tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350272682011-07-28T06:31:39.821-07:00the electronic ink“You don’t write because you want to say something; you write because you have something to say.”fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-71990180723212920832008-04-16T05:05:00.000-07:002008-04-18T01:29:15.472-07:00ONCE UPON A TIME . . . I find this really interesting. Philippine Debate Community Website recently launched IIDC/PIDC and NDC tabs from 2002 up to the present. I took time downloading this stuff and browse familiar names and my patience paid off. Here are the speaker's tab of some PUP-SOD debaters from long time ago. Peace out!Inquirer Inter-Collegiate Debate 2002 (UP Diliman)PUP 1fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-4939272420872264882008-04-15T07:02:00.000-07:002008-04-18T01:27:19.944-07:007th National Youth Parliament Since 1996, the National Youth Commission convenes youth leaders nationwide through the National Youth Parliament. Now on its 7th year, the National Youth Parliament is a 3-day convention of youth leaders every to years wherein policy recommendations and reforms are formulated to address various issues affecting the youth. It serves as a consultative mechanism fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-32331174626954960482008-04-14T22:04:00.000-07:002008-04-18T01:22:41.442-07:00Rice Shortage: Causes and Prospects Recently, a PDI Editorial chronicled how the global food crisis threatens political and social unrests around the world. It made some predictions on the far-reaching, dire consequences of the food plague. Most importantly, the editorial identified the root causes of the rice shortage:The feared global food crisis has become a painful reality. The most fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-62126290357908680782008-04-14T07:44:00.001-07:002008-04-18T01:56:07.688-07:00Philippine Debate WebsiteIts about time you update your debate online network. Recently, Benj Espina of UP Manila and Michael Manangu of Collegio De San Agustin launched the Philippine Debate Website. According to its founders, this website will serve as "a one-stop-shop for tournament updates, announcements, results and tabs."fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-59371057255354873932008-04-11T19:48:00.000-07:002008-04-18T01:57:50.209-07:00PIDC TabsPlease check out the team, speakers and adjudicators' tabs at www.pidc-online.com.Team RankingsPUP CEFP A ranked 47thPUP CEFP B ranked 46thIndividual Speakers120th Fidel Esteban125th Richard Renes129th Rose May Tubo141st Rachael Seso151st Monica Ramirez172nd Katie Rosalesfidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-43603251528792907152008-04-09T07:33:00.000-07:002008-04-15T08:04:12.113-07:00Education and Nationalism In the Grand Finals of the PIDC 2008, ADMU C (Government) and ADMU A (Opposition) debated on the motion " This House Believes that the mass migration of OFWs eroded nationalism." Government talked about nationalism in three prongs : "identification of national identity", "genuine interest to help local economy" and "pride for the country". I can't exactly remember.fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-19072439830588446892008-04-08T08:06:00.000-07:002008-04-18T01:59:58.872-07:00PIDC 2008 ChroniclesPUP Delegates to the 2008 PIDC at UP Diliman (Photo by: Arnel Mateo)Official StandingsDebatersPUP CEFP-A 3 wins and 4 losesPUP CEFP-B 3 wins and 4 losesAdjudicatorMaria Irene Santos broked to the Octofinals Roundfidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-15269354009398004112008-04-08T05:38:00.000-07:002008-04-08T05:43:17.828-07:00I came across this brilliant article through a friend (read: Lawrence Villamar). It caught my attention not only because it was written by prolific writer and author Paulo Coelho but also because it sums up and encapsulates what I'm feeling right now. CLOSING CYCLESby Paulo Coehlo One always has to know when a stage comes to an end. If we insist on staying longer than the necessary time, we fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-83212309461056928272008-04-08T05:02:00.000-07:002008-04-08T05:36:48.502-07:00The bastion of academic freedom hosts debate community.PIDC 2008 ChroniclesDay 3Round 6Match UpSLU A (Government) vs. PUP-CEFP A (Opposition)Motions1. THBT the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Plan has served the interests of the Filipino farmers.2. THW end the conservation of the indigenous lands.3. The developing world should prioritize food security.ResultsSLU A outsmarted fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-84220393689891689722008-04-08T04:04:00.000-07:002008-04-08T05:37:14.226-07:00PIDC 2008 ChroniclesAfter lunch, PUP contingents pose anew at Palma HallDay 2Round 3Match upLyceum A (Government) vs. PUP-CEFP A (Opposition)Motions1. 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 fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35027268.post-23576249041035944942008-04-07T20:47:00.000-07:002008-04-08T05:37:14.226-07:00PIDC 2008 ChroniclesPUP-CEFP Teams A and B during the Opening Program of the 2008 PIDC: The Sun Life Cup at Katip's BarPIDC 2008 ChroniclesDay 1After 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 ADebaters:Fidel L. EstebanRachael SesoKristine Tyrol fidel estebanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239899047980200259noreply@blogger.com0