Face Off: The International Marketing Debate

Topic 1: Resolve, that the Philippines should lift restrictions on foreign ownership for inclusive and accelerated growth

Here are trigger documents that you can use as references:

‘Phl missing out on huge investments due to Charter restrictions’
Business roots for Charter change as House hearings begin
Arangkada Philippines: Foreign Equity and Professionals
Charter Change Proponents Are Misinformed
Defending economic sovereignty

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Topic 2: Resolve, that the Philippines should harness its mineral potential as a source of competitive advantage

Here are trigger documents that you can use as references:

Realizing the Philippines’ Mining Potential 

ARANGKADA PHILIPPINES 2010: Mining Potential
Philippine mining situation at a glance

The Golden Mean In Mining: Talking Points

Breaking New Ground: Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development

NOTES:

1. Trigger documents are meant to keep you started by getting yourselves familiar with arguments from both sides. After reading the trigger documents, you can start getting more sources by reading opinion articles, positions papers, or by interviewing credible resource persons on the topic.
2. Please also read the rules on debate that we will follow-- here and here. Full mechanics will be discussed in our meeting on 19 July.
3. Special Teams should also read the trigger documents and do your own research of the topic.
4. Send your comments or questions below so others can track the discussions.

Good luck!