🌏🎤 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION | 1st AUAP International Student English Debate Championship 2026 & Awards

The Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) , in collaboration with Centro Escolar University (CEU), Manila, Philippines , and co-hosted by Rizal Technological University (RTU) , invites university students to compete on an international stage!

📅 October 20–22, 2026
📍 Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
🎯 Debate • Think Critically • Speak Confidently • Lead Globally

Students will debate some of today’s most challenging global issues:
🌱 Climate Justice & Equity
🤖 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy
🌍 Sovereignty & Humanitarianism
🌾 Sustainability & Food Security
🤝 Globalization & Dependency
🗳 ️ Youth & Democracy

🏆 Cash Prizes & Awards
🥇 Champion Team — USD 500
🥈 1st Runner-Up — USD 300
🥉 2nd Runner-Up — USD 200
🎤 Best Male Speaker — USD 100
🎤 Best Female Speaker — USD 100
🎓 Best Coach — USD 100

👥 Team: 2–3 contestants + 1 coach

💰 Participation Fee
AUAP Members: USD 280/person
Non-Members: USD 330/person

⏰ Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026

👉 Register now: https://www.auapeventhub.com/1st-inter-debate-2026

📧 debate@auap.org

Bring your ideas, challenge perspectives, represent your university, and connect with future leaders from across the Asia-Pacific! 🌏🏆

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