Gonzales’ (In)justice for U.P.
It is appalling that a Justice Secretary’s irresponsible comments towards the University of the Philippines are nothing but hasty generalizations. On television last night (ANC) was a headline that “DOJ Sec. Gonzales wants review of U.P. Charter”. For an advocate of a strengthened U.P. through a better University Charter, I was surprised on learning that [...]
UP MSC Statement on the SR Selection Process
[Note: This was originally posted on my first blog at Blogdrive.com] Here’s a statement from our student council on the brewing issue of the Student Regent (SR) Selection Process as defined in current draft versions of the New UP Charter. ————— A Provision for Democracy Democratic governance is best exemplified by an administration that not [...]
The UP President Selection: An Illustration of BOR Dynamics
Last November 17, 2004, members of the University of the Philippines System’s highest policy-making body – the Board of Regents (BOR) – found themselves in a draw as to who shall succeed Francisco Nemenzo as the President of the University, come the end of his term in February 2005. With an even split among the [...]
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