This document outlines the key elements of a Balagtasan, which is a Filipino poetic debate. It discusses the participants, which include the two debaters called Lakandiwa and Mambabalagtas, as well as the audience called Manonood. It also describes the conventions of a Balagtasan, including that it has a set structure and form, uses complete and incomplete rhyming, and has rhythmic flow. Finally, it mentions some common topics of debate such as politics, love, nature, and society.