APSACC Columban College-Wide Inter-Collegiate Debate Competition 2023

Host/Moderator: Tiglao, Elyz Laurynne F.

WELCOMING THE DELEGATES

Good morning to the students of ___! Please be seated/settle down and in a few minutes, we will
start the program.

Let us welcome the delegates from ___! Thank you for joining us today. You may take your seats
and, in a few minutes, we will start the 2023 Columban-wide Inter-collegiate Debate
Competition.

We acknowledge the presence of ____________. Good morning, sir/ma’am.

SPONSORS: We would like to thank our generous and ever supportive partners. We have
AKKAP, GoZambales, Jgraphy, LGU-Olongapo and Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr., Konsi Tata
Paulino, Atty. Noel Atienza, Konsi Pablo, Wingsquad and Ordinario. Sa inyo pong lahat,
maraming maraming salamat po! Without your contribution, this event would not have been
possible.

On behalf of the organizers and the Association of Political Science Advocates of Columban
College, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to our generous partners: AKKAP,
GoZambales, Jgraphy, LGU-Olongapo and Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr., Konsi Tata Paulino, Atty.
Noel Atienza, Konsi Pablo, Wingsquad and Ordinario. Sa inyo pong lahat, maraming maraming
salamat po!

INTRODUCTION

To the panelists, students, coaches, observers, advisers and deans, good morning! Today, we will
witness the most-awaited intellectual battle of the six college departments of Columban College,
Inc. So, please take your seats, buckle up your seat belts, and get ready to be shaken as
ColumbaKnights showcase critical thinking and persuasive communication skills here on the
2023 COLUMBAN COLLEGE-WIDE INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATE COMPETITION.

I am Elyz Laurynne Tiglao, your host for today’s event. And before we proceed, let me remind
everyone to please settle in your seats, refrain from interrupting the debaters while they are
speaking and refrain from voicing out harsh remarks to preserve the sacredness and honor of the
event. Thank you.

May we request everyone to please rise and feel the presence of the Lord for our opening prayer
to be led by Ms. Tisha Ivana Navarro, a 2nd year Political Science student.
Please remain standing for the singing of the Philippine National Anthem (AVP).

OPENING REMARKS

To formally start our program, I am honored to introduce to you the Dean of the College of Arts
& Sciences and Education, Dr. Cristine Gil Almazan, for his opening remarks.

Thank you so much, Dean, for your message and overwhelming support.

Let me call on the ever-supportive adviser of the Association of Political Science Advocates of
Columban College and Chairperson of the Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Jefferson
Mendoza Sadera, for his message.

Thank you, Sir Jeff! (A phrase in his message/adlib)

RULES AND GUIDELINES

For today’s event, the 2023 COLUMBAN COLLEGE-WIDE INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATE

COMPETITION, let me read the rules and guidelines.

1. The Affirmative Team will open the debate after the moderator presents the topic to the judges,
which is after the AVP of the topic that will be interpellated.
2. The moderator and organizers will be accepting questions and concerns within the 10 minutes
preparatory time and inspection.
3. Each debater must follow the guidelines below.
4. There shall be no harsh/racists/discriminatory/foul terms and phrases or statements that is
directly intended to attack the opposition or anyone.
5. All arguments that will be uttered and expressed in any form must be purposely targeting the
arguments or discussions and not the person. (Strictly no Ad Hominem Remarks!)
6. Gestures that are harsh and negative during the debate, even if it is from the audiences, will
not be tolerated and will be given a warning.
a. First Warning - The responsible individual will be warned verbally.
b. Second and Final Warning - SAME AS ABOVE
c. In case of failure to attend to the warning being given, the responsible participants and/or
audiences will be disqualified or banned from the debate room.
7. There shall be no interruptions and unnecessary noise during the debate.
8. Only when it is the turn of the speaker to deliver an argument shall he/she be allowed to open
his/her mic. Unless, given the privilege by the moderator/speaker to do so by giving a valid point
of information/inquiry.
9. The debaters and adjudicators must present themselves in the competition. If they will not be
able to enter the room within the given amount of time, then they will be disqualified regardless
of the reason since the guidelines were given ahead of time.
10. The Debate will be happening in the Convery Hall of Columban College Main at exactly
9:00 AM. However, all debaters and Adjudicators are mandated to be present from 8:00 to 8:30
AM for the By-Team Planning (Debaters) and/or Individual Preparations (Adjudicators).

INTRODUCTION OF PANELISTS AND CHAIR ADJUDICATORS

For this debate, we have two types of adjudicators, the panel, and the chair adjudicators. The
panel adjudicators are all personally handpicked by the organization based on their credentials
and availability. The chair adjudicators, on the other hand, are students who have the power to
react and grade the debaters.

And now, I am honored to present to you the esteemed and invited panel adjudicators who will
be joining us for today’s debate competition.

Our first judge is the founder of Project Hope Philippines and the President of Zambales
Association of PESO Managers, Inc. (ZAPMI). Everyone, please welcome our first judge, Mr.
Mario Esquillo. Good morning, sir! How are you today?

I am also calling the attention of our chair adjudicators to please rise and be recognized by the
crowd.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Organization and Clarity - 10%

Validity and Preponderance of the Argument - 50%
Ability to Interpellate and Rebut -20%
Stage Performance or Impact (Diction, Emphasis, Courtesy, Tone of Voice, Persuasiveness,
Precision, Articulation) - 10%
Teamwork - 10%

The panel decision is final and irrevocable.

However, the Chair Adjudicators can influence the Panel Decision before its finality. One from
the Chair Adjudicators will be able to convene with the Panel Adjudicators to address an issue of
judging and resolving with a final and just decision.
Chair Adjudicators from similar colleges with ongoing battle, will be prohibited to judge such
battle set.
GUIDELINES FOR THE OBSERVERS AND CHAIR ADJUDICATORS AND HOW TO
ACQUIRE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

1. To our Observers and Spectators, refrain for voicing out barbaric remarks and poorly worded
language to preserve the sacredness and honor of the event.
2. For Certificate of Attendance, kindly be guided accordingly:
a. ALL! Must fill in the Evaluation Form and is enlisted on the attendance form placed outside of
the Debate Room.
b. (FOR Chair Adjudicators) Kindly approach and report to Ms. Kaassandra Agatep for your
attendance and ID.
c. (For Organizers) Must show captured moments while in the organizing operations. If there is
none, then you cannot receive any certificates.
Note: Audiences and especially the students are not expected to just spectate but to help in
addressing the different interpellated contemporary issues as well, for it affects every individual
that is part of society.

DEBATE PROPER

Are you ready everyone? Let me hear the students from the:
College of Architecture
College of Business Administration
College of Arts & Sciences and Education
College of Computer Science
College of Engineering
and last but not least, the College of Nursing.

Wow! Good morning to you all! And I must say that you brace yourself as we begin the most
awaited part of the event, the debate proper.

For our 1st round, the elimination round, set 1, we have the College of Architecture and the
College of Nursing.

For the College of Architecture, we have Althea Mae Gonzales, Matthew Mendigorin, and John
Ernest Barrientos. Coach: Ar. Xyrenz Sheen E. Eugenio, good morning, ma’am/sir! Chair
adjudicator: Rovie De Guzman.

For the College of Nursing, we have Fame Dabay, Zhen Michael Arcales, and Xeivien Fermil.
Coach: Mr. Neil Bryan Fortin, good morning, sir! Chair adjudicator: Jairus Diaz.

The motion for this round is Longer School Days constitutes Efficient and Effective Student
Learning Experience (School Regulations)
Students nowadays are not flourishing enough by being in the four corners of a classroom, nor
do they experience true knowledge within the school grounds but rather in society, as they
immerse and apply such theories and ideas into reality. However, we might observe that we are
more likely to be in the classrooms listening and writing in a cycle being sustained over the years
until we graduate. So, are longer days and hours of being seated and listening enough to make a
student an effective and efficient member of the society in the future, a competent one?

Are both teams ready?

👉OPENING STATEMENT 👈

Opening 1st Speaker PRO - 7MINS

1st Speaker ANTI - 3MINS (Interpellation POI)

Opening 1st Speaker ANTI- 7mins

2nd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS, COUNTER CLAIMS👈

Arguments 2nd Speaker PRO Speech - 7mins

2nd Speaker ANTI - 3mins (interpellation POI)

Arguments 2nd Speaker ANTI Speech- 7mins

3rd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉CLOSING STATEMENT 👈

Closing 3rd Speaker PRO - 7mins

3rd Speaker ANTI- 3mins (interpellation POI)

Closing 3rd Speaker ANTI - 7mins

1st Speaker Pro- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

And the case is closed. Let me hear the students from CA! What about the students from CON?
That is just Round 1, Set 1 but I can already feel the heat of the competition. Sumasabay sa init
ng panahon ang mga nagbabagang bitaw na argumento ng mga ColumbaKnights.

Now, let’s proceed to our next set. For our 1st round, the elimination round, set 2, we have the
College of Computer Science and the College of Engineering.

For the College of Computer Science, we have Angelo Madriaga, Zorene Ramos, and Angelo
Santonil. Coach: Ma'am Gemma Tapado, good morning, ma’am! Chair adj: Lander Barrera
For the College of Engineering, we have Aline Dela Cruz, Jan Andrei Flores, and Shanley Mercy
Porcadilla. COACH: Engr. Gerald Garcia, good morning, sir! CHAIR ADJ: Lexa Mhay Buccat

The motion for this round is Society must normalize Cross Dressing Practices (Sexual
Orientation and Gender Identity)
Many will disagree, and some will agree and fight for their own identity and place in society. But
what if society is not yet ready for that idea and inclusions to the social contract we are used to,
since our ancestors time. We might say that unacceptable practices must not be put into malice,
yet society contends that it is unlawful.

Are both teams ready?

👉OPENING STATEMENT 👈

Opening 1st Speaker PRO - 7MINS

1st Speaker ANTI - 3MINS (Interpellation POI)

Opening 1st Speaker ANTI- 7mins

2nd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS, COUNTER CLAIMS👈

Arguments 2nd Speaker PRO Speech - 7mins

2nd Speaker ANTI - 3mins (interpellation POI)

Arguments 2nd Speaker ANTI Speech- 7mins

3rd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉CLOSING STATEMENT 👈

Closing 3rd Speaker PRO - 7mins

3rd Speaker ANTI- 3mins (interpellation POI)

Closing 3rd Speaker ANTI - 7mins

1st Speaker Pro- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

And that ends our elimination round. Who will advance to the semi-finals? Is it the College of
Architecture? College of Nursing? Or is it the College of Computer Science? Magpapahuli ba
ang College of Engineering?

(RESULTS)
LUNCH BREAK

Congratulations to ___________ and ____________ for advancing to the semi-finals. Before we

continue to the next round, let us take a ___ mins. break. We’ll be right back.

SPONSORS!!!

SEMI-FINAL ROUND

And we’re back in our intellectual battle arena. For our 2 nd round, the semi-finals, set 1, we have
the _____________ and the College of Business Administration.

For the College of _______________, we have ____________.

For the College of Business Administration, we have Renz Barrion, Isaiah Morados, and Stefen
Moses Tan. Their coach is the Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Eric
Matriano. Good morning, dean. Thank you for joining us today. Chair adj: Rian Anjelo Rosel

The motion for this round is E-SPORT is a sport (Computer and Technology)
Sports is Universal and freedom to play and find entertainment from any tangible thing is your
right. But the question is, does everything we find entertaining and dominantly played by many
qualify to be called a sport? Does E-SPORT deserve to be called a sport?

Are both teams ready?

👉OPENING STATEMENT 👈

Opening 1st Speaker PRO - 7MINS

1st Speaker ANTI - 3MINS (Interpellation POI)

Opening 1st Speaker ANTI- 7mins

2nd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS, COUNTER CLAIMS👈

Arguments 2nd Speaker PRO Speech - 7mins

2nd Speaker ANTI - 3mins (interpellation POI)

Arguments 2nd Speaker ANTI Speech- 7mins

3rd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉CLOSING STATEMENT 👈
Closing 3rd Speaker PRO - 7mins
3rd Speaker ANTI- 3mins (interpellation POI)

Closing 3rd Speaker ANTI - 7mins

1st Speaker Pro- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

The case is closed. Grabe ‘yon, CBA at _______! Hands down. That was intense na kahit naka-
aircon tayo ay pinagpapawisan ako. Thank you, CBA and ________!

For our 2nd round, the semi-finals, set 2, we have the _____________ and the College of Arts &
Sciences and Education.

For the College of _______________, we have ____________.

For the College of Arts & Sciences and Education, we have Godryk Mendoza, Daniela Vergara,
and Lorraine Azucenas. Coach: Sir Mon Sebastian, good morning, sir! Chair adj: Randy Sionzon
Jr.

The motion for this round is Platonic Relationship must be normalized in the present
generation (Love and Relationship)
Intimacy is what we have yearned for since our childhood, it only differs with whom we need it
from. Then Commitment is what we are preserving to deepen a relationship. However, the
question lies between the two concepts, whether all Relationship is founded from intimacy
and/or does Commitment necessary or an option for a relationship. With this, we might be
enlightened up with the idea of platonic relationship thing of the present generation, if such
really exists, or just a cover up of some cheaters and polygamous individuals.

Are both teams ready?

👉OPENING STATEMENT 👈

Opening 1st Speaker PRO - 7MINS

1st Speaker ANTI - 3MINS (Interpellation POI)

Opening 1st Speaker ANTI- 7mins

2nd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS, COUNTER CLAIMS👈

Arguments 2nd Speaker PRO Speech - 7mins

2nd Speaker ANTI - 3mins (interpellation POI)

Arguments 2nd Speaker ANTI Speech- 7mins

3rd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉CLOSING STATEMENT 👈

Closing 3rd Speaker PRO - 7mins

3rd Speaker ANTI- 3mins (interpellation POI)

Closing 3rd Speaker ANTI - 7mins

1st Speaker Pro- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

And that ends our semi-finals. Sino kaya ang magtatapatan sa championship round? Gusto kong
madinig ang mga leon ng CBA! Ang mga jaguar kaya ng CASED, nasaan? _______, do you
wish to fight? _________, magpapatalo ba kayo?

(RESULTS)

SPONSORS!

BATTLE FOR 3rd AND CHAMPIONSHIP

And we’re back. You are witnessing the 2023 Columban-wide Inter-collegiate Debate
Competition. Congratulations to the departments who come this far and also to the delegates who
did their best in this intellectual arena.

For our next round, we have the Battle for 3rd.

(Introduce the participants for the battle, coach, and chair adj)
(Introduce the topic)

Higher Educational Institutions should remove Unnecessary General Education Subjects

(minors) to Non-Education related Programs (General Academic Curriculum)
Description: What makes college students unique from one another is the path they took and a
field of their passion. A journey where they only knows best. However, is it not constituting a
problem when we will be integrating some unnecessary minor subjects into the mix of courses
where such units might be used for some major subject courses of the program?

School Uniforms are Unnecessary (School Setting/Rules)

Description: Philippines is a tropical country, and seasons is not constant and consistent as
expected. Thus, school uniforms are definite and must not be changed nor could be different
from one another. But, what if the availability of such uniform is not available due to some
unforeseen circumstances? Does it mean that uniforms must still be mandated? Or considerations
should be implicated to make school uniforms less restrictive and much purposeful than our
society are used to? Does uniform really preserve the security of the students or it is just a mere
ornamental for the institution?

👉OPENING STATEMENT 👈

Opening 1st Speaker PRO - 7MINS

1st Speaker ANTI - 3MINS (Interpellation POI)

Opening 1st Speaker ANTI- 7mins

2nd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS, COUNTER CLAIMS👈

Arguments 2nd Speaker PRO Speech - 7mins

2nd Speaker ANTI - 3mins (interpellation POI)

Arguments 2nd Speaker ANTI Speech- 7mins

3rd Speaker PRO- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

👉CLOSING STATEMENT 👈

Closing 3rd Speaker PRO - 7mins

3rd Speaker ANTI- 3mins (interpellation POI)

Closing 3rd Speaker ANTI - 7mins

1st Speaker Pro- 3mins (Interpellation POI)

Battle for 3rd: Akala ko championship na, hindi pa pala. Grabe naman ang mga estudyante ng
Columban. Hindi nagpapatalo kahit saan. Congratulations to both of our teams for showcasing
an exemplary debate.

Championship: And that concludes our debate for today. Congratulations in advance, my fellow
ColumbaKnights. You all did such a wonderful job. Saludo ako sa inyong lahat. You have proven
that freedom of speech is still alive at hindi nagpapatalo ang ColumbaKnights in term of wit.
Above all, we bleed blue!

While deliberating, may I ask the panelists to give messages for today’s event. Sir/Ma’am, (one
of the judges), can you give a message po to everyone?

CLOSING REMARKS

Thank you to our panelists and adjudicators who joined us today. We are very honored and
thankful to have you here.
(Token of appreciation)

For the closing remarks, let me call the President of the Inter-departmental Coording Council,
Mr. Simon Sez Bale. Let’s give him a big hand.

AWARDING

Thank you to our masipag at poging IDCC President, Kuya Simon! Naks! Pakape ka naman jan
eme!

Before we begin the presentation of awards, I would like to take a moment to recognize our
partners, without whom this event would not be possible:
AKKAP, GoZambales, Jgraphy, LGU-Olongapo and Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr., Konsi Tata
Paulino, Atty. Noel Atienza, Konsi Pablo, Wingsquad and Ordinario. Sa inyo pong lahat,
maraming maraming salamat po!

To award the (certificate, medals, and trophy), may I call on the panelists, Dr. Jefferson Sadera,
(and Dean CG). As I call your department name, debaters, as well as the coach and chair
adjudicator, please go in front to receive your award.

3rd place ………………………

2nd place ………………………….
1st place ………………………
Champion ………………………

Congratulations to everyone! To our panelists, students, coaches observers, and all, thank you for
making time for today’s event. To our partners, AKKAP, GoZambales, Jgraphy, LGU-Olongapo
and Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr., Konsi Tata Paulino, Atty. Noel Atienza, Konsi Pablo, Wingsquad
and Ordinario. Sa inyo pong lahat, maraming maraming salamat po! This event wouldn’t be
possible without you. To APSACC, mabuhay tayong lahat! Basta PolSci, mahusay! Again, thank
you very much.

And for our closing prayer, may I call on Ms. (Mary Joy Antivo/Danna Muli), a ___ political
science student.

Hanggang sa muli, ColumbaKnights. And along with multifarious struggles and triumphs, there
is much more to thrive and much more to show. Let’s rejoice in this majestic journey, let’s raise a
toast to make it even better, let us take a bow! This has been Elyz Laurynne Tiglao, your host for
the 2023 Columban-wide Inter-collegiate Debate Competition and see you on the next debate,
the 2023 Olongapo City Open Inter-School Debate Tournament!
Everyone, please do not leave yet as we are going to have photo ops po. Thank you so much!

OFFICIAL LIST OF CBA

Coach (Prof): Dr. Eric Matriano
Chair adj: Rian Anjelo Rosel
Debaters:
•Renz Barrion (BSTM)
•Isaiah Morados (BSA)
•Stefen Moses Tan (BSBA-BML)

OFFICIAL LIST OF NURSING

3 Debaters
- Fame Dabay
- Zhen Michael Arcales
- Xeivien Fermil
CHAIR ADJ.:
- Jairus Diaz
COACH:
Mr. Neil Bryan Fortin

OFFICIAL LIST OF CASED

3 Debater
Godryk Mendoza
Daniela Vergara
Lorraine Azucenas
Chair adj: Randy Sionzon Jr.
Coach: Sir mon sebastian

OFFICIAL LIST OF CCS

Debater
Angelo Madriaga
Zorene Ramos
Angelo Santonil
Coach
Ma'am Gemma Tapado
Chair adj:
Lander Barrera

OFFICIAL LIST OF ARCHI

3 debater:
Althea Mae Gonzales
Matthew Mendigorin
John Ernest Barrientos
1 chair adjudicator:
Rovie De Guzman
Coach: Ar. Xyrenz Sheen E. Eugenio

OFFICIAL LIST OF ENGINEERING

DEBATER
Dela Cruz, Aline
Flores, Jan Andrei
Porcadilla, Shanley Mercy
COACH
Engr. Gerald Garcia
CHAIR ADJ
Lexa Mhay Buccat