The 'Green Growth' strategy is an economic development policy that aims to foster economic growth while ensuring sustainable environmental outcomes. It emphasizes the efficient use of natural resources and seeks to reduce pollution and minimize waste, aiming for a net-zero economy by 2050.

Social Battering Rams refer to individuals/groups that are used/exploited to advance the interests of another (i.e.Aetas in Mt. Pinatubo, Bugsuk in San Miguel land disputes). It can also refer to things used to “break” current societal foundations/standards/ideals

The Taffy Puller is a device that is able to simulate a virtual environment that feels indistinguishable from the real world but where the passage of time is extremely slow in comparison. One year in it is equivalent to one minute in the real world. The environment in the Taffy Puller is fully customizable. A person can be hooked onto it indefinitely and be sustained via intravenous sustenance.

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) refers to a type of AI that can understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks at a level equal to or greater than a human being.

The "Misa ng Sambayanang Pilipino" is a Catholic liturgical rite that aims to integrate Filipino culture and customs. Differences from the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite (the "ordinary mass") include the use of a "palayok" as the incense burner; dancing during the liturgy; and communion being given to the elderly first, with the mass presider receiving communion last. This rite is sparingly used and currently does not have the approval of the Holy See.

For the purposes of this debate, "self-annihilation" refers to a state of being where one rejects their ego and sense of Self, and worldly desires and attachments. This is usually so that one can eventually become fully in touch with God/a god/the Divine/the Universe.

The Horn of Africa, a region in East Africa comprising Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, holds significant geopolitical importance due to its location near the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Despite its rich cultural heritage, the region has recently faced a series of severe challenges such as armed conflict that have led to widespread instability and humanitarian crises. Moreover, economic hardship, driven by conflict, poor infrastructure, and global shocks, continues to plague the region, while large-scale migration and displacement remain persistent issues as people flee both violence and climate-related disasters.

The ongoing Venezuela-Guyana territorial dispute concerns the Essequibo region, an area that makes up two-thirds of Guyana. Venezuela has long claimed this region, citing historical treaties and colonial-era maps.

In 1899, an international tribunal ruled to assign the Essequibo to Guyana. However, in 1962, Venezuela rejected this ruling, claiming the decision was invalid due to alleged collusion.

The case remains under the International Court of Justice (ICJ) review. Venezuela, led by President Nicolas Maduro, has since increased its rhetoric and conducted a 2023 referendum, in which Venezuelans overwhelmingly supported annexing the Essequibo region. Following the referendum, Venezuela escalated its activities by issuing new maps depicting the Essequibo as part of its territory, mobilizing troops near the border, and granting oil exploration licenses in the disputed area, moves widely condemned by the international community and viewed as attempts to assert de facto control over the region.

The Alyansa 2025 senate slate is an alliance of senatorial candidates endorsed by the incumbent government. The current members of Alyansa are Benhur Abalos, Abby Binay, Pia Cayetano, Panfilo lacson, Lito Lapid, Manny Pacquiao, Bong Revilla, TIto Sotto, Francis Tolentino, Erwin Tulfo, and Camille Villar. 

Recently, some members of Alyansa have been endorsed by Leni Robredo, while others have left ALyansa in favor of being endorsed by incumbent opponent Sara Duterte

Postive campaigning refers to a campaign strategy where candidates promote their strengths and accomplishments.

Negative campaigning refers to a campaign strategy where candidates attack their opponent's character or record.

In the Philippines, many socio-economically deprived areas, such as remote provinces, indigenous communities, and urban poor zones, struggle with teacher shortages and poor educational outcomes. The Department of Education typically assigns teachers through a centralized ranking and deployment system. "Local teachers" refers to those originally from or long-term residents of the area, while "outside teachers" come from other regions.

An anglophone is a person that belongs to an English-speaking population especially in a country where two or more languages are spoken.

You are a small, LGBTQIA+ rights organization in a conservative developing nation. For the first time ever, your local government unit (LGU) is willing to partner with you and other organizations for your city's first Pride Parade; however, your LGU has banned all forms of protest from the parade.

The Gulabi Gang is a women-led vigilante group based in India. The group is dedicated to empowering women of all social classes and protecting them from domestic violence, sexual violence, and oppression. Notably, the group uses both non-violent (protests and demonstrations) and violent (threat, intimidation, use of weapons) tactics to combat oppressors.

Detransitioners are individuals who ceased or reversed their gender transitioning.

Historically, sports have been broadcasted on cable, both live and recorded, with fans watching them on television. In the recent years, sports leagues have been selling more broadcasting rights to streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Netflix.

FIDE is the world governing body for chess, overseeing rules, rankings, and titles like Grandmaster. While open titles have no gender restrictions, FIDE also awards exclusive titles to women, such as Woman Grandmaster (WGM), which require a lower ELO rating than their open counterparts.