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KAISA - Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan

University Student Council 2012-2013

GENERAL PROGRAM OF ACTION

SCHOLARS IN ACTION. DRIVEN BY PASSION.

VISION

A national university that upholds and values academic excellence and social awareness to empower the UP community to take active involvement in the development of the university and the country

MISSION

1. Address the needs and interests of students by providing efficient and effective services

2. Localize national and university issues to raise awareness towards student empowerment

3. Provide accessible mechanisms to mobilize the student body in forwarding relevant campaign

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ONE USC

TICTAC (Transparency in Action + Accountability and Consultation) 

KAISA puts premium on competent leaders. As such, we gear ourselves for a transparent and accountable USC. As student leaders we should make information accessible to the students and encourage students to raise their issues to the USC. This advocacy intends to maximize ways that would provide information needed by students and deliver their issues, concerns and needs.

• VIEW-SC: The USC shall hold regular assemblies in high-traffic places, such as the Palma Hall or Melchor Hall lobbies. We shall also commit to transparently present the proceedings of official USC meetings to the student body.
• SerBILIS: We shall establish service desks through the committees of the USC that shall provide assistance in the following: (1) basic financial support, (2) immediate student grievances, (3) organization recognition and tambayan concerns, and (4) volunteerism affairs.
• Now on line, now on call!: We shall utilize all avenues of information with the student body by establishing a protocol of communication (by text brigading and the internet), alongside with the College Representatives, College Student Councils, and the UP Administration. The USC website shall also host information such as basic student rights, housing directories, student organization directories, varsity schedules, SA/RA job listings, scholarship listings and other relevant student concerns. 

Good Governance Watch.

A proactive group composed of students from various student councils and organizations which shall: (1) observe and critique the governance of the USC, UP Administration, local, and national government; and (2) provide awareness programs such as various forums that shall produce an output that will be lobbied to respective authorities. We shall use all available media, such as social networking sites and print media to inform our students of the important political issues happening outside the University.

• Dear HON: Being that the University is a bastion of students from all over the Philippines, we shall initiate an online campaign where Iskolars can share and correspond with their local officials and legislators. Through this, our respective local leaders may have an avenue to respond and act upon the needs of their constituents.

Consti Check.

KAISA puts premium on competent leaders. As such, we gear ourselves for a transparent and accountable USC. As student leaders we should make information accessible to the students and encourage students to raise their issues to the USC. This advocacy intends to maximize ways that would provide information needed by students and deliver their issues, concerns and needs.

Declaration of our rights.

We shall launch a research and education initiative on the basic students’ rights. This will be a product of consultation with the students that we shall present to our University administrators. Through this, the USC will actively claim the rights that are declared by the collective student body. 

STUDENT EMPOWERMENT 

Iskolar Ka, Mabuhay Ka!

An empowered student body means that their basic needs are provided. This is a project that would empower students, performers, athletes and leaders by providing their basic needs and giving venues to express their own abilities. 

• DormitorYOU: KAISA puts premium on competent leaders. As such, we gear ourselves for a transparent and accountable USC. As student leaders we should make information accessible to the students and encourage students to raise their issues to the USC. This advocacy intends to maximize ways that would provide information needed by students and deliver their issues, concerns and needs.
• MaligayangVAASko: We shall support our varsity athletes through merchandising, hosting a cultural night, constant communication with the alumni, regular evaluation of coaches, free BMI check-ups, and fitness level and nutrition awareness program

POWER UP.

Gender is a very important issue. It is everyone’s issue. As students of the University of the Philippines, we must not only be issues-competent, but gender-sensitive as well. That is why we shall be holding activities and projects geared towards raising awareness, and sensitivity. We shall establish an improved gender-sensitivity training module that shall touch on LGBT issues extensively which will be used for organization recognition, LGBT workshops, exhibits, forums, pride marches and other activities.

RecORGnize.

KAISA believes in the power of collectivity. We shall support and encourage the established organizational alliances to pursue meaningful projects, services and campaigns that are aligned with their objectives. We shall promote the importance of joining alliances to organizations as well. RecORGnize will also be a project where we shall showcase the 200+ strong organizations of UP Diliman to students who want to hone their passion in various aspects through student organizations. 

Part-time job and internship fair.

As future members of the workforce, we shall organize the part-time job and internship fair for Iskolars that are interested in experiencing possible careers in different fields. We shall coordinate this event closely with the Office of Counseling and Guidance and the Diliman Legal Office to provide sound agreements with companies that will be interested in the part-time job and internship fair.

SO FRESH na FRESH!

We shall trailblaze a program for freshmen to establish a sense of UP identity. This includes restaging the University Assembly at the start of the academic year and year round projects for better integration of the freshmen with the UP community. To welcome the newest iskolars, we will not limit the activities to an alternative freshie tour, free ikot and toki rides, seminar on UP life, and the distribution of general education and course catalogs.

Licensure Exams Assistance Operations.

As part of our commitment to academic excellence, we shall work with various college student councils and organizations to assist iskolars taking licensure exams.

The Proactive Peace Convention.

The USC shall proactively create a protocol of peace for our fraternities through the involvement of our administration, alumni and resident fraternity members. Through this, KAISA aims to have the fraternity leaders and alumni craft long-term solutions and mechanisms to prevent further violence inside the University. We shall also involve non-affiliated members of the UP community to take part in this peace convention to once again regain the reputation of Greek-lettered organizations as respected student societies that are for social progress.

Greater Empowerment and Representation: UP SURGE.

To prevent another student-policy document such as the Code of Student Conduct from happening without consultation again, we shall campaign and lobby to our University administrators to formalize a stakeholder representation mechanism in all student-related policy proposals and reviews. We shall also call for the passage of a Magna Carta of Students of the University of the Philippines.

Inclusive representation of graduate students.

The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, upon the assumption of office, shall facilitate the orientation of the importance of having a graduate student representative to the USC to our Iskolars taking up further studies. This aims to quicken the selection process while maintaining the democratic character of the selection. 

UP COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY

Sekyurado.

Security issues inside the campus post a great threat within the UP community. Sekyurado calls for a comprehensive review of the policies with the administration that would not only prevent future incidents but would also give justice to everyone involved. We would like to increase the security precautions in the university through comprehensive log-in system, a justified ID mechanism and dialogues for the necessities of our security guards. This campaign shall also pursue projects that will increase security in the University, such as better lighting in certain places, security cameras, and other non-personnel projects.

IskongPambayan.

Being an Iskolar ng Bayan, it is our prime duty to serve the country. Serving the country does not need a college degree; it can be rendered while still in the University. This year KAISA foreruns to give venue for the students to show off their capabilities and knowledge in their respective fields,such as (1) campus food quality check, (2) free medical-dental missions, (3) community immersions, (4) paralegal services and (5) addressing labor concerns and issues.

Human Rights Campaign.

We shall conduct a series of activities that will raise awareness on human rights issues and the human rights situation here in our country. The USC shall coordinate with human rights institutions and organizations that will create an environment of vigilance in many human rights violation cases that still need to claim justice. 

Educate-a-child.

Being that UP is also home to many underprivileged communities, we shall launch a program that shall provide educational assistance out-of-school children of nearby communities. Here, we aim to coordinate with student organizations of close interest and of the UP Administration to make this project a success.

ASSET Watch

The UP Charter provides that our University may enter joint ventures with the private sector as a source of alternative income, provided that it cannot be grounds for the government to reduce its annual state subsidy. We shall actively campaign for safeguards that will protect the interests of the stakeholders of our beloved University, namely, that these ventures must (1) ensure academic integrity of the University, (2) have sectoral consultation and consent, (3) only supplemental to state investment to UP, (4) environmentally sound and (5) have transparent and accountable transactions.

BantayBoto 2013

With the 2013 midterm elections fast approaching, we shall create opportunities where UP students and even members of the nearby UP communities will become more informed of their decisions. We shall coordinate with the local COMELEC satellite to possibly host a voters registration center in UP and to have a voters education program. The BantayBoto 2013 will also be a forum series where we shall invite senatorial hopefuls to discuss their general platform for our country. 

One with Muslims.

We shall support the clamor of the UP Muslim community for the establishment of a prayer hall inside UP as well as promote a culture of awareness of the Mindanao situation among UP students.

Alay sa Personnel.

Campaigns and advocacies that affect iskolars are not the exclusive province of the USC. Thus we shall have a week long line-up of Alay for UP employees and staff to show our appreciation, which will culminate in giving the UP Admin a petition asking for better benefits and cost-of-living conditions.  

ENVIRONMENT

Green Revolution.

This is a campaign for zero waste management to preserve the environment and prevent its further degradation. Green Revolution will have the following activities:

• Green as You Go: a fun run to raise funds and awareness towards climate change
• Gameplant: an alternative tree planting activity
• Go Bike!: the promotion of the use of bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation around the campus. 
• BehBoteNga: a bottle and paper driveWalangPlastikan: a no plastic policy in UP canteens
• WalangPlastikan: a no plastic policy in UP canteens

Climate Justice Now!

Climate change has already affected many communities in our country with the destructive powers of several typhoons that have passed. We shall provide a series of educational activities that will show why climate change is apparent and who is to take responsibility for the destruction of our communities. We aim to make the students aware that even in global issues, Iskolars may take part in making the world a better place to live in. 

Disaster and Preparedness Plan.

Climate justice is a global issue that affects us students, thus we shall promote this project that aims to provide first aid training and disaster preparedness programs. These series of trainings and workshops will involve experts, faculty, students and organizations to prepare disaster preparedness master plan for the University.The training and workshop series shall also be facilitated for the members of the immediate UP communities. 

UP EARTH Campaign.

This project aims to popularize pro-environmental practices and engaging our UP administration and local officials as to how to make UP a greener environment. These practices include the expansion of our use of biodegradable material for food packaging, the reduction of paper use, a strict program on waste management, and vehicle-smoke reduction in campus. 

IBIDA MO GALING MO

UP Linang.

KAISA believes that a responsive leader is a person who knows the value of empowering fellow students.  UP Linang is a project that aims to utilize the capabilities of students through teaching fellow Iskolar ng Bayan through alternative classroom set-ups. 

Centralized Volunteer Corps.

A centralized and structured system of student volunteers veering away from the traditional per committee VolCorps shall be established. This will optimize the student’s capacity and potential in activities relevant to the USC and the University.

Active Scholar Awards.

KAISA is a strong advocate of academic excellence with social relevance. This project aims to recognize and award individual students, student groups, organizations and faculty achievers in their academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular categories.

X-Factor Cultural night.

The X-Factor is a project wherein students from different colleges are able to utilize their different talents for a cause. This will help promote camaraderie among the colleges while showcasing the multitude of talents in the university. The proceeds from this project will be channelled to help fund the development of arts in the university.

GREATER INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION

6 Will Fix National Summit.

To popularize our call for greater investment in education through the 6willfix campaign, a conference open to all students from various universities nationwide will be conducted in the second semester of AY 2012-2013. It shall feature plenary presentations from various sectors, most especially from the legislators. It shall also feature a paper presentation by the delegates themselves.

ANG BOSES, AABOT SA CONGRESS.

We shall actively campaign and lobby to Congress for the passage of the Six Will Fix Bill and for the removal of anti-educational policies that are in place. Such policies include the zeroing of our Capital Outlay (CO) and Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) allocations. Because these policies are in place, state colleges and universities cannot build new infrastructure and purchase equipment, and are forced to increase laboratory fees imposed on the students. We call on our legislators to remove these policies and demand for quality education for all.

Quality Check of Curriculum.

This project aims for our academic institution to provide excellent quality education. Checking of curriculum in every course would guarantee relevant and practicable outcome in the performance of our students. In the regular curricular review, we shall ensure that student representation shall be included.

Alumni Relations.

Alumni of UP are found in many institutions of great authority and opportunity to address the concerns of our students and of the University. In this project, we aim to strengthen our ties with prominent UP alumni and encourage them to help make our University and country better through their influence in legislative concerns or through financial assistance.

MAS MASA-RA-P (SA/RA Policies): 

We shall petition the UP Admin for higher Student Assistants and Registration Assistants Pay (SARAP) by adjusting the honoraria received by SAs and RAs.

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KAISA sa USC 2012 - 2013

USC CHAIRPERSON
Maria Shaina “SHAINA” Santiago
4th year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism


USC VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Ana Alexandra “ALEX” Castro
3rd year BS Psychology
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy


USC COUNCILORS

Allyssa Joy “AJ” Quinito
2nd year BS Business Administration and Accountancy
College of Business Administration

Carl Anthony “CARL” Reyes
4th year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism

Carla Janine “CARLA” Zipagan
3rd year BS Home Economics
College of Home Economics

Carlos Enrico “CARLOS” Clement
4th year BS Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering

Cheryl Mojica “CHERYL” Siy
2nd year BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
College of Engineering

Fercival “VAL” Yutan
3rd year BA Political Science
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Jermaine “JL” Villareal
2nd year BS Business Administration and Accountancy
College of Business Administration

Julliano Fernando “Jules” Guiang
3rd year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Mary Grace “MARGA” Bellosillo
3rd year BA Speech Communication
College of Arts and Letters

Ma. Regina “REG” Punzalan
3rd year BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
College of Science

Sarah Louise “SARAH” Mendoza
4th year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Simon Stephenson “SIMON” Tiu
4th year B Sports Science
College of Human Kinetics


COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

Erika Mary “ERIKA” Erro
3rd year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism

Sara Zemirah “AYKA” Go
2nd year Certificate in Fine Arts, major in Painting
College of Fine Arts

Carla Monica “CARLA” Gonzalez
3rd year Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
College of Home Economics

Gayle Krystle “GAYLE” Grey
4th year B Sports Science
College of Human Kinetics Representative

Ma. Beatriz “BEA” Obcena
1st year BS Community Development
College of Social Work and Community Development

Justin Alfred “JAP” Palino
4th year Mining Engineering
College of Engineering

Ihna Alyssa Marie “IHNA” Santos
3rd year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Serene Ezra “REN” Bondad
3rd year BS Chemistry
College of Science

Allan “ALLAN” Ibanez
3rd year BS Statistics
School of Statistics

From the fountainhead of Inclusive Activism flows the undying torrent of Reason united with Passion.

As students of the premiere state university, we recognize our dual role as scholars who seek truth in knowledge, and as responsive leaders who empower our fellow students. Realizing the pivotal function of education in nation-building, we strive to apply the wisdom we learn in the University to make a long-lasting difference in society.

Scholars in Action. Reason equips us with a comprehensive outlook that takes into account all sides of an issue.  This inclusive attitude motivates us to create practical solutions, strongly rooted in wisdom and principle.

Driven by Passion. Passion is the driving force behind our actions. Though our passions are diverse, the relentless quality of our individual passions unites us through decisive and collective action for the greater service of the University and the Nation.

We draw strength from the diversity of our knowledge and passions. We ensure that every voice is amplified, that every opinion is heard. Through the distinctiveness of our individual forms of activism we all make significant contributions to the higher purpose, as catalysts for sustained development in the University and the Nation.

Reason without passion brings about inaction. Passion without reason breeds irresponsibility. The synergy of Reason and Passion fuels Inclusive Activism – the essential code of the Iskolar Aktibista.

Listen to the clamor for real action resounding throughout our beloved University. Feel the flames of passion stirring within you.

Iskolar Aktibista, this is a call-to-arms. Do you have the courage to answer?

SCHOLARS IN ACTION. DRIVEN BY PASSION.

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KAISA sa USC 2012 - 2013

USC CHAIRPERSON
Maria Shaina “SHAINA” Santiago
4th year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism


USC VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Ana Alexandra “ALEX” Castro
3rd year BS Psychology
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy


USC COUNCILORS

Allyssa Joy “AJ” Quinito
2nd year BS Business Administration and Accountancy
College of Business Administration

Carl Anthony “CARL” Reyes
4th year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism

Carla Janine “CARLA” Zipagan
3rd year BS Home Economics
College of Home Economics

Carlos Enrico “CARLOS” Clement
4th year BS Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering

Cheryl Mojica “CHERYL” Siy
2nd year BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
College of Engineering

Fercival “VAL” Yutan
3rd year BA Political Science
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Jermaine “JL” Villareal
2nd year BS Business Administration and Accountancy
College of Business Administration

Julliano Fernando “Jules” Guiang
3rd year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Mary Grace “MARGA” Bellosillo
3rd year BA Speech Communication
College of Arts and Letters

Ma. Regina “REG” Punzalan
3rd year BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
College of Science

Sarah Louise “SARAH” Mendoza
4th year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Simon Stephenson “SIMON” Tiu
4th year B Sports Science
College of Human Kinetics


COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

Erika Mary “ERIKA” Erro
3rd year BS Tourism
Asian Institute of Tourism

Sara Zemirah “AYKA” Go
2nd year Certificate in Fine Arts, major in Painting
College of Fine Arts

Carla Monica “CARLA” Gonzalez
3rd year Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
College of Home Economics

Gayle Krystle “GAYLE” Grey
4th year B Sports Science
College of Human Kinetics Representative

Ma. Beatriz “BEA” Obcena
1st year BS Community Development
College of Social Work and Community Development

Justin Alfred “JAP” Palino
4th year Mining Engineering
College of Engineering

Ihna Alyssa Marie “IHNA” Santos
3rd year BA Public Administration
National College of Public Administration and Governance

Serene Ezra “REN” Bondad
3rd year BS Chemistry
College of Science

Allan “ALLAN” Ibanez
3rd year BS Statistics
School of Statistics

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A Call for a Revolution within the Fraternity System

It is but dreadful to understand that UP’s history of honor and excellence, of nationalism and social relevance is stained with unending series of events of fraternity-related violence. That one’s definition of true manhood is identified by the angst, range, anger, pain and hurt they inflict, they endure and return back to those who challenge them. That for the longest time, Greek (and Latin) societies acknowledge violence mutual to their existence, that violence allows them to be recognized, identified rising above others.

Fraternity violence claimed the life of our comrade and former chairperson, Alexander Miguel Icasiano, as it has claimed the lives or ruined the futures of others. We continue to advocate for justice for them, but we recognize that there can be no justice without peace.

Sanlakas Youth UP Diliman unites with the entire UP community in undertaking a road free of violence, in putting an end to the vicious cycle of the culture of violence in the university.

As SY-UPD continues to rally its advocacy against frat-related violence, we hope more fraternities would stand out in proving to have higher understanding of moving forward and learning from their past. That while it is easier to simply retaliate brawl with brawl, we hope more of them would choose the path towards peace.

WE CONTINUALLY CALL FOR A REVOLUTION WITHIN THE FRATERNITY SYSTEM. We challenge all enlightened and progressive fratmen to take power in their respective fraternities and reorient them. Work together across organizational lines, dismantle this corrupt, violent system and replace it with a peaceful, principled alternative.

Along the first steps of the revolution, we also call for cooperation and unity among the UP community to destroy the spirit of indifference and superficial judgment. No action or step is too small or too irrelevant, especially when that step is towards achieving peace. Ultimately achieving unity within the university shall serve as the guiding force of these brotherhoods in claiming this goal.

Together let us join hands in completely abandoning the culture of violence that is hunting and tearing us down for generations. Together let us all have a vision of a violence-free university and unite in working towards it.

ORIGINAL STATEMENT TEXT HERE:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/sanlakas-youth-up-diliman/a-call-for-a-

revolution-within-the-fraternity-system/183802581702740

* SANLAKAS Youth UP Diliman is a proud member organization of KAISA - Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan.

NO to FRATERNITY VIOLENCE, YES to PEACE!

Our country is torn apart by injustice, prejudice, poverty, and war. In our university, violence among fraternities over several decades has caused suffering and death. 

How long must we endure this? It is time to rise up and say, “No more.”

KAISA expresses support for the “Declaration of Peace and True Brotherhood” promulgated by the Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity (APB). Although it is just a first step, we believe it is a step in the right direction. 

KAISA commends the action of the APB to end the cycle of violence, to refuse to retaliate even in the face of unprovoked aggression. This action signifies the sincerity of the call for peace.

However, we will be vigilant and hold the APB to their commitment to peace. We demand that this policy applies not only under the current leadership, but also stands a foundation for their future actions. 

Furthermore, KAISA urges all other fraternities to follow suit and renounce violence – publicly, and with due sincerity. We trust that peace-minded fratmen will steer their respective fraternities in this direction, for the common good. 

KAISA calls on the University Student Council and all the local college councils to support this endeavor by facilitating constructive dialogue on mechanisms for nonviolent conflict resolution. Moreover, we call on the UP Administration to support this and similar efforts to stop violence and promote peace among fraternities. 

Finally, KAISA challenges each Iskolar-Aktibista to support such initiatives. It is only through collective struggle – through strong public support and pressure – that fraternities will be encouraged and forced to turn their back on violence and embrace peace. 

Our society is plagued with injustices and violence. Can the premier state university in the country be an example of how to render the cliché “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” obsolete? 

We are all victims of fraternity violence, but we also have the power to stop it. 

“Earth power doth then show likest God’s when mercy seasons justice”

– Portia’s Speech, William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice

KAISA – Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan

READ ORIGINAL TEXT HERE: https://www.facebook.com/notes/kaisa-nagkakaisang-iskolar-para-sa-pamantasan-at-sambayanan/no-to-fraternity-violence-yes-to-peace/10150424639245479

READ APB’S STATEMENT HERE: https://www.facebook.com/notes/joseph-sixwillfix-lumanog/declaration-of-peace-and-true-brotherhood/10150346163988883

Declaration of Peace and True Brotherhood

Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity

University of the Phlippines College of Law

27 October 2011 

True brotherhood is founded on peace, not war; love, not violence.  

For far too long, violence in different forms has plagued the fraternity system in the Philippines. Far too many young men and women have lost their future, and some have lost their lives, to a vicious culture of brutality, contempt, terror, and hate. Through many decades of darkness, Greek-lettered organizations have shown themselves to be the true barbarians.  

We deeply regret, to this very day, our own contributions to the culture of violence. In 1966, life in the university ground to a halt after weeklong gun battles in campus — the first and most notorious of its kind. In 1998, Alexander Miguel Icasiano succumbed to our then cruel and grueling initiation rites. In 2000, Den Daniel Reyes perished in battle, surrounded and outnumbered. Our brothers have paid the price in years of youth lost, paid the price in prison, paid the price in blood.  

We have had enough, and we no longer want to be part of it. 

In mid-September this year, without provocation and without cause another fraternity ambushed one of our brothers. Four nights ago, this same group attacked again, treacherously breaking the agreed truce. Betrayed in this manner, we are outraged. Yet, we choose to be the better men. We choose not to retaliate. We choose to break the cycle of violence.  

The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity was established in 1939 by the best and brightest of that generation. Our founders envisioned a fraternity of scholars and leaders committed to the nation, to progress, and to social justice. We have strayed often from this path, and we have paid for it dearly.  

Today, in 2011, we resolve not to repeat the same mistakes. We choose to reaffirm our values and honor our rich legacy. We endeavor to tread a new path of peace and to write a new chapter in our history.  

We urge all fraternities in UP to join us in this journey of peaceful coexistence, mutual cooperation, and collaboration for the common good.  

We call for the formation of a Council for Inter-Fraternity Relations that shall serve as the mechanism for nonviolent conflict resolution. For this purpose, we request the Student Legal Aid and Action Committee of the University Student Council to facilitate consultations on a possible peace mechanism forthwith. 

We ask our alumni, the UP Barkada, and the Administration to help us carry out timely and effective interventions and to facilitate this new regime of cooperation among fraternities.  

Enough is enough. It is time to let go of past grudges and petty grievances. It is time to renounce fraternity-related violence once and for all. We owe it to our family, to our nation, and to ourselves.  

As we forge a new, peaceful future, may Wisdom prevail.  

SGD.

Ricky A. Sabornay

Lord Chancellor

Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity

UP College of Law

Read original text here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/joseph-sixwillfix-lumanog/declaration-of-peace-and-true-brotherhood/10150346163988883