The Philippine Inter-collegiate Debating Championship 2008: The Sun Life Cup is the largest and most prestigious locally-organized and locally-hosted debate tournament in the country, and the seventh national tournament organized by the University of the Philippines Debate Society. It will be held from April 3-7 2008 at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with an expected attendance of over 300 participants from all over the Philippines and Asia.

The tournament follows the Asian Parliamentary format of debating in seven preliminary rounds, and four Finals Series rounds to determine the best debaters, adjudicators and public speakers in the country. It is a world-class tournament that focuses on the efficiency of its administration as well as the well-being of its participants.

PIDC 2008 is not only an arena for competition, but a platform for critical discourse as well. With its theme, "Bring Your Idealism to the Game", participants are invited to take on the most relevant national and international issues by exchanging ideas with participants from diverse backgrounds and schools of thought. Thus, PIDC 2008 is an invaluable opportunity for the youth to expand their minds by challenging and being challenged. It is a unique experience that molds young minds and nurtures individual confidence through public speaking and competitive debate.

Organizing national debate tournaments is not new to the University of the Philippines Debate Society (UPDS). Founded in 1993, UPDS has had a long tradition of running reputable tournaments and training seminars for both college and high school debaters, and the Society commits itself to continuing its tradition of well-participated and efficiently-run tournaments.

At the helm of PIDC 2008 is the PIDC Board of Directors, and a support group made up of around 50 UPDS members. UPDS, the official representative of the University of the Philippines Diliman to debate tournaments and public speaking competitions, has been in the top rank of national and international tournaments for more than a decade. Besides its several championships, members of the UPDS have consistently and prominently figured among the finalist teams, best speakers, and best adjudicators in every competition it has joined.

By representing the Philippine's premier state university and by providing learning opportunities in and outside the debate community, UPDS aims to give the Filipino youth a voice to liberate their ideas. With 15 years of excellence behind it, UPDS remains dedicated to being a formidable advocate for free speech and intelligent discourse both inside and outside the University.