USC statement on the death of Cris Mendez

HUSTISYA PARA KAY CRIS!

Ang buong Konseho ng Mag-aaral ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas-Diliman ay nagluluksa sa pagkamatay ng aming kasamahang si Cris Anthony Mendez, Kinatawan ng Pambansang Dalubhasaan ng Pamahalaang Pambayan.

Ang pagkamatay ng isang mahusay na lider tulad ni Cris ay hindi inaasahan. Lalo pa at isa itong manipestasyon ng walang kabuluhang karahasang patuloy na dumadaloy sa sistema ng Unibersidad.

Ang pagbuwis ng buhay ng aming kasama ay magsilbi sanang tuldok sa baluktot na patakaran at halang na karahasan sa loob ng Unibersidad.

Hindi hahayaan ng Konsehong ito na mabalewala ang sakripisyong ginawa ni Cris at manaig ang karahasan sa loob ng Unibersidad. Sisiguraduhin ng Konseho na mananagot ang mga may sala at mabibigyan ng hustisya ang pagkamatay ng aming kasama. Hindi kailanman matatakpan ng karangyaan, kapangyarihan, o kayamanan ang hustisyang dapat makamit ni Cris at ng kanyang mga mahal sa buhay. Isang hamon ito sa bawat Iskolar ng Bayan na maging susi sa pagkamit ng hustisya.

Bilang isang Konsehong nagtataguyod ng mga karapatan ng mga mag-aaral, nanawagan kami sa lahat ng mga isko at iska na supilin ang ganitong klase ng karahasan. Nawa’y magsilbing hamon ito sa bawat Iskolar ng Bayan na balikan ang oryentasyon ng pagtatag ng ating mga organisasyon: Ang paglilingkod sa kapwa at bayan, hindi karahasan!

Kasama ng pamilya at kaibigan ni Cris, nananawagan kami ng hustisya at kaparusahan para sa lahat ng may sala.

IKONDENA ang KARAHASAN!

HUSTISYA PARA KAY CRIS!

University Student Council

UP Diliman

31 August 2007

For any information that could obtain justice for Cris Mendez, please contact Ms. Shahana Abdulwahid, USC Chair – 0927 568 8418. Lawyers are available to ensure your protection.

SESC statement on the death of Cris Mendez

THE CULTURE OF VIOLENCE MUST STOP

The UP School of Economics Student Council (SESC) grieves with the entire community for the loss of Cris Anthony Mendez of the National College of Public Administration and Governance in a reported hazing incident last August 27. We pray that courage and strength be granted to his loved ones in this difficult time.

SESC strongly condemns the brutal and senseless death of our fellow student leader and support the ongoing investigation being conducted by the UP Administration.

It is against the use of violence as a requirement for admission into any organization. This barbaric practice has destroyed the lives of many students and has ultimately led to the death of some. It has spawned a culture of violence that should have no place in an academic institution such as the University of the Philippines.

Let Cris’ brutal death mark the end of such practice. The culture of violence must stop. We demand that justice be served at the soonest possible time and that those responsible for his death are made to suffer the consequences.

We therefore appeal to the entire UP community to commit ourselves in transforming the culture of violence that continues to exist in the university into a more peaceful and productive environment that guarantees the safety and welfare of all.

END THE CULTURE OF VIOLENCE!

JUSTICE FOR CRIS!

USC CCA Ugnayan

Justice for Cris! Join the Protest Action Against Violence.

UP DILIMAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNCIL
invites the entire UP Community
to a

PROTEST ACTION AGAINST VIOLENCE
Palma Hall (AS) Steps
31 August 2007, 11:30am
to CONDEMN the SENSELESS death of
CRIS ANTHONY MENDEZ
NCPAG SC Councilor & NCPAG Rep to the USC OIC (2007)

Indignation Rally at NCPAG, 10am.

Please wear WHITE or BLACK.


CONDEMN VIOLENCE!
JUSTICE FOR CRIS!

SESC and SEAC support ACLE of Ecosoc, OBEM, ETC

The UP School of Economics Student Council and
UP School of Economics Advisory Council support the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience on September 4, 1 to 5pm of the following organizations

UP Economics Society
Eventology 101: The Basics of Events Management
SE 111

UP Economics Towards Consciousness
Tibak(an): The Economics of Rallies
SE 114

UP Organization of Business Economics Majors
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
How Students Can Invest in the Stock Market
SE 125

See in you these fun-filled and meaningful classes!

USC Committee on Culture and Arts wants you

USC, Sigma Alpha Nu celebrate Responsible Sexuality Week

In celebration of this year's Responsible Sexuality Week, Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority in cooperation with the University Student Council Gender Assembly of Gender Advocates recently held "Sex, Eh Ano Ngayon" a reproductive health awareness forum for the youth last August 28 at the Claro M. Recto Hall. Speakers were Dr. Michael Tan of the Anthropology Department and Dr. Theresa Batangan of the Psychology Department of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy.

The week also featured a blood-letting drive from August 27 to August 31 at the AS lobby and a fund run for HIV positive victims at the Academic Oval to culminate the week.

UP goes smoke free

Here is a press release regarding the Administrative Order for a Smoke Free UP issued by the UP Administration. This is in line with RA 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003. You can read the full text of the law through this link, particularly section 5, Smoking in Public Places, which is pertinent to the issuance of this administrative order.

University of the Philippines System (UP System) goes Smoke Free!

That's protection from Second Hand Smoke to over 51,500 students, 4,000 faculty and 7900 administrative personnel (and countless guests and visitors) in at least 7 constituent universities located in 12 campuses across the country. This protection also extends to the Philippine General Hospital, the largest public hospital in the Philippines, which has adopted its own smoke-free policies a few years ago.

According to Professor Marvic Leonen, Vice President for Legal Affairs of the UP System, the Administrative Order (AO) for Smoke Free UP was passed 2 days ago following unanimous vote. Students caught in violation of this order will be subjected to disciplinary action. Chancellors are given very stern instructions to implement the said AO.

As you may know, our laws require smoking ban in schools, however, because of the usual enforcement issues, this is not implemented in many universities. This policy is particularly difficult to implement in UP because of the sheer size of its land area and the fact that private residences and local communities are housed inside the big campuses. But with this AO, we have renewed hope that a smoke free UP is possible.

USC and Colayco Foundation hold HATCH

The University Student Council and Colayco Foundation recently held HATCH, a seminar on Personal Finance Managementlast August 29, Wednesday, at the UP School of Economics Auditorium.

Participants learned from the best guides in handling money for free and were taught how to maximize their resources and improve their financial intelligence.

The event was spearheaded by Councilor Jo Latuja and was held in cooperation with the UP School of Economics Student Council.

Sigma Delta Pi in cooperation with USC holds free concert for UP Students

Sigma Delta Pi sorority in cooperation with the University Student Council and Jam 88.3 and held a free concert for UP students last Thursday, August 23, at the Bahay ng Alumni from 7pm onwards. The concert featured performances fromSandwich, Datus Tribe, Stonefree, The Jerks, Kiko Machine, Kampay, Neruda, Menaya, Salindiwa, Jeebus, Shft control, and Sinagbayan.

Minutes and Reports for August.

Hi!
You can access the USC's general assembly minutes and College Reports we filed through the following links:

SESC College Report - August

USC General Assembly Minutes - Aug 21

USC General Assembly Minutes - Aug 31

Critical Points: STFAP and ToFA

The School of Economics Student Council (SESC) needs to know your views on the Tuition and Other Fee Increase (ToFI) and Socialized Tuition Fee Assistance Program (STFAP) as it prepares to makes its stand on this issue.

You can avail yourself of a hard copy of this primer in the SESC Midsem Madness booth at the lobby where you can get free bluebooks and yellow pad and order your batch shirt for the August 25 Schoolympics.

Attend the school-wide students' consultation by the SESC on Friday, August 10, 11:30 to 1pm and on Monday, August 13, 4:00 to 6:30pm, at SE 111. FRESHMEN are especially invited to attend.

Click the images to view the second issue of Critical Points on ToFA and STFAP we prepared:

Senate Inquiries: A Look into the Pertinent Issues of the Youth with the Senators

NEW GEN,
the ATENEO DE MANILA SANGGUNIAN,
and the UP SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS STUDENT COUNCIL

present

SENATE INQUIRIES
A look into the pertinent issues of the youth today with the senators

August 17, 2007 (Friday)
4:30-7:30 PM
Henry Lee Irwin Theater
Ateneo de Manila University

**Admission is free. Just bring your U.P. ID. Doors close by 5:30.

For questions, contact Marian, 0927 400 6709 or Billie, 0917 891 2949

Youth Forum with the Senators

The University of the Philippines School of Economics Student Council (SESC), New Gen, an institutional advocacy of PUBLICUS Co. Ltd. and the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Center for Leadership , and the Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Paaralang Ateneo de Manila, will host what might possibly be this year’s largest youth forum – Senate Inquiries: A Look into the Pertinent Issues of the Youth with the Senators - scheduled on August 17, 2007 at 4:30-7:30 pm in the Henry Lee Irwin Theatre in the Ateneo de Manila University along Katipunan Road, Quezon City. SESC, New Gen, and Sanggunian are also working with youth groups and organizations such as the Ateneo School of Government, Simbahang Lingkod Bayan, Citizens of Good Example, and Bantay Pangako to make this forum a widely participated event.

New Gen instigates social change by giving training seminars all over the country to encourage the youth to participate in the country’s political reform. SESC and Sanggunian, on the other hand, commit itself to empowering the youth and encouraging them to take an active role in nation building.

Hosting the Forum is a daring effort for SESC, New Gen, Sanggunian and their partner groups to instill meaningful political reform by providing a venue for academic dialogue between students and distinguished government officials.

Programme

The programme is divided into three segments facilitated by Professor Solita Monsod. The first segment consists of general questions to the senators on the state of Philippine Education, human rights violations and the Human Security Act, challenges and opportunities for economic growth and development, and youth empowerment programs. Questions from the youth panelists, Shahana Abdulwahid, University Student Council Chairperson, Mong Palatino, Kabataan Party List president, Karl Satinigan, Ateneo Sanggunian Chairperson, Levie Cequena of New Gen, and Cody Rabe of the Ateneo School of Government comprise the second segment. Participants can ask questions for the open forum at the end of the programme by writing their questions on pieces of paper to be distributed during registration and giving it to the ushers at the side throughout the forum. This will be read out by the open forum moderators from the UP Diliman University Student Council (Vice Chairperson Viktor Fontanilla and Councilor Third Bagro) and from Ateneo Sanggunian (Angie Lusuan and Cheenee Otarra) for the third segment

How to get there

1) Enter at gate 2 (you can also ask the guard for directions)

2) Turn right at the first corner.

3) Turn left to the grade school area.

4) Henry Lee will be the auditorium beside the grade school area.

5) Turn left to the parking lot/exit.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

ACceLErate our fight for our Rights: USC holds semestra ACLE

The University Student Council (USC) recently organized the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience entitled "ACceLErate our fight for our rights: Defy Conventions, Serve the People" last September 4, Tuesday, 1 to 5pm. Students flocked and attended the alternative classes organized by different organizations, fraternities, sororities, and alliances in UP. With seminars, film viewing, academic forums, as well as talks with famous personalities, ACLE proves that learning is not limited to the daily grind of academic life.

Three members of the School of Economics Advisory Council organized their own ACLE. UP Economics Society held an ACLE on events management; UP Economics Towards Consciousness on the Economics of Rallies; while UP Organization of Business Economics Majors held an ACLE on students and the stock market.

ACLE is spearheaded by the Education and Research Committee led by Bang Dizon, College of Arts and Letters Representative.