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  • This house regrets the rapid urbanization of provincial areas in the Greater Manila Area

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    The Greater Manila Area [GMA], also known as NCR Plus, encompasses Metro Manila but also predominantly suburban neighboring provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. In recent years, the GMA has experienced rapid urbanizaton, characterized by the development of new infrstructure. For example, development conglomerates have created premium residential villages and leisure malls, often targetting higher-income buyers. In areas such as Bulacan, modernization programs are being implemented onto existing crops and fields. "

    Ateneo Debate Open Pre-UADC 2025 · Open Grand Final · 2025-04-12

  • That Hong Kong should require ride-sharing app drivers to obtain a government-regulated taxi permit

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    In Hong Kong, all taxi drivers must hold a government-regulated taxi permit. These permits are strictly controlled, with prices fluctuating between AUD 600,000 and AUD 900,000. Permit holders are subject to safety and quality regulations. However, drivers on ride-sharing apps operate without these permits and are technically illegal, though enforcement is inconsistent. Recently, traditional taxi owners conducted an undercover operation to report Uber drivers, but little to no arrests or penalties followed.

    Macquarie Pre-Easters 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-04-05

  • This house believes that the Philippines should relocate it's capital city

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    The Philippines has reconsidered its capital city due to numerous concerns such as earthquakes and traffic congestion. It is not the only country with this sentiment as South Korea and Egpyt have also considered this action. Indonesia is actively implementing it's move from Jakarta to East Kalimantan. The Philippine's most recent proposal in 2019 was to move it to New Clark City in Tarlac.

    Southern Luzon Inter High School Debate Encounter 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-04-05

  • This House, as Batman, Would Save Harvey Dent over Rachel Dawes

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    In the crime-ridden city of Gotham, Batman—the billionaire-turned vigilante—is forced to choose between saving Harvey Dent, the city’s District Attorney, or Rachel Dawes, his childhood sweetheart, by the Joker. Harvey Dent has emerged as Gotham’s brightest beacon of hope, waging an unrelenting war against organized crime through lawful means. His meteoric rise as a crusader for justice has positioned him as the rightful heir to Batman’s mission, a symbol of legitimacy who could one day render vigilantism unnecessary. Rachel Dawes has been a long-term relationship with Bruce Wayne and works as an attorney who has dedicated her life to fighting corruption. For the purposes of the debate, all information is restricted to this context slide

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-04-05

  • This house would promote mixed-income housing policies over economic zoning

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    Mixed-Income Housing Policies integrate households from different income levels in the same area (e.g., New York's Inclusionary Housing Program, Singapore's HDB flats). Economic Zoning designates areas for different income groups through property value and housing type regulations (e.g., Beverly Hills' zoning laws).

    Southern Luzon Inter High School Debate Encounter 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-04-05

  • That green belts in and around cities should be eliminated when experiencing a housing supply shortage

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    A green belt is an area designated to preserve nature or open space. They may be large recreational parks, undeveloped wilderness, or agricultural land. Development on this land is severely restricted.

    Macquarie Pre-Easters 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-04-05

  • In countries with high economic inequality, This house supports countries building social housing majorly in traditionally wealthy areas

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    Social housing refers to subsidized or affordable housing provided to lower income residents in buildings that are usually owned and managed by local governments.

    KDS DAE RT 2025 · Open Octo-finals · 2025-04-04

  • This house regrets use of development transplant as the primary strategy in metropolitan cities in the Philippines

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    For the purposes of this debate, development transplant is the emulation of successful urban development in developed cities like Japan, Singapore into developing countries. This looks like the Singapore-like campaign in Cebu, infrastructure models in Bonifacio Global City, and the smart city integration in Maasin, Leyte.

    Cebu Pro-Am British Parliamentary · Round 4 · 2025-03-29

  • This house Prefers the 'doughnut' model of urban development to the 'sprawled' model

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    The 'doughnut' model of urban development refers to a pattern of urban expansion that prioritises high-density living in the city centre, with infrastructure and services readily available within the urban area. In this model, the suburbs are often peripheral and less developed. The 'sprawled' model of urban development refers to a pattern of urban expansion that prioritises low-density living. In this model, suburbs are well-developed and there is a significant amount of suburban sprawl.

    BDU Rookies BP · High School Semifinals · 2025-03-22

  • This house believes that City C should abolish Category A and accept 160 students from the entire region in Tokyo as opposed to maintaining the current examination system.

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    City C is a "fictional" small city in Tokyo. It is famous for its high concentration of businesses. School K is a secondary school in this city, which is a "self-proclaimed" prestigious school, and the city council sets the school budgets every year. The entrance examination system of School K is unique. In Category A, 80 students from City C are selected, and in Category B, 80 students from outside City C who live in Tokyo are selected (duel registration is not allowed). The same entrance examination questions are used for both categories, but due to the difference in the number of applicants, the competition ratio in Category A is approximately 2, while the ratio in Category B is approximately 5 in the recent few years.

    Asian Bridge 2025 · ラウンド1 · 2025-03-15

  • This house would allow companies to buy the rights to govern economically failing cities as charter cities

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    Infoslide: Charter cities, also known as special economic zones or startup cities, are urban areas within a country that operate under a unique legal and regulatory framework, often distinct from the laws governing the rest of the country. Charter cities aim to provide a more favorable business climate by offering incentives, such as tax breaks, streamlined regulations, and infrastructure development, to attract both domestic and foreign companies.

    Junior SDC 2025 · Octofinals · 2025-03-15

  • This house, as the Aam Aadmi Party, W Prioritize reinforcing its presence and strength in Delhi as opposed to expanding its national scope

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    The Aam Aadmi Party has recently lost Vidhan Sabha elections in Delhi, after consecutive victories and relative dominance. At the same time, the AAP has been trying to expand beyond Delhi to states like Punjab, Goa, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

    CBS PD 2025 · Open Grand Final · 2025-03-15

  • This house regrets the rise of slum tourism

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    Slum tourism is a type of tourism that involves visiting impoverished areas - usually through a service provided by tourism agencies. Slum tourism is now becoming increasingly prominent in developing nations, including, but not limited to, India, Brazil, Kenya and Indonesia.

    Intertext School's AP 2025 (S) · Pre-Finals · 2025-03-15

  • This house regrets the rise of slum tourism

    Infoslide

    Slum tourism is a type of tourism that involves visiting impoverished areas - usually through a service provided by tourism agencies. Slum tourism is now becoming increasingly prominent in developing nations, including, but not limited to, India, Brazil, Kenya and Indonesia.

    Intertext School's AP 2025 (S) · Semifinals · 2025-03-15