LDCU - Debate Adelante

ARE YOU READY TO WITNESS THIS FIERCE BATTLE?

The stage is set, the arguments are sharpened,
and two powerhouse colleges are stepping into the arena!

College of Medical Laboratory Science vs. School of Teacher Education

Who will rise? Who will prevail?
It all unfolds in the Championship Round of the…

🏆 2026 Atty. Rodolfo N. Pelaez Debate Cup 🏆

📌 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📌 Theater Room 2, 5th Floor, Platinum Building, PASEO Campus

Prepare your voices, your cheers, and your energy.
May the best team claim the crown!

𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Last February 18, participants gathered for the official debate orientation in preparation for the upcoming ARNP Debate Cup 2026.

The session introduced competition guidelines, clarified tournament rules, and provided debaters with essential information for the elimination and championship rounds.

Organizers emphasized the importance of readiness and sportsmanship as teams begin their journey toward this year’s title.

Break a leg, debaters!

Congratulations to our incredible Debate Adelante adviser on earning your Juris Doctor degree! ⚖️ Your unwavering passion, fierce intellect, and endless dedication continue to inspire us every single day. You've shown us what it means to lead with purpose, to speak with courage, and to chase excellence with heart.

We are beyond proud of you and honored to be guided by someone who truly practices what she teaches. Here's to new beginnings, greater victories, and the powerful voice you’ll carry into the world of law. Best of luck on your journey ahead. ✨

𝔄𝔲𝔱 ℭ𝔞𝔢𝔰𝔞𝔯 𝔄𝔲𝔱 𝔑𝔦𝔥𝔦𝔩 !

LDCU’s Debate Adelante proudly congratulates our debaters for their outstanding performance at the AUAP SEDC 2025!

Held last April 8–9, 2025, the team carried the banner of both the institution and the Philippines in the 2nd Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific Students English Debate Competition.

We are proud to share that the team emerged as Semifinalists, showcasing exceptional talent, critical thinking, and eloquence throughout the tournament.

Your dedication, passion, and skill have brought you this far, and we are confident your journey will continue to inspire and elevate the Licean legacy.

Delegates:
𝐄𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐫- 𝐁𝐒𝐌𝐋𝐒-2
𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐨- 𝐁𝐒𝐌𝐋𝐒-2
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚- 𝐁𝐒𝐀-4

𝐀𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐡𝐢𝐥.

Wishing the best of luck to Edris L. Abubacar, Princess Jerham B. Mona, and Shahanie Sealtiel Namoco as they proudly represent Liceo de Cagayan University and the Philippines in the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 (𝐀𝐔𝐀𝐏) 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 at Rizal Technological University, Manila!

Your dedication, passion, and hard work have brought you to this stage, and we have no doubt that you will showcase excellence, intellect, and the true Licean spirit! May your voices inspire, your arguments stand strong, and your journey be filled with learning and success.

Go forth and make us proud—Debate Adelante behind you all the way!

𝕬𝖚𝖙 𝕮𝖆𝖊𝖘𝖆𝖗 𝖆𝖚𝖙 𝖓𝖎𝖍𝖎𝖑!

Layout by: Leexa Bautista

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

Watch as the debaters' arguments heat up Rodelsa Hall this afternoon at 1:00PM for the 2025 Atty. Rodolfo N. Pelaez Debate Championships!

Will the College of Medical Laboratory Science emerge victorious as the defending champions from last year, or will the School of Teacher Education challenge their claim to the trophy? Who among the Senior High School clusters will prevail in the competition?

Stay tuned and witness the clash of wit and rhetoric as our Licean debaters battle for glory 🏆

𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟮 | Cluster 1 clinches victory over Cluster 4 during today's second match for the Senior High School elimination rounds.

Rinzel Poblete of Cluster 1 gets awarded as Best Debater, while Bethany Ramos of Cluster 4 takes home the award for Best Speaker. Congratulations!

𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟭 | Cluster 4 wins over Cluster 2 during today's first match for the Senior High School bracket.

They continued their dominance by sweeping the minor awards, with Leane Gersana recognized as Best Speaker and John Eduria Jr. named Best Debater.

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟰 | The College of Medical Laboratory Science 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 of the 2025 Atty. Rodolfo N. Pelaez Debate Cup as they win the fourth match of the single-elimination bracket.

Adelante!

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟯 | The School of Teacher Education 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 of the 2025 Atty. Rodolfo N. Pelaez Debate Cup as they win the third match of the single-elimination bracket.

Adelante!

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟮 | MedTech wins over SBMA

During the second match of the morning, Medical Laboratory Science wins the elimination round over the School of Business, Management & Accountancy. Shahanie Namoco from MLS is awarded best debater, while Carl Baculo from SBMA takes home the best speaker award.