Meeting de Avance

The yearly Meeting de Avance was help at the SPC Gym this afternoon. I am happy that the event had a lot of good content in it and made a lot of sense. One of the things bothering me about it is that there are some candidates that I am not confident to be in the position they are running for. Running for these kind of positions is not easy basing from one of last years SALIGAN members who happens to be one of my classmates. I can see that the person is having a hard time but a good thing is that she is able to pull it through. I can tell that some people are running just for FAME and for the sake of having that title in the year book. Some of them, is really trying to get noticed. I even heard some people saying that “Sobrang papapel yang taong yan!” And for which, I can also say that he is really like that. Stupid enough to run for a high position, some people will hate them. Now to the platforms, the platforms are good for both parties.

The LAHAT Platform

Ensure an accessible and progressive

SPCian education

1.Ensure justifiable student fees
§Follow-up on previous council-authority agreement with regard to increase in internet card hours
§Review on the fees for and availability of school services for students
§Ensure the implementation of projects for which the Student Activity Fund could be appropriated
§Provide the students with adequate information of where ‘their money’ is going through semestral treasurer’s report by the student council treasurer
§Look into the availability of reagents and equipment for experimental research
§Look into the availability and efficiency of facilities, laboratory equipment, and supplementary teaching and learning materials
§Follow-up availability & accessibility of WiFi services

2.Engage the student body in the critical evaluation of academic programs
§Establish an outlet for students to voice out their sentiments on the effectiveness of their instructors

Work for pro student and pro

people college policies

1.Engage the students in the critical evaluation of school policies.
§Implementation of an open-forum in which students could freely ask questions and air-out sentiments with regards to Student Handbook policies

2.Heighten student-oriented services and utilization of resources
§Coordinate with the OSA to ensure student participation in academic and non-academic activities and competitions
§Review, improve, and strengthen the implementation of the annual Gawad Pedro

Ensure a genuine student government

that is for and by the students

1. Establish long-term programs over short-term projects with clear and relevant objectives that would primarily benefit the students
§ Strengthen student consultation through the GACP and CCP before the implementation of programs/projects
§ Strengthen student involvement in the evaluation of council-lead programs/projects
2. Increase student awareness of and involvement in the programs/projects of the council
§ Work on the creation of a newsletter that would give the students adequate information of the outcome of activities, as well as upcoming plans in which they could be involved
§ Employ a transparent and non-biased selection of committee members in the programs/projects to be implemented
§ Lobby for the creation of more efficient and organized bulletin boards for adequate dissemination of information
§ Improved recognition of student achievement & participation in extra & co-curricular activities to increase motivation in their field and promote well-roundedness
3. Ensure adequate student representation in legislation
§ Lobby for the creation of a well-structured legislative assembly
4. Push for an internal revamp in the student council
§ Ensure a healthy and harmonious relationship among the council members for optimum performance by conducting annual recollection and team building
§ Reinforcement of the GACP and CCP
a. Work for the institutionalization of a student leadership program
b. Clarify the aims as well as work description of the GACP and CCP members and officers
c. Work for students’ orientation of the importance of voting leaders who understand the responsibilities of being in position

Foster a sense of collaboration, nationalism,

and accountability in the SPC community

1. Strengthen SPCian departmental and organizational bonds
§ Create dynamic avenues during institutional activities that encourage active student involvement.
2. Engage the student-body in voters’ education in preparation for the 2010 presidential elections
§ Encourage voters’ registration among eligible voters in the SPC community
§ Take steps to foster community awareness, assessment, and evaluation of political issues
3. Optimize resource sharing and maximize alliances with other schools in the city and the country
§ Maximize collaborative efforts and promote healthy competitions in and off the campus during departmental celebration weeks
§ Expand advocacies across universities, particularly on students’ rights and welfare
4. Tap core competencies of each department for more sustainable holistic community development initiatives
§ Pioneer initiatives to address environmental issues especially with regard to global warming
§ Ensure proper and fair distribution of slots for every activity
§ Collaborate with the Community Extension Service for more relevant and long-term literacy, environmental, and health programs

Taken from: http://spclahat.multiply.com/journal/item/5

My thoughts about their platform is that some of them have already been accomplished and some is already being discussed upon by the administration. Fees are already transparent with the papers being passed around ex. Breakdown of Fees for the Nursing Acquaintance Party. What’s the sense of having that kind of platform when its already being done by the school and by the organizations. The WiFi services is not a matter for them to hold but that of the administration. It is still being processed and we have seen improvements. More internet time? I understand why people want more internet time but I can also say that. What’s the point of having more internet time when you have crappy computers and lame internet connection? For printing? Okay fine, printing but its not 24/7 that the internet lab is available for use and besides! Most students already have computers, laptops and have easy access to internet cafes. Internet Cafes are the establishments that provide good internet speed while having an appropriate computer for you to use. Good enough for you not to lose your work and they don’t just HANG for some unknown reason. Open-forum? Hmm.. Not bad, but even has their mouths wide open and can just go directly to the OSA, guidance office, faculty and the level chairperson if they have complaints or problems. They can help you if you have concerns about the school policy. Create dynamic avenues for school activities may be one of their most useless platforms. It is the SALIGAN’s responsibility to make each school activity unique and enjoyable than that of any other event. And they claim that they would make things SMART (Short, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time bounded) yet what the truth is that their platform has already been done in the past and just recycling things.

ADVOCACY OF STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND INTERESTS

MAGDALO advocates the students’ right to take part on the decision making on matters concerning students’ welfare. The students, above all, must have the firsthand information about the happenings inside their student government and very important student affairs.

PROGRESS AS WHOLE SPC COMMUNITY

MAGDALO aspires to resolve issues of inequity in all the courses of San Pedro College and instead promote excellence among all the students from each department.

SOCIALIZED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

We envision a supreme student government working closely in lifting further our zeal towards excellence.

FISCAL AUTONOMY

We shall move for ” Financial Independence from the administration with proper governance for immediate disposition of needed expenses to finance projects and activities for the studentry.

Taken from: http://profiles.friendster.com/spcmagdalosolid

Now for the MAGDALO-Solid. I’ve been into several poor comments with them especially with that of the last year’s batch. Their platform this year is quite better and seems to be assuring than that of LAHAT’s platform. Advocacy of Student’s Rights and Interests. Most students don’t really know what rights they already have until they get to take on Political Science. With this advocacy, students may be able to know what their rights are as early as possible. Current members of SALIGAN are already approachable as far as I know. I’ve been into their office many times. I don’t know about others but I believe the next batch can be more approachable than the last batch just don’t abuse them. “The students, above all, must have the firsthand information about the happenings inside their student government and very important student affairs.” Yes! Students must be aware of the events occurring in the institution. There were several problems last year that has made me write poor comments about the group. With the second advocacy of MAGDALO, I believe such a conflict can be minimized or can be prevented from happening. And I am really hoping that it won’t happen again. Socialized academic excellence? Supreme student government? Well.. I have no comment on this one. As long as they give us a good reason to where our funds would be going, I’m fine with that. Fiscal autonomy may be a good idea but it also has its bad sides such as unwise spending of funds. I believe that whoever gets to the positions in SALIGAN should be responsible enough to properly use the funds and resources to them. Proper supervision is indeed required as we may not have enough knowledge on how to get our resources.

Final say: So far, during the event today, the loudest supporters were that of the LAHAT but most people there were the supporters of MAGDALO. I remember a saying, “Empty cans make the loudest noise.”

Vote wisely in the Student Council Election on August 6 and 7. Do not vote those who are unworthy to receive the title.

Thank you for reading this article.

~ by dchen on August 5, 2008.