Silliman University School of Public Affairs and Governance Society

SUSG STATEMENT ON THE IMPEACHMENT OF VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE

The Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) reaffirms its commitment to justice and accountability amid the ongoing impeachment proceedings of Vice President Sara Duterte.

On May 11, 2026 the House of Representatives moved to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte with 257 lawmakers in favour, 25 against, and nine abstentions. The indictment cited allegations of misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth, and threats against public officials, securing far beyond the constitutionally required number of votes to advance the case to the Senate for trial.

The Senate, as the constitutional body tasked with conducting impeachment trials, now bears the weight of proving that accountability in this country is not optional nor is it reserved only for the powerless. It must act as an impartial court of justice that is not a stage for personal allegiance. At a time when public trust is already strained, it must be reminded that power is only legitimate when it is accountable.

The Senate now stands at a point where its actions will show whether accountability in this country still applies equally, or whether political influence continues to outweigh justice.

The Senate must forthwith proceed with the impeachment hearing with full fairness and respect for due process. This is not the time for selective interpretation of rules. Every step must be guided by evidence and the principle that no public official is above scrutiny.

The Filipino people are watching.

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Pubmat: Fia Villavito & Joana Torres

ATTENTION SPAGGIES!!! 🦁💙✨

Due to vacancies, the SPAG COMELEC is extending the special election for the positions of Auditor and Treasurer. We highly encourage every student who is passionate about service, accountability, and good governance to consider running for these positions. 📄🗳️

🔗Link: https://forms.gle/mV1DYZzW256gZKYdA

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Caption By: Philline Munar
Pubmat By: Henry Sagansay

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬! 🥳

Your dedication and hardwork will forever be a pillar of what shaped you as an individual. Today, we celebrate not just your success, but your journey.

As you step into a new chapter, may you carry the lessons and the courage to shape a better tomorrow and may you take this milestone with great pride and perseverance towards more achievements.

Once again, congratulations to the graduates! 🦁💙

Special Elections for the Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Foreign Affairs III Representative, and Foreign Affairs IV Representative positions may be held at a later date, subject to the discretion of the SPAG COMELEC and in accordance with the SPAG Omnibus Election Code. 📄🗳️

As for the Foreign Affairs I Representative and Public Administration I&II Representative positions, these shall be elected during the 1st General Assembly of the upcoming semester. 🦁💙✨

Nomination will last from 7PM, March 28 to 12NN, March 30.

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ATTENTION SPAGGIES! Election Results Are In!!!! 🦁💙✨

The votes have been counted, and the results of the SPAG 2026 Council Elections are now out. The SPAG COMELEC congratulates the newly elected leaders and gives a huge thanks to all who ran for their willingness to serve our SPAG student body‼️🫂✨

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HELLO SPAGGIES! It's Election Day!!! 🦁💙✨

The time has come to choose the leaders who will represent you. Polls are open from 7:00AM to 11:59PM. Don't miss your chance to participate in shaping the future of our SPAG student body. Cast your vote today. Every vote counts so make your vote count today‼️📄🗳️

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YES? NO? ABSTAIN? 🤔

Get to know your candidates even more through their stances on these problems and issues! Do you agree or disagree with your candidates? Go ahead and comment down in each question below to express your opinion! 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↔️

If you want to know more on their reasons, tune in to the Miting De Avance today at 7PM!

📍 Time and Date: 7:00 PM MARCH 25, 2026 (WEDNESDAY)

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READY TO MEET AND QUESTION YOUR CANDIDATES?

Don't Miss the Miting de Avance! Know Your Candidates, Make Your Choice 🦁💙✨

The SPAG COMELEC presents the SPAG 2026 Elections candidates for a night of discussion as they share their platforms and engage with the student body through Google Meet.

The event will be hosted by our Honorable Speakers, Ms. Alex Mejos and Mr. Jhonne Bariquit. Additionally, Ms. Sophie F. Rodrigazo will be our esteemed panelist.

Make sure to be there and use the opportunity to ask your questions and to make an informed decision. 📄🗳️

We strongly urge every student to make time to attend. Your voice and your vote count‼️🫂

📍 Time and Date: 7:00 PM MARCH 25, 2026 (WEDNESDAY)

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📢It’s Official: Campaigning Starts Today📢

Today marks the official start of the Student Council campaign period. Candidates will be sharing their platforms, events, and ideas over the coming days.

Please look forward to the following events:

⭐Campaign Video Ad
Each candidate will get to explain their platforms and plans for SPAG in a short video ad. These will be posted on the private page on Tuesday, March 24.

⭐Quickfire Roundup
We will be giving the candidates a number of questions where they can only answer with a YES✅ or a NO❌. These will be posted on Wednesday Morning.

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IT'S ALMOST TIME SPAGGIES! Your vote matters so let's get started with knowing who you are voting for 🦁💙✨

The SPAG COMELEC officially presents you the official platforms and credentials of our candidates for the 2026 SPAG Council Elections. 📃🗳️

We encourage everyone to read through the platforms of the candidates who are running for positions in the council about what they advocate for, what they aim to achieve for the student body, and how they intend to lead with good governance, thought leadership, and genuine service as you prepare to make an informed choice.

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Caption By: Philline Munar
Pubmat By: Lynnette Layon, Henry Raine Sagansay