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OFFICE OF THE STUDENT REGENT

KIVM Memo No. 2014-001

DATE: January 2, 2014 TO: RE: ALL UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCILS CONVENTION OF THE 37TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF STUDENT COUNCILS

Dear fellow student leaders, Warmest greetings of solidarity! The Office of the Student Regent will convene the 37th General Assembly of Student Councils (GASC) from the 25th to the 26th of January 2014 for Academic Year 2013-2014 at the University of the Philippines Mindanao, Mintal, Davao City. Throughout the years, the GASC has served as a venue for the various student councils in the entire UP System wherein we may be able to discuss the pressing conditions in the particular units and comprehensively formulate probable solutions in all these. As the Iskolar ng Bayan continues to face numerous problems both inside and outside the four walls of the University, it remains essential for us to unite in all our efforts so as to overcome all these adversaries. As part of our agenda, the Office deems it very much timely for the Student Councils to discuss several matters with regard to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of our campuses in Tacloban and in Palo. Now, more than ever, it is crucial for us to continue on our efforts of restoring those lives who have been devastated by the calamity that was Yolanda. Also, it is crucial for us to hold a discussion of our plans of action for the Universitys budget while the Administration is still on the works with its proposal. Time and again, we are being threatened by the government with humongous slashes on our requested budget vis a vis the rampant misuse and misallocation of our public funds. As leaders coming from the countrys premier institution for higher learning, our collective and unified efforts will surely serve as an instrument that will stir the consciousness of many young Filipinos and create pressure on those implementers who decide on these matters. The OSR also received proposals to amend the Codified Rules for Student Regent Selection (CRSRS) from three (3) student councils. In accordance to the relevant provisions of the CRSRS, the said proposals will be included in the agenda and subjected to deliberations. These are just some of the items which will be included in the agenda. Should you have suggested matters for inclusion, kindly submit them to the Office on or before January 12. A final copy of the proposed agenda will be sent to your Council not later than January 17. Attached herewith is a copy of the projected expenses of each participant in the upcoming GASC with the necessary details and an agreement contract for your participation. Please confirm

your attendance on or before January 15, 5:00PM, by sending an e-mail to uposrsec1314@gmail.com. A letter of acknowledgement with the list of confirmed delegates will be sent to your Council by January 17. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the secretariat through Ms. Raainah Punzalan (0906.605.9566) and/or Mr. John Benedict Opinion (0917.527.5879). Daghang salamat! For the students and the people,

HON. KRISTA IRIS V. MELGAREJO Student Regent University of the Philippines System kimelgarejo@gmail.com 0926-645-3953

37TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF STUDENT COUNCILS DATE: TIME: VENUE: FEE: January 25-26, 2014 Registration starts at exactly 8:00 AM, January 25, 2014 UP Mindanao, Mintal, Davao City Php 1,000.00 per delegate (ALL-IN FEE) Php 300.00 Php 500.00 Php 200.00

Breakdown Food Php 50.00/head/meal 6 meals Accommodation Php 250.00/head/night 2 nights Overhead Php 200.00/delegate

TRANSPORTATION: We will be releasing a travel advisory not later than January 23. Kindly coordinate with us your time of arrival and departure so we can arrange our transportation. DATES TO REMEMBER: Deadline of confirmation via e-mail January 15, 2014, Wednesday, 5:00 PM Deadline of final list of confirmed delegates January 17, 2014, Friday, 5:00 PM (to be sent to student councils who confirmed attendance) 37th General Assembly of Student Councils January 25, 2014, Saturday, 8:00 AM In sending your confirmation of attendance, please make sure to indicate your UP unit, name of student council, and personal information such as full name, nickname, position, gender, contact number, dietary restrictions, and other special circumstances that the Secretariat needs to be informed of. REGISTRATION: The OSR Secretariat will need a copy of your student council constitution, by-laws, a printed copy of acknowledgement of confirmation of attendance from the Secretariat (thru e-mail), contract of agreement, and full payment for the registration. Please also present your UP ID or Form 5 for identification. Note: Any changes with regard www.facebook.com/upstudentregent. to abovementioned details will be posted at

37TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF STUDENT COUNCILS CONTRACT OF AGREEMENT We, the members of the UP ________________________________________________ Student Council subject ourselves to the supervision of the University of the Philippines Office of the Student Regent from January 25, 2014 to January 26, 2014 and commit ourselves to full participation in the General Assembly of Student Councils until the session has adjourned, submitted this 25th day of January 2014.

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