The Ateneo Debate Society is the premiere debating organization of the Ateneo De Manila University. Driven by critical thought, the ADS aims to set the standard of excellence by empowering students through competitive debate.
The Ateneo Debate Society is the premiere debating organization of the Ateneo De Manila University. Driven by critical thought, the ADS aims to set the standard of excellence by empowering students through competitive debate.
The Ateneo Debate Society is the premiere debating organization of the Ateneo De Manila University. Driven by critical thought, the ADS aims to set the standard of excellence by empowering students through competitive debate.
Advocacies
Advocacies
We aim to foster a safe space for Ateneo’s brightest minds and empower students to engage in meaningful critical discourse through debate.
We aim to foster a safe space for Ateneo’s brightest minds and empower students to engage in meaningful critical discourse through debate.
Core Competencies
Core Competencies
The ADS aims to hone its members’ skills on public speaking, debating, critical analysis, effective communication, and intellectual growth.
The ADS aims to hone its members’ skills on public speaking, debating, critical analysis, effective communication, and intellectual growth.
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Philippine Schools Debating Championship (PSDC)
Philippine Schools Debating Championship (PSDC)
PSDC is one of the most prestigious national tournaments for the country’s high school debaters, allowing for the share of meaningful discourse.
PSDC is one of the most prestigious national tournaments for the country’s high school debaters, allowing for the share of meaningful discourse.
Weekly Training Pool Sessions
Weekly Training Pool Sessions
Open to the ADS’ members, our weekly sessions provide lectures and debate rounds to refine debate fundamentals and public speaking skills.
Open to the ADS’ members, our weekly sessions provide lectures and debate rounds to refine debate fundamentals and public speaking skills.
Debate Education Program: Interschool Training! (DEP-IT!)
Debate Education Program: Interschool Training! (DEP-IT!)
DEP-IT! is a month-long training program with weekly lectures and guided rounds aimed at fostering the growth of debaters outside of the organization.
DEP-IT! is a month-long training program with weekly lectures and guided rounds aimed at fostering the growth of debaters outside of the organization.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Jacob Nicholas H. Ty
The ADS was a constant source of inspiration throughout my high school career. Now that I'm competing for the ADS, I've experienced firsthand what truly makes it special: a community built on support.
RECWEEK 2026
Jacob Nicholas H. Ty
The ADS was a constant source of inspiration throughout my high school career. Now that I'm competing for the ADS, I've experienced firsthand what truly makes it special: a community built on support.
RECWEEK 2026
Jacob Nicholas H. Ty
The ADS was a constant source of inspiration throughout my high school career. Now that I'm competing for the ADS, I've experienced firsthand what truly makes it special: a community built on support.
RECWEEK 2026
Jeremiah D. Laurico
ADS is probably the reason why I'm in Ateneo. I participated in their advocacy program in high school, and it's been such an honor to be a part of those programs now as a member.
RECWEEK 2026
Jeremiah D. Laurico
ADS is probably the reason why I'm in Ateneo. I participated in their advocacy program in high school, and it's been such an honor to be a part of those programs now as a member.
RECWEEK 2026
Jeremiah D. Laurico
ADS is probably the reason why I'm in Ateneo. I participated in their advocacy program in high school, and it's been such an honor to be a part of those programs now as a member.
RECWEEK 2026
Membership Process
Membership Process
1. Submit your application form and wait for the Phase 2 Application GForm via email. 2. Fill out the Phase 2 Application GForm. Note that you may apply for more than one track. 3. Comply with the requirements needed for each track. 4. Await the result of your application through our Facebook page!
1. Submit your application form and wait for the Phase 2 Application GForm via email. 2. Fill out the Phase 2 Application GForm. Note that you may apply for more than one track. 3. Comply with the requirements needed for each track. 4. Await the result of your application through our Facebook page!
Regular Fee:
Regular Fee:
100
100
Scholar Fee:
Scholar Fee:
30
30
2026. COA-M and LIONS RecWeek. All rights reserved.
2026. COA-M and LIONS RecWeek. All rights reserved.
2026. COA-M and LIONS RecWeek. All rights reserved.