e. The criteria for judging for the Regional Finals will be as follows:

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION JUDGE’S SCORE A kid who projects an exquisite charm on Star Quality 40% stage and has a celebrity factor A kid who exudes confidence, cuteness, Personality wit and is very articulate in answering a 20% question A kid who shows an exemplary talent very Talent 40% suitable and applicable to his/her age. TOTAL SCORE 100%

f. The transportation, hotel accommodation and other logistical costs to be incurred by the contestant during the Regional Finals must be shouldered by the parent/guardian.

13.3 GRAND FINALS

a. The contestants who qualify for the Grand Finals of the competition will be required to attend the workshop. The schedule and venue of the workshop will be as follows:

i. Grand Finalists: August 16, 2019 | 9am-5pm at the Mall of Asia Arena Annex Building

b. Each Grand Finalist will choose from the approved list of songs provided by the official event organizer to be used during the Grand Finals. The choice of music will be on a first come, first serve basis. No duplication of songs will be allowed.

c. Each Grand Finalist will be given only a maximum of ONE (1) minute to perform his/her talent onstage.

d. SM Supermalls will shoulder the hotel accommodations of the thirty (30) grand finalists with one (1) parent or guardian per contestant to compete for the Grand Finals.

e. The Grand Finals and the awarding of prizes will be held on August 17, 2019 (2pm-5pm) at the SM Cinema Center Stage, SM Mall of Asia

f. During the entire contest period:

a. The contestants must be accompanied by any of the parents. If the contestant will be accompanied by a guardian, the following must be submitted: i. A written authorization signed by both or one of the parents ii. A copy of the valid identification card (ID) of the guardian and the parent/s authorizing him/her b. The parent or guardian must be responsible for the behavior, safety and welfare of the contestant, their personal belongings, and costs to be incurred due to their participation in the contest.

g. The contestant and parent or guardian will be required to:

a. Follow the instructions of the SM Little Stars’ official event organizer, trainers, and instructors at all times

b. Abide by the General Rules and Regulation of the contest i. SM Supermalls, Shopping Center Management Corporation (SCMC), its event organizers, trainers and instructors shall not be held responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries, harm, or loss of property suffered during the contest period, training or workshops, resulting from negligence, violation or failure to abide by the contest’s rules and regulations. h. The Grand Finals will be held at:

GRAND FINALS

August 17, 2019, Saturday SM Cinema Center Stage, SM Mall of Asia

i. The criteria for judging for the Grand Finals will be as follows:

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION JUDGE’S SCORE A kid who projects an exquisite charm on 40% Star Quality stage and has a celebrity factor A kid who exudes confidence, cuteness, Personality wit and is very articulate in answering a 20% question A kid who shows an exemplary talent very Talent 40% suitable and applicable to his/her age. TOTAL SCORE 100%

14. Prizes List of prizes for the Regional Finals and Grand Finals will be as follows:

STAGE CONSOLATION PRIZES WINNERS • Php1,000 worth of SM Gift • Php10,000 worth of SM Gift REGIONAL FINALS Certificates Certificates

GRAND FINALS PRIZES

• Brand new Chevrolet Sail MT • Exclusive Artist Management Contract with Regal Entertainment, Inc. • Php100,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php50,000 in cash and Php50,000 in SM GCs) Grand Winners • Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of (1 boy & 1 girl) round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner • Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (Scholarship with no allowance) • Php30,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards

• Php70,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php50,000 in cash and Php20,000 in SM GCs) • Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of

round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with First Runner-Up breakfast, lunch and dinner • Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (Scholarship with no allowance) • Php20,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards

• Php50,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php30,000 in cash and Php20,000 in SM GCs) • Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of Second Runner-Up round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner • Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (100% discount on tuition fee only) • Php15,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards

• Php30,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php20,000 in cash and Php10,000 in SM GCs) • Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with Third Runner-Up breakfast, lunch and dinner • Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (100% discount on tuition fee only) • Php10,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards

• Php20,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php15,000 in cash and Php5,000 in SM GCs) • Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of Consolation Prize round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with (Top 6-10) breakfast, lunch and dinner) • Any four-year college scholarship grant (50% discount on tuition fee only) from National University • Php3,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards • Php10,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php5,000 in cash and Consolation Prize Php5,000 in SM GCs) (Finalist 11-25) • Php3,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards

a. The Grand Prize of Chevrolet Sail MT and Gift Certificates are transferable but not convertible to cash. b. The artist management contracts are not transferable and not convertible to cash. The winners are eligible up to five (5) years contract and subject to the terms and conditions of Regal Entertainment, Inc. c. The college scholarship grant that will be awarded to the top ten (10) grand finalists of the competition are transferable but not convertible to cash. The registration at National University after the Grand Finals shall be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. d. The trip to China that will be awarded to the top ten (10) grand finalists of the competition will be scheduled within the year 2020, wherein they will appear and selected winners will perform during the SM Little Stars at selected SM China malls. i. All travel requirements, taxes, airfare expenses, food, transportation and hotel accommodation in China, excluding the passport application of the grand finalists and their accompanying parent or guardian, will be shouldered by SM Supermalls, provided the contestants and their chosen companion have submitted the supporting documents for China VISA application within the deadline set by SM Supermalls. ii. The Philippines shall be the country of origin in going to China. iii. Failure to submit foregoing requirements and unavailability to join the trip shall constitute waiver of the winners to travel to China e. The twenty percent (20%) prize tax shall be shouldered by SM Supermalls, except for the grand prize of Chevrolet Sail MT, which shall be shouldered by the grand winners. f. Expenses for LTO registration and car insurance shall be shouldered by the grand winners. g. All cash prizes shall be paid in check in the name of the parent/guardian. h. All judges’ decision with concurrence of DTI is considered final. i. Employees of Shopping Center Management Corporation (SCMC), their affiliates, sponsors, organizers, advertising agencies, and judges, including their relatives up to third degree of consanguinity or affinity, are not eligible to join this promotion. j. Any violation of the contest mechanics with the concurrence of DTI shall be a ground for disqualification. k. Refer to the General Rules and Regulations of the competition for more details.