INQUIRY 2023, Volume 5 No. 1

Volume 5 Issue 1, October 2023

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The yearly KASAMA/SSC election supplement of White & Blue, the official student publication of Saint Louis University

PAGE 2 COMELEC readies for elections, still through hyflex voting. Saint Louis University Commission on Elections (SLU COMELEC) prepares for the upcoming Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral...

PAGE 3 DASIG, RIGHTS file no candidates for ExeCom positions. As the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) released the official candidates for the 2023 KASAMA/ SSC Elections, political parties Democratic Alliance for...

PAGE 4 The burden of choice. Paper beats rock—not in the game, this time around. In the recent May 2022 National Elections, the country witnessed how votes changed the Philippine socio-political...

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COMELEC readies for elections, still through hyflex voting

By Paul David Bermudez

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aint Louis University Commission on Elections (SLU COMELEC) prepares for the upcoming Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) elections with the theme, “AGABANTE LUWISYANO: The KASAMA/SSC General Elections 20232024,” to be held on October 9-11, still with a combined face-to-face and online voting.

Christine Faith G. Mallillin, COMELEC Chairperson expressed that the commission will still conduct a HyFelx elections this year to prioritize student convenience, especially for those who are doing their internship this semester.

“Following thorough deliberation, the Commission has continued offering HyFlex voting to prioritize student convenience, especially for the students currently taking their internship,” Commissioner Mallillin said.

Meanwhile, the Commission strengthened its team with additional officers and volunteers to enhance its manpower. They are also currently modifying the website to be used for this year’s online voting.

“Currently, our office is diligently preparing for the elections. We have strengthened our team with additional officers and volunteers, enhancing the manpower of the Commission.

Furthermore, the official voting website is currently being developed. The website has undergone substantial modification to improve user experience. These changes aim to create a more user-friendly and efficient voting experience for the students,” Mallillin explained.

Moreover, the COMELEC Chair stated that the commission intends to conduct

HYBRID ELECTION. SLU COMELEC and the IT department conducted mock elections and software testing at Room 508 Computer Laboratory, Otto Hahn Building last October 3, 2023.

Photo | Micko Nieves

mock elections for system testing. However, there is no specific date for such an event at the moment, encouraging the student body to stay updated for any announcements regarding the matter.

“We do intend to conduct mock elections to test our systems. However, we do not have a specific date for the mock elections at this moment. We encourage everyone to stay updated by following the official accounts of the SLU Commission on Elections for any announcements regarding this matter,” she added.

Meanwhile, with the Commission expecting

a 30% voter turnout for last year’s elections, this year’s voter turnout is expected to be at least more than 25%.

“We do not consider this expectation overly ambitious. Still, the Commission views a convenient and accessible voting experience for the students as the key criterion for the success of this year’s election,” Mallillin added.

With the COMELEC’s proposed timetable, the canvassing of votes and proclamation of winners will be on October 11, followed by the induction of officers to be held on October 15 at SLU St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish if this remains unchanged.

SLU COMELEC reveals ‘23 candidates, one polpar dominates candidacy

By Betha Servito

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n line with the Saint Louis University (SLU) Kataas-Taasng Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) General Elections 2023, the SLU Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced the Official List of Candidates on their official Facebook page, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, with the Executive Committee positions unopposed and one political party dominating candidacy for all positions.

Christine Faith Mallillin, COMELEC Chairperson indicated that their were four different political parties expected to run for this year’s elections namely Democratic Alliance for Integrated Governance (DASIG), Responsible and Intelligent Governance Highlighting Transparency and Studentry (RIGHTS), Partido Reporma ng mga Magaaral ng San Luis-Alliance of Concerned Students (Reporma-ACS), and Kilos Ko Youth. However, only one political party was included in the Official List of Candidates for the Executive Committee and also dominated the candidacy for all positions in different school assemblies.

"There were candidates who withdrew.

However, details regarding the positions from which these candidates withdrew and the reasons for their withdrawal are not disclosed to respect the privacy of the individual involved,” COMELEC Chairperson Mallillin said in a written statement.

"Personally, it's challenging to pinpoint the exact reasons why the three political organizations chose not to submit Certificates of Candidacy. Becoming a student leader involves a multitude of factors, and it's a demanding role. Importantly, we should not attempt to compel them to participate merely because we seek contenders for the Executive Committee positions," Mallillin added.

Aside from matters regarding the unopposed positions, the vacant positions are also of concern. The Committee on Appointment will assume the responsibility of filling the vacant positions after the elections.

Meanwhile, the COMELEC Chair shared that this year’s theme is "AGABANTE LUWISYANO: The KASAMA/SSC General Elections 20232024,” and the official hashtags associated with the elections are #SLUVoteForward2023

and #AgabanteLuwisyano.

“The term ‘Agabante’ derives from the Ilocano language, signifying ‘move forward.’

This theme reflects the aspiration to advance and adapt to changing circumstances, especially in the context of the challenges posed by the pandemic. It underscores the need for leaders who can guide the Lousian community toward a progressive and participatory future within and outside the University premises,” she explained.

Furthermore, following a statement in their Facebook page, the SLU Commission on Elections encourages students to vote despite the state of the candidacy slate.

“It is a challenge for the Lousian Community to further step forward and actively participate in the election process and consider taking on leadership roles to represent the student body. It is recommended that the Congress consider revising the qualifications outlined in the KASAMA/SSC Omnibus to provide students with greater flexibility in pursuing leadership positions while maintaining their academic commitments,” said Mallillin.

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DASIG, RIGHTS file no candidates for ExeCom positions

By Candise Ocampo

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s the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) released the official candidates for the 2023 KASAMA/ SSC Elections, political parties Democratic Alliance for Integrated Governance (DASIG) and Responsible and Intelligent Governance Highlighting Transparency and Studentry (RIGHTS) were not found in any Executive Committee (ExeCom) positions.

In an interview with the DASIG and RIGHTS representatives, both parties explained their reasons why there were no ExeCom candidates in this year’s election. A similar factor is the capacity of their members when choosing positions.

Darlene De Leon, DASIG’s advisor and education and research head, implied how their capacity and ability paved the way for such a list of candidates.

“Nagii-start si DASIG from the scratch and ngayon talaga sinabi namin na magpatatakbo kami depende sa kapasidad at sa kakayahan niya. Ayaw rin naman ni DASIG na mag-overplan na hindi niya kayang i-maintain. Masusi ang pagtakbo sa student council and kailangan nating i-check ang commitment and all,” De Leon said.

When asked why DASIG is starting from scratch, De Leon replied how the past issue of DASIG members take effect on the state of their organization.

“Because of last year’s issue concerning sa mga members ni DASIG ay maraming students at members ni DASIG ang naapektuhan.

Kaya nag-start from the scratch si DASIG ay dahil may mga lumayo talaga na loob na mga estudyante pero hindi naman natin sila masisisi about doon. Pero nananatili pa rin na nakasandig si DASIG sa kaniyang prinsipyo at siya ay patuloy na nagwawasto, pinupuna ang kaniyang mga aksyon, and nagre-remold siya and kaya rin nag-restructure si DASIG into a better organization. ‘Yung actions naman ng mga task members na nagkaroon ng kamalian ay hindi naman nagre-reflect kung ano ang principles ni DASIG sa pagtakbo niya sa student council and as an organization that (is) molding or building student leaders.”

De Leon said.

Meanwhile, Frank Pacio, the executive associate of RIGHTS, shares their strategy and how they came up with their decision for this upcoming elections.

“For this year’s campaign season, RIGHTS-SLU focuses on the training and capacity-building ng mga candidates namin.

Nagkaroon din ng option na magpapasok kami ng candidates to the executive committee but ang nangyayari kasi, may naiiwan na vacancy in the slate of our SAMCIS assembly.

So instead of pushing for candidacy in the executive committee, we focused on empowering and completing our SAMCIS slate and what happened is that wala ng natirang other candidates for the executive committee,” Pacio declared.

Moreover, De Leon and Pacio expressed the difficulty of carrying out their projects for the university because of having no ExeCom candidates.

“Malaki ang impact na hindi makapagpatakbo ng ExeCom kasi ayon ang highest position and standard bearer na magkaroon ang isang organization na mapatakbo. S’yempre may kahirapan lalo na sa strategy and tactics ng pagkampanya.

S’yempre ang mga project na ipinapasok natin si GPOA ang pinaka-main talaga na kayang bumitbit no’n ay executive committee.

Pero that doesn’t mean na titigil tayo sa pag-call or paghingi ng accountability na sana sa mga tatakbong ExeCom ngayon ay susuportahan natin sila sa kung ano iyong gagawin nila pero kailangan din nating i-assert and kaya nilang gawin for the studentry,” De Leon replied.

Meanwhile, Pacio said, “Sobrang hirap na walang mapatakbong executive committee.

S’yempre kaniya-kaniyang political parties, kaniya-kaniyang leadership may mga sarisariling ipinaglalaban, may gustong maging mandato sa mga KASAMA/ SSC offices. In the executive branch, that is a very huge responsibility, huge power, na mag-create ng university-wide at malawak na proyekto at plataporma para sa ikabubuti ng sangkaestudyantehan.”

UNOPPOSED. The unopposed ExeCom slate of REPORMA-ACS unveils their platforms and opinions on different relevant topics in Miting de Avance 2023. Photo | Kian Kleig Aliguyon

Reporma-ACS shares thoughts on dominating candidacy

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n an interview, candidates from Partido Reporma ng mga Mag-aaral ng San LuisAlliance of Concerned Students (RepormaACS) shared thoughts about dominating the candidacy slate for the Kataas-taasang Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng San Luis/ Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) elections for Academic Year 2023-2024.

For this year’s elections, there are 41 candidates under Reporma-ACS running for positions in the KASAMA/SSC Executive Committee (Execom) and School Assemblies, with 22 unopposed, including all the positions for the Execom.

“Limitado ang pwede nating pagkumparahin gan’yan. Pero tinitignan namin siya talaga as something na alarming. Sa parte po ng Reporma-ACS, lalo’t lalo na ang ating executive committee na tumatakbo [ay] alarming siya, Kasi bakit kami lang? Pati kami napapatanong [na] bakit parang hindi na ba ganun ka-accessible si KASAMA/SSC,” expressed Ashli Sophia de Castro, Presidential aspirant, on the Executive Committee being unopposed.

Further, she highlighted the importance of casting a vote despite the probable decrease in the students’ political involvement due to the limited choices.

“Gusto naming ipa-realize sa kanila na the choice is between being more active or holding back. And we want our platforms to make them realize na iyong kampanya po namin ay kampanya po nila. Again, the battlecry is ‘Luwisyano Kasama Ka’ - kasama sila [sa] pagbubuo, kasama sila [sa] pagaanalyze, kasama sila sa pagkakaroon ng social investigation sa bawat sektor na tinitignan namin, na talagang gusto naming magbigay ng sense of ownership kasi sa kanila si KASAMA/ SSC,” de Castro added.

“It is our welfare, our oneness as a Louisian

By Chris Andrey Dulatre and Angelica Christine Reyes

community, and also the only way that we can face the administration as a stronger force if we come together. Most of our problems, we could circulate back to the administration, but no matter how many circling we do, talagang tutumbok lang ay kung magkasama tayo,” de Castro said in her message to the student body.

She also shared her insights and the party’s strategy for meeting the 25% threshold set by the Saint Louis University Commission on Elections (SLU COMELEC) to avoid the declaration for failure of elections.

“If and when that happens, malaki talagang pagkukulang sa amin iyon. Tatanggapin naming malaking pagkukulang kung hindi namin maabot ang kinakailangang boto para kami ay maluklok sa posisyon…Ang gusto po natin ay ma-utilize natin siya, makapag utilize ng maraming campaign managers, ma-reach ang bawat school, [at] mapag lapit pa ang disparity between SAMCIS and main campus,” de Castro implied.

Meanwhile, candidate for Secretary for Finance, Kane Kristofer Taylor, on his second consecutive time running unopposed for the same office, also shared what to expect this election season.

“With Reporma-ACS being the majority party, it is important that the goals and platforms of the other parties be carried by this slate in order for true student representation to form,” said Taylor.

“It is still within the rights of the studentry to exercise their right to vote and determine whether they deem this slate as fit to run the student representation of SLU or not. Hence why this slate has crafted campaigns and platforms that cater to the individual struggles of the Louisians, that they may see why their vote matters when it comes to campus politics and, eventually, the politics of the Philippines,” Taylor added.

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EDITORIAL

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Informed Decisions: The Challenge of Choice n early September, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) released the IACS final list of candidates for the 2023 KASAMA/SSC Election. REPORMAdominates the executive slate without any contenders. Now, the burden of having no choice lies deep in every student’s hand.

Unlike other elections where student leaders from different parties challenged the studentry to decide, this year’s KASAMA/SSC Election revealed a long-brewing problem. The number of student leaders aspiring to achieve amplified voices and extended reach was declining, up to the point that only one party dared to run for executive positions.

However, the root of this alarming situation is still to be determined.

Whether the student leaders were losing interest, the presence of internal conflict within a party, or the weight of balancing responsibilities, no one could point at something definite but those who chose not to file for candidacy.

Yet, life persists with challenges and issues such as increases in tuition and other school fees (TOFI), and the nagging question remains whether the executive committee hopefuls are deserving to be voted regardless of being unopposed. As we are all uncertain about what this election means and holds for us, it is undeniable that we will not settle for less, especially in choosing for our future. 24,000 Lousiains demand leaders who can aid in resolving the concerns and intensifying the student’s cries. Unfortunately, we seem to have no other choice besides ticking the only box.

Does the majority still have power now that we are left without a choice?

With this, the only barrier that REPORMA-ACS faces is the merit to reach 25% voter turnout. Thus, the studentry still holds power after all — the decision of whether the aspiring leaders are influential and trustworthy enough to mobilize individuals to participate in change-making.

Every year, we hold the power to shape a better council and fail to recognize that our choice will and can burden us tremendously. Even without options, we can make informed decisions.

Together, we are heard.

Editorial Board 2023 - 2024 working staff for this issue

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF INTERNAL ASSOCIATE EDITOR EXTERNAL ASSOCIATE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR EXCHANGE EDITOR NEWS EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR LITERARY EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR CHIEF PHOTOJOURNALIST CHIEF CARTOONIST CHIEF LAYOUT ARTIST

Emmanuel Gregorio Angely Elaine Acosta Villamor Dumlao David Paul Bermudez Chriselyn Alconis Angelica Christine Reyes Kristine Piyaselli Wijayawickrama Nadz Aldrin Benico Chrishia Mariz Mariano Karylle Ann Gaoiran Micko Nieves Raphael Jego Basangan Erika Dyane Corsino

STAFF WRITERS Katherine Maire Laguna, Justine Buenaobra, Daren Angeline Bueno, Mikhael Raeon Felix Ebalo, Paul Raphael Orsolino, Kelsey Kitana Rivera, Deo John Rosario, Stephen John Sabadao, Betha Servito, Emmanuel Joseff Badua, April Beverly Caigas, Chris Andrey Dulatre, Vea Guenette Esberto, Rey Marc Gopez, John Patrick Mapili, Kurt Russel Marquez, Leslie Mon, Candise Ocampo, Sandaralen Villa

LAYOUT ARTISTS Angelo Gaytano, Mikaela Garillo, Aliyah Jenelle Javier, Christine Joy Maghibon, Russel James Manucdoc, Dave Adrian Ortiz, Aloysius Seno, Jennifer Viado

PHOTOJOURNALISTS Shirleen Joy Aronchay, Carmela Nuelle Cerdan, Andrei Francis Rod Gasmen, Kian Kleig Aliguyon, Jordyll Marck Cuadlisan, Ivan Rey Cubangay, Kassy Yana Pasiwen

CARTOONISTS Maria Lea Ancheta, Naomi Bumal-o, Jonekah Alexine Catadman, Karen Faith Nuguid, Via Patricia Rivera, Clarence Jhay Agustin, Jon Vincent De Guzman, Justine Lucas

ADVISERS Engr. Jeffrey Des Binwag & Janet Tibaldo, PhD

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2023 SSC Elections: All of the Above

hey say that the youth is the hope of our nation, but how sure are they that the youth wants to be a source of hope to others?

Student Leadership has always been a trait that has been earnestly nurtured by teachers throughout our schooling years, but as the era of boomers halt to give way to generation Z, it seems as if we prefer to go with the flow than to be the start of a change. This has been reflected from the past years of declining candidates who chose to run for the Executive Committee of the Supreme Student Council (SSC).

Although we have escaped from the tyranny of martial law, it won’t be long until dictatorship sees light again in the upcoming elections for the SSC as it had been announced that there were no opposing candidates running for the Executive Committee this year.

To have hope is far from being the hope that we seek in every day. Aside from witnessing firsthand how students have strived to find hope among a system that has been restricting their right to quality learning and education, I, myself, have yearned to experience a studentry truly thrived to shed light on all the struggles a Louisian may possibly have.

At this rate, students won’t even have to vote to know who would be elected by default and it is quite ironic how the generation of today yearns for a better government when no one actually wants to step up to seek that change.

Amongst the several years of clashing between the political parties — DASIG, RepormaACS, and RIGHTS — it seems like the past accomplishments of the council had already reached perfection as there were no additional candidates who wanted to seek the betterment of the students.

Is it the workload to blame, the threat of retention policies, or the amount of units needed to be sacrificed? Or is the elections for the SSC not as relevant as the Nation’s Presidential Elections for the students to be alarmed that they are at the face of no choice this year and are about to have officials who have not gone through enough scrutiny as they would not have to constantly prove themselves to get votes? lmost two years afte r t he Nat i ona l Elections, the power of people’s voice ripples to this day. While I cannot say that the choice of majority is for the better, the nation saw how one vote could change the way things would be for the next six years.

However statistics show that in our university, voter turnout has been low for a long time.

Is the voice of the studentry really heard when a high percentage of the population does not even exercise their right to vote?

With the yearly Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng Mag-aaral/ Supreme Student Council elections at Saint Louis University coming up, this season reminds us that the studentry are the main stakeholders. We, the voters, are the people who have the capability to define the outcome of the election, the winning candidates — even to the extent whether the election could be considered a success. However, it is alarming that only a few students participate in such, with some who are not even aware of the existence of the student council. It is appalling to see how the activeness of the same students in the national elections seems to be absent in the elections for the leaders of a smaller and closer population.

Data from last year’s election suggests that the level of political inactivity of the students has increased throughout the years, with last year’s voter turnout barely meeting the quota of 25% to have a successful election as per the Commission on Election’s omnibus.

This can be traced to reasons such as transitioning from pure online to a HyFlexible

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not as relevant as the Nation’s Presidential Elections for the students to be alarmed that they are at the face of no choice this year and are about to have officials who have not gone through enough scrutiny as they would not have to constantly prove themselves to get votes?

Maybe, it is high time to establish another political party that stays faithful and motivated in being true to their motto. It is not the time to boost display picture blasts in facebook or twitter, but the golden hour of gathering students who could be the hope that students gravely need as they dream of having a better university experience. We appreciate the several guests who sing their hearts out in our stead but we need more than enjoyment. We need actual projects, or programs, footprints that will leave a long-term refreshment in the dulling life of students.

The youth of today have lived enough to realize that they never really had a choice in their roles in society. And in a learning institution that should have been the battleground to prepare better individuals who would set foot as an adult brave enough to introduce better values along and kickstart a healthy environment where everyone could flourish, we are only left with a picture of the undeniable truth that history truly finds ways to repeat itself.

And with this year’s election being hopeless in the category of a worthy fight, it can only leave us hopeful that the students who filed for candidacy truly care about the welfare of all and are not molding themselves to become trophies in their accomplishments.

TAPE RECORDER What do you expect from the next set of KASAMA/SSC officers to improve based on the works of the past leaders?

To be more transparent in seeing through their events. I noticed that they were constantly having problems when it came to events (that I attended) because of miscommunication. I also suggest, as a comm student, that they get their secretaries from us since the job is literally our program.

-BA COM 3 Para sa mga susunod na officers, ‘di ko masabi na do better. Dapat start to make the actual change.

Hindi iyong sinasabi lang nila sa harapan natin kapag nangangampanya sila. Kaya ngayon, ‘di ako nadadala sa galing ng pagkampanya nila at kung paano sila magsalita. Actions ang kailangan kong makita para sa mga malululuklok sa posisyon.

Maybe there are ‘improvements’ para lang sa mga minimal nilang nasimulan, like i-develop na lang nila. Pero sa mga major projects na ‘nakatago sa baul’ nila, sana simulan talaga nila. Be a genuine leader sana hindi iyong tatakbo lang para pampaganda ng resume. I hope this will be a wake up call sa mga bagong mahahalal na KASAMA/ SSC officers.

-BSAc 3 Hindi po nararamdaman ng mga pinaglilingkuran niyo ang presensiya niyo. Sana mas maging visible pa ang mga susunod na lider ng KASAMA-SSC, kahit walang university event.

-BSMLS 2

Deafening Political Silence

learning. Most of us were still adjusting to the new policies, guidelines, and college life itself.

Meanwhile, there were some who chose not to cast a vote since they did not feel the presence of a council, focusing on the shortcomings and mistakes of the past leaders while some did not even care at all.

For this year, as the time to elect a new set of student leaders inches closer, another dilemma arises regarding the slate of candidates. It is noticeable how concerning the line-up is with hopefuls in the executive committee standing unopposed, one political party dominating the slate. This might cause the level of the student’s interest and involvement in the university’s political affairs to decrease with the lingering question of “Bakit pa ako boboto, kung wala namang pagpipilian?” This may also make it difficult to reach the threshold of 25% to consider this year’s election viable.

Despite the student body’s political inactivity, the burden now lies on the candidates. Being aware of the condition of the students’ political silence, the challenge is for them to channel and amplify the essence of political participation. Despite having no contender, will they be able to secure their position if the minimum voter turnout is not met?

DA HOY!

First and foremost, I hope that the administration and future SSC officers address issues on the lack of facilities and tools, especially in the STELA department such as: projectors and TV's; since these have brought concerns in the past academic year when professors and students were struggling to present powerpoint presentations or videos.

Aofficers collaborate to make the university more accessible for people with disabilities.

-BS Psych 4 Sobrang ingay nila no’ng candidacy prior to election, ‘yong iba sumasayaw pa. Pero parang hindi mo naman mahanap yung projects na pinagsasabi nila.

-BS Pharm 3 I wish for the administration and future KASAMA/ SSC officers to prioritize several key concerns, including addressing affordability and access to education, promoting diversity and inclusion through proactive policies, and enhancing campus safety measures. Additionally, they shall exert effort on student engagement and feedback mechanisms in the form of open forums from time to time to ensure that the administration and student leaders remain responsive to the evolving needs and concerns of the Louisian community.

-MS PSYCH

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#TuloyAngLaban In the middle of the attacks against the youth and indigenous people of the Cordillera Region, the youth plays a big role in advancing changes within and outside of universities and colleges. DASIG calls for the voices of the Louisian student body to strive for a society free of all forms of violence, to fight for human rights, and for a Council that governs effectively. As such, the fight continues as DASIG presents a four point agenda that their party will uphold. #TuloyAngLaban Para sa Karapatan at Kagalingan ng SangkaEstudyantehan Strengthen the Students' and People's Rights and Welfare Committee of KASAMA-SSC while simultaneously campaigning for student rights within the democratic spaces of the school as well as drafting and endorsing an AntiRed Tagging Accord between the school and the administration. All of these aim to promote a more democratic university and a more socially involved student body. #TuloyAngLaban Para sa Ligtas at Abot-kayang Edukasyon Promote educational security for Louisians by demanding more transparency from SLU regarding where the proceeds from the tuition fee and other fees are going. Promote greater student engagement through institutionalized consultations and public town hall meetings to discuss and address concerns about tuition fee increases. In addition, advocate for the return of promissory notes over the use of student loan plans. #TuloyAngLaban Para sa Ligtas na Espasyo para sa Lahat Making a safe space for Louisians of all genders leads to implementing various initiatives. These include introducing the Office of Anti Sexual Harassment and the Committee of Decorum and Investigation. These are all done to monitor and take action against cases of Sexual Harassment. #TuloyAngLaban Para sa Konsolidasyon at Pagpapatatag Implement a transparency report at the end of every semester, showing how the entrusted resources were used to deepen the trust between the KASAMA/SSC and the student body. By building alliances between the KASAMA/SSC and other organizations in and outside the campus and strengthening the connection of the Executive Committee and all assemblies to ensure programs are launched and student grievances addressed.

Luwisyano,

In light of recent and recurrent issues, Repo Concerned Students' General Plan of Action calls learning environment for all.

'Luwisyano, kasama ka sa laban para sa The Office of the President focuses on aidi creating a centralized directory and database for research fees, and offering alternative classroom Moreover, 'Luwisyano, kasama sa pagdidi ng bawat isa' tackles the need for a study hub and 'Luwisyano, kasama ka sa pagwaksi s kasarian' On the other hand, the Office of the Vice Pre by having a supply of sanitary needs, raising awa supporting queer representation through drag ra seminars and training for gender sensitivity tasks, 'Luwisyano, kasama ka sa pagpapatibay The Office of the Executive Secretary e through conducting a bi-semestral State of the debriefing for performance reports, spearheadi centralized grievance desk and congress empow 'Luwisyano, kasama ka sa laban ng pang While the Office of the Secretary for Financ burden of the students by advocating for a Lo photos, formulating a smoother enrollment plan, fees, and assisting in dorm-finding.

'Luwisyano, kasama ka sa mga kab paghahanap-buhay' Also, the Office of the Secretary for Audi working students and bring resolution to these by observe their wellbeing, reassessing the benefit vacancies information accessible, and collabora allowance.

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Kasama Ka!

orma ng mga Mag-aaral ng San Luis - Alliance of s for integrated and inclusive steps to build a better

a dekalidad na edukasyon' ding the studentry to achieve quality education by r interns, proposing research assistance, allocating m learning experiences. iin ng pangdemokratikong karapatan at espasyo d council of leaders from all the CICM universities. sa discrimination at karahasan sa anumang

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dit aims to shed light on the challenges faced by y establishing an authorized organization that will ts given, institutionalizing contracts, making job ating with Project Daily Bread for employee meal

ong ng kalikasan at kultura' ons promises to amplify the need for environmental itions for project development tackling ecological or students, and forming KASAMA TELEMAGASIN, SAMA/SSC. ang kapakanan ng bawat isa' siness Affairs promotes the studentry welfare by ssessing academic break schedules, empowering ading mental health discussions with the Office of e Office, proposing free tele-counsel, encouraging ation, initiating chalk art, equipping students with ities such anti-slip stairs.

Fight for RIGHTS! Smart platform brought by responsible and intelligent student leaders, RIGHTS offers specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound projects this academic year. As a student-led government, they remain steadfast in their primary goal of highlighting transparency and studentry by increasing academic transparency and developing an environment that is conducive to the academic growth of the students with their four-area plan of actions.

Lobbying Concerns and Clamors of all Louisians Immersing leaders to the grassroots of program, school, and university-wide issues as well as creating a space of discourse, consolidation, and understanding with the administration to achieve attainable, effective, and inclusive solutions for the Louisian community.

Activities and Events that Practices the Four Core Values of SLU Initiating Louisian-centric activities and programs grounded on indepth, intelligent, and responsible plans and actions with zero compromise on cost, quality, collaboration, and efficiency.

Harboring Safe Spaces for All Students Advancing diversity and inclusion through responsible and proactive engagement on the promotion of safe spaces by moving forth with onground rational movements and strategies as well as bureaucratic and legislative initiatives.

Realistic Tangibles to Enhance our Learning Environment Building realistic tangibles that are time bound answer the clamors and struggles of the Louisian community. Realistic tangibles have been a constant platform of RIGHTS. Since then, the party is pursuing to enhance the life of Louisians throughout their stay in the University.