Motions

Makiling Finals

  • 1
    THR the norm of preserving the original version of classical art pieces
  • 2
    THR the emphasis of subjectivity in evaluating artistic value.
  • 3
    This house, as a museum, would display Helena.

    • Makiling Semifinals

  • 1
    THBT the sex work movement should include surrogacy in their advocacy
  • 2
    In countries with high crime rates, THBT local feminist movements should prioritize carceral feminism
  • 3
    TH, as the LGBT movement, prefers the abolition of gender based categories in competitive sports (i.e. NBA and WNBA)

    • Grand Final

  • The motions for this round have not been released.

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    THBT that Duterte's arrest will do more harm than good for the Philippine opposition
  • 2
    Assuming feasibility, THBT the Philippines should transition to a federal system of government.
  • 3
    THBT the Philippines should relocate it's capital city

    • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    THBT liberal democracies should actively support decentralized religions
  • 2
    TH, as the religious leader, would destroy the evidence
  • 3
    THR the involvement of religious institutions in democratic elections (ie religious leaders endorsing political candidates, the Catholic Church's support in the Latin American democracy movement and the EDSA revolution, etc.)

    • Round 4

  • 1
    THW heavily regulate junk entertainment
  • 2
    THS white knighting in online multiplayer gamers e.g. VALORANT, Overwatch, League of Legends
  • 3
    THP a world without the rise of online fandom

    • Round 3

  • 1
    TH, as the UN, would support the Arab Summit's reconstruction plan in Gaza
  • 2
    THBT grey zone tactics should be recognized as legitimate acts of war.
  • 3
    In addressing issues involving prolonged active conflicts, THW remove veto powers in the UN Security Council

    • Round 2

  • 1
    THBT western environmental movements should actively oppose the tariffication of Chinese Electronic Vehicles (EVs)
  • 2
    THR the trend of developed countries outsourcing skilled labour
  • 3
    THW promote mixed-income housing policies over economic zoning

    • Round 1

  • 1
    In instances of political turmoil, THS governmental shutdown in developed states
  • 2
    THBT politicians' salaries should be based on the economic well-being of the average citizen.
  • 3
    Assuming an entirely rational and well-educated voterbase, THW set the threshold for elections to be 100% voter share