yah.. the fact that you have a more complicated proposition and have done a much better job in affirming your proposed change.. Even Rey was shocked na di kayo ang third placer.

--these words are from the founder of our organization, the Best Interpolator of the '09 Grand Debate of our university (that's Kua Roy..wee :) ) I was so happy. Imagine, this is the first time that I joined a debate outside our college de[partment (i partcipated in hs debates but we battled with other sections). The experience was really fulfilling and even addicting.. haha I wanted to share the learnings of my day.



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The affirmative team
It is the team's job to lay out the parameters of the debate. The team promotes change (according to the proposition) and the burden of proof is theirs.

The Negative Team
Their job is to defend the status quo.

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During the Elimination Round (I am a member of the College of Business and Acoountancy team) we won over the College of Information and Technology with the proposition Resolved that the Reproductive Health Bill be passed. I was the third speaker, rebuttalist.



Here is my rebbutal speech..


The power to choose comes from complete information. And giving complete information comes with a system. therefore the Reproductive Health Bill should be passed.


Is the bill unconstitutional?
No. The Philippines is a democratic and republican state, the people having a freedom of choice. and how do we accomplish our full freedom when we are ignorant of some of the most essential information with regards to our health and the responsibilities that comes with it? With a system of health and sex education and all the trainings and services that come with it.

Is the bill immoral?
No. What is immoral in the betterment of our education? What is immoral in being sexually educated. What is wrong in being ready, and being wise and responsible while we are young, which would prepare us to be better parents of our society?

Is the bill necessary?
Definitely. With this and the compete support of the other sectors of our country, what could be wrong?


Should the RH Bill pe passed? You heard us.