SLU Law Debate and Mooting Society

⚖️𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏!⚖️

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 has officially come to a close.

We sincerely hope that this tournament raised awareness and encouraged important conversations, inspired thoughtful advocacy, and helped shape more informed voices committed to justice, equality, and respect for all rights and cultures.

More than anything, we hope you had fun—meeting new people, learning from each other, and strengthening the bonds within our growing debate community.

To our Core Adjudication Panel, invited adjudicators, and dedicated volunteers: thank you for your time, energy, and commitment. This tournament wouldn’t have been possible without you.

𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝘾𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮! 🌤️

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬✨

The 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 would not have been possible without the invaluable support of our 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀. Your generosity and commitment empowered our vision and helped create a meaningful space for legal discourse and camaraderie among law students across the country.

From all of us at the Organizing Committee, thank you for being part of this journey.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞, 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝⚖️

We extend our sincere congratulations to the 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 of the 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

We also express our deep appreciation to all participating institutions, debaters, and adjudicators. Thank you for being part of this meaningful celebration of legal discourse and advocacy.

Photos by: Trisha Calera

𝐒𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒 | 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Scenes from the second day of the Cordillera Law Debate Cup held at Saint Louis University, Baguio City on August 2, 2025.

Photos by: Trisha Calera
Special thanks to: Remy Mae Consolacion

HAPPENING NOW: Cordillera Law Debate Cup Final Round

The Road to the Finals: These were the motions from the Quarterfinal and Semifinal Rounds that tested wit and will🔥

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐠, 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝🌫️

As we proceed to the final rounds of CordiCup 2025, we ask all participants to take note of the following important reminders to help ensure a smooth, respectful, and well-coordinated conclusion to the tournament.

For road safety updates, we strongly encourage participants to refer to the official page of the Department of Public Works and Highways – Cordillera (DPWH Cordillera). This is the most appropriate and reliable platform for real-time and verified information regarding road accessibility. We’ve noticed that concerns often arise from unverified sources or outdated information, so we urge everyone to rely on the official channel moving forward.

☔𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬☔

Just like Baguio’s misty mornings, things may shift, but we’re keeping everything on track! Check out the 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 for Day 2 of the Cordillera Law Debate Cup.

For road safety updates, we strongly encourage participants to refer to the official page of the Department of Public Works and Highways – Cordillera (DPWH Cordillera). This is the most appropriate and reliable platform for real-time and verified information regarding road accessibility. We’ve noticed that concerns often arise from unverified sources or outdated information, so we urge everyone to rely on the official channel moving forward.

As of 30 July 2025, 7:30 AM, DPWH Cordillera has confirmed that the following roads are 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:
- Marcos Highway
- Baguio–Bauang Road (Naguilian Road)
- Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual–La Union Boundary Road
- Benguet–Nueva Vizcaya Road
- Baguio-Bontoc Road

Please be informed that Kennon Road 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱.

We genuinely hope and pray for everyone’s safe travels to Baguio.

‼️ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞‼️

Due to inclement weather conditions and continuous rains brought about by the recent typhoons and habagat, Day 2 of the Cordillera Law Debate Cup has been rescheduled to August 2, 2025 (Saturday).

The safety of all participants and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you on the new date.

Please stay tuned for further updates.
Keep safe, everyone.