Tournaments
Visayas Intervarsity 2026
What it took to break at this edition, what was set and who set it.
Sat 14 Mar 2026
From 3 tabs, newest Visayas IV 2026.
How many points did it take?
9points were safe
in 2026
Across the last 3 editions with a figure, the middle was 9 (9, 9, 9, newest first). The last team in averaged 75.5 speaks in 2026.
What will they set?
- Philosophy24%
- Social & Identity24%
- International Relations4 of 25
- Law & Crime3 of 25
Out of 25 past motions with a topic, from 3 editions.
How many teams, and how many break?
12of 25 teams broke
in 2026
Field strength: Average in 2026, from the ratings of the debaters who went.
Past motions
3 editions with motions on record, newest first.
Visayas IV 20268 motions
- Round 1THR the rise of Puritan FeminismPractise this motion
- Round 2TH, as the Cebu City Government, would prioritize public financing over the use of PPPs for public infrastructure.Practise this motion
- Round 3THP a world where competitive elements (i.e. ranked leaderboards, win rate statistics, etc...) in video games did not exist.Practise this motion
- Round 4THS the adoption of a mutual recognition framework for foreign financial institutions as an alternative to domestic licensing requirements in the PhilippinesPractise this motion
- Round 5In illiberal democracies, TH as a Media Organization would adopt paparazzi-style journalismPractise this motion
- Open SemifinalsTHBT it is in the best interest of United States to pursue a strategy of de-escalation in its conflict with IranPractise this motion
- High School FinalsTHR the premium placed on literature and art as primary tools for delivering social change.Practise this motion
- Grand FinalTHP the positioning of Lapu-Lapu as the primary national hero of the PhilippinesPractise this motion
Visayas IV 20257 motions
- Round 1THS prioritizing ontological gender plurality (e.g. Judith Butler, Paul Preciado) over identity-based legal recognition frameworks.Practise this motion
- Round 2THO the rising narrative of intellectualizing emotions in pop culture discoursePractise this motion
- Round 3THBT it is in the best interest of traditionally conservative religious institutions to adopt moral flexibility over moral absolutismPractise this motion
- Round 4THBT it is in the best interest of the Philippine Opposition to consolidate ties with the Marcos administration in order to strengthen the impeachment efforts against Vice President Sara DutertePractise this motion
- SemifinalsTHS the absence of stare decisis as a governing principle in international legal adjudication (International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court, etc.)Practise this motion
- Grand FinalTHBT climate activists in vulnerable Philippine coastal and island communities (e.g., in Caramoan, Siargao, and the Lapu-Lapu Island) should prioritize evacuation and relocation efforts (e.g., securing climate refugee pathways, relocating communities and species, and preserving traditional fishing rights) over local adaptation strategies (e.g., constructing sea walls, land elevation, or lobbying for international climate policy reforms).Practise this motion
- High School FinalsTHBT the societal expectation to date with the goal of marriage has done more harm than goodPractise this motion
Visayas IV 202310 motions
- Round 1THR the prominence of self-help culturePractise this motion
- Round 2In multiethnic societies, THBT the educational curriculum should be decided by the local community, rather than being aligned with the national standardPractise this motion
- Round 3THR the emphasis on gender parity in contemporary feminist discoursePractise this motion
- Round 4THBT the environmental movement should portray climate action optimistically, emphasizing progress that has been made, over alarming predictionsPractise this motion
- Pre-QuarterfinalsTHS the rise of famous heterosexual actors/actresses portraying queer characters in queer films and shows. (e.g. Eddie Redmayne in Danish Girl, Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain, and Cate Blanchett in The Aviator)Practise this motion
- QuarterfinalsTHBT it is in the interest of Lukashenko to actively pursue the "three-way cooperation pact”Practise this motion
- SemifinalsTH, as a young Filipino Artist, would deliberately avoid producing artworks depicting or commenting on Philippine politicsPractise this motion
- High School Pre-SemifinalsTHR the culture of queer idol shippingPractise this motion
- High School SemifinalsTHBT regional blocs should disallow member states from being deliberatedly ambigious regarding territorial disputes involving other member statesPractise this motion
- High School FinalsTHP a world with no concept of an afterlifePractise this motion
The break, year by year
The points that were safe, the last team in and how many broke, at each edition with results.
| Year | Safe on (points) | Last team in (speaks) | Teams broke |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 75.5 | 12 of 25 |
| 2025 | 9 | 76.7 | 8 of 38 |
| 2023 | 9 | not recorded | 25 of 111 |
How speakers score here
Speaker averages, what finishing high has taken, and the top speeches at this edition.
- average speaker score, 2 editions
- 75.2
- where most speakers land
- 73.5 to 76.9
- average at tournaments of similar strength
- 75.1
What finishing high has taken
- Top speaker78.6
- 10th speaker76.8
- 20th speaker76.0
Median speaker average at each finishing spot, 2 editions.
Similar-strength tournaments
- Meta Open 202674.8
- Munich Open 202673.6
Top speeches
| Debater | Speech | Motion | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇭 David M. | COOW | In illiberal democracies, TH as a Media Organization would adopt paparazzi-style journalism | 80 |
| Richard G. | COMO | THR the rise of Puritan Feminism | 80 |
| 🇵🇭 David M. | OGDPM | THS the adoption of a mutual recognition framework for foreign financial institutions as an alternative to domestic licensing requirements in the Philippines | 80 |
| Magi F. | OGDPM | In illiberal democracies, TH as a Media Organization would adopt paparazzi-style journalism | 79 |
| Afidah C. | COMO | THS the adoption of a mutual recognition framework for foreign financial institutions as an alternative to domestic licensing requirements in the Philippines | 79 |
| Richard G. | CGMG | In illiberal democracies, TH as a Media Organization would adopt paparazzi-style journalism | 79 |
| Ady B. | COMO | THP a world where competitive elements (i.e. ranked leaderboards, win rate statistics, etc...) in video games did not exist. | 79 |
| Afidah C. | CGMG | TH, as the Cebu City Government, would prioritize public financing over the use of PPPs for public infrastructure. | 79 |
| 🇵🇭 David M. | OODLO | THP a world where competitive elements (i.e. ranked leaderboards, win rate statistics, etc...) in video games did not exist. | 79 |
| Ady B. | OGPM | THR the rise of Puritan Feminism | 79 |
| Ady B. | OOLO | THS the adoption of a mutual recognition framework for foreign financial institutions as an alternative to domestic licensing requirements in the Philippines | 79 |
| Joriz B. | OGDPM | THR the rise of Puritan Feminism | 79 |