PUP PSIDC

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 | 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐂 ‘𝟐𝟓🗣️📣

Behind every successful PSIDC is a team of passionate, dedicated, and hardworking individuals who made it all happen! From planning to ex*****on, every late night, and every effort was worth it to bring this event to life.

To the incredible team behind PSIDC—thank you for your commitment and teamwork. This wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Here’s to more impactful events ahead! ⭐️

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! ⭐️❤️

They are one of the reasons why the PSIDC ‘25 were able to make it through to the end. A massive thank you for bringing the project together! Without its esteemed and reliable partners, it would not have been possible without the sharp, insightful support from our partners who played a key role in the event.

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬!

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 (𝗣𝗦𝗦) - 𝗣𝗨𝗣
https://tinyurl.com/PSSPUP
https://tinyurl.com/PSSPUP
https://tinyurl.com/PSSPUP

𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹
https://tinyurl.com/PUPCPSPASC
https://tinyurl.com/PUPCPSPASC
https://tinyurl.com/PUPCPSPASC

𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
https://tinyurl.com/PUPSOD
https://tinyurl.com/PUPSOD
https://tinyurl.com/PUPSOD

𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐂 ‘𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! ⚖️🔥

A battle of wits, a clash of ideas, and a showcase of intellectual prowess! Our debate has concluded, but the conversations and insights will continue to resonate. From powerful arguments to thought-provoking rebuttals, this event truly highlighted the art of critical thinking and discourse.

Take a look at the highlights and see how our debaters brought their A-game to the stage! 🏆✨

A huge thank you to our speakers, adjudicators, org committees, and audiences for making this event a success. Here’s to more debates and meaningful discussions ahead! 📖💡

𝐇𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐂 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐭! 🗣️📣

We’ve wrapped up an incredible journey, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you. Now, we want to hear from you! Scan the QR code and share your thoughts—your feedback will help us make the next PSIDC even better.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/EvaluationFormPSIDC25
🔗: https://tinyurl.com/EvaluationFormPSIDC25
🔗: https://tinyurl.com/EvaluationFormPSIDC25

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐂 ‘𝟐𝟓! 🧑‍⚖️💬

The success of the Political Science Interdebate Cup (PSIDC ‘25) would not have been possible without the sharp, insightful, and highly skilled adjudicators who played a key role in evaluating the passionate debates that took place.

Here’s a look at the incredible team which helped shape the event:

🌟 𝙈𝙨. 𝙂𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚 𝘽. 𝘾𝙪𝙮𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙣
A powerhouse of knowledge, Ms. Gleanna is known for her sharp analytical skills and her commitment to fostering thought-provoking discussions. With a background in political science, she brought a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the issues that matter most.

🌟 𝙈𝙨. 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙖 𝙕𝙖𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙍𝙎𝙒
With a unique perspective rooted in social work and political engagement, Ms. Fatma was a driving force behind the conversations surrounding social justice and policy. Her empathetic approach to adjudicating added a valuable dimension to the debate!

🌟 𝙈𝙨. 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙚
Ms. Blase brought her innovative thinking and dynamic approach to the adjudicating table. Known for her ability to dissect arguments with precision, she helped guide debaters through their most challenging rounds with grace and intellect.

🌟 𝙈𝙨. 𝙍𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙤
With a deep understanding of both the theory and practice of debating, Ms. Rovelyn provided invaluable feedback and insights to the participants. Her ability to evaluate the intricacies of each argument helped shape a truly engaging competition.

🌟 𝙈𝙧. 𝙔𝙪𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙖
A stalwart of the debating community, Mr. Yubert’s wealth of experience in both debating and adjudicating made him a critical asset to the PSIDC team. His passion for the art of debate shines through in every decision he makes.

🌟 𝙈𝙭. 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙣
Mx. Dionel’s meticulous attention to detail and fair judgment ensured that all debates were assessed impartially. A seasoned adjudicator, upholding the integrity of the competition and fostering an environment of academic excellence.

𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙟𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙎𝙄𝘿𝘾 '25, 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮! 🌍💡

🏆 ＰＳＩＤＣ ‘２５ ＡＷＡＲＤＥＥＳ 🏆

Where every point, every rebuttal, and every second counts, 𝕌ℕ𝕀𝕋𝔼𝔸𝕄 triumphed as the Opening Opposition, outshining 32 competitors from BAPS 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 with their strategic arguments, eloquence, and unwavering confidence.

Among the 32 competing teams, four proved their excellence and emerged as Grand Finalists:

🔥 NAMELESS KIDS (BAPS 2-2)
🔥 SIKLAB (BAPS 2-2)
🔥 UNITEAM (BAPS 2-3)
🔥 SARCISM (BAPS 2-4)

Each team displayed remarkable wit, resilience, and mastery of the debate floor, proving that they had what it took to reach the final stage.

🏅 𝔹𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 ℙ𝕊𝕀𝔻ℂ ‘𝟚𝟝
Amidst a battleground of intellect and persuasion, two individuals stood above the rest, captivating the adjudicators with their unmatched brilliance:

🏆 PSIDC ‘25 Best Speaker – August Cuenca

A force to be reckoned with, August Cuenca demonstrated exceptional analytical prowess, razor-sharp rebuttals, and an undeniable command over the debate floor. Their ability to weave compelling arguments with eloquence and precision cemented their place as the finest speaker of this year’s PSIDC.

🏆 Grand Finals Best Speaker – Norvie Aglibut

With a commanding presence and an unyielding spirit, Norvie Aglibut delivered arguments that not only challenged but reshaped the discourse. Their poise, articulation, and strategic thinking in the Grand Finals secured them the well-deserved title, proving that true brilliance shines when it matters most.

These awards are a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to the art of debate. Every late-night preparation, every rigorous training session, and every moment of unwavering determination has led to this victory.

✨ 𝒪𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝒶𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃, 𝒸𝑜𝓃𝑔𝓇𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓁𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈 𝑜𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝓃𝒸𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒾𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝒻𝑒𝒶𝓉 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉-𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒫𝒮𝐼𝒟𝒞 ‘𝟤𝟧! 🎉

🏛️🧑🏻 PSIDC 30 JAN 2025 • MOTION FOR GRAND FINALS:

This house regrets the glorification of Luigi Mangiones actions.

🔴𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝐈𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦!⚔️

With logic as their armor and arguments as their artillery, debaters are clashing in this battlefield of wits. 💫

Observers are holding their breath as every point land like a perfectly aimed shot!

👀 Proof that arguments aren’t the only ones getting shot today! 📸 zooming in on intense rebuttals, framing the fiery exchanges, and making sure no winning argument goes undocumented.

Who will emerge victorious in this intellectual battlefield?

Stay tuned as the war of wits rages on!

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗣𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗖 Semifinals 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱

The battle is on! ⚔️ PUP BAPS Sophomores commence the Political Science Interblock Debate Competition 2025 semifinals round, today, January 30, 2025, at the PUP Institute of Technology Audio Visual Room. A total of [16] highly skilled debate teams will battle it out to secure a coveted slot in the next round.

Let us watch out which building will stand tall until the end! 👩🏼‍⚖️👨‍⚖️

🏛️🇵🇭 PSIDC 30 JAN 2025 • MOTION FOR SEMI-FINAL ROUND:

This house rejects dominant narrative of resilient Filipinos

𝐁𝐑𝐁, 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 @ 𝟏𝐏𝐌!

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