The Law Aptitude Examination (LAE) Results 2010 just came out early this afternoon, but even before it was posted online and in the UP College of Law, we already knew that she passed! :) Our impromptu Tagaytay Sonya's Garden late lunch became somewhat a mini-celebration! :)
Congratulations to my friends who passed the LAE! Jauhari Azis, Justin Batocabe, Rye Castillo, Mario Cerilles, Arianne Ferrer, Kesterson Kua, Innah Lim, Inna Morillo, Angelo Ngo, Barbie Perez, GT Reyes, Regina Rosales, Boggs Tanggol, Sean Tiu, and Beng Villamil! :)
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Beyond 2010: Leadership for the Next Generation - UP Academic Congress
Beyond 2010: Leadership for the Next Generation
A UP Academic’s Congress To Challenge our Next Leaders
A UP Academic’s Congress To Challenge our Next Leaders
February 1 to 5, 2010
Malcolm Hall, College of Law
University of the Philippines
Malcolm Hall, College of Law
University of the Philippines
This academic congress intends to identify the current issues, map the various approaches that have been tried in the past, provide some assessment of their gains and failures and draw out possible actions that must be done by the next administration. It is intended to empower the general public by making these issues transparent. It is not solely addressed to the candidates for the 2010 elections.
At the end of the forum, the public should be able to draw their own measurable objectives and milestones that can be achieved within the next six years hence allowing them to craft questions which they can ask from their candidates and make wise choices. The forum should draw responses from the political candidates that will go beyond mere generalities or rhetoric.
OPEN TO ALL! No registration fee required.To pre-register, please call the UP Law Dean's Office at 927-0518 or email academic.congress@gmail.com Please indicate your name, affiliation and the sessions you are attending.
DAY 1 - February 1, 2010, MondaySESSIONS MAY ALSO BE VIEWED VIA LIVE WEB STREAMING at: dilc.upd.edu.ph
8:30–9:00 AM Registration Proper
9:00–9:30 AM Opening Ceremonies
9:30–9:45 AM Opening Remarks by Dean Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
9:45–10:00 AM “The Imperatives for Philippine Society within the Next Generation” by UP President Emerlinda R. Roman
10:00–10:45 AM “What Truly Matters to Filipinos?” by Prof. Randolf S. David
10:45–12:00 PM Open Forum
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30–3:30 PM Session 1: Jobs and the Cost of Doing Business in the Philippines
3:45–5:45 PM Session 2: Debt and Deficits
DAY 2 - February 2, 2010, Tuesday
8:30–9:00 AM Registration Proper
9:00–11:00 AM Session 3: Backrooms, Battlefields, and Backhoes: The Mindanao Conundrum
11:00–1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00–3:00 PM Session 4: Building Blocks to the Universal Enjoyment of the Right to Health
3:00–5:00 PM Session 5: Secularisms and Fundamentalisms
DAY 3 - February 3, 2010, Wednesday
8:00–8:30 AM Registration Proper
8:30–10:30 AM Session 6: The Diaspora of Filipinos: Strategic Issues, Concerns, and Alternatives
10:30–12:30 PM Session 7: Property Reform and Related Issues
12:30–1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30–3:30 PM Session 8: Rethinking Urban Policy: Spatial, Economic, and Institutional Aspects
3:45–5:45 PM Session 9: Science and Technology
DAY 4 - February 4, 2010, Thursday
8:00–8:30 AM Registration Proper
8:30–10:30 AM Session 10: Confronting Trade, Markets, and Regulation
10:30–12:30 PM Session 11: Philippine Foreign Relations
12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00–4:00 PM Session 12: Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Trends, Challenges, Lessons, and Response Options
DAY 5 - February 5, 2010, Friday
8:00–8:30 AM Registration Proper
8:30–10:30 AM Session 13: Addressing Impunity
10:30–12:30 PM Session 14: Elections and How to Choose Leaders
12:30–1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30–3:30 PM Session 15: Labor–Revisiting Constitutional Guarantees
3:45–4:00 PM Closing Remarks by UP Diliman Chancellor Sergio S. Cao
Third Week of February
Session 16: Energy Security
Synthesis by the Chief Rapporteurs
(Details to follow)
This event is brought to you by the:
Office of the President, University of the Philippines | Office of the Chancellor, University of the Philippines, Diliman | College of Law | College of Engineering | College of Science | College of Social Sciences and Philosophy | College of Social Work and Community Development | National College of Public Administration and Governance | School of Economics | Asian Center | Center for Integrative and Development Studies | Center for Women’s Studies | Diliman Interactive Learning Center | Institute of Islamic Studies | Third World Studies Center
Monday, January 18, 2010
UPCAT results and passers online
Congratulations to all who passed the University of the Philippines College Admissions Test (UPCAT). Formally, I would like to welcome all the new Iskolars ng Bayan! Nawa'y mapaglingkuran ninyo ang sambayanang Pilipinas ng buong puso't talino. Tunay na kayong matatalino't matatapang ang dapat maaasahan na ng bayan! :D (Photos to prove you passed - I took them a while ago - though they're not that complete, and I blame all the people who were looking at the OUR) (UPCAT RESULT SITE)
N.B. Oblation Scholars list has yet to be released, so you can still cross your fingers ;)
Edit: DPWS or Degree Program With available Slots means that you passed UPCAT but you didn't get in the first 2 choices of course you originally picked. UP will send you a form where you will have to fill out with 3 new course-choices, according to preference, you would want to be enrolled in. You cannot choose the first 2 course-choice you originally picked.
N.B. Oblation Scholars list has yet to be released, so you can still cross your fingers ;)
Edit: DPWS or Degree Program With available Slots means that you passed UPCAT but you didn't get in the first 2 choices of course you originally picked. UP will send you a form where you will have to fill out with 3 new course-choices, according to preference, you would want to be enrolled in. You cannot choose the first 2 course-choice you originally picked.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Open Coca-Cola Jollibee Bottles Celebrate UAAP
I am a Coca-Cola merchandise collector; but specifically, I collect Coca-Cola cans and bottles from all over the world. My collection of Coke cans tallies to around 60 to date, and I hope to continue to expand it even more. Earlier today, I was awakened rudely by my little sister to show this:
Well, normally I would have be annoyed with such intrusion, but today, I didn't mind. I was elated with what I saw. 8 new Coca-Cola + Jollibee (a leading fast food chain in the Philippines) bottles celebrating the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, or UAAP, spirit. I bought these today. I hope to collect all 8 soon!
*See posters and print ads for more details on how to get the Limited Coca-Cola Jollibee bottles. Promo duration is from September 13 to October 04 only.
Well, normally I would have be annoyed with such intrusion, but today, I didn't mind. I was elated with what I saw. 8 new Coca-Cola + Jollibee (a leading fast food chain in the Philippines) bottles celebrating the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, or UAAP, spirit. I bought these today. I hope to collect all 8 soon!
*See posters and print ads for more details on how to get the Limited Coca-Cola Jollibee bottles. Promo duration is from September 13 to October 04 only.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
After 2 Years, Justice Still Evades Cris Mendez
Today marks the 2nd Death Anniversary of Cris Mendez. Last year I wrote about how we remembered the death of a good student, and a friend and classmate to many, Cris Anthony Mendez.
2 years have passed, and the students of the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) still demand justice for their friend Cris Mendez, who died in an alleged fraternity related hazing.
Earlier today, black ribbons were given to students to remember Cris' passing. NCPAG Student Council and the NCPAG organizations lit candles, and had a small program for him. Up until now, his friends and family are fighting for justice, which still remains to be elusive.
2 years have passed, and the students of the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) still demand justice for their friend Cris Mendez, who died in an alleged fraternity related hazing.
Earlier today, black ribbons were given to students to remember Cris' passing. NCPAG Student Council and the NCPAG organizations lit candles, and had a small program for him. Up until now, his friends and family are fighting for justice, which still remains to be elusive.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Chizmisan Forum on Social Transformation
Senator Francis Chiz Escudero recently dialogued with the students and some teachers at the CHIZmisan forum on social transformation in the UP School of Economics auditorium last Wednesday held by the UP ETC, PhilCES and the University Student Council of UP Diliman.
Student Council Chairperson Titus Tan discussed the current state of governance in the Philippines, and suggested some key point actions where the government must address in order to solve these problems; meanwhile Prof. Riza Tablarin, of the Tarlac College of Agriculture, talked about the state of Agriculture and Farming in the Philippines.
On the other hand, the bulk of the discussion focused on Josteen Vega, the National President of the Philippine Council of Economic Students (PhilCES) and his presentation of the state of Economic affairs in the Philippines and issues intertwined with it. He ended by giving an agenda of the youth on certain issues to the senator.
The Chizmisan Forum was the first of a series of forum by the UP Economics Towards Consciousness in order to raise the awareness of students on issues the country is facing. The next forum will be with Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Alternative Sources of Energy - Henry Ramos
The director of the National Institute of Physics, Dr. Henry Ramos discussed with the class “Alternative Sources of Energy”. He presented and mapped out energy resources, the World’s and the Philippines energy consumption, and presented sources of energy we can harness.
At the end of his lecture, the questioned I posed was “What’s the best source of energy the Philippines can focus on?” He said that our country should continue to invest in different alternative sources of energy depending on the location and the capacity of the region. Although this was the case, he pointed out that Biomass and Geothermal (and Wind) are the best sources for the Philippines.
He added that solar power is not a solution as of the moment because even though with the popular notion that our country is in the tropics, thus having warmer temperatures, it doesn’t mean it’s conducive to producing solar power.
With the amount of pollution we have, and that the solar waves are diffused when it reaches the earth’s surface, it’s hard for us to harness as much solar energy that would sustain our consumption.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Recount of the Events in Bastusang Pambansa
We were supposed to meet with the UP Law, Akbayan, and Black and White contingent in St. Peter's Church and march to Batasan, but we decided to go directly to Congress. As Titus Tan said, they are already there. The action already started. Groups from Mendiola joined us in the protest. Even though there were differences, one thing's for sure, we didn't want what happened last night - railroading of HR 1109.
Laura, Karen and I left Titus with Student Regent-select Chaba, Jaque, Brandy and Amme, while we went inside congress to monitor the session for CARPER and Right of Reply Bill. We entered smoothly, went to Congresswoman VC's room, then proceeded to the HOR canteen.
While we were waiting in the canteen, everyone was startled when farmer-protesters from the outside coming from the north gate were running into the congress grounds followed by police with sheilds chasing them. I have heard people saying that they've rammed into the gates, and managed to go past security. I immediately texted USC Chair Titus Tan of what had happened. He replied, "Kame yun!". I immediately and discretely panicked, and started to call up people to ask for help.
Laura, Karen and I went through the north wing entrance of the Session Hall. During that time, they were already in front of the main entrance of the session hall. Only a glass door and the sliding door to the session hall were blocking the protesters from the congressmen. Entrance to the lower gallery/ inside the session hall was also limited to congressmen alone. Even chief of staffs and staff of congressmen were barred from going in. At one point, they even chained the entrance to the session hall, leaving the left sliding door open for congressmen.
They staged a program, leaders of the groups were able to talk. Laura, Karen and I monitored from the inside. Titus was with BJ and Merck, thankfully he was not alone. Suddenly, I saw a firetruck coming from the left, then buses coming from the right. This time, the three of us started to call everyone we knew. While I was looking for a congressman to help Titus out, we were calling for lawyers and others' help.
During this time, we were also careful of our actions inside. Although we had Congress Visitors ID, some of the police inside were suspicious of what our purpose were inside. We couldn't panic. We moved gracefully, while asking for help. Thankfully, Laura got word from Titus that they escaped out of the crowd and headed out of Congress. It ended that we didn't have to get lawyers and others' help. We were so relieved after that, we wanted to kick and punch Titus. (LOL)
Unfortunately, the farmers and the protesters were forced inside the 3 buses they used to gather them. I don't know, as of the moment, what happened to them. I hope they're okay.
I just talked to Titus, and he said that, after what happened earlier, "it was sorta fun." Facepalm and a slap to his head (diba?!) He was lucky. There were lucky to not be jailed or brought to the police station. Titus added of his experience, "Nakakatakot, pero it was good that we were there kasi apparently, mas hindi sasaktan ng mga pulis ang mga students." Apparently, when the police were staring to baton and hit the protesters, one policeman told Titus and the UP students with him to move away because he pitied them if they were to be hit.
Let us blog and post in all our social networking sites (Plurk, Twitter, Facebook, Friendster, Multiply, etc) and register our opposition to the HR 1109, and ConAss
For more, I am ashamed of my Congresswomen, MARY ANN L SUSANO, 2nd District of Quezon City for supporting HR1109.
A lot of groups have already spoken against HR 1109, I ask, what has the University of the Philippines said about this issue? Where's the University Council at a time like this?
It is good to note that the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines reminded "the solons that young people will not hesitate to go out in the streets again to show their indignation of this government’s outright mockery of our country’s democratic institutions and processes." This was evident in earlier's mobilization by the different sectors, the UP Law Student Government, USC Chair Titus Tan together with other students and groups.
The University of the Philippines Diliman University Student Council will release its statement hopefully by today. Please watch out for it.
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Laura, Karen and I left Titus with Student Regent-select Chaba, Jaque, Brandy and Amme, while we went inside congress to monitor the session for CARPER and Right of Reply Bill. We entered smoothly, went to Congresswoman VC's room, then proceeded to the HOR canteen.
While we were waiting in the canteen, everyone was startled when farmer-protesters from the outside coming from the north gate were running into the congress grounds followed by police with sheilds chasing them. I have heard people saying that they've rammed into the gates, and managed to go past security. I immediately texted USC Chair Titus Tan of what had happened. He replied, "Kame yun!". I immediately and discretely panicked, and started to call up people to ask for help.
Laura, Karen and I went through the north wing entrance of the Session Hall. During that time, they were already in front of the main entrance of the session hall. Only a glass door and the sliding door to the session hall were blocking the protesters from the congressmen. Entrance to the lower gallery/ inside the session hall was also limited to congressmen alone. Even chief of staffs and staff of congressmen were barred from going in. At one point, they even chained the entrance to the session hall, leaving the left sliding door open for congressmen.
They staged a program, leaders of the groups were able to talk. Laura, Karen and I monitored from the inside. Titus was with BJ and Merck, thankfully he was not alone. Suddenly, I saw a firetruck coming from the left, then buses coming from the right. This time, the three of us started to call everyone we knew. While I was looking for a congressman to help Titus out, we were calling for lawyers and others' help.
During this time, we were also careful of our actions inside. Although we had Congress Visitors ID, some of the police inside were suspicious of what our purpose were inside. We couldn't panic. We moved gracefully, while asking for help. Thankfully, Laura got word from Titus that they escaped out of the crowd and headed out of Congress. It ended that we didn't have to get lawyers and others' help. We were so relieved after that, we wanted to kick and punch Titus. (LOL)
Unfortunately, the farmers and the protesters were forced inside the 3 buses they used to gather them. I don't know, as of the moment, what happened to them. I hope they're okay.
I just talked to Titus, and he said that, after what happened earlier, "it was sorta fun." Facepalm and a slap to his head (diba?!) He was lucky. There were lucky to not be jailed or brought to the police station. Titus added of his experience, "Nakakatakot, pero it was good that we were there kasi apparently, mas hindi sasaktan ng mga pulis ang mga students." Apparently, when the police were staring to baton and hit the protesters, one policeman told Titus and the UP students with him to move away because he pitied them if they were to be hit.
Let us blog and post in all our social networking sites (Plurk, Twitter, Facebook, Friendster, Multiply, etc) and register our opposition to the HR 1109, and ConAssFor more, I am ashamed of my Congresswomen, MARY ANN L SUSANO, 2nd District of Quezon City for supporting HR1109.
A lot of groups have already spoken against HR 1109, I ask, what has the University of the Philippines said about this issue? Where's the University Council at a time like this?
It is good to note that the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines reminded "the solons that young people will not hesitate to go out in the streets again to show their indignation of this government’s outright mockery of our country’s democratic institutions and processes." This was evident in earlier's mobilization by the different sectors, the UP Law Student Government, USC Chair Titus Tan together with other students and groups.
The University of the Philippines Diliman University Student Council will release its statement hopefully by today. Please watch out for it.
Related Posts:
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
UPD-USC Mass Media Committee Announcement
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
University of the Philippines USC's Oplan Tulong
The UP Diliman University Student Council is launching OPLAN TULONG to aid to the needs of our brothers and sisters in the northern part of the Philippines who have been hit worst by the recent Typhoon Emong. We call for the UP community, faculty, and its students to spare some of their blessings to these people. Listed above are things you may donate. Contact Jose Alinea (contact details above) for more information. Thank you very much!
University Student Council 2009-2010
University of the Philippines, Diliman
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Senator Mar Roxas with Youth Leaders
As far as I remember, the first time I heard of Mar Roxas aspiring for "THE SEAT", for President, was when Kevin Ray Chua launched and rallied for the Mar Roxas for President in 2010 blog, which is #5 in the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008, where my blog Manila Foodistas also won. This was different from the bloggers "soiree with Mar Roxas", which I was not part of. They intended to utilize the new media, particularly the Blogosphere, in order to advance their campaign during August last year.
Last night, youth leaders from different schools and localities gathered to listen to what Mar Roxas had to say, and get to question him on different issues and concerns of the youth of today. The crowd was made up of mostly UP Students, some of them were from Ateneo, DLSU, UST, and others.
This is my opinion (as objective and positive as possible). Yes, on the outside, Mar Roxas is a presence on stage, he can articulate and give his two cents and explain himself in a manner that you would listen and tend to genuinely believe him. He was fair enough in his speech. He is very knowledgeable about the present situation, political and social aspects of our society, and the context where we are in right now. But sadly, I found the "meet and greet" quite lacking and a bit of a disappointment. For starters, he didn't really elaborate and concretize on "The Role of the Youth in National Development" - the point of us being there.
I think that he should have used that opportunity to "address" the youth of today, and how they would "fall in the scheme of things" and how they could "act" collectively and individually, and tackle the pressing issues and problems of and about the youth, and the tangible and concrete solutions and projects he might think of with and for the youth (case in point, for the college students in attendance) and our country. I would love to hear and engage him for the second time, and hopefully in another forum or other fora.
As an aside, (this is where it manifests that I am a foodie) we were treated to a scrumptious dinner of pasta, BBQ, lumpia and rice. Drink all you can, then the beer (which we didn't drink). We had Dilly Bars right after (for the win)!
Right now, I can't say that I am endorsing Mar Roxas. I want to see all of them first, if possible talk to them, scrutinize their vision, platform and plans, then comes my decision. For now, it's premature for me to do so, given that he's the first one, among those who have "signified intention" for presidency, I met.
There will be more meetings with Mar, so I hope he'll redeem himself. Don't get me wrong, so far, I can see him as one of the best (slash) most probably candidate that would be rallied upon by people, but he has to really step up and shape up to get our vote. One thing's for sure, you must be critical, hear all sides, and you must have standards in "searching for our voice in 2010" :)
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Last night, youth leaders from different schools and localities gathered to listen to what Mar Roxas had to say, and get to question him on different issues and concerns of the youth of today. The crowd was made up of mostly UP Students, some of them were from Ateneo, DLSU, UST, and others.
This is my opinion (as objective and positive as possible). Yes, on the outside, Mar Roxas is a presence on stage, he can articulate and give his two cents and explain himself in a manner that you would listen and tend to genuinely believe him. He was fair enough in his speech. He is very knowledgeable about the present situation, political and social aspects of our society, and the context where we are in right now. But sadly, I found the "meet and greet" quite lacking and a bit of a disappointment. For starters, he didn't really elaborate and concretize on "The Role of the Youth in National Development" - the point of us being there.
I think that he should have used that opportunity to "address" the youth of today, and how they would "fall in the scheme of things" and how they could "act" collectively and individually, and tackle the pressing issues and problems of and about the youth, and the tangible and concrete solutions and projects he might think of with and for the youth (case in point, for the college students in attendance) and our country. I would love to hear and engage him for the second time, and hopefully in another forum or other fora.
As an aside, (this is where it manifests that I am a foodie) we were treated to a scrumptious dinner of pasta, BBQ, lumpia and rice. Drink all you can, then the beer (which we didn't drink). We had Dilly Bars right after (for the win)!
Right now, I can't say that I am endorsing Mar Roxas. I want to see all of them first, if possible talk to them, scrutinize their vision, platform and plans, then comes my decision. For now, it's premature for me to do so, given that he's the first one, among those who have "signified intention" for presidency, I met.
There will be more meetings with Mar, so I hope he'll redeem himself. Don't get me wrong, so far, I can see him as one of the best (slash) most probably candidate that would be rallied upon by people, but he has to really step up and shape up to get our vote. One thing's for sure, you must be critical, hear all sides, and you must have standards in "searching for our voice in 2010" :)
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Friday, March 13, 2009
UP CSA Cleans-UP
Last Saturday UP Chinese Student Association conducted a clean-UP around the campus. We went around our assigned routes and took out trash from the waiting sheds, posts and sidewalks.
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Post-elections Hang-over
First of all congratulations to all those who won in the USC elections! Secondly, congratulations and good luck to the Executive Committee-elect of UP Chinese Student Association. I know you'll be able to do great things next year.
USC Elections is over. As for me, I am very thankful for all the people who have been there to support, guide, train, and nourish my desire to become a better student-leader.
More than a party, KAISA has been a family to me. Looking back, I am amazed with what we've all gone through, what we've all sacrificed and what we've all learned throughout this experience. This is a new chapter that would soon be written with more wonderful lines and stories that matter.
They say that what I am having right now is the expected withdrawal symptoms from the elections. Truly, I miss being with my slatemates every night, trainings upon trainings, sleeping late and waking up really early, going room-to-room expecting the unexpected, and a lot more.
Elections pushed each and everyone of us to work and perform more. It only proved that "yes, we can." Deep inside we all knew we could do it, but all the while, I could ask, "why weren't we able to do this before the campaign started?" Sometimes, it just takes some push or even a tap for one to be able to go that extra mile. That for me is what we all want; that for me is what counts.
After all of this, yes, it's hard to go back to "normal student life." Though hard and tiring, I miss everything. Now, it's time to perform, to walk the talk. I hope that all of you would still be there. :)
*Edit* P.S. Unsolicited Advice to all: Remember, if student service is really your passion, you can still achieve that noble goal even if you're not "in power".
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USC Elections is over. As for me, I am very thankful for all the people who have been there to support, guide, train, and nourish my desire to become a better student-leader.
More than a party, KAISA has been a family to me. Looking back, I am amazed with what we've all gone through, what we've all sacrificed and what we've all learned throughout this experience. This is a new chapter that would soon be written with more wonderful lines and stories that matter.
They say that what I am having right now is the expected withdrawal symptoms from the elections. Truly, I miss being with my slatemates every night, trainings upon trainings, sleeping late and waking up really early, going room-to-room expecting the unexpected, and a lot more.
Elections pushed each and everyone of us to work and perform more. It only proved that "yes, we can." Deep inside we all knew we could do it, but all the while, I could ask, "why weren't we able to do this before the campaign started?" Sometimes, it just takes some push or even a tap for one to be able to go that extra mile. That for me is what we all want; that for me is what counts.
After all of this, yes, it's hard to go back to "normal student life." Though hard and tiring, I miss everything. Now, it's time to perform, to walk the talk. I hope that all of you would still be there. :)
*Edit* P.S. Unsolicited Advice to all: Remember, if student service is really your passion, you can still achieve that noble goal even if you're not "in power".
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thank You for Making A Difference
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
KAISA Tayo sa USC - Dare to Unite. Be the Difference.
KAISA - Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan presents to you the 2009-2010 University of the Philippines Student Council, with Titus Tan as Chairperson, and 12 equally brilliant and exceptional students from different colleges in UP as Councilors.
Kaisa launched its campaign calling and daring the UP Students to Unite, and Be the Difference. This years' slate marks the difference we will face, do and be.
In his Open Letter to Iskolars, Titus talks more about his 12 USC Councilors, and how they'll "represent the responsive and unifying leadership" the USC needs for the new era.
USC: Unite Students for Change
Our goal is a USC that is able to unite students for change through a right mix of relevant projects, practical services and timely campaigns that capture students’ enthusiasm and motivate their idealism.
To maximize student involvement and reach out to as many students as possible, we have crafted our activities to cater to a wide range of interests. Moreover, we desire to excite student interest through innovation and creativity in our activities as well as by tapping a diverse array of tools for information dissemination.
In this General Program of Action, KAISA offers an overview of the activities it intends to carry out through the USC. We realize, however, that any genuine General Program of Action should not lock out the proposals of other parties as well as other activities that iskolars may later suggest. Thus, our list is by no means close-ended. Rather, it is an evolving program that is by itself ready to be implemented, yet also open enough to accommodate other activities iskolars may desire.
Let us Unite and See the Difference. Please wear Yellow on Tuesday, 9am. The Meeting de Avance will be held at the AS/ Palma Hall steps.
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Chinatown Adventure this February 08!
Please look for any UP Chinese Student Association, ADMU Celadon, UST Community Achievers, DLSU Englicom, UA&P Fu members or officers for requirements and for the entry forms needed in order to join the Chinatown Adventure! :) We hope you'll be able to join us, participate and have fun this February 8, Sunday. You can email Harrell Wong for more information (hvrio@yahoo.com) See you there!
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
UP Chinese Student Association Cultural Week Celebrations in UP Diliman & SM Fairview and the Grand Alumni Homecoming
Chinese New Year will fall on January 26, 2008 this year. The University of the Philippines Chinese Student Association celebrates its Cultural Week annually, in time for this festivity. Here's a run-down of the activities for everyone! Come one, come all! Let's enjoy and have fun, 恭喜發財!
Also, this year marks UP CSA's 45th Anniversary; with this, we'll be celebrating our Grand Alumni Homecoming on January 31, 2008, Saturday, 6:30pm at Gloria Maris, Greenhills!
Correction: PO Box 70, not PO Box 40. ^^
Contact Madie Co at 0916-4120662 for more information about the Cultural Week celebrations and Tiffany Chua at tiffychua[at]gmail[dot]com for the CSA Grand Alumni Homecoming. Celebrate with us in UP Diliman and in SM Fairview, and be witnesses to a start of an Ox-citing year! CSA, Fil-Chi: Rekindle the past and cherish the present..attend the Grand Alumni Homecoming! :) We wish to see you all in our activities! 謝謝!
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Also, this year marks UP CSA's 45th Anniversary; with this, we'll be celebrating our Grand Alumni Homecoming on January 31, 2008, Saturday, 6:30pm at Gloria Maris, Greenhills!
Contact Madie Co at 0916-4120662 for more information about the Cultural Week celebrations and Tiffany Chua at tiffychua[at]gmail[dot]com for the CSA Grand Alumni Homecoming. Celebrate with us in UP Diliman and in SM Fairview, and be witnesses to a start of an Ox-citing year! CSA, Fil-Chi: Rekindle the past and cherish the present..attend the Grand Alumni Homecoming! :) We wish to see you all in our activities! 謝謝!
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Philippines Family Power - A Perspective
"Is the Philippines truly a democratic nation or a lucrative family business?" This was the question the show 101 East posted at the start of their episode where it tried to tackle the role of the Family, dynasties, in the Philippine political arena.
As said in the film, some will defend political dynasties on the basis of an argument that these families bring "continuity and experience necessary for a successful government;" but despite of this, the Philippines (political system) still ranks among the most corrupt in the world.
Still the rich are getting richer and poor are getting, you've guessed it, poorer. The gap between the rich and the poor is in fact still widening. Quoting our Supreme Court Chief Justice, "The root cause of this problem is well-known. It is the relentless greed of a few families who, from the beginning of time, have always controlled the wealth of our country.” And people would say, that among these families Puno cited are identified with, no other than, the political dynasties (which unfortunately still exists up to this very day and age).
From the video, they reported that out of the 265 representatives in Congress, there are at least 160 of them belonging to the political clans or dynasties. This fact strengthens the assumption of people that the elite (and consequently their families), in this case these politicians who dominate the law-making bodies of the Philippines, has that much power.
Of course, they blame it on colonialism, rooting from the "colonial past"; but come one, that was more than 300 years ago? As the cliche line from Spiderman movie says, "with great power comes great responsibility," but that's easier said than done, right?
The Phonomenon of Political Dynasties: In the Philippine political arena, there are more or less 75% of them who have relatives (meaning grandparents, parents, wives, husbands, nephews, children, grandchildren) who became/ was one way or another a government official. Needless to say, it's easier to spot a government official who is related one way or another to another government official (past or present).
Democracy in the Philippines may be attributed to a "government of the people and by the people", but the political dynasties are a testament to the lack thereof (so they say). But as a result, some would argue that this is still a democratic procedure because these officials are still voted by the people.
Another argument presented is the capability of these officials (whether coming from political dynasties or not), that they come from the best schools from around the world, better equipped to handle such position.
Popularity, connections and resources ultimately dominate the playing field (ruled by the incumbent, or in this case, the incumbent's family/ family member). True. The incumbent may have the popularity, all the connections and resources to put himself or his kin into the office, but we must level the arena.
Dean Alex Brillantes of the National College of Public Administration and Governance in the University of the Philippines pointed out in the film that even this is the case, we must put everything in context, that 1.) there are good and bad dynasties, and 2.) there's still hope for people to participate actively in the Philippine political system.
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri supports the Dean's claims and furthers the discussion with emphasis to campaign finance reform and party system reforms to help level out the playing field. Poor people given chance to spend from legal means.
The constitution is clear, Article 2, Section 26 of the Philippine Constitution states that "The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law." There's no enabling law, as of date.
"But the notion of a "political dynasty" could not be defined – at the most basic because elective posts are not inherited, they are elected," Alex Magno explains.
He writes about and explains more in detail why even if there's a law against political dynasties, it shouldn't be the focus of reforms; instead he suggests "a shift out of single-member district representation."
On the other hand, there has been efforts on the Anti-Dynasty Bill by both the Congress (HB 5925) and the Senate, but until this date, there's still no clear and definite progress on the said bill.
These arguments presented, I ask you what's your stand on this issue? ^^
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As said in the film, some will defend political dynasties on the basis of an argument that these families bring "continuity and experience necessary for a successful government;" but despite of this, the Philippines (political system) still ranks among the most corrupt in the world.
Still the rich are getting richer and poor are getting, you've guessed it, poorer. The gap between the rich and the poor is in fact still widening. Quoting our Supreme Court Chief Justice, "The root cause of this problem is well-known. It is the relentless greed of a few families who, from the beginning of time, have always controlled the wealth of our country.” And people would say, that among these families Puno cited are identified with, no other than, the political dynasties (which unfortunately still exists up to this very day and age).
From the video, they reported that out of the 265 representatives in Congress, there are at least 160 of them belonging to the political clans or dynasties. This fact strengthens the assumption of people that the elite (and consequently their families), in this case these politicians who dominate the law-making bodies of the Philippines, has that much power.
Of course, they blame it on colonialism, rooting from the "colonial past"; but come one, that was more than 300 years ago? As the cliche line from Spiderman movie says, "with great power comes great responsibility," but that's easier said than done, right?
The Phonomenon of Political Dynasties: In the Philippine political arena, there are more or less 75% of them who have relatives (meaning grandparents, parents, wives, husbands, nephews, children, grandchildren) who became/ was one way or another a government official. Needless to say, it's easier to spot a government official who is related one way or another to another government official (past or present).
Democracy in the Philippines may be attributed to a "government of the people and by the people", but the political dynasties are a testament to the lack thereof (so they say). But as a result, some would argue that this is still a democratic procedure because these officials are still voted by the people.
Another argument presented is the capability of these officials (whether coming from political dynasties or not), that they come from the best schools from around the world, better equipped to handle such position.
Popularity, connections and resources ultimately dominate the playing field (ruled by the incumbent, or in this case, the incumbent's family/ family member). True. The incumbent may have the popularity, all the connections and resources to put himself or his kin into the office, but we must level the arena.
Dean Alex Brillantes of the National College of Public Administration and Governance in the University of the Philippines pointed out in the film that even this is the case, we must put everything in context, that 1.) there are good and bad dynasties, and 2.) there's still hope for people to participate actively in the Philippine political system.
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri supports the Dean's claims and furthers the discussion with emphasis to campaign finance reform and party system reforms to help level out the playing field. Poor people given chance to spend from legal means.
The constitution is clear, Article 2, Section 26 of the Philippine Constitution states that "The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law." There's no enabling law, as of date.
"But the notion of a "political dynasty" could not be defined – at the most basic because elective posts are not inherited, they are elected," Alex Magno explains.
He writes about and explains more in detail why even if there's a law against political dynasties, it shouldn't be the focus of reforms; instead he suggests "a shift out of single-member district representation."
On the other hand, there has been efforts on the Anti-Dynasty Bill by both the Congress (HB 5925) and the Senate, but until this date, there's still no clear and definite progress on the said bill.
These arguments presented, I ask you what's your stand on this issue? ^^
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