UP Diliman College of Science Student Council

| Town Hall Meeting on the Proposed Laboratory Fee Institution and Increase

On May 29, 2026, the College of Science Administration held a town hall meeting to present the proposed institution and increase of laboratory fees and to gather feedback from students regarding the proposal. During the meeting, the CS Admin highlighted the key reasons behind the proposed changes, which aim to support laboratory operations, software licenses, fieldwork expenses, and facility improvements.

Access the proposal: https://bit.ly/49IIPN6

As part of the consultation process, the proposal must receive at least 50% + 1 affirmative vote from students enrolled in College of Science laboratory courses before it can be endorsed by the College Executive Board and elevated to higher levels for approval.

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In the midst of the ongoing economic crisis, it is imperative that laboratories, fieldwork, and other essential components of our education must be adequately supported for it to remain accessible, relevant, and responsive to the needs of students and society.

SCIENCE AT OUR EXPENSE: THE OUT-OF-POCKET SCIENCE EDUCATION

The College of Science is globally recognized for its National Centers of Excellence and housing premier institutes.

However, beneath the prestige of being the nation's flagship science hub, it is expected to maintain world-class standards while its operational funding remains trapped in a previous era.

Most laboratory fees in the College of Science have remained unchanged since the early 2000s.

In real terms, their value has continuously eroded due to inflation and the rapidly increasing costs of scientific training.

Under the Free Tuition Law, only ₱100 to ₱500 is allocated per laboratory class per student which is amount expected to cover laboratory and fieldwork requirements.

Consultations with students across institutes reveal the true scale of these expenses.

In the National Institute of Geological Sciences, fieldwork costs can range from ₱1,000 to as high as ₱15,000 depending on the terrain, duration, and location of the activity.

Meanwhile, students from the Institute of Biology commonly spend around ₱2,000 to ₱5,000 for field courses and laboratory requirements.

Students are left carrying these burdens while also facing delayed stipends, insufficient financial assistance, rising transportation and living costs, and the broader pressures of an ongoing economic crisis.

As prices continue to rise, the cost of studying science becomes increasingly exclusionary.

While corruption and budget misallocation continue to drain public funds meant for education and research, students are left carrying the burden of sustaining scientific excellence out of their own pockets.

Science education should not depend on student sacrifice.

Updating laboratory fees and increasing institutional support are necessary steps toward making scientific education genuinely accessible, sustainable, and equitable.

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TOWNHALL MEETING ON PROPOSED LABORATORY FEE INCREASE
📅 May 29, 2026 (Friday) | 9:00AM - 12:00NN
📍 Institute of Biology Auditorium

The College of Science Administration has proposed an increase of laboratory fees for CS courses covered the free tuition law. In line with this, a Townhall Meeting will be held to discuss the proposal, present the fee breakdown, and gather student feedback.

Access the proposal through this link:
🔗 https://bit.ly/49IIPN6

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TOWNHALL MEETING ON PROPOSED LABORATORY FEE INCREASE
📅 May 29, 2026 (Friday) | 9:00AM - 12:00NN
📍 Institute of Biology Auditorium

The College of Science Administration has proposed an increase of laboratory fees for CS courses covered the free tuition law. In line with this, a Townhall Meeting will be held to discuss the proposal, present the fee breakdown, and gather student feedback.

Access the proposal through this link:
🔗 https://bit.ly/49IIPN6

In the midst of the ongoing economic crisis, it is imperative that laboratories, fieldwork, and other essential components of our education must be adequately supported for it to remain accessible, relevant, and responsive to the needs of students and society.

NGAYONG ARAW NA: ANG PAGSIYASAT!

Magsalita. Magtanong. Manindigan. Samahan kami mamayang 4:00 PM sa CS Admin Building Facade para sa CSiyasat 2026. Padagundungin natin ang boses ng sangkaestudyantehan at tiyaking mapapanagot natin ang mga susunod na lider-estudyante sa kanilang mga pangako.

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𝗖𝗦𝗶𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
🗓️ 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
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Alamin. 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻. 𝘚𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯.

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🗓️ 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📌 𝗖𝗦 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆

Alamin. 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻. 𝘚𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯.

ONE DAY LEFT!

Handa na ba ang mga Siyentista ng Bayan na harapin at kilatisin ang mga nais maging susunod na kinatawan ng ating kolehiyo at pamantasan? Sa patuloy na krisis sa edukasyon at agham, hindi sapat ang matatamis na salita—kailangan natin ng malinaw na paninindigan.

Magkita-kita tayo sa May 12, 4-7 PM sa CS Admin Building Lobby!

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🗓️ 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📌 𝗖𝗦 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆

Alamin. 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻. 𝘚𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯.

KILALANIN ANG MGA SISIYASATIN.

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Alamin. 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻. 𝘚𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯.

DUMALO AT MAGTANONG.

Huwag palampasin ang pagkakataong kilalanin ang mga kandidato at igiit ang ating mga panawagan! Dumalo at ipadala ang inyong mga katanungan para sa mga kandidatong sasalang sa CSiyasat 2026. Siyasatin ang kanilang magiging tugon sa mga isyung kinakaharap ng mga Siyentista ng Bayan.

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𝗖𝗦𝗶𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍𝗖𝗦 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆

Alamin. 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻. 𝘚𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯.

NOTICE OF RESIGNATION
Resignation of Vice Chairperson Bula

The UP Diliman College of Science Student Council (CSSC), by unanimous vote of members present, has formally accepted the resignation of former Vice Chairperson Bula during its General Assembly 15 on April 28, 2026.

Vice Chairperson Bula submitted his letter of resignation prior to March 25, 2026, citing a grievance raised against him. In response, the CSSC immediately placed him under a thirty (30)-day preventive suspension, and initiated formal proceedings without delay, in accordance with its Constitution and internal rules.

An Investigative Body was convened, composed of the Council’s Executive officers: Chairperson Biglaen, CS Representative to the USC Quigao, Acting Vice Chairperson Carmona, Councilor Hernando, Councilor Juntilla, and IC Representative De La Viga, pursuant to Rule II, Section 1 of the CSSC AY 2025–2026 House Rules.

Throughout the entire process, the Council remained in close coordination with the complainant and the concerned office/s to ensure that all actions taken — including internal discussions and external disclosures — are aligned with their consent and welfare, and did not interfere with existing procedures.

The Investigative Body reported that the Council did not receive an official document/narrative directly from the complainant of the concerned office/s. The CSSC was instead informed, through confidential email correspondence, that the parties had already reached a resolution through appropriate channels. In respecting this process, the Investigative Body based its review and recommendations only on information that could be formally and ethically acted upon.

Given these constraints, and in consideration of the developments communicated through proper channels, the CSSC determined that it is not in a position to independently impose disciplinary action within its mandate. Thus, the Council formally resolved to accept the office/s’ recommendation to accept Vice Chairperson Bula’s resignation.

The Council emphasizes that the acceptance should not be understood as condoning the officer, nor a dismissal of the gravity of the misconduct mentioned in his resignation letter, but rather as a decision shaped by respect for confidentiality and welfare.

In the same General Assembly, the Council adopted the following recommendations of the Investigative Body:

(1) Terminate formal proceedings within the Council, without prejudice to any agreements or conditions set by the concerned office/s;
(2) Review and strengthen Council protocols in handling cases involving sensitive complaints;
(3) Conduct a Council debriefing and post-case assessment, in consultation with relevant offices; and
(4) Institutionalize capacity-building initiatives for Council members, including training on psychological first aid, gender sensitivity, and trauma-informed responses

The CSSC underscores that any form of misconduct that undermines safety, dignity and trust within the community has no place in the Council. We reaffirm our commitment to due process, accountability, and the careful and responsible handling of sensitive matters. The Council remains steadfast in fostering a safe, inclusive, and responsive space for the College of Science community.