👋 Welcome to Philippine Debate Open 2023

On its seventh installment, the Philippine Debate Open welcomes debaters and adjudicators to the magical land of Oz. This year's organizing committee believes that we must keep persisting. In its tagline, “The Conquest Continues,” PDO recognizes how far the Philippine Debate Circuit has come, while also realizing that the journey does not stop there. 

Tournament Staff

PDO 2023 Organizing Committee

Tournament Director: Francis Revilla

Convenor: Sam Unabia

Deputy Tournament Directors: Alexandrea Baylon & Lourenella De Leon

Tech Directors : Lorenz De Claro & Ax France

Finance Directors: Ian Paz & Alessandra Valdez

Creatives Directors: Ryle Evangelista & Maxine Bacod

Communications Directors: Prince Ilog & Cheska Alagon

Marketing Directors: Sean Uy & John Drew Compahinay


Tab Director: Joash Cerrado


CAP: Shireen Ali, Kyle Atega, and Rance Peralta