💭 Motion Statistics
Round 1

THBT developing countries should prioritise the promotion of cosmopolitan values over nationalist narratives within their public-education curriculum. (Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys)

13%
9%
3 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
26%
15%
12 Gov vetoes 7 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level

In non academic fields, THP a world with the dominance of the formal credentialing model as opposed to the master-apprentice model. (S&M - Rihanna)

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30%
17%
7 Gov wins 4 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
9%
11%
4 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

THW join the sorority. (Run the World (Girls) - Beyoncé)

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17%
13%
4 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
15%
22%
7 Gov vetoes 10 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 2

TH, as a Republican Senator in an ethnically diverse state, W oppose the SAVE Act (UNSAVED)

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9%
9%
2 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
35%
7%
16 Gov vetoes 3 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 1% level

THBT Democratic party leadership (Hakim Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, etc.) should distance itself away from Joe Biden's legacy. (Joe Bye-den)

9%
17%
2 Gov wins 4 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
13%
26%
6 Gov vetoes 12 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level

TH, as the Trump Administration, W withdraw from the NATO unless its European members agree to military burden-sharing quotas within 12 months (Big, Beautiful Burden-sharing)

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39%
17%
9 Gov wins 4 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
17%
1 Gov veto 8 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 3

THBT the Filipino queer community should actively prioritize queer religious individuals in its leadership positions and advocacy. (Ama Namin Rock Remix)

23%
14%
5 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
25%
11%
11 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level

THBT the trans movement should prioritize securing protections for trans individuals through interpretations of existing sex discrimination laws, rather than lobbying for new trans-specific anti-discrimination legislation. (Queer Reading the Law)

9%
27%
2 Gov wins 6 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
9%
11%
4 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

THS Western pop artists with significant queer fanbase actively rejecting to perform in countries with queer-oppressive social policies (e.g. Lizzo in Texas, Beyonce in UAE). (“I'm not a creature of your government, Manila.” - Lady Gaga)

14%
14%
3 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
16%
25%
7 Gov vetoes 11 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 4

THBT it is in the interest of the Ayatollah regime to agree to the US demand to stop all Uranium enrichment. (U are My Precious)

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14%
14%
3 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
27%
20%
12 Gov vetoes 9 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THS South Korea decoupling its semiconductor and defense technology supply chains from Japan. (Seouverance)

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23%
23%
5 Gov wins 5 Opp wins
probably balanced
18%
1 Gov veto 8 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

TH (as the Philippines) W abandon “friend to all, enemy to none” stance in its foreign policy. ((Di na) Love, the Philippines)

18%
9%
4 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
20%
11%
9 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 5

THP a world where individuals prioritize shared values (political leaning, moral beliefs, religious practices) as opposed to pragmatic considerations (jobs, wealth, lifestyle) in choosing a romantic partner (mahal ko o mahal ako)

29%
29%
6 Gov wins 6 Opp wins
probably balanced
10%
14%
4 Gov vetoes 6 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THO the normalization of displaying vulnerability when getting to know someone romantically (lovebomb by fromis 9)

10%
1 Gov win 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
36%
15 Gov vetoes 2 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 1% level

THS the production and consumption of "emotional services" (ryan gosling)

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19%
10%
4 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
31%
2 Gov vetoes 13 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 1% level
Quarterfinals

THW remove the right of appeal to higher courts in civil cases decided by expert tribunals (e.g. patent disputes, professional misconduct, etc.) (Certioraren't)

25%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
25%
13%
2 Gov vetoes 1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive

THBT post-revolution states should refer the prosecution of all former regime officials to international courts (Work from Hague)

50%
2 Gov wins 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
25%
13%
2 Gov vetoes 1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive

THW allow prisoners to volunteer for drug trials in exchange for a lighter prison sentence (Quid free quo)

25%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
25%
0 Gov vetoes 2 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Semifinals

During retail investor frenzies, THW impose a moratorium on short-selling activities. (You Shall Not Sell)

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50%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion

THBT the Bank of Korea should establish a permanent emergency lending facility for small businesses. (Oppahiram)

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50%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
25%
0 Gov vetoes 1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive
Grand Final

THBT developing countries should aggressively establish sovereign essential drug stockpiles (e.g., antibiotics, insulin, etc.) anticipating public health emergencies. (Joash ft. Concerta)

100%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
Novice Finals

THW remove the right of appeal to higher courts in civil cases decided by expert tribunals (e.g. patent disputes, professional misconduct, etc.) (Certioraren't)

100%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
Under-18 Finals

THBT the use of aesthetic capital by women does more harm than good (Dangerous Woman - Ariana Grande)

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100%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion