Exploring Outer Space - USLS vs. SSA

I Debate

23rd Episode

November 8, 2006

I-Debate Challenge 2006

1st Bacolod Inter-School Debate Tournament

High School Level

1st Semi-Final Match

University of St. La Salle (USLS)

- versus -

St. Scholastica's Academy (SSA)

Winning Team: SSA

3-2 Split Decision

Topic:

"Should Mankind Continue to Invest in the Exploration of Outer Space?"

Affirmative: USLS

JoVanne Tamparon

Yones Irene de Castro

Coach:

Ms. Lelanie Reforma

Negative: SSA

Kia Gargantiel

Anne Marie Lacson

Coach:

Ms. Connie Belleza

JUDGES:

Ms. Elsie Jolingan

Head, Public Information Office

City of Bacolod

Mr. Romeo Villarosa

Budget Officer

Municipality of Murcia

Rev. Fr. Aniceto "Mao" Buenafe

Head, Social Action Center

Diocese of Bacolod

Ms. Benja Lucasan

Head, Public Affairs Office

Province of Negros Occidental

Mr. Jopy Plotria

Station Manager, iFM Radio

Former KBP Chairman

Decision:

3-2 Split Decision in favor of the Negative Side (SSA)