💭 Motion Statistics
Round 1

THS the recognition of micro-credentials as an alternative to traditional degree programs in qualifying for professionals license (Micro-credentials)

12%
24%
3 Gov wins 6 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
26%
8%
13 Gov vetoes 4 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 5% level

This house believes that democratic states should not engaged in any form of book censorship (Censorship)

36%
9 Gov wins 1 Opp win
imbalanced at 2% level
16%
14%
8 Gov vetoes 7 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THBT colleges from rural provinces in the Philippines should actively promote mechanisms that increase their graduation rate (e.g. lower passing score, higher grading systems) (Graduation)

16%
8%
4 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
8%
28%
4 Gov vetoes 14 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 2% level
Round 2

THR the overemphasis on politically correct language in public discourse. (politically)

12%
12%
3 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
22%
12%
11 Gov vetoes 6 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level

THW significantly limit the usage of large language models in the academe (LLM)

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20%
16%
5 Gov wins 4 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
14%
16%
7 Gov vetoes 8 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THR the premium placed on love languages in relationships. (Premium)

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24%
16%
6 Gov wins 4 Opp wins
probably balanced
12%
20%
6 Gov vetoes 10 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 3

THBT the feminist movement should strongly oppose narratives of women finding fulfillment in traditional gender roles. (Traditional)

36%
24%
9 Gov wins 6 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
10%
10%
5 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THBT the feminist movement should combat the emergence of male objectification. (Objectification)

16%
4 Gov wins 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
22%
18%
11 Gov vetoes 9 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

This House, as women, supports the rise of performative males. (Performative)

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8%
16%
2 Gov wins 4 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
14%
18%
7 Gov vetoes 9 Opp vetoes
probably balanced
Round 4

THBT all human moral failures, regardless of weight, are redeemable (Reconciliation)

8%
24%
2 Gov wins 6 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
16%
6%
8 Gov vetoes 3 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level

THBT truth is not a moral prerequisite for reconciliation. (Obligation)

40%
0 Gov wins 10 Opp wins
imbalanced at 1% level
14%
10%
7 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THBT we have an inherent positive moral obligation to others. (Redeemable)

8%
20%
2 Gov wins 5 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
16%
1 Gov veto 8 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 5

THW suspend competition laws prohibiting mergers and acquisition in times of economic crisis (Mergers)

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29%
8%
7 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
19%
15%
9 Gov vetoes 7 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THBT the Maharlika Wealth Fund should significantly invest in offshore assets. (Maharlika)

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21%
13%
5 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
23%
6%
11 Gov vetoes 3 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 5% level

THS the growing presence of private equity firms in the Philippine healthcare industry (Healthcare)

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17%
13%
4 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
6%
27%
3 Gov vetoes 13 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 2% level
Open Octofinals

THBT knowledge created from publicly funded research should not be patentable. (knowledge)

13%
13%
1 Gov win 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
31%
0 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

TH prefers centralized over local oversight in multicenter clinical trials. (clinical trials)

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13%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
38%
19%
6 Gov vetoes 3 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

This House believes that the scientific community should actively abandon any exploratory research on indigenous ancestral lands. (exploratory research)

13%
50%
1 Gov win 4 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
13%
2 Gov vetoes 0 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Open Quarterfinals

THBT a violent resistance in a functioning democracy is unjustified. (resistance)

50%
2 Gov wins 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
25%
0 Gov vetoes 2 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

THBT multi-ethnic developing governments where no single party holds majority seats in the government should transition to internal elections (multi-ethnic)

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50%
0 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
13%
25%
1 Gov veto 2 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Balagtas Cup Semifinals

THBT that the development of Bulacan as an alternative urban center to Metro Manila does more harm than good. (urban)

50%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion

TH Predicts that Bulacan will have a relatively lower HDI among majority of the provinces in Region 3 after the next election cycle. (HDI)

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50%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
Open Semifinals

THBT the Philippines should realign its primary security and economic partnerships from the USA toward China. (partnership)

50%
50%
1 Gov win 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
Balagtas Cup Grand Finals

As environmental movements, TH prefers the use of a survivalist messaging over a moralist one in campaigning for climate action (survivalist)

100%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
Young Laurels' Cup Grand Finals

THBT mental health discourse should emphasize personal responsibility over validation of victimhood. (victimhood)

100%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
Open Grand Finals

THBT the instrumentalization of religion in activism does more harm than good. (activism)

100%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion