Motions

Novice Finals

  • 1
    THBT feminists in Muslim-majority countries should campaign for the complete abolition of Sharia Courts rather than pursuing incremental feminist reforms within the existing system (e.g., appointing more female judges, promoting feminist interpretations of the Quran).
  • 2
    TH, as the feminist movement, supports the growing trend of Filipina mothers monetizing breastfeeding content online.
  • 3
    TH, as trans rights advocates in the academe, prefer to emphasize the similarities between trans and cis people (e.g., shared bodily functions, emotional experiences, and general healthcare needs) over emphasizing biological or neurological differences (e.g., distinct brain structures, effects of hormone therapy, or unique experiences of dysphoria) in their academic and advocacy work

    • Novice Semifinals

  • 1
    TH, as a socially progressive young aspirant to the priesthood, prefers pursuing the diocesan priesthood over joining a religious order.
  • 2
    TH, as the Catholic Church, would allow the ordination of women as priests.
  • 3
    TH, as Pope Leo XVI, would prioritize the pastoral approach over the diplomatic approach.

    • Novice Quarterfinals

  • 1
    In developing countries, THBT government sports funding should prioritize grassroots participation (e.g. establishing local classes and facilities) over investing primarily in elite talent development (e.g. sports scholarships, funding Olympians and national teams)
  • 2
    THS the use of performance-enhancing neurostimulation devices (e.g., tDCS) under medical supervision in competitive esports.
  • 3
    THO the PBA's decision to adopt a '4-point line.

    • High School Finals

  • 1
    THBT feminists in Muslim-majority countries should campaign for the complete abolition of Sharia Courts rather than pursuing incremental feminist reforms within the existing system (e.g., appointing more female judges, promoting feminist interpretations of the Quran).
  • 2
    TH, as the feminist movement, supports the growing trend of Filipina mothers monetizing breastfeeding content online.
  • 3
    TH, as trans rights advocates in the academe, prefer to emphasize the similarities between trans and cis people (e.g., shared bodily functions, emotional experiences, and general healthcare needs) over emphasizing biological or neurological differences (e.g., distinct brain structures, effects of hormone therapy, or unique experiences of dysphoria) in their academic and advocacy work

    • High School Semifinals

  • 1
    TH, as a socially progressive young aspirant to the priesthood, prefers pursuing the diocesan priesthood over joining a religious order.
  • 2
    TH, as the Catholic Church, would allow the ordination of women as priests.
  • 3
    TH, as Pope Leo XVI, would prioritize the pastoral approach over the diplomatic approach.

    • Grand Final

  • 1
    TH, as the Philippine liberal movement, would actively support and campaign for centrist to moderately progressive candidates from political dynasties (e.g., Vico Sotto, Bam Aquino, Abby Binay, and etc.) over emerging liberal candidates without political lineage (e.g. Luke Espiritu, Heidi Mendoza, France Castro, and etc.).
  • 2
    THBT the Philippine Opposition should abandon the legacy of EDSA in its political campaigns and popular discourse.
  • 3
    TH Predicts that Philippine Democracy will be healthier at the end of the Marcos administration than it was at the beginning.

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    THBT feminists in Muslim-majority countries should campaign for the complete abolition of Sharia Courts rather than pursuing incremental feminist reforms within the existing system (e.g., appointing more female judges, promoting feminist interpretations of the Quran).
  • 2
    TH, as the feminist movement, supports the growing trend of Filipina mothers monetizing breastfeeding content online.
  • 3
    TH, as trans rights advocates in the academe, prefer to emphasize the similarities between trans and cis people (e.g., shared bodily functions, emotional experiences, and general healthcare needs) over emphasizing biological or neurological differences (e.g., distinct brain structures, effects of hormone therapy, or unique experiences of dysphoria) in their academic and advocacy work

    • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    TH, as a socially progressive young aspirant to the priesthood, prefers pursuing the diocesan priesthood over joining a religious order.
  • 2
    TH, as the Catholic Church, would allow the ordination of women as priests.
  • 3
    TH, as Pope Leo XVI, would prioritize the pastoral approach over the diplomatic approach.

    • Octofinals

  • 1
    In developing countries, THBT government sports funding should prioritize grassroots participation (e.g. establishing local classes and facilities) over investing primarily in elite talent development (e.g. sports scholarships, funding Olympians and national teams)
  • 2
    THS the use of performance-enhancing neurostimulation devices (e.g., tDCS) under medical supervision in competitive esports.
  • 3
    THO the PBA's decision to adopt a '4-point line.

    • Pre-Octofinals

  • 1
    TH welcomes the coming of a multiplex world order
  • 2
    THR the Arab Spring
  • 3
    TH, as ASEAN, would recognize the Tatmadaw as the legitimate government of Myanmar

    • Round 4

  • 1
    In areas where social mobility is limited, THW allow the formation of company towns.
  • 2
    THW impose a Tobin Tax in foreign exchange transactions.
  • 3
    THO the use of the Modern Monetary Theory to justify higher deficit spending for infrastructure investment.

    • Round 3

  • 1
    Assuming technological control of all variables, THW build a world without suffering.
  • 2
    Under a veil of ignorance, THP to be born with an average level of intelligence as opposed to being born with a genius level of intelligence.
  • 3
    Assuming feasibility, THS the development and commodification of 'sensory stones’.

    • Round 2

  • 1
    THW stagnate the development of brain organoid research.
  • 2
    THBT states should invest in dendritic cell vaccine research over expanding traditional cancer chemotherapies (i.e. use of classic cytotoxic agents that indiscriminately target all rapidly dividing cells).
  • 3
    THR the general philosophy of viewing most organisms traditionally classified as parasites as pathogens rather than endosymbionts.

    • Round 1

  • 1
    THR the dominance of Book Club cinema as the primary representation of older women in media.
  • 2
    TH, as Disney, would prioritize introducing entirely new progressive characters (e.g., Captain Marvel, Raya, America Chavez) rather than reimagining its classic films to reflect modern progressive values (e.g., a feminist Latina Snow White, a Black Ariel, a gay LeFou).
  • 3
    THO the shift of body-positive public figures (e.g., Meghan Trainor, Lizzo, Rebel Wilson) toward advocating for weight loss under the banner of health