Part 9/11:
Team in Green (Triple C): Advocated for strengthening institutional independence, judicial autonomy, and transparent governance.
Team in Blue (Tenacity): Argued for empowering civil society, youth participation, and enhancing media literacy to foster democratic resilience from grassroots.
Rebuttals focused on:
The necessity of independent institutions to prevent corruption.
The role of active citizenry in holding government accountable.
Risks associated with unchecked power, and how civil society's empowerment can serve as a counterbalance.
Judges’ verdict:
- Both teams demonstrated coherence and passion, but the judges favored active civic engagement strategies. Ultimately, Team Tenacity narrowly edged out with a more engaging and nuanced presentation.