USC Supreme Student Council

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐔𝐒𝐂 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟔–𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Following Proclamation No. 1239, s. 2026, the Office of the University President has announced that on-campus classes and work will only be until 12:00 NN today, May 6, 2026.

For the remainder of May 6 until May 8, 2026, classes may be conducted online upon agreement between faculty and students, while laboratory classes may still proceed onsite if agreed upon by both parties.

Decisions regarding pre-planned activities shall be left to the discretion of respective unit heads, while administrative unit heads may require personnel to report onsite should urgent tasks need to be performed.

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.

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📍 Claiming Locations:
• Talamban Campus – SAS Open Theatre
• Downtown Campus – SSC Office

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𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 (𝐁+)

We are urgently reaching out to seek B+ blood donors for the grandmother of Alexie Raven C. Oftana, a BS Psychology 1 student from the University of San Carlos, who is currently confined at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) – ICU. She is suffering from sepsis and other critical illnesses and requires immediate blood support for a scheduled operation. The situation is urgent, and time is of the essence.

We humbly appeal to the Carolinian community and beyond—if you are able and eligible to donate, your help can make a life-saving difference.

📍 Location: VSMMC – ICU
📞 Contact Number: 0925 777 1614
🔗 Facebook Contact: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NRYSQzdYi/

Your support and generosity are deeply appreciated.

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.

𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀!

The USC Supreme Student Council stands alongside workers in their ongoing struggle for rights, dignity, and just conditions. In a system where their labor sustains everyday life yet their realities remain precarious, it becomes clear that what is normalized is not always just, and what is productive is not always humane.

For the youth, this moment asks for more than awareness. It calls us to look closely at the lives behind the labor—the conditions often left unseen—and to recognize how our own futures are already shaped by these realities. To be a socially conscious student is to step beyond distance, to listen without presumption, and to understand that the struggles of workers are not separate from our own, but part of a shared reality we are all moving toward.

Labor Day, then, is not only a recognition of contribution, but a space for reflection on what kind of conditions we accept, and what kind of future we are willing to be part of. The questions raised by workers today are the same questions that will define the lives we inherit tomorrow.

Solidarity takes root in understanding, and grows through the choices we make.

𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔!

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨’ 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚’𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

During the 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 of the USC Supreme Student Council held on April 30, 2026, a motion was raised to suspend Hon. Lopez. Following due deliberation, the Council, through a majority vote, resolved to impose disciplinary sanctions on the grounds of repeated inactivity and unexcused absences in accordance with Rule X of the SSC Internal Rules of Procedure (IRP).

In line with Section 2.2 of the said rules, the recorded absences without justifiable cause have reached the threshold warranting disciplinary action.

A one (1) week suspension has been imposed, alongside directives requiring a written explanation and attendance in a closed-door meeting with the President and Vice-President, in accordance with the prescribed procedures under the IRP.

This action is undertaken in the spirit of accountability, responsibility, and the commitment to uphold the standards expected of all elected representatives.

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.

𝐔𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

On April 30, 2026, the USC Supreme Student Council (USC SSC) convened for its 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 from 8:00 to 9:40 PM to deliberate on key matters, in line with its mandate to uphold transparency, accountability, and student-centered governance.

𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀:

Call to Order
Old Business
a. A RESOLUTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CAROQUILL FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025–2026
Other Matters
Adjournment

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥.

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐔𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐅𝐈 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐎-𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

In light of recent developments, the University of San Carlos – Supreme Student Council has sent a formal letter to the Vice President for Finance and the University President urging the suspension of the proposed Tuition and Other Fees Increase (TOFI) for Academic Year 2026–2027.

This follows the recent pronouncement of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) committing that there will be no tuition increases for AY 2026–2027, in consideration of the ongoing energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on Filipino households. CHED has emphasized that, while institutions face rising costs, this is not the appropriate time to impose additional financial burdens on students, alongside the declaration of a state of national energy emergency.

Given these developments, the Council’s letter calls for a clear account of how the University intends to proceed in relation to the proposed increase.

This action also follows the position paper and petition initiated by the Council and the Conglomeration of Student Organizations, which consolidated student sentiment and reflected broad opposition to the proposed TOFI.

The Council remains committed to advancing student welfare and ensuring that concerns raised by the student body are formally addressed.

Further updates will be released as developments arise.

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐

Pursuant to the memorandum issued by the University President, Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD, on class and work arrangements for May 2026, the University will resume regular class schedules effective May 2, 2026.

This follows the conclusion of the temporary Reduced 4-Day Workweek Scheme. The said arrangement was initially adopted to help ease the impact of rising fuel costs on faculty and staff. According to the University, with the observed decline in fuel prices in recent weeks, the basis for this adjustment has been deemed no longer present.

Students are advised to prepare for the return to the standard academic schedule and to coordinate with their respective instructors for any clarifications on class requirements, meetings, or adjustments moving forward.

The Council recognizes the adjustments made by students throughout the implementation of the reduced workweek. As regular operations resume, concerns related to commuting costs, academic load, and access to resources remain valid and will continue to be raised through appropriate channels.

For any concerns or clarifications, students may reach out through official SSC platforms.

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

We are reaching out to seek support for Tyler Calderon, a 3rd Year BS Psychology student from the University of San Carlos, and his family, following the passing of his mother.

In this time of grief, the family is facing financial challenges as they prepare for funeral arrangements and other related expenses. Your donations, no matter the amount, will be deeply appreciated and will go directly toward addressing their immediate needs.

For those who wish to extend help, you may send your donations through:

GCASH
JOHN TYLER CALDERON
0966 254 3414

𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

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𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣.