PIDC 2008 Chronicles
After lunch, PUP contingents pose anew at Palma Hall

Day 2

Round 3

Match up

Lyceum A (Government) vs. PUP-CEFP A (Opposition)

Motions

1. The government should stop funding research searching for the gene for autism.
2. TH supports the parent's right to avail of medical procedure infantalizing their disabled children by inhibiting their physical growth.
3. THW abolish employment quotas for the disabled.

Result

PUP-CEFP A beat Lyceum A

I'm having doubts about the unanimous decision given by the adjs because Lyceum A was so eloquent and substantive during our match. But at the end of the day, I realize what the adjs are trying to say. This is the time where I started to fear winning over good teams. Power-matching is a curse for me. The principle dictates that winners will be powermatched with winners and loosers will meet loosers in suceeding rounds.

On Lyceum Debaters

Oh they're very friendly and funny especially JJ (Deputy Speaker). I recalled that I have met him during one of our friendlies with Lyceum. I can't recall the motion but I know that he's teamed with Suzzy. They beat us then and he was just a freshie during that time. Shame on me! While Ryan (First Speaker) adjudged in one of the matches of our College debate team during our Foundation Anniversary way back in October last year. He's hot according to one of our debaters. I won't say who. Clue? She meows! He's very friendly too. He even took pictures during the break while waiting for the results.

Round 4

Match Up

UPD D (Government) vs. PUP-CEFP A (Opposition)

Motions

1. THW abolish the MMDA.
2. THBT the Sangguniang Kabataan is irrelevant today's youth.
3. THBT instead of being a political appointee, the Ombudsman should be elected by the people.

Result

PUP-CEFP A defeated UPD D

UPD D broked to the Octofinals, unluckily they met and was thwarted by UPD A on their way to the Quaterfinals. Judging by their looks, they're younger compared to our team both in age and debate experience but they're already excellent speakers. The set-up that they provided was simple yet clear and characterizations were presented vividly. I guess our strong rebuttal case ( As agreed upon by the judges) prevailed and highlighted some inconsistencies and flaws.

Taken at Melchor Hall Auditorium as the second day of tournament kicks off

Round 5

Match Up

PUP CEFP A (Government) vs. Ateneo De Davao University A (Opposition)

Motions

1. TH celebrates the role of organized religion in attaining equality.
2. THBT the Dali Lama should cede control of Tibet to China.
3. TH would remove restrictions on campaign donations made by religious organizations.

Result

ADDU A won over PUP-CEFP A

The problem lies not just in our definition but on the whole case as well. We don't have enough matter to get us through. ADDU A also broked to the Octofinals. ADMU A blocked their way towards the Quaterfinals.

ADDU A is one of the teams to beat in this tournament. Perfect team dynamics and superb eloquence coupled with interesting perspectives and analyses on the issue which we obviously lacked. The match was adjudicated by Wyndale Wong of ADMU (later on declared as Best Adjudicator). He's discerning and offered insightful points of improvement. He's simply the best for me!