Thomasian Debaters Council

Thomasian Debaters Council The Thomasian Debaters Council is the official debate varsity of the University of Santo Tomas.

The Thomasian Debaters Council (TDC) is one of the most successful debate organizations in Asia and is the official debate varsity of the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Since its inception in 1994, the TDC has garnered numerous awards both in the national and international level. Throughout its journey, it has acquired championships in the 2nd and 4th All Asian Intervarsity Debate Championsip, W

orld Universities Debate Championship – English as Second Language Category, and the 1st National Debate Championship. TDC was 1st Runner Up in the concluded 5th Inquirer Inter-collegiate Debate Championship and Champion in the 1st EC-OMB National Debate Championship. The TDC is a non-profit organization that aims to pursue a policy of academic excellence thru public speaking and debate, as well as to uphold the standards of excellence of the UST in all tournaments or competitions here and abroad. Recognized by the Office of Student Affairs, TDC is the sole body allowed to represent the university in various debate competitions. In line with its commitment to create a conducive atmosphere of intellectual discourses for students, TDC organizes debate competitions such as the Dialectics, UST Intervarsities and trainings like the Continuous Education Program. Membership to the organization is open to any bona fide student of UST who has a firm commitment in rallying the aims of TDC through continuous training and participation in tournaments.

Happiest birthday to our prettiest, cutest, smartest, most hardworking outgoing P.R.O., JERIKA!💜Thank you for pouring yo...
08/07/2026

Happiest birthday to our prettiest, cutest, smartest, most hardworking outgoing P.R.O., JERIKA!💜

Thank you for pouring your Blood, Sweat, and Tears💉 into making sure that every publication is as swag as a Dynamite💥 and smoother than any Butter🥛! You truly made TDC shine Brighter Than Gold 🪙and always gave us Permission to Dance💃 through every breaks, achievements, and announcements.

May this new chapter in your life be filled with endless happines, success, and all the love you deserve. Here’s to looking forward what’s Yet to Come😇 with even greater things, and always remember that you’re one of the Best of Me💋 to TDC.

Borahae, Jerika!✨💜

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The Thomasian Debaters Council proudly congratulates their debaters and judge at the Philippine Debate Open 2026 hosted ...
05/06/2026

The Thomasian Debaters Council proudly congratulates their debaters and judge at the Philippine Debate Open 2026 hosted by San Beda Debate Society, held last May 22-24.

Vzam Lu (12th Novice Speaker) and Jego Martinez (24th Novice Speaker), in a composite team with Jose Arugay, broke as the Reserved Novice Breaking Team.

With MJ Galapon finishing as the 9th Best Judge at the Novice Finals Panel.

Continue reaching for the stars, Thomasian Debaters! TDC is proud of you!

Viva Santo Tomas!




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Revalidone!💐The Thomasian Debaters Council congratulates their Varsities for passing the UST-FMS Oral Revalida, as the 2...
01/06/2026

Revalidone!💐

The Thomasian Debaters Council congratulates their Varsities for passing the UST-FMS Oral Revalida, as the 2026 batch of Thomasian Doctors.💊

We are immensely proud of you, Doc! 🥹




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"I love feminist literature and books and vinyls, btw."🙏The Thomasian Debaters Council greets their very own President, ...
18/05/2026

"I love feminist literature and books and vinyls, btw."🙏

The Thomasian Debaters Council greets their very own President, Edmund, a happy birthday! 🍵

We are truly blessed to have a Laufey listener and matcha lover like you as our President!

May your day be filled with your performativeness! 😉

Happy birthday, Edmund!



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Dattebayo!! 🍥🎂The Thomasian Debaters Council greets one of their Varsity, Zea, a happy birthday! 🍥We are forever gratefu...
12/05/2026

Dattebayo!! 🍥🎂

The Thomasian Debaters Council greets one of their Varsity, Zea, a happy birthday! 🍥

We are forever grateful to have you here, one of the most amazing Thomasian Debaters ever! 🔥

We wish you the best, always! 🎂

Happy birthday, Zea! 🔥🍥



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ANNOUNCEMENT: España Intervarsity will officially be moved to June 27-28, 2026.Schedules will be adjusted accordingly.Ph...
04/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: España Intervarsity will officially be moved to June 27-28, 2026.

Schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Phase 2 EXTENSION: Until June 20
IA/SA EXTENSION: Until June 20

Thank you for your patience and understanding, warriors! Follow us for more updates.




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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT⏰ Time is running out. Be prepared as TAGISAN 2026 is about to begin 🐯Introducing the official panelists o...
18/04/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

⏰ Time is running out.

Be prepared as TAGISAN 2026 is about to begin 🐯

Introducing the official panelists of Tagisan 2026—the distinguished individuals who will challenge perspectives, shape the discourse, and provide clarity on a powerful exchange of ideas where every question matters and every answer counts.




🖋️🖌️: Ella Shane Tubon

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