The UM Debate Society

The UM Debate Society The UM Debate Society is the official debate organization of the University of Mindanao - Main

πŠπ€πŒπ€π‹πˆπ† ππŽπ•πˆπ‚π„ 𝐀𝐏 πŸƒ| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recent...
10/08/2026

πŠπ€πŒπ€π‹πˆπ† ππŽπ•πˆπ‚π„ 𝐀𝐏 πŸƒ| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Kamalig Novice AP, hosted by Kamalig Debate Tournaments, held last August 8-9 via Discord.

One team reached the Open Octofinals, with two judges reaching the Open Octofinals and the SIBOL Semifinals as panelists.


ππ€ππ†π€π“π”π‘πŽπ† ππŽπ•πˆπ‚π„ 𝐂𝐔𝐏 πŸ’­| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the re...
26/07/2026

ππ€ππ†π€π“π”π‘πŽπ† ππŽπ•πˆπ‚π„ 𝐂𝐔𝐏 πŸ’­| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Pangaturog Novice Cup, hosted by Oragon Debates, held last July 25-26 via Discord.

The team was hailed as the Open Grand Champions, with Heidy Ongayo earning both the Overall Best Speaker and Finals Best Speaker awards.


π‚πŽπ”π‘π“ πŽπ… 𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄 πŽππ„π βš–οΈ| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at th...
26/07/2026

π‚πŽπ”π‘π“ πŽπ… 𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄 πŽππ„π βš–οΈ| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Court of Ace Debate Open, hosted by an independent organization, held last July 25-26 via Discord.

In composite with Haroun Mamalo, the team finished as Open Semifinalists, with Loraine Ebardo bagging the Overall Best Novice Speaker award, Alexa Claire Estaniel placing as the 4th Best Open Speaker, and Haroun Mamalo from MSU-IIT as the 9th Best Open Speaker.

We also congratulate Sharmina El June Bendanillo for being one of the panelists in both the Novice Finals and the Open Grand Finals.


π“π€π‘πŠπ’π‡π€π’π“π‘π€ 𝐏𝐃 ✨| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently ...
19/07/2026

π“π€π‘πŠπ’π‡π€π’π“π‘π€ 𝐏𝐃 ✨| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Tarkshastra PD, hosted by the Samvad Debate Society, held last July 18-19 via Discord.

One team was able to reach novice grandfinals with Nycred Bryce Cuaresma as the 9th Best Speaker and Heidy Ongayo as the 5th Best Speaker both in the Novice Category.


π”πŒπƒπ’ π€π‚π‡πˆπ„π•π„πŒπ„ππ“π’ 🌸 | The UM Debate Society proudly presents its record of achievements for Academic Year 2025–2026.Thro...
18/07/2026

π”πŒπƒπ’ π€π‚π‡πˆπ„π•π„πŒπ„ππ“π’ 🌸 | The UM Debate Society proudly presents its record of achievements for Academic Year 2025–2026.

Throughout the academic year, UMDS remained steadfast in its commitment to debate. Grounded in its principles and strengthened by collective perseverance, the organization continued to stand its ground while striving for excellence both inside and beyond the debate chamber.

Last academic year, UMDS garnered numerous debate and adjudication awards, reflecting not only its pursuit of excellence but also its commitment to using debate as a platform to speak for what is right and to resist beyond the podium.


13/07/2026

πŸ—π“π‡ ππˆπ• 🌌 | The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded 9TH Bicol Intervarsity, hosted by the Bicol University Debate Society and the DNHS Debate Guild, held last July 11–12 via Discord. ✨

We extend our congratulations to Nycred Bryce Cuaresma for serving as one of the Open Grand Judges and for earning the distinction of 7th Best Judge.

We also congratulate Alexa Claire Estaniel for breaking as an adjudicator and concluding her run as a judge in the High School Semifinals. 🌠


πŠπ€π’π€πŒπ€ 𝐁𝐏 🌾| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concl...
10/07/2026

πŠπ€π’π€πŒπ€ 𝐁𝐏 🌾| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Kasama British Parliamentary, hosted by Parliamate, held last July 4-5 via Discord.

We also congratulate Seth Amiel Angay, in composite team with Vince Mellejor, for breaking through Open Octofinals. As well as Nycred Bryce Cuaresma, in composite team with Nicole EspaΓ±ol, as the First Reserve Breaking Team in Open Category.


ππˆπ•πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded...
08/07/2026

ππˆπ•πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded 4th Butuan Intervarsity, hosted by the Urian Debate Society from June 26–28 at Timber City Academy, Butuan City.

We also recognize Seth Amiel Angay for serving on the Organizing Committee as the Deputy Tournament Director.


π‚ππƒπŽ 🌈 | The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their excellent run on the recently concluded Cebu Prid...
08/07/2026

π‚ππƒπŽ 🌈 | The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their excellent run on the recently concluded Cebu Pride Debate Open hosted by Cebu Debating last June 19-21 online via Discord.

One team broke onto Open Pre-Semifinals with Ramil Alfonso Arreza being awarded as the Overall Best Novice Speaker.


πŠπ€ππŸš| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their excellent run on the recently concluded Kasama Asian...
07/05/2026

πŠπ€ππŸš| The UM Debate Society congratulates its contingents for their excellent run on the recently concluded Kasama Asian Parliamentary hosted by Parliamate last May 2-3 online via Discord.

One team broke onto Open Quarterfinals and bagged multiple speaker awards with Heidy Ongayo as the Overall Open and Novice Best Speaker, Joshua Cuadrillero as 2nd Best Novice Speaker, and Alexa Estaniel as the 4th Best Novice Speaker.

Representing judges also proceeded to the outrounds with Bryle Alaba being awarded as the 6th Best Judge, and Relyn Nuenay ending her run at the Open Pre-Quarterfinals.


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