Motions

Motion 1

THBT society should abandon the expectation that men must always initiate romantic relationships

Courtship refers to the social practices through which individuals express romantic interest and establish potential relationships. In many cultures, traditional courtship expectations assign men the role of initiating romantic interactions, proposing dates, and expressing interest first. Women have historically been expected to take a more receptive role. These practices vary across cultures and generations, particularly as dating applications and changing social attitudes influence romantic interactions.

Motion 2

THC the normalization of publicly cutting off people who violate one's personal boundaries

Motion 3

THR the traditional expectation that men must be protectors and providers

In many societies, masculinity has historically been associated with physical strength, financial responsibility, emotional restraint, and leadership within the household. Men have traditionally been expected to provide financial support, protect family members, and assume positions of authority. These expectations are reflected in cultural practices, family arrangements, popular media, and social interactions. Contemporary societies have experienced changes in employment patterns, household responsibilities, and understandings of masculinity.

Motion 1

TH prefers a monopolous AI development

Motion 2

THBT all forms of neuro-technologies for mental augmentation (e.g. memory enhancement, faster mind processing) should be state-owned

Motion 3

THBT planned obsolescence is necessary for innovation

Planned obsolescence refers to business practices that shorten the useful life of products or encourage consumers to replace functioning products

Motion 1

This House, as the feminist movement, regrets the rise of the pink-pill ideology.

Pink-pill ideology is the gender-flipped counterpart to the manosphere’s red-pill philosophy: it claims that liberal feminism has failed women, that men are the “problem sex,” and that women should respond with individual strategic behaviour—treating dating as a game, prioritising high-value providers, avoiding casual sex, and maintaining emotional or financial distance—rather than collective political action.

Motion 2

This House believes that Trinity Syndrome does more harm than good to the portrayal of women

INFOSLIDE B: Trinity Syndrome (named after the character Trinity in The Matrix) describes the pattern in which a female character is introduced as highly competent, independent, and impressive, only to be sidelined, reduced to a love interest, or require rescuing by the male protagonist later in the story. (e.g., Tigress from Kung Fu Panda, Athena from Percy Jackson, Astrid from How to Train Your Dragon)

Motion 3

This House Opposes the rise of men identifying themselves as feminist

Motion 1

THBT the Philippine government should prioritize peace negotiations over military operations in addressing armed conflict in Mindanao

Mindanao has experienced decades of armed conflict involving the Philippine government, Moro separatist movements, communist insurgent groups, and other armed organizations. The Moro struggle for self-determination has historical roots in the establishment of Spanish and American colonial rule and subsequent Philippine state formation. Major peace initiatives include the 1996 Final Peace Agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro with the MILF.

Motion 2

THW grant amnesty to former members of armed groups who participate in formal peace processes

Amnesty refers to a legal measure that removes or limits criminal liability for certain acts committed by individuals or groups, subject to the terms of the applicable law. In conflict-affected areas, amnesty provisions may form part of peace agreements and disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration programs. In the Philippines, peace processes have included discussions about the reintegration of former combatants into civilian communities. Different agreements establish specific requirements and legal procedures for participation.

Motion 3

THBT local communities should have greater authority in determining security policies in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao