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Motions
Every released motion from every tournament on Tabpuan.
74 motions
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Politics PH Politics
THR the victory of Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III in the the 2010 presidential election
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Science & Tech Science
THBT scientific research into the biological and genetic roots of socially sensitive human traits does more harm than good
Socially sensitive human traits refer to behavioral characteristics that carry significant social implications. These include, but are not limited to, general intelligence (IQ), predispositions toward violent or aggressive behavior, impulse control, and sexual orientation.
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Sports Sports
TH, as the coach of a first-division European football club (e.g., FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City), would implement relationism in their team
Positionism is a playstyle in football where members of a team are positioned in specific spaces on the field and are provided preset instructions such as where they are allowed to roam, how they are to control the ball, and who they are supposed to pass the ball to. This style of play is prevalent in European football. Relationism is a playstyle in football where members of a team are encouraged to be creative, crowd around the ball and each other, and make their own choices in the chaos that they cause on the field. This style of play is prevalent in South American football.
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In child custody disputes, THO the automatic preference for maternal custody
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THBT social movements should prioritize building offline communities over maximizing online visibility.
In recent years, social movements have increasingly relied on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook to mobilize supporters, spread information, and attract international attention.
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TH, as the feminist movement in Iran, would expressly call for the repeal of the Hijab and Chastity Law
The Hijab and Chastity Law, officially titled the Law on Protecting the Family through the Promotion of the Culture of Chastity and Hijab, was passed in 2024, penalizing women with fines, flogging, and prison sentences for promoting nudity, indecency, unveiling or improper dressing
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THR the increasing normalization of climate migration
Climate migration refers to human movement associated partly or wholly with environmental changes such as sea-level rise, flooding, drought, extreme heat, storms, or changing agricultural conditions. Migration may occur temporarily or permanently and may take place within a country or across international borders.
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This House Regrets the rise of gamified learning applications (i.e. Duolingo, Kahoot, and reward-based ed-tech) in primary education
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Philosophy & Ethics Philippines
This House prefers an Archipelagic model over a continental model of statehood in building a shared Filipino national identity
The Continental model of statehood and national identity is built around fixed land-centric borders, a centralized mainland core, and territorial continuity. The Archipelagic model of statehood and national identity is built around decentralized island networks and a shared maritime heritage, viewing the sea not as a barrier that divides, but as a space that connects.
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Law & Justice Justice
This House Prefers a world where the Philippines prioritizes restorative justice rather than retributive justice
Retributive justice focuses on imposing proportional punishment on offenders for wrongdoing to deliver justice, maintain public safety, and deter crime. Restorative justice as emphasized in jurisdictions like Norway, Finland, and New Zealand prioritizes repairing harm to victims and communities through mediation, rehabilitation, and restitution. Currently, the Philippines operates primarily under a retributive legal framework where it is facing various systemic challenges.
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THBT the implementation of Closed Fishing Seasons in the Philippines has done more harm than good
A Closed Fishing Season is a conservation policy enforced by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) that bans specific fishing gears and harvesting activities in designated Philippine waters during peak spawning months to allow fish stocks to regenerate. For example, in the Visayan Sea, a seasonal ban on catching sardines, mackerel, and herring is enforced from November 15 to February 15. Violators face administrative fines, confiscation of gear, and potential imprisonment under the Philippine Fisheries Code.
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THBT the off-label expansion of GLP-1 treatments to children under 12 will do more harm than good
GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide and liraglutide) are injectable medications used to manage blood sugar and chronic obesity. While regulatory agencies internationally have approved these drugs primarily for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older, pediatricians are increasingly prescribing them off-label to children aged 6 to 11 facing severe metabolic complications. Although early clinical trials show significant weight-loss efficacy, long-term developmental impacts remain under-studied, with research centers in countries like Germany and Austria only recently initiating pediatric long-term studies.
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TH, as the United Kingdom, Would strongly tie its industrial strategy to the European Union's "Made in Europe" policy
The "Made in Europe" initiative proposed under the European Union's Industrial Accelerator Act aims to protect European manufacturing by setting local-content preferences, subsidies, and public procurement quotas for strategic industries (such as automotive, net-zero tech, and steel). Following the post-Brexit trade "reset," the UK faces a choice between aligning with EU industrial policy to protect integrated supply chains or maintaining independent trade rules.
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International Relations China
This house predicts that China-Philippines relations will worsen within the next 50 years
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Religion Religion
TH prefers a world where pantheism is the dominant belief system
Pantheism is the philosophical worldview that the universe, nature, and the divine are fundamentally one and the same. Rather than viewing God as a separate, personal creator existing outside the cosmos, pantheism holds that divinity is immanent within all physical reality, natural laws, and living things.
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Environment Environment
TH, as the Philippine environmental movement, would actively oppose the exploration and development of Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1)
The Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project has discovered a major new natural gas reservoir, Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1), offshore Palawan. Driven by a consortium of Prime Energy, UC 38 LLC, and PNOC-EC, the discovery is projected to generate roughly 14 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, significantly boosting national energy reserves.
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This House Supports the Rise of Solo Culture in developing countries
Solo Culture refers to a social shift where individuals prioritize singlehood, solo living and independent lifestyle choices over romantic coupling, early marriage and communal cohabitation
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General LIFE
THO the narrative that creating life is a fundamental human good
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TH predicts an abrupt and significant rise in vigilantism in the US
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TH, as members of an aging culture, would choose to open up traditionally closed practices
A closed practice is a spiritual, cultural, or religious tradition that is reserved exclusively for members born into the community or those who have completed a formal initiation.