Vox Veritas

𝓓𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓛𝓪 𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓽à 𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓪

On a day when lights glow brighter and voices rise in celebration, Vox Veritas chooses to pause — not to echo the season, but to spotlight a moment that belongs to one of its own.

Today, we celebrate Mr. 𝓝𝓸𝓪𝓱 𝓢𝓪𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓸𝓹, a member whose voice is defined by thoughtfulness, sincerity, and quiet confidence. He speaks with purpose, proving that truth is strongest when delivered with clarity and humility.

“The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.” —Aristotle

In every word he speaks, Noah reveals that true impact comes from a mind that listens, a heart that cares, and the courage to speak with purpose.

On behalf of Vox Veritas, happy birthday, Mr. Noah. May your voice continue to honor truth and inspire conversations that matter. ✨

𝓒𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸, 𝓥𝓸𝓧 𝓢𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓬𝓮𝓻𝓮

In the spotlight of debate, where every voice speaks the truth, amidst the voices in the room of Vox Veritas, there is no moment left unnoticed. Through her lens, Ms. Reyes captures not only what is visible but what is felt — preserving each moment as a treasure, a quiet witness to the stories we live and share.

Her work speaks with the precision of a well-crafted argument, using composition and light to turn everyday occurrences into timeless pieces. With every shot, every layout, the narrative unfolds, painting a picture that echoes the spirit of Vox Veritas.

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” — Destin Sparks
On behalf of Vox Veritas, we celebrate Ms. Reyes’ vision, one that continues to shape the way we see and remember our collective journey.



𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷: Jherigne Faith Soldia

𝓥𝓸𝔁 𝓞𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓾𝓶, 𝓥𝓸𝔁 𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓼

Behind every compelling discourse and every argument delivered with purpose is a voice shaped by knowledge, preparation, and unwavering confidence.

Today, Vox Veritas honors a member whose strength lies not just in what he says, but in how deeply he understands his topics. Mr. 𝓢𝓲𝓭𝓲𝓬𝓴 𝓜. 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓪𝓫𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓷 𝓙𝓻. turns knowledge into clear, convincing arguments.

He speaks with intent and confidence, showing that mastery is strongest when paired with courage to share the truth.

“Knowledge gives confidence,
and confidence gives voice.”
Through his discourse, he amplifies truth — speaking with clarity and conviction so that what is right is not only expressed, but heard.

On behalf of Vox Veritas, we extend our warmest greetings — happy birthday, Mr. Sidick, a debater driven by principle and preparation. May your voice continue to challenge, inspire, and lead conversations that matter. ✨



𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷: Jherigne Faith Soldia

𝓐𝓻𝓽𝓮𝓶 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸, 𝓥𝓸𝔁 𝓘𝓭𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓾𝓶

Behind the visuals that define the Vox Veritas Club is an artist whose work speaks long before he ever needs to.

Today, on November 28, 2025, as this month comes to a close, at 18 years old, Mr. 𝓢𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝓐𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓲 𝓙𝓻. stands as one of the CMPEV Committee’s strongest creative pillars — a graphic intellect whose instinct for concept and composition continues to shape the club’s identity from within.

Mr. Said doesn’t craft designs just to fill space; he creates to communicate and document. Every layout, every color choice, every visual detail carries intention. His artistry reminds us that storytelling is not limited to spoken words — sometimes, the most powerful voice is the one expressed through design.

“Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.” — Pablo Picasso
And through one of Vox’s committees, Mr. Said’s work allows the club’s ideas to find form, clarity, and vision.

On behalf of Vox Veritas, we extend our heartfelt greetings — happy 18th Birthday, Mr. Said. Your creativity remains one of the club’s truest voices. ❤️ 🎨



𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷: Jherigne Faith Soldia

🏛️ 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐔𝐌: 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Let us, therefore, step into the vibrant world beyond the debate stage — a joyful space filled with creativity, teamwork, and the unstoppable energy of young minds preparing to shine. ✨

Here, ideas are born, skills are sharpened, and friendships grow in between discussions, drafts, and shared breakthroughs — because beyond the podium lies a world where potential unfolds, where every voice has the power to spark for change.

With utmost respect and appreciation, we acknowledge our debaters, coaches, and the entire team of Vox Veritas and the Committee, whose dedication brings every round of the club to life.

Behind each poised speaker is a team ensuring every moment runs seamlessly. Their dedication sustains the very heartbeat of this event.

This tournament isn’t just a competition — it’s a stepping stone and another remarkable journey, a celebration of growth, courage, and the passion to speak with purpose. 💫

Celebrate with us as we honor the hard work behind every speech and the vibrant spirit that makes this discourse truly grand. ⚖️



𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐲: Kirstine Kate G. Molina

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ⚖️

The Debate Tournament 2025: A Grand Discourse – Pag-Ambit ug Kasikas, held on November 13, 2025, was a compelling showcase of strategy, logic, and thoughtful argumentation from the four clusters: Blazing Tigers, Valiant Jaguars, Mighty Falcons, and Raging Wolves.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished adjudicators — Nap Sagario Caruz, Mary Queen V. Lopez, and Shaddrach John Loyd B. Daba. Their expertise, clarity of judgment, and commitment to impartial evaluation shaped the atmosphere of every round. With their discerning perspective, each exchange of ideas was assessed with integrity, allowing the tournament to unfold with purpose and rigor.

Their guidance stood as a vital cornerstone of the event’s success, ensuring that every young debater’s voice was met with insight and respect. Thank you for contributing greatly to this meaningful convergence of minds. 📖



𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐲: Ysabella Grace Agus

🏅 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Liceo De Cagayan University Senior High School Department proudly recognizes the successful culmination of “Pag-Ambit ug Kasikas,” the British Parliamentary Debate Tournament 2025. Held on November 13, 2025, this event served as a vital platform for rigorous scholarly discourse and spirited intellectual competition. The tournament was marked by vibrant ideas, thoughtful arguments, and the unyielding pursuit of clarity and truth.

We proudly acknowledge the following students for their exemplary achievements:

• Best Debater:
Cluster 1: Blazing Tigers 🐅 | Yuan Toribio, G11 – ABM 1

• Best Speaker:
Cluster 1: Blazing Tigers 🐅 | Harren Panes, G11 – HUMSS 1

The debates showcased remarkable skill, creativity, and dedication, making the tournament a stage where ideas shone brightly. Certificates were awarded not only as recognition of success but as a celebration of the effort, insight, and intellectual spirit that each participant brought to the rounds.

A profound expression of gratitude is extended to the dedicated VOX VERITAS officers, members, and moderators whose meticulous efforts were instrumental in orchestrating this successful event:

• Debate Moderator: Bethany Ramos
• Hosts: Jessie Mhel Dapal, Noah Salacop, Carl Piscos, Kirstine Kate Molina
• Judges Coordinator: Luchie Belle Mortola
• Tabulators: Ameera Rabiah Abdullah & Jherigne Faith Soldia
• Time Keepers: Craig David Tagapulot & Drex Lance Mathiaz Montejo
• Technical Support: Justrel Keith Espera
• Logistics Crew: Toby Keith Espera, Zeta Balancar, Client Butch Adriano Casano, Sean Angel Centeno, and Janna Yosabel Paculba
• CMPEV Committee: Marjorey Verzosa, Honey Lei Rayes, Ysabella Agus, Aragasi Jr. Said, Kirstine Kate Molina, Jen Ayesha Peñosa, and Jherigne Faith Soldia

The dedication to 𝐕𝐎𝐗 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒 (The Voice of Truth) continues to shine bright, fostering a culture of excellence and inspiring thoughtful, impactful discourse. ⚖️

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐲: Marjorey Verzosa

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭: 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

The recently concluded “𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬” debate tournament, held last November 13, 2025 at AVR 1, LDCU Main Campus, gathered some of the most brilliant voices from the Senior High School community.

In a final round electrified by intellect, the motion “This House believes that the phenomenon of social media does more harm than good” sparked sharp POIs and compelling speeches. Every glance between Government and Opposition told a story of strategy and courage, while candid photos—speakers rallying their teams, answering POIs, and shaking hands—capture the human drama behind the debate. The adjudicator’s statements added weight to each argument, making these moments a vivid testament to the artistry of discourse.

After rounds of intense exchanges and thought-provoking discussions, the following emerged victorious:

🏆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬
Yuan Toribio – G11 ABM 1
Harren Panes – G11 HUMSS 1

🥇 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩: 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐬
Alvun Cagasan – G11 STEM 1
Laurence Daniel A. Gamao – G12 STEM 3

🥈 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩: 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬
Miguel D. Tan – G12 HUMSS 5
Kim Zyrah Grace L. Abriol – G12 HUMSS 5

A massive congratulations to all the winners and participants. Your commitment to reasoned conversation and competitive excellence has made this one of the most memorable debate tournaments yet!



𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐲: Aragasi Jr. A. Said

📜 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬’ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

This post is shared for your perusal, highlighting the remarkable statements from the Grand Finals of the Debate Tournament 2025, themed “A Grand Discourse: Pag-Ambit Ug Kasikas!”

These quotes showcase the debaters’ sharp reasoning, wit, and the significance of their arguments as they addressed the motion:
“This House Believes that the phenomenon ‘Social Media’ does more harm than good.”

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫:
• 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬: Harren Panes & Yuan Toribio
• 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬: Alvin Cagasan & Laurence Daniel Gamao
• 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐬: Kim Zyrah Abiol & Miguel D. Tan

These statements exemplified the caliber of discourse highly regarded by the adjudicators.



Concept & Creation By: Jherigne Faith Soldia

🎙️ 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 | 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬

On November 13, 2025, the stage was set, minds were sharpened, and discourse ignited at AVR 1, LDCU Main Campus. The four clusters entered the arena with strategy and logic: 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬, and 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬.

The clash of minds rose to challenge, defend stances, and question perspectives—exchanging ideas that showcased the true power of reasoned argumentation. 🛡️

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬 was a testament to the art of debate and the brilliance of young thinkers.



Concept & Creation By: Honey Lei Reyes

📣 HAPPENING NOW: The Debate Tournament of 2025 — A Grand Discourse: Pag-Ambit ug Kasikas

The much-anticipated discourse unfolds today at AVR 1, LDCU Main Campus.
Witness the clash of minds and exchange of ideas among the four clusters — Blazing Tigers, Valiant Jaguars, Mighty Falcons, and Raging Wolves — as they engage in an intellectual battle of wit, logic, and reason.

Come and be part of this momentous event celebrating the art of debate and the spirit of discourse.

🎙️ 𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄: 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐓 𝐔𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐒

The stage is set. The minds are sharpened. The discourse begins.

Four clusters. One arena of ideas. Witness the Blazing Tigers, Valiant Jaguars, Mighty Falcons, and Raging Wolves as they clash in a battle of strategy, logic, and conviction.

Each team of four debaters stands prepared to defend their stance, challenge opposing perspectives, and demonstrate the power of reasoned argumentation.

🔥 Blazing Tigers (Cluster 1)
• Paolo M. Baya-on – G11 STEM 2
• Harren Panes – G11 HUMSS 1
• Salman A. Pandao – G11 ABM 2
• Yuan Toribio – G11 ABM 1

🐆 Valiant Jaguars (Cluster 2)
• Cristine Ge P. Ranan – G12 HUMSS 5
• Abdul Qahar P. Dimakuta – G12 HUMSS 5
• Kim Zyrah Grace L. Abriol – G12 HUMSS 5
• Miguel D. Tan – G12 HUMSS 5

🦅 Mighty Falcons (Cluster 3)
• Travis Miñoza – G11 STEM 25
• Alvun Cagasan – G11 STEM 1
• Laurence Daniel A. Gamao – G12 STEM 3
• Shem Lugsanay – G11 STEM 18

🐺 Raging Wolves (Cluster 4)
• Maxhine Rhoebe L. Birol – G11 HUMSS 16
• Shane Eucel D. Germo – G12 STEM 38
• Hannah Leah Q. Escoro – G11 STEM 8
• Uelnielynlie Jmeh C. Amorin – G11 STEM 38

⚔️ Who will dominate the clash of minds, remain unshaken under pressure, and rise as the ultimate champion of discourse?

📣 Stay tuned — the Grand Discourse will be held tomorrow at AVR 1, Liceo de Cagayan University – Main Campus!