SPEECH & DEBATECHAMPIONSHIPS & AWARDS 2026Register your team 
AUAP Debate 2025 · Photo: AUAP ↗October 20–22, 2026 · Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
Bring your ideas to an international stage.
Speak with purpose. Debate with respect. Connect across cultures.
HOSTS
Association of Universities
Centro Escolar UniversityCEU · PhilippinesCO-HOST
Rizal Technological01 / THE EXPERIENCE
An invitation to think critically, speak confidently, and connect with students from different cultures and countries.
Centro Escolar University (CEU) and the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), with Rizal Technological University (RTU) as co-host, welcome your institution to an academic and intercultural event in Manila.
The two competitions run simultaneously, offering students opportunities to develop communication, research, and leadership skills through meaningful conversations on international and contemporary issues.
02 / CHOOSE YOUR STAGE
Represent your institution. Challenge your thinking. Make your voice count.
Share your voice through the art of public speaking. Build confidence, promote cultural understanding, and contribute to conversations that cross geographical boundaries.
Examine complex issues, present evidence-based arguments, listen to opposing viewpoints, and develop well-reasoned positions through constructive debate.
Official debate motions, competition formats, rules, and guidelines will be provided to participating teams before the event.
03 / AWARDS & PRIZES
USD $500
USD $300
USD $200
USD $100
USD $100
USD $100
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
We warmly invite your institution to send students to these international competitions. Select your competition above to register your team.
Both events take place face-to-face at Centro Escolar University, Manila, on October 20–22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM Philippine Time.
Payment instructionsThe participation fee includes lunches, coffee breaks, certificates, and awards during the event.
Dr. Lani SakayViber: 09287393418
Dr. ErlJohn GomezViber: 09988507505