In line with this, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with other government agencies like the National Nutrition Council (NNC), Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), and the National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) will conduct the Nationwide On-the-Spot Mosaic Making Contest by level on the following dates:
| Level | Date | Deadline of Submission of Winning Posters/Entries |
| School Level | September 6, 2013 | September 9, 2013 |
| District Level | September 13, 2013 | September 16, 2013 |
| Regional Level | September 27, 2013 | |
| National Level | October 11, 2013 |
The Contest is open to all Grades IV to VI pupils, not older than 12 years old and certified by the school principal and enrolled in any public and DepEd-accredited/recognized private elementary schools nationwide.
The mosaic entry shall be an original creation of eligible participants depicting the theme of the celebration. Only the best three 3 mosaics shall be selected for each level, based on the following criteria:
| Originality | 20% |
| Visual Impact | 20% |
| Creative use of agricultural and fishery products | 30% |
| Relevance to the theme | 30& |
| Total | 100% |
Participation of both public and private schools shall be subject to the no-disruption-of¬classes policy as stipulated in DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005 entitled Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time-on-Task and Ensuring Compliance Therewith.
More information may be inquired from any of the following:
| Mr. Noel O. Reyes Director, DA Information Service and Chairman, World Food Day 2013; Telephone No.: (02) 920-4080 | Ms. Marilou R. Galang Food and Nutrition Research Institute Department of Science and Technology Telephone No.: (02) 837-2071 local 2287 |
| Ms. Sarah Lacson Assistant FAO Representative (Admin) Telephone No.: (02) 901-0357 | Mr. Frederich Christian S. Tan National Nutrition Council-Department of Health |
| Ms. Shirley Pascua Chief, CIDS-PMCG DA-National Agricultural and Fishery Council Telephone No.: (02) 926-2241 | Ms. Jo Ann Grace B. Pera; Ms. Teresita Abejar; Ms.Marites S. Madera; DA Information Service; Secretariat, Nationwide On-the-Spot Mosaic Making Contest Telephone Nos.: (02) 928-8741 to 65 locals 2149, 2156 |
| Dr. Jocelyn V. Marcial Department of Education, National Capital Region Telephone No.: (02) 921-3815 Mobile Phone No.: 0920-533-6131 |
