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  • This house supports quarrying operations in Albay

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    There are currently 135+ permitted private quarry operators in the province of Albay, with most conducting their operations in the surrounding areas of the Mayon volcano. The quarry industry offers the province nearly 10 million pesos in revenue monthly, and the fund is planned to be used for various community programs. However, environmentalists and activist groups have opposed quarrying operations, as it has historically worsened the effects of natural disasters (floods, volcanic eruptions, landslides) to nearby municipalities.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-08-02

  • This house, as developing states, welcomes a demographic winter

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    A demographic winter is one defined by a declining birth rate and a larger older population than its younger population. For example, since 2022, the Philippine birth rate has declined by 1% each year, and the median age of the population has also shown an increasing trend, now at 26.1 years old.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-02

  • This house regrets the decline of dynasties in the NBA

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    Dynasties refer to NBA teams that achieve sustained dominance, typically winning at least three championships within a short amount of time while maintaining a core roster. Famous dynasties include Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls from 1991 to 1998, the Showtime Lakers from 1980 to 1988, the Shaq and Kobe Lakers from 2000 to 2002, and, most recently, the Curry-led Golden State Warriors from 2015 to 2022.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Octofinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes that the rearmament of the EU will do more harm than good

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    The rearmament of the European Union (EU) refers to their military expansion, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing U.S. isolationism (e.g., delayed Ukraine aid, skepticism toward NATO). Key moves include Germany’s defense spending surge, EU rapid-response forces, and the revitalization of old automobile factories in southern Europe.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house supports the environmental movement’s shift from dark green to light green sustainability

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    Dark Green or Ecocentric Sustainability refers to the notion that it is the earth which is more important than ideas about human progress and economic growth, while Light Green or Technocentric Sustainability focus is on humankind and the improvement in human standards of living and quality of life.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-02

  • This house supports the nationalization of rare earth metal industries in the Global South

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    The Global South refers to economically developing regions, primarily in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia and Oceania, that are rich in natural resources but often marginalized in global trade. Rare earth metal industries involve the mining and processing of 17 critical elements used in technologies like electric vehicles, smartphones, and renewable energy systems.

    Grassroots Debate Open Pre-NDC 2025 · Open Quarterfinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house regrets EPIRA

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    The Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA law) restructured the Philippine power sector through privatization and deregulation, promoted by international institutions like the Asian Development Bank as part of post- Asian Financial Crisis reforms. It dissolved the state monopoly (NPC/NAPOCOR), created competitive generation markets, and established the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). While attracting $23B in private investments (2001-2019) and increasing generation capacity by 80%, critics argue it failed to deliver promised affordability, residential rates remain among Asia's highest.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Magayon Cup Finals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes that India should adopt policies similar to China that encourage graduates and migrant workers to return to their hometowns

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    In China, the government has introduced rural revitalization programs that offer subsidies, tax breaks, and training to encourage university graduates and former migrant workers to return to rural areas for work or entrepreneurship. India faces similar challenges, including mass rural-to-urban migration, overcrowded cities, and underdeveloped rural regions. Many Indian graduates leave their hometowns for urban job opportunities.

    Hart House Women and Gender Minorities Debating Tournament 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house, as the CEO, would expand outside the region

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    You are the founder and CEO of Mediumm's Diner, a beloved regional restaurant chain known for its quality food, loyal customer base, and generous regional sponsorships. Recently, your business has been growing fast enough to allow an expansion outside your region, even having enough capital to open a location in the national capital. However, your financial advisors have cautioned that expanding beyond your region—while potentially profitable—would require shifting significant resources, attention, and focus away from your existing locations.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-08-02

  • In developing countries, This house would subsidize Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that comply with ESG standards

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    Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a corporate framework for evaluating a company's sustainability and ethical impact (e.g. measuring carbon footprints (E), labor practices (S), and executive transparency (G)

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-02

  • This house regrets the use of Pay-to-Win Mechanics in Multiplayer Video Games

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    Pay-to-win (P2W) is a mechanic that allows players to buy advantages like stronger gear, faster progress, or exclusive power-ups. This can also include gacha systems, where spending more increases the chance of getting powerful or rare items.

    Grassroots Debate Open Pre-NDC 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-08-02