Debate Moderator Script
Introduction:
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, esteemed adjudicators, participants, students
and honored guests, welcome to the championship round of the 2024 GAD Week
Debate Competition where intellect meets discourse in the spirit of healthy debate.
Today, we gather to explore and dissect the nuances of various debate topics. It is a
subject that has sparked controversy, ignited passion, and challenged conventional
wisdom.
But first, let me read to you the guideline for this afternoon’s competition. (reading of
guidelines)
Introduction of the Adjudicator
(introduce Sir Nicol -)
(Sir Nicol will introduce the adjudicators)
Introduction of the Topic:
For our championship round, the proposition is This house believes that gender-
sensitive policies and initiatives are essential for sustainable development in
developed countries.
Without further ado, let's welcome our talented debaters who will engage in this
intellectual contest. Representing the affirmative side, we have Ms. Haile Jada Pasion,
Ms. Fransel Kate Castillo and Mr. Biel Xander Indaya. To represent the opposition
side we have, Ms. Jianna Kaye Diaz, Mr. Justine Paul Jacinto and Ms. Ma. Stefphanie
Narvaez.
The debate will follow a structured format consisting of several rounds, each allowing
our debaters to present their arguments, rebuttals, and counterarguments.
Debate Proper
This debate begins with the governments first speaker. Mister prime minister
you have 6 minutes to deliver your constructive speech. Your time starts now.
Thank you so much mister prime minister, now leader of the opposition it’s
your time to deliver your constructive speech. Your 6 minutes starts now.
Thank you so much leader of the opposition. Now, from the government side,
deputy prime minister you have 6 minutes to deliver your constructive speech,
your time starts now.
Thank you, deputy prime minister. Next from the opposition side, deputy leader
of the opposition you have 6 minutes to deliver your speech, and your time
starts now.
Thank you, deputy leader of the opposition, next speaker will b from the
government side. Government whip you also have 6 minutes to deliver your
constructive speech and your time starts now.
Thank you, government whip. Now its your time to speak, opposition whip.
You have 5 minutes to deliver your constructive speech and your time starts
now.
Thank you so much debaters, let’s give them a round of applause. Thank you for the
insightful contributions for this afternoon’s debate.
Final speech
For now, let’s have a 2-minute break to give our debaters ample time to prepare for
their final and closing speech. Debaters you may now discuss with your teammates
because your two minutes starts now.
- After break -
Your time is up, kindly go back to your respective seats because this time you only
have 4 minutes to deliver your final and closing speech, summing up your position on
the debate topic.
First to deliver their final speech is the opposition side. You have 4 minutes, and your
time starts now.
Thank you, opposition side. Last to deliver their final speech is the government side,
and you have 4 minutes, and your time starts now.
Thanking the Debaters and Adjudication
Once again, thank you so much to our debaters for the first round. You may cross the
house. (shake hands)
Now, to give some comments regarding your performance, let’s all listen to our
adjudicators, a round of applause please. (comments)
Thank you so much for those constructive comments and for spending your time with
us.
Awarding of certificate to the adjudicators
Now to extend our gratitude to our esteemed adjudicators for their discerning
assessment and extending invaluable contributions to the success of this competition
we award this certificate of appreciation.
To award the certificate, may I request our Principal Ma’am Emma T. Alcantara, MIE;
Sir Vincent O. Nicol, the moderator of the SHS Debate Society; and Ma’am Jahnna
Mae Litana, LPT the SHS Student Activities Coordinator.
Allow me to read the citation, (reading of the certificate)
Order of awarding-
Mr. Von Joseph J. Lagata
Mr. Fritz Angelo E. Vargas
Hon. Atty. John Gio O. Bongao
Closing Remarks:
(announcement of winners will be done during the awarding ceremony in the
afternoon)
As we conclude this intellectually stimulating exchange, let us remember that the
pursuit of knowledge and understanding is a journey without end. Thank you for
joining us, and we look forward to seeing you again. Thank you so much. Until next
time, stay curious and keep debating!
