Claret Debaters Guild

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Last February 28, 2026, the members of the Claret Debaters’ Guild clashed in an electrifying debate competition that showcased the power of words, wit, and well-crafted arguments. 💬⚖️

From compelling opening statements to sharp rebuttals and powerful closing arguments, our debaters demonstrated confidence, critical thinking, and true grit.

After an intense battle of wits and brains, only the most compelling debaters rise. Each team brought passion, precision, and poise to the stage but a select few distinguished themselves through exceptional clarity, collaboration, and command of the debate floor:

Winners🏆
Team 1
Bejemil, Anver
Omingan, Carla
Dumagay, Princess
Clemente, Cheska

Team 2
Gregana, Julie
Ramchand, Kassandra
Cao, Ivoh
Yulo, Iñaki

Team 3
Araneta, Kobe
Nicolas, Mia
Cartagena, Luiza
Apostol, Mikeila

We appreciate our adjudicators, Mr. Roseller G. Ibañez, Mr. Ajeth Besañez , and Miss Raquel Lim for mentoring us. Your insights helped us improve.

✍️: Anver Bejemil
🖼️: Codie Bejerano

In a competition of wits and reason, only the sharpest minds prevail. 🧠✨

On February 28, 2026, the members of the Claret Debaters Guild will take the stage to challenge one another in a showcase of intellect and persuasion. Arguments will be tested ⚔️, ideas will clash 💥, and only the most compelling voices will rise above the rest. 🗣️

Get ready for a battle of ideas, where rebuttals are swift, logic is sharpened, and every argument carries weight.

Who will stand unshaken?
Who will rise among the rest?
Who will deliver the final word?

Witness the reveal as the final debate starts.

✍️: Anver Bejemil
🖼️: Godwyn Rojas

🎤 Claret Debaters Guild Seminar on the Foundations of Competitive Debate 💬

The Claret Debaters Guild held a seminar on the Foundations of Competitive Debate last November 8, 2025, at the Akay Sofia Hall.

The guest speaker, Mr. Roseller G. Ibañez, discussed the various technicalities, terminologies, and mechanics involved in competitive debating.

The seminar concluded with a mock debate, showcasing the participant's application of the concepts discussed. The Closing Opposition team, composed of Luiza Cartegena and Mikeila Apostol, emerged as the winners.

✍️: Anver Bejemil
📸: Iñaki Yulo, Riane Padilla, Sitti Idris
🖌️: Luiza Cartagena

📣 PRESENTING THE NEW OFFICERS OF CDG!

🗳️ Last September 17, 2025, the Claret Debaters Guild (CDG) held its elections to determine the new set of officers. 💬
Get ready to meet the new leaders who will bring the organization to new heights! ✨.

🧑🏻‍⚖️President: Anver Bejemil
👩🏻‍⚖️Vice President: Princess Dumagay
🧾Secretary: Mia Nicolas
💰Treasurer: Carla Omingan
💰 Auditor: Julie Marie Gregana
🎤 PIO: Jianna Bernice Revillas
💼 Project Manager: Luiza Cartagena
🎨 Artist: Codie Bejerano
🎨 Artist: Godwyn Rojas

Grade Level Representatives:
⚪Grade 8 Representative: Mirella Marla Ramallosa
⚪Grade 9 Representative: Angel Sofia Angeles
⚪Grade 10 Representative: Elaiza Francisco
⚪Grade 11 Representative: Aicelle Locson
⚪Grade 12 Representative: Jufaiza Abdilla

🎨: Godwyn Rojas and Princess Dumagay
✍️: Anver Bejemil

📣MEET THE NEW OFFICERS OF CDG🎉!

On September 17, 2025, the Claret Debaters Guild held an election to select their newly elected officers. Get ready to meet the newly elected officers of Claret Debaters Guild, who with their unwavering dedication and determination are ready to lead the organization to new heights! 🗣️🔥

🧑🏻‍⚖️President: Anver Bejemil
👩🏻‍⚖️Vice President: Princess Dumagay
🧾Secretary: Mia Nicolas
💰Treasurer: Carla Omingan
💰 Auditor: Julie Marie Gregana
🎤 PIO: Jianna Bernice Revillas
💼 Project Manager: Luiza Cartagena
🎨 Artist: Codie Bejerano
🎨 Artist: Godwyn Rojas

Grade Level Representatives:
⚪Grade 8 Representative: Mirella Marla Ramallosa
⚪Grade 9 Representative: Angel Sofia Angeles
⚪Grade 10 Representative: Elaiza Francisco
⚪Grade 11 Representative: Aicelle Locson
⚪Grade 12 Representative: Jufaiza Abdilla

📷: Iñaki Yulo
🎨: Codie Bejerano & Godwyn Rojas

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒔 🌟
𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒔 ⁉️

From the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 spoken ☝️, to the 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 delivered 🗣, the screenings may have ended–but your journey only begins here.

Since you've proven that your voice carries the spark we're looking for 💥, the 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 proudly welcomes its newest members! 👀💡 May this potential of yours ignite your growth 🔥, passion 🫡, and purpose! 👩‍⚖️

Here in 𝐂𝐃𝐆, debate doesn't end when the timer stops 🕙–it lives on to strengthen courage 💬, nurture commitment 🤝, and foster lasting involvement. Your words will not just be spoken; but engraved to inspire ✨️, to lead 💫 and to drive action. 💪

Together, let's pursue the art of speaking with every truth 📂 and conviction. 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙, 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨! ❤️‍🩹

📷&🎨: Codie Bejerano
✍🏽: Mia Nicolas

🎯 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩, 𝓒𝓵𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓼! 🎯

Last 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟒 to 7 and 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟏, the 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 opened its doors for our screening days—welcoming voices ever ready to stand. 💬

In those days, we saw courage stepped into the spotlight—ideas were tested 💡, minds challenged 🧠, and potential blazed 💥 brighter than it ever could. 🌟 This wasn't just about trying; it was about taking the first bold initiative 🔥 to commit yourself to an arena where words that hold power and conviction indeed matter. 📜

To everyone who joined us in the 1st and 2nd screening, we thank you for lending your time 🕑 and rising above the challenge—speaking with wit, intent, and purpose. 🫡

Here in CDG, debates don’t end when the clock stops—your journey never ends here; this is just the beginning. 🤞 Let the voice and ideas work together to conquer more stages! 💪

✍️: Mia Nicolas
📸: Codie Bejerano

‼️ FINAL DEBATE SHOWDOWN ‼️

Last March 15, 2025, the Claret Debaters Guild closed the school year with an electrifying final debate activity. Six teams composed of four aspiring debaters battled it out, showcasing their skills in argumentation, critical thinking, and persuasion. 🗣️⚖️

With each clash of ideas and exchange of rebuttals, our debaters not only honed their craft but also built stronger bonds with one another. 💪✨

A day of intense exchanges, powerful rebuttals, and unyielding passion—this event was a true testament to their growth, dedication, and passion for the art of debate. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Congratulations to all participants for an outstanding performance! As this school year comes to an end, may the lessons learned and friendships formed continue to shape us as debaters. ✨

In order to conclude the said competition, the adjudicators and our moderator prepared an award for the top 3 best groups:

🥇CHAMPION:
Luiza Cartagena
Anver Bejemil
Julie Marie Gregana
Bernice Revillas

🥈1st Runner-up:
Johann Tantoco
Princess Dumagay
Mikeila Apostol
Dylan Brutas

🥉2nd Runner-up:
Raene Bendanillo
Marcus Martirez
Ahmed Cayongcat

And a ♟️special award ♟️ for Best in Oral Argumentation:

⭐Princess Dumagay (Grade 9)
⭐Ahmed Cayongcat (Grade 12)
⭐Khloe Marcos (Grade 12)
⭐Luiza Cartagena (Grade 10)
⭐Johann Tantoco (Grade 11)

📸: Codie Bejerano
✍🏾: Ahmed Cayongcat
🎨: Godwyn Rojas

Scientia Maxime Cum Virtute!

Final Debate: Where Minds Meet and Opinions Clash ⚖️

CSZC's Debaters Guild wraps up this S.Y 2024-2025 with one last debate. Who will claim the final word?

On March 15, aspiring debaters take the stage one last time in this school year. Prepare for a day full of intense battles, clever rebuttals, and a whole lot of passion.

As we end this school year, opinions and ideas are meant to be triggered. In this Final debate who will say the final opinion, the final speech, and the final words?

Let this year’s debate activity be an outstanding event of the battle of minds, voices, and hearts. Once again, let this final debate commence! ❤️‍🔥

🖌️: Luiza Cartagena
✍🏾: Althea Vicente Jordan & Aldrich Ray Iringan

📢‼️ MINI DEBATE SHOWDOWN ‼️📢

Last February 1, 2025, four teams consisting of four new Claret Debaters Guild's members each squared off in a mini debate activity testing their skills and sharpening their wits in the art of persuasive speaking. 🗣️✨

The friendly competition fostered not only improved debating skills but also the development of new friendships as our members collaborated together 👥 The activity was filled with enthusiasm, fierce determination, and a drive for excellence. 🔥

We applaud all the participants for their terrific performances and their commitment to growth! Here’s to more opportunities to learn and thrive together as a Debate Guild! 💪🏼✨

📸: Princess Dumagay
🖊️: Ahmed Cayongcat
🖍️: Godwyn Rojas & Luiza Cartagena

Scientia Maxime Cum Virtute!