PIDC 2008 Chronicles
PUP-CEFP Teams A and B during the Opening Program of the 2008 PIDC: The Sun Life Cup at Katip's Bar

PIDC 2008 Chronicles

Day 1

After so much hardwork and heartbreak, the PUP-School of Debaters sent two teams and two adjs in the 2008 Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debate Championships help at UP Diliman Campus.

PUP-CEFP A

Debaters:
Fidel L. Esteban
Rachael Seso
Kristine Tyrol Rosales

Adjudicator:
Lawrence Villamar

PUP-CEFP B

Debaters:
Rose May Tubo
Monica Ramirez
Jan Richard Renes

Adjudicator:

Ma. Irene Santos

The tournament opened at the UPD College of Engineering (Melchor Hall) for registration and adjudication exams for non-Manila institutions. Lunch was served at the Katip's Bar in Katipunan where the Opening Program was held. It was not the Opening Party that I was expecting but thanks to the crispy sisig that somehow ease my first day tournament jitters.

Match Ups

After lunch, we journeyed back at Melchor Hall for the first round.

Round 1

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

Motions

1. THBT the State should ban all private schools from sanctioning students who exhibit homosexual behavior.
2. THW allow Universities to allot slots for the admission of children of alumni.
3. TH supports the right of private elementary schools to require pre-school education for grade one applicant.

Result

PUP-CEFP A bowed to DLSU D


My team mates and I agreed on one point - the adjudicators (yes! unanimous decision) entered the debate and failed to flesh out the issues. We've been robbed! Our doubts were strengthened by the fact that our adjudicators offered very confusing and conflicting points of improvement. I'm glad non of them broke to the higher rounds.


Round 2

PUP-CEFP A (Government) vs. UPLB C (Opposition)

Motions

1. THBT America should welcome Iran's involvement in Iraq.
2. THW lift U.S. sanction in Cuba.
3. THBT U.S should not support the entry of former Soviet States into the NATO.

Result

PUP-CEFP A prevailed over UPLB C

This is a very difficult round for me not only because I'm not that too familiar with the motions but also because of a good adj that judged our debate. Jay Mata is an accomplished adj form DLSU. UPLB C is also a good contingent but their whip was not well supported by their constructive speakers.