Ilongga wins 1st National PopDev Debate

An Ilongga student emerged triumphant in the first ever PopDev (Population and Development) Debate Competition during the 2018 National Festival of Talents held February 19 to 23, 2018 in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

Deryn Dominique V. Ventilacion, a Grade 10 Special Science Class student of Iloilo National High School here bested 16 other contestants in the debate competition.

The competition was a combination of argumentation and debate that was conducted through a discussion which enabled the contestants to use critical analysis and deep reasoning about different issues that occur in society.

“The experience was really a good one. Other contestants and I got along greatly and talking to each other before the competition helped calm our nerves,” Ventilacion said.

She said it was an honor and privilege to be able to bring the title to Region 6, as well as to her school.

The 2018 National Festival of Talents PopDev event comprised five areas of competition – debate, poster-making, jingle writing/singing, essay writing, and population quiz.

Another Ilongga named Aliza Del Pilar of Fort San Pedro National High School was also announced as champion in the poster making contest.

Conducted by the Department of Education, in partnership with the Commission on Population, the activity aimed at providing the opportunity for learners from public and private secondary schools as well as learners from the Alternative Learning System to showcase their talents and skills in various competitions.