LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF LAW
LAW STUDENTS ORGANIZATION

RODOLFO N. PELAEZ INTER-LAW SCHOOL DEBATE TOURNAMENT

February 29, 2020 - 9:00AM
AVR 1, ASB Bldg, LDCU

PROGRAMME
*HOUSE RULES: TURN/MUTE OFF CELFONES; PROPER DECORUM; USE BACK DOOR EXIT

PART 1

KEN: May we request everyone to please stand for the Invocation to be led by (names below) and for Phil. National Anthem and LDCU Hymn

I. INVOCATION Mr. ___________ & Mr. Theo Datu Imam 9:00 to 9:05AM 05mins
II. NATIONAL ANTHEM AVP 9:05 to 9:08AM 03mins
III. LDCU HYMN AVP 9:08 to 9:12AM 04mins
KEN: Thank you very m uch, you may now be seated.

CATHY: GOOD MORNING, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to

(TOGETHER KEN & CAT) the 1st ever RODOLFO N. PELAEZ INTER-LAW SCHOOL DEBATE TOURNAMENT, hosted by Liceo de Cagayan
University College of Law and Law Students Organization.

KEN: I am your host, Kenneth Omandam…

CATHY: And Im Catherine Gabronino, join us in this whole morning event filled with exciting and informative discussions on the subject of:
TOGETHER: Resolved:“That an illegitimate child be allowed to inherit ab intestate from the legitimate
children and relatives of his/her father and mother, and vice versa.”

KEN: With this, we would like to officially open the program by calling on the Chairperson of this 1st RODOLFO N. PELAEZ INTER-LAW SCHOOL DEBATE
TOURNAMENT, Atty. Pamela Bacan. A big round of applause please.

IV. WELCOME REMARKS Atty. Pamela Bacan 9:12 to 9:15AM 03mins

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT Dr. Mariano M. Lerin (NOT PRESENT) 9:15 to 9:18AM 03mins
LDCU, President
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CATHY: Thank you, Attorney Pamela Bacan. Without any further ado, I would like to call on stage the man behind the many firsts of Liceo Law even
during his first few months of leadership in the college, and who promises a better and brighter future for Liceo Law and its students, please help me
welcome, the dynamic and very supportive Dean of the Liceo College of Law, DEAN MANUEL I. CABRERA.

MESSAGE OF THE DEAN Atty. Manuel I. Cabrera 9:18 to 9:22AM 04mins

Dean, College of Law

KEN: THank you, Dean Manuel Cabrera for that inspiring speech. With this, we bring you the Criteria for Judging and the Rules and Guidelines of this
debate. (Alternately read both hosts).
V. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING MC 9:22 to 9:27AM 05mins
READING OF RULES AND GUIDELINES

CATHY: At this point, we present to you our distinguished members of the panel of judges. (Alternately read both hosts).
VI. INTRODUCTION OF THE JUDGES MC 9:27 to 9:32AM 05mins

KEN: And now, to introduce our participants who eager and willing to take on the mic and podium for their speeches, starting off with the delegation
from Bukidnon State University. (Read names and coaches)
VII. INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS MC 9:32 to 9:42AM 10min
CATHY: The debate flow will be as follows:
VIII. DEBATE FLOW
Three Speakers from each side
First Affirmative - Constructive Speech 9:42 to 9:49AM 07mins
First Negative - Interpellation of the first affirmative Speaker 9:49 to 9:52AM 03-5 mins
First Negative - Constructive Speech 9:52 to 9:59AM 07mins
First Affirmative - Interpellation of the first negative speaker 9:59 to 10:02AM 03-5 mins
Second Affirmative - Constructive Speech 10:02 to 10:09AM 07mins
Second Negative - Interpellation of the second affirmative 10:09 to 10:12AM 03-5 mins
Second Negative - Constructive Speech 10:12 to 10:19AM 07mins
Second Affirmative - Interpellation of the second negative 10:19 to 10:22AM 03-5 mins
Third Affirmative - Constructive Speech 10:22 to 10:29AM 07mins
Third Negative - Interpellation of the third affirmative 10:29 to 10:32AM 03-5 mins
Third Negative - Constructive Speech 10:32 to 10:39AM 07mins
Third Affirmative - Interpellation of the third negative 10:39 to 10:42AM 03-5 mins

Rebuttal of the Affirmative Side 10:42 to 10:45AM 3 -5mins

SUR – Rebuttal of the Negative Side 10:45 to 10:48AM 3- 5mins
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KEN: At this juncture, we will be serenaded by the NIghtingale of LIceo Law… Ms. Meriah Belle Maagad
IX. Intermission No. Ms. Meriah Belle Maagad 10:48 to 10:54AM 06mins
CATHY: May we request the following for photo ops with the participants…
Photo Op (with Dean, JUDGES, Atty. Pam, Coaches) MC 10:54 to 11:00AM 06mins

KEN: While tabulating, we would like to acknowledge the men and women behind the success of this event… (ALTERNATELY READ WORKING
COMMITTEE LIST and SPONSORSHIPS by STUDENTS of OBLICON and CREDIT TRANS)

Part 2 AWARDING
CATHY: May we request the following to please come up on stage for the giving of plaques and certificates for the Judges, Coaches and Participants.
X. GIVING OF PLAQUES & CERTIFICATES Dr. Lerin, Dean Cabrera, Atty. Bacan, Mr. Lacayanga 11:00 to 11:24PM 24mins
and Photo Op
A. Plaques for Judges
B. Certificates for Coaches & Participants

KEN: May we request the JUDGES to come up on stage for the PHOTO OPS. And now, for the giving of awards….

XI. GIVING OF AWARDS Dr. Lerin, Dean Cabrera, Atty. Bacan, Mr. Lacayanga 11:24 to 11:49PM 25mins
and Photo Op
A. Best Speaker
B. Best Debater
C. Champion

CATHY: Congratulations to all the winners!!! (LUNCH for the distinguished guests, participants, coaches, faculty and committee to follow at
the Dean’s Office.
KEN: On behalf of the Liceo College of Law, we would like to thank each and everyone for making this the 1st ever RODOLFO N. PELAEZ
INTER-LAW SCHOOL DEBATE TOURNAMENT a success!!! This has been Kenneth Omandam and Cathy Gabronino, saying

TOGETHER: THANK YOU, God Speed and Adelante, Liceo!!!

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Part 3 VENUE AT THE DEAN’S OFFICE

XII. Prayer Before Meals Mr. Edsel Sabandal 11:49 to 11:54AM 05mins

XIII. Lunch Program Committee 11:54 to 12:54PM 60mins

Master of Ceremonies:
Ms. Catherine Gabronino
Mr. Kenneth Omandam