I-Debate Challenge 2007

2nd Bacolod Inter-School Debate Tournament

High School Level

4th Episode - September 26, 2007

1st Semi-Final Match

University of St. La Salle (USLS) vs. St. Scholastica's Academy (SSA)

Topic:

"Is Economic Freedom More Important Than Economic Equality?"

Opening Arguments Part 1

Opening Arguments Part 2

Interpellation Round Part 1

Interpellation Round Part 2

Free Debate Round Part 1

Free Debate Round Part 2

Result: DRAW

Judges 2-2-Draw (Moderator - Draw)

Open Picture Gallery

Affirmative: USLS

Jonathan James "Jonas" Cortes

Cara Henares

Tomas Gerardo Araneta (Scribe)

Coach:

Mr. Jonathan Davila

Negative: SSA

Victoria Dreyfus

Paulin Española

Marielle Jeanjaquet (Scribe)

Coach:

Ms. Romilyn Carcueva

JUDGES:

Atty. Mary Anne Manayon-Lamis

Assistant Provincial Legal Officer

Graduate of Pol. Sci. & Ll.B. from UNO-R

Atty. Alex Espino, Sr.

Former Director of CENECO

Graduate of Ll.B. from the University of the East

Mr. Jude Rosales

Graduate of Pol. Sci. & Master of Public Administration - UNO-R

Professor of Pol. Sci. & Principles of Economics

Mr. Rodolfo "Babes" Alvarez

Graduate of B.S. in Business Administration from U.P.

Graduate of Masters in Business Administration from A.I.M.

Atty. Lilanie Griño-Lorque

Practicing Lawyer

Graduate of B.S. Business Administation & Ll.B. from Silliman University

Decision: DRAW

Judges: 2 votes for USLS, 2 votes for SSA & 1 Draw

Moderator - Draw

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