07/10/2026
The University of Baguio Supreme Student Council (UB SSC) will present KARAPATAN on October 9, 2026.
KARAPATAN is the UB SSC's research and consultation initiative on student rights. It will examine existing policies that safeguard students, the grievance systems they can access, and the safeguards, procedures, and institutional mechanisms available when students raise concerns.
Through research, student input, and legal and policy review, the UB SSC intends to develop evidence-based policy proposals, including a proposed Magna Carta for Students and a proposed Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Reprisal Mechanism. These proposals will undergo consultation, review, and consideration through the appropriate University processes. Any adoption or implementation will remain subject to the necessary University approvals.
Because students should have a say in the rules that affect them, KARAPATAN will engage student bodies and relevant University offices in developing its recommendations. Student experiences and perspectives will help identify concerns, assess existing processes, and inform proposals for stronger institutional safeguards.
KARAPATAN seeks to bring the University of Baguio's Vision, Mission, and Objectives (VMO) into student life. It reflects UB's pursuit of balanced quality education grounded in ethical values, its aim of forming empowered professionals, and its objectives of producing graduates who uphold rightful and just conduct and undertake scientific and significant research.
Guided by Competence, Integrity, and Service, the initiative will emphasize sound research, fair processes, and care for the students affected.
The project also seeks to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
• SDG 4 – Quality Education
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
KARAPATAN will emphasize stakeholder participation, accountable leadership, and decisions grounded in evidence, reflecting principles associated with the Philippine Quality Award (PQA).
In line with the innovation focus of the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), KARAPATAN will study how other universities address student rights and explore how relevant practices may be adapted to Philippine law and UB policy.
Student rights become meaningful when students understand them and have clear, fair ways to raise concerns.
KARAPATAN is the UB SSC's step toward stronger student safeguards and a campus where every student can speak up and be heard.
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Clarence Joaquin Cabrera
SSC Secretary for Public Relations
