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The sole and official debate varsity organization of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, since 1997.

22/09/2026

Memo No. 2627-004 | Announcement of Entry Into the Union

The Ateneo Debate Union successfully concludes its regular recruitment process, from argumentative essays, one-on-one interviews, and a debate round.

We formally welcome the new batch of recruits to the Ateneo Debate Union. We are excited to see you leave your legacies.

To those listed in this memorandum, you are now members of the Union. You are called to contribute to culture of competitiveness, share your skills and dreams with your peers, and be part of the Union's principled excellence.

Congratulations Recruits! Welcome to the Union.

17/09/2026

1ST BASILAN DEBATE CUP | Last month, the Ateneo Debate Union, in partnership with the Provincial Local Youth Development Office of Basilan, made history by organizing the first interschool debating competition that brought together senior high school and collegiate teams from across the Basilan Province to compete in the Asian Parliamentary Format.

The program included lessons on the fundamentals of public speaking and parliamentary debate, a demonstration Asian Parliamentary Debate, and culminated with the success of the tournament proper.

As the sole and premier debate varsity organization of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Since 2004, we have been committed to the goal of forming competitive debaters, adjudicators, and public speakers. Through the Union Debate Education Program (UDEP), this commitment extends beyond our Union members, reaching towards our community.

31/08/2026

⭐️ADZU IS THE 8TH MINDANAO NOVICE CUP CHAMPION!⭐️

The Ateneo Debate Union congratulates our representatives for their outstanding achievements in the regional and premier novice competition for Mindanaoan debaters--the Mindanao Novice Cup, hosted by the Xavier Debate Circle, held online last August 28-30, 2026.

🏆 Nursatra Que, Althea Magallanes, and Juris Limpahong SECURED THE CHAMPIONSHIP with a 7-2 split decision after breaking 6th in the College Category!

⭐️Ameer Andang, James Carreon, and Raizelle Reambonanza broke as the 1ST BREAKING TEAM, reaching as far as the College Quarterfinals!

🏆Nursatra Que was crowned as the Finals Best Speaker for the 8th Installment of MNC!

🌟Ameer Andang was awarded the 4th Best Speaker
🌟Althea Magallanes was awarded the 8th Best Speaker

Thus, the MNC trophy returns to the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the first of many—the job isn't over yet. We are so proud to have made you all proud of us.

"You can fly even higher" - Miguel Basilio to his MNC kids.

08/08/2026

We heard you. Phase 1 is EXTENDED! Until Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Don't let the opportunity slip away this time. Ensure you are able to put your thoughts into words before the due date comes. Listen to that voice of confidence within you and be part of the Union, Fill up Phase 1 NOW!

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07/08/2026

The Ateneo Debate Union's Recruitment Continues! Phase 1 of the Union's Regular Recruitment remains open until Saturday, August 08, 2026, 12:00nn.

Gone should be the days you stare at the ADU with fear and stay stagnant with your voice. Join us, train with us-- and live up to your fullest potential to follow the discourse and lead the discussion.

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06/08/2026

ADU DEMO DEBATE 2026 | Last August 05, 2026, the Ateneo Debate Union hosted a Demo Debate during the Dia de Colores: Organization Fair 2026-2027.

Debating on the Motion: "This House Believes That the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Community should stop using the Freedom Wall". The goal was to start conversations and pique the curiosity of the audiences as to the topic.

🗣️"A community that speaks without accountability eventually stops speaking with responsibility"

🗣️"When there is tension, there is attention. And when there is attention, there is an incentive to act."

Follow the discourse, lead the discussion, join the Ateneo Debate Union.

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04/08/2026

When you demand structural change in the same platform that accomodates petty cheating scandals, is "change" really the goal or is it the spectacle of public humiliation?

Here in the Ateneo Debate Union, we follow the discourse, and demand its discussion. In-Line with the "Dia de Colores: Organization Fair 2026-2027" the ADU collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs to bring to you the 2026 OrgFair ADU Demo Debate.

📍VENUE: C-Garden Stage
📆DATE: August 05, 2026
⏰TIME: 12:00nn - 01:00pm

DEBATING ON THE MOTION, "This House Believes That the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Community should stop using the Freedom Wall". See you all.

27/07/2026

⭐️THE RISING STARS OF ADU MAKE THEIR DEBUT!⭐️

The Ateneo Debate Union congratulates our representatives for their outstanding achievements in the Pangaturog Novice Cup, hosted by the Oragon Debate Corps, held on-line last July 25-26, 2026.

⭐️Nursatra Que, Althea Magallanes, and Juris Limpahong broke as the 1st Open Breaking Team with a perfect 4-point break, reaching as far as the Open Quarterfinals!

🌟Nursatra Que was awarded the 2nd Best Speaker
🌟Althea Magallanes was awarded the 3rd Best Speaker
🌟Juris Limpahong was awarded the 10th Best Speaker
-- The team that truly dominated the Tournament's Speaker Awards!

⭐️Ameer Andang, Ruzzel Santos, and Raizelle Reambonanza broke as the 2nd Reserve Breaking Team, becoming the tournament's 14th Ranking Debating Team!

The Union's novices made it clear that they refuse to be left behind, delivering us another Full Debating Contingent Break for the year! There's no way but up.

📣We also congratulate ADU's very own alumnus, Ryan Tahamid, for a job well done as part of the Core Adjudication Panel of this tournament!

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