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Debate Rules and Guidelines Overview

The document outlines the rules and regulations for a debate competition, detailing team structure, speech formats, evidence requirements, and etiquette. It emphasizes respect among participants, accuracy of facts, and the prohibition of new points in rebuttals. Additionally, it lists various debate topics relevant to the Philippines, ranging from social policies to education and technology.

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Debate Rules and Guidelines Overview

The document outlines the rules and regulations for a debate competition, detailing team structure, speech formats, evidence requirements, and etiquette. It emphasizes respect among participants, accuracy of facts, and the prohibition of new points in rebuttals. Additionally, it lists various debate topics relevant to the Philippines, ranging from social policies to education and technology.

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DEBATE RULES AND REGULATIONS

 Teams: There are three teams, each teams is consist of three speakers.
 Speeches: Each team has three constructive speeches and three rebuttal speeches. The
affirmative team gives the first constructive speech, and rebuttals alternate between the
affirmative and negative teams.
 Evidence: Speakers must be able to provide evidence or reasons to support their
statements.
 Facts: Facts presented in a debate must be accurate.
 New points: Speakers cannot bring up new points in a rebuttal speech.
 Questioning: Each speaker is questioned after their constructive speech. Questioners can
ask any fair, clear question that is relevant to the debate.
 Judge: The judge's decision must be based solely on the material presented in the
debate.
 Etiquette: Treat your opponent with respect, and be well prepared on your subject.

Some other tips for debating include:


 Focus on ideas and topics, not people.
 Come to the debate prepared.
 Disagree respectfully.
 Listen actively.
 Avoid dismissing emotions.
 Time limit will strictly be implemented.
 No using of bad/ rude/ foul words.
 No using of bible verses/ religion related statement.
 No dropping/ mentioning names during debate.
 No inappropriate gestures are allowed.
 Avoid using of notes.
 Be on time.
Debate Topics

1. Do the Philippines need a One Child Policy?

2. Are you amenable to the one rice rule in every restaurant in the Ph?

3. Do free education focused on marginalized families or families with voices?

4. Do the Philippines sustain its life for a longer term given the available resources and technological
advances? Or having more problems due to the uprising population?

5. Should social media/ mobile devices be available only to 12 years old and above in the Philippines?

6. Should political dynasties be banned in the Philippines?

7. Should there be a nationwide wage increase?

8. Should the government allocate more budget to public health services?

9. Should the country invest more in renewable energy?

10. Has the war on drugs been effective?

11. Should the minimum age of criminal responsibility be lowered?

12. Should ROTC be mandatory to higher education?

13. Does Artificial Intelligence helps you in your schooling or makes you dumb?

14. Is online education better than traditional education?

15. Do the K to 12 program helps you in your schooling in college?

16. Do you think than sexual education must be taught in schools?

17. Which is more important, Mother tongue or English Language?

18. Do you think that e-wallet is safe or not?

19. Are you amenable with the Same Sex Marriage in the Philippines?

20. Philippines is the only country that illegalized divorce. Do you think that Divorce Law is necessary in
our country or not?

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