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  • This house believes that the BARMM's transition period should be extended until the poverty incidence rate in BARMM is significantly closer to the national average poverty incidence rate

    Infoslide

    Roughly seven years after the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, poverty incidence in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) remains exceptionally high due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to lack of public infrastructure and security issues. As of 2023, the average poverty incidence rate in BARMM is 23.5%, while the national average poverty incidence rate is at 10.9%.

    16th Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championship · College Semifinals · 2025-07-18

  • This house would break up conglomerates dually operating as a private distributing utility and a RE supplier under GEOP (e.g., MERALCO & MGen Renewable Energy, Inc., Aboitiz Group's Davao Light and Power Co. & AboitizPower)

    Infoslide

    In the Philippines, the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) allows electric consumers with higher-than-most energy consumptions (i.e, at least 100 kilowatt monthly peak demand) to voluntary select a Renewable Energy (RE) supplier as their source of power. Some RE suppliers in the Philippines are owned or controlled by large conglomerates which also own or control for- profit private distribution utilities.

    16th Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championship · Round 4 · 2025-07-18

  • This house opposes the complete execution of House Bill No. 11213

    Infoslide

    House Bill No. 11213 proposes a University Preparatory Pathway allowing academically advanced Grade 10 students to bypass Senior High School (Grades 11 and 12) and directly enter higher education. Qualification for this pathway requires passing a rigorous Honors Examination. This exam evaluates a student's mastery of core subjects and their readiness for college-level coursework, ensuring only highly prepared students are eligible. Students who do not qualify for the University Preparatory Pathway will exclusively pursue technical-vocational education through TESDA.

    16th Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championship · Round 1 · 2025-07-18

  • This house would adopt a credit-based education system over a competency-based education system in the Philippine Basic Education

    Infoslide

    Under a credit-based education system, students earn credits for completing subjects, usually based on instructional hours and the achievement of learning outcomes. Under this system, students who fail a subject may still progress to the next level as long as they have enough earned credits to advance. The failed subject can be retaken at a later time. In comparison, the competency-based curriculum requires students to pass all subjects in their grade level in order for them to move up to further grade levels.

    16th Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championship · Round 1 · 2025-07-18

  • This house supports the accession of East Timor to the ASEAN

    Infoslide

    After gaining independence from Indonesia in 2002, East Timor has sought for membership in the ASEAN. Since then, it has been granted observer status and has been working on the criteria for accession. While it's membership has been "agreed in principle" in 2022, issues on economic integration and institutional reforms persist.

    16th Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championship · College Pre-quarterfinals · 2025-07-18

  • This house would remove the tax exempt status of BMBEs engaged in the trading of sin goods

    Infoslide

    Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) are business organizations whose assets do not exceed Php 3 million pesos. At present, BMBEs are exempted from the payment of national taxes. For the purpose of this debate, sin goods are products which can be legally bought but whose consumption is discouraged by the state (e.g. cigarettes, alcohol).

    16th Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championship · Round 2 · 2025-07-18

  • This House opposes the Indonesian Government’s aggressive pursuit of developing an EV ecosystem.

    Infoslide

    Since 2020, Indonesia has actively been investing in developing its electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem to establish itself as a global EV hub. Capitalizing on its status as the world's largest nickel producer, the government has implemented key policies, including tax incentives, infrastructure development, and foreign partnerships to drive EV production.

    Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Pre-NUDC 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-07-13

  • This council regrets the establishment and implementation of Aceh Qanun No. 11 of 2018 regarding Islamic Financial Institutions in Aceh.

    Infoslide

    Aceh Qanun No. 11 of 2018 concerning Islamic Financial Institutions regulates the activities of financial institutions to realize a just and prosperous economy for the Acehnese community based on Islamic Sharia. This Qanun is a follow-up to Aceh Qanun No. 8 of 2014, which requires financial institutions in Aceh to operate according to Sharia principles. Effective from January 4, 2019, financial institutions in Aceh must comply within 3 years.This Qanun applies to various parties, including Muslims living in Aceh or conducting transactions in the Aceh region, as well as legal entities conducting financial transactions in Aceh. In addition, non-Muslims, business entities, and/or legal entities conducting financial transactions with the Aceh Government and District/City Governments are also covered under this Qanun. The implementation of this Qanun has led financial institutions in Aceh to cease their operations or convert their transactions to the Sharia system.

    FIPA 2024 · Grand Final · 2025-07-09

  • The council supports the unilateral cancellation made by the catering vendor.

    Infoslide

    The Aceh Regional National Sports Week (PON) Organizing Committee (PB PON) experienced the unilateral cancellation of 3,000 catering packages by a vendor, which caused harm and tarnished the reputation of PB PON. This was due to the fact that the incentive assistance for catering production activities had not yet been disbursed by PB PON, even though the activities had been ongoing for five days. Meanwhile, production had to continue, forcing the catering vendor to independently finance production to ensure its continuation.

    FIPA 2024 · Round 2 · 2025-07-09

  • This house, as Petros, supports a joint-council to discuss Oil & Gas rights between oil-making states of Malaysia with Oil & Gas companies (Petronas, Shell, Petros, etc.)

    Infoslide

    In Malaysia, oil and gas rights are mainly controlled by the federal government through Petronas, which holds exclusive ownership under the Petroleum Development Act 1974. Oil-producing states like Sarawak and Sabah have challenged this arrangement, citing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 which they argue grants them more control over their natural resources. In response, Sarawak established its own state oil company, Petros, leading to ongoing tensions over revenue sharing, licensing, and jurisdiction. A joint-council would be a formal platform where oil-producing states and major oil companies (such as Petronas, Shell, and Petros) can negotiate rights, resolve disputes, and collaboratively manage resources to ensure fairer outcomes and better cooperation between federal and state interests.

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Finals-Senior · 2025-07-07

  • This house believes that Malaysia should be biased rather than being impartial in selecting their economic partners

    Infoslide

    Malaysia is a developing nation with an open economy that relies heavily on international trade, investment, and diplomatic ties. Traditionally, Malaysia has maintained an impartial and non-aligned approach in its economic relations, balancing trade and cooperation between major global powers such as the United States, China, the European Union, and regional partners. This impartiality is rooted in Malaysia’s foreign policy of neutrality and diversification to avoid overdependence on any one country.

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Semi Finals- Senior · 2025-07-07

  • This house, as a Malay citizen in Malaysia, would send their child to a vernacular school

    Infoslide

    " Vernacular schools are national-type schools which curriculum is taught pre-dominantly in non-national languages (such as Mandarin in SJKCs and Tamil in SJKTs). The curriculum and teaching methods employed by these institutions vary significantly from national schools, primarily due to the distinct linguistic focus. "

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-07-07

  • This house believes that Malaysia should be biased rather than being impartial in selecting their economic partners

    Infoslide

    Malaysia is a developing nation with an open economy that relies heavily on international trade, investment, and diplomatic ties. Traditionally, Malaysia has maintained an impartial and non-aligned approach in its economic relations, balancing trade and cooperation between major global powers such as the United States, China, the European Union, and regional partners. This impartiality is rooted in Malaysia’s foreign policy of neutrality and diversification to avoid overdependence on any one country.

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Semi Finals- Junior · 2025-07-07

  • This House, as an Asian Parent, would teach their children emotional resilience over emotional suppression.

    Infoslide

    "Emotional Resilience refers to the ability to adapt to stressful situations, manage emotional responses constructively, and recover from adversity. Emotional resilience is often cultivated through practices such as emotional awareness, self-reflection, empathy, and problem-solving. Emotional Suppression is the conscious or unconscious process of inhibiting the expression of emotions. It is often used to avoid conflict, maintain composure, or meet cultural or societal expectations. "

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-07-07