Topic: Duterte will ask Congress to delay probe on PNP-PDEA shootout

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Stand: We disagree with the request of Duterte to delay the Congress probe on PNP-
PDEA shootout
Reason 1: It is necessary that Filipinos understand how and why this incident
happened.
Reason 2: There is an urgency to clarify the instances, actions, and results of
both PDEA and PNP.
Reason 3: There is a need for Congress to understand how the incident
happened so they can create laws that could prevent this occurrence from happening again.

Suggested Action: Upon gathering of evidence by the main investigating body, NBI,
Congress must immediately start the probe.

Reason 1: It is necessary that Filipinos understand how and why this incident happened.

Explanation:

As Filipino citizens, we have the right to know the incidents that are happening in our
country. It is necessary for us to be aware of matters or incidents related to our nation that we
live in. Awareness can lead to actions that can make people feel secured and safe in their own
country. We are more likely to take action if we understand a certain event or incident.

Example:

Counter argument for Reason 1:

People tend not to care about the issues that our country is facing right now. They
believed that it is not necessary to know those kinds of incidents because it does not concern
them.

Supporting Evidences:

According to an article posted by Sylvester Kaczmarek in Social & Psychology (2016),

Our society is changing quickly, and in this developing and evolving time, there is a need to
incorporate the mindfulness of every individual into social issues. Social awareness causes a
person to acquire appropriate information about social, political, moral, financial, social, and
ecological issues rotating around the globe. It is also stated in this article that “when you
understand, you are more likely to take action.” Also “through awareness leading to action, we
make the world a better place. In addition to this, on the site of debate.org, many people post
their opinions about being socially aware of this kind of incident. One user states that occasions
inside the nation are bound to influence us. For instance, it is viewed as significant for
individuals to think about the administrative arrangements in their own country because such
approaches are straightforwardly customized towards them and would fundamentally influence
them.

References:

https://sylvesterkaczmarek.com/blog/why-increasing-global-issues-awareness-is-
important/

https://www.debate.org/opinions/is-it-important-for-people-to-be-aware-of-current-
events-in-countries-other-than-their-own

Reason 2: There is an urgency to clarify the instances, actions, and results of both PDEA and
PNP.

Explanation:

Desperation between explaining the occasions, activities, and aftereffects of both PDEA and
PNP is an absolute necessity. Since individuals need a prompt reaction for them to be aware,
and for individuals to get protected away from the issue. A prompt reaction can reduce the event
of a lot more prominent danger.

Example:

Counter argument for Reason 2:

Prioritizing citizens' wellbeing is also their job. And citizens depend on them as their protectors.

Supporting Evidences:

From a site ww.sja.ca, Immediate Actions distribution is to help administrators and other
travel organization workforce who may experience potential or real dangerous
occasions including crimes or psychological warfare. In such increased danger
circumstances, the traveling worker may have just seconds to perceive, notice, and
evaluate exercises or occurrences. Dangers including psychological militants and
vicious criminal demonstrations can show themselves very quickly or minutes in a travel
climate and can have genuine effects. Prompt Actions (IAs) are clear systems that may
help forestall or relieve a fear-based oppressor or vicious criminal demonstration.

References:

file:///C:/Users/Admin-PC/Downloads/446770.pdf
Reason 3: There is a need for Congress to understand how the incident happened so they can
create laws that could prevent this occurrence from happening again.

Explanation:

As of today, as society grows, expands, and modernizes there are incidents that need to be
familiarized and create a law with it. As it modernizes new crime can occur. And there are other
crimes that yet to be added to the laws.

Example:

Counter argument for Reason 3:

As society becomes more advanced, the court system should stay on track with society and be
prepared for the possible development of crimes.

Supporting Evidences:

Back in late 2000, a computer virus was developed by a Filipino that quickly spread throughout
the whole globe destroying computer systems and their functionality. Causing billions of dollars
for the repair of all infected computers. As they arrest the Filipino hacker the court isn’t sure
what charges will they give to him as there are no laws back then that involve cybercrime. A few
days later they released him. This is why as society modernizes there are crimes that will yet to
be created.

References:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/01/tech/iloveyou-virus-computer-security-intl-hnk/index.html

Suggested Action: Upon gathering of evidence by the main investigating body, NBI, Congress
must immediately start the probe.

Explanation:

In conducting an investigation, investigators should take action immediately. They

should not be wasting time by delaying the probe. People want to know what exactly happened
because innocent people are being affected. The traces of the evidence may also disappear
immediately so it is necessary to start the investigation immediately. It is also the responsibility
of Congress to investigate and give people awareness about a certain incident.

What are the possible weaknesses of this suggestion?

 Congress might not consider investigating this incident and might focus more on other
issues related to our country. I think another weakness of this suggestion is that they didn’t get
enough evidence to prove their point.

What are its strong points?

Congress has the authority and the money to conduct an investigation in order to know
what really happened. If congress will immediately starts the probe, the problem will be fixed
faster and everything can get to normal once everything is already settled.