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The TUP Debate Society shall be a university-wide campus-based student organization aiming to hone and enrich communication skills, promote intellectual and professional discourse and discussion of issues in and out of the university, and foster excellence in the students through competitive speech and debate activities. The TUP Debate Society shall be the primary, most prominent and influential g

uild in the country advancing public speaking to propagate social consciousness and liberate our countrymen to be responsive and pro-active in societal issues. The TUP Debate Society was founded on 23 May 2016 by active student leaders who saw the need for education in competent communication and professional facilitation of issues which directly affect the student body as part of the University and as citizens of the country.

09/05/2026

𝑾𝑨𝑻𝑪𝑯: 𝑻𝑼𝑷 𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

The TUP Debate Society takes the floor on Balitaktakan: Tinig ng Kinabukasan, aired on IBC 13 and Congress TV in partnership with the Office of Representative Jude Acidre.

Motion: "Freelance Workers Should Have the Same Rights as Regular Employees."

08/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘀𝗼 𝟭𝟵

As part of the TUP Debate Society’s mandate to open the social consciousness of TUP students, the society releases its official statement regarding the deaths of 10 members of the New People’s Army and 9 civilians last April 19, 2026.
In times of complexity, we lean on rigorous deliberation and critical discourse to seek clarity and justice. We encourage the student body to engage with the full text below.

Written and Synthesized by: Yema L.
Pubmats: Justin Calleja

30/04/2026

STUDENTS, STAND WITH WORKERS! SUMAMA SA MAYO UNO ✊

Sa gitna ng nag-iinit na panahon, ang hamon sa ating mga kabataan ay lumabas sa ating pamantasan at makiisa sa malawak na hanay ng mamamayan!

Pinatunayan ng mahabang kasaysayan ng militanteng unyonismo ng mga manggagawa na sa sama-sama nating pagkilos, makakamit natin ang tagumpay. Tuloy-tuloy ang panawagan para sa nakabubuhay na sahod, laban sa pasismo ng rehimeng Marcos Jr., at laban sa gerang agresyon ng imperyalismong U.S.!

KITA-KITS BUKAS! ❤️‍🔥⚒️

27/04/2026

ISANG TULOG NA LANG AT MARCH4PEACE NA! 🕊🚶

Bukas ay ika-12 taon na simula noong pirmahan ang kasunduang Enhanced Defense Cooperation ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas at Estados Unidos. Sa kasalukuyang agresyon sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo, tinuturing magnet ng karahasan ang mga base militar na ito, kaysa maging benepisyo para sa mga Pilipino.

Kaya naman, sumama sa March4Peace bukas, 9:30 am sa Kalaw cor. Taft at sama-sama rin nating ipanawagan ang agarang pagpapatigil sa gera sa Kanlurang Asya sa pagitan ng US-Israel at Iran.

Sumali lamang sa coordinating group chat na bit.ly/JoinMarch4Peace

Give peace a chance! Magkaisa tayo para sa kapayapaan at hustisya!

26/04/2026

Last April 24, the TUP Debate Society attended the SMEC Ethics Bowl 2026 at the Justo Albert Auditorium, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila — organized by the South Manila Educational Consortium Ethics Committee under the theme "Spotlighting Values in the Global Stage: Toward Achieving Sustainable Development." Competing teams tackled cases on labor and consumerism, international relations, academic integrity, and bioethics, with Adamson University taking the championship in back-to-back fashion, joined on the podium by Philippine Christian University and St. Scholastica College. The Society joined as observers this year, with eyes set on competing in 2027.

Join TUP Debate Society:
https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication

16/03/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐔𝐏 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲!!

The TUP Debate Society is now accepting new members for the academic year. If you are looking to improve your public speaking, sharpen your analytical thinking, and represent the university in inter-collegiate competitions, this is the place for you. Open to all year levels and courses no prior experience required.

Apply through the link below:
https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication
https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication
https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication

PubMats: Justin Calleja

14/03/2026

"Nasa gupitan na pala kayo, nasa EDSA pa rin kami."

Noong February 26, 2026, umikot ang TUP Debate Society para tanungin ang mga estudyante ng ating pamantasan: Ano nga ba ang saloobin nila sa pagdeklara ng EDSA People Power Commemoration bilang isang special working holiday?

09/03/2026

Last March 3, the TUP Debate Society held a Public Discussion and Debate on one of the most pressing questions in Philippine economic policy:

Should the government prioritize value-adding in our agriculture and resource-based sectors — or aggressively expand into high-technology industries?

The debate surfaced a clear position: these are not competing paths. They are the same road.
The Philippines cannot afford to choose between feeding its people and building its future. But to understand why, we must confront two uncomfortable truths.

On the Feudal System
The crisis in Philippine agriculture is not merely economic — it is structural. Feudal-type arrangements between landlords, corporations, and rural farming communities continue to suppress agricultural productivity, limit farmer autonomy, and concentrate wealth away from those who till the land. Raw commodities leave our shores at low value while the farmers who produced them remain trapped in cycles of poverty. Value-adding is not just an economic strategy — it is a demand for structural justice.

On Climate Injustice
Philippine farmers are among the least responsible for the global climate crisis — yet they bear its heaviest consequences. Typhoon frequency, erratic rainfall, and rising sea levels threaten food security in ways that conventional farming alone cannot address. Investing in high-technology solutions — from early warning systems to climate-resilient crops — is not a departure from agricultural priorities. It is an urgent, overdue response to a crisis our farmers did not cause.

The debate's conclusion stands firm: advancing agriculture requires technological investment, and technology is only meaningful when it serves the land and the people who depend on it.

Read our full position paper here:
https://bit.ly/PositionOnEconomicPolicy

Join the TUP Debate Society:
https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication

05/03/2026

WELLNESS CHECK 💛

Our *Collective Care* The session was truly a success! 🎉

Lately, many of us have been feeling overwhelmed — juggling school, personal challenges, and the everyday pressures of life. So we created “Collective Care” as a space where we could simply pause, move our bodies, talk honestly, and support one another without judgment.

On February 19, Thursday, instead of our usual debate sessions, we came together to let go of the stress we’ve been carrying and just be present with each other. We started with light stretches to release tension, followed by calming breathing exercises to help us slow down and reset. Then came the most meaningful part — our sharing circle.

We asked, “What’s the toughest thing you’re facing right now?”
And one by one, stories shared — endless deadlines, academic pressure, personal struggles, and the quiet battles many of us face daily. There were nods of understanding, soft “same here” moments, and a shared realization that none of us are alone in what we’re going through.

We ended the session on a positive note by asking, “What are you grateful for today?”😊
Gratitude filled the room — friends, small victories, personal growth, and the simple comfort of being surrounded by people who care. Laughter followed, and energy was lifted.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, opened up, and held space for each other. “Collective Care” isn’t just an event — it’s a reminder that we’re stronger when we look out for one another.

Ready for round two? 💫
Let us know your thoughts below, and hoping for another session with y'all!

01/03/2026

Public Discussion & Debate is coming. 🏛️

Join the TUP Debate Society for a practice discussion on liberalism and a timely debate on economic policy in the Philippines. Engage with evidence, sharpen your arguments, and be part of meaningful discourse.

📍 Venue: TBD
🕝 Discussion: 2:30 PM
🕓 Debate: 4:00–5:30 PM

No registration needed — just show up ready to think.
Scan the QR code or the link below to join the TUP Debate Society.

https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication
https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication
https://bit.ly/DebSocApplication

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Manila
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