Question 1

What is Asian Parliamentary (AP) debate format and how do speech times work?

Accepted Answer

Asian Parliamentary (AP) is a 3-on-3 collegiate debate format between Government and Opposition benches with 7-minute constructive speeches (PM, LO, DPM, DLO, Gov Whip, Opp Whip) and 4-minute reply speeches, featuring Points of Information (POIs) between 1:00 and 6:00.

Question 2

How does British Parliamentary (BP 2v2v2v2) 4-team debate work?

Accepted Answer

British Parliamentary (BP) features 4 teams of 2 speakers (Opening Government, Opening Opposition, Closing Government, Closing Opposition) competing in 7-minute speeches with 15-minute unassisted preparation. Closing half teams provide substantive extensions without contradicting opening benches.

Question 3

When do protected time bells ring in parliamentary debate?

Accepted Answer

In standard 7-minute speeches, a single bell rings at 1:00 (marking the start of open POI time) and at 6:00 (marking the final protected minute). A double bell rings at 7:00 to conclude the speech, followed by warning pulses at 7:15 and a hard cutoff at 7:20.

Question 4

How to start a high school debate club in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Download the free Kamalig Schools Support Starter Kit by Jack Reginald Casela, which provides the model constitution, faculty adviser pitch letters, executive board charter, and 16-week novice clinic syllabus with sparring rotations.

Question 5

Where can debaters find verified Philippine debate motions and tournament tabs?

Accepted Answer

Debaters can browse the Kamalig Debate Hall of Records at kamaligdebate.com/records, which archives verified Tabbycat records, speaker points, breaking teams, and motion banks across hosted circuits.