BU College of Law - College Student Council

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐊𝐮𝐲𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐱! 🎁🎂🎉

The Bicol University College of Law - College Student Council extends its warmest birthday greetings to our President, 𝑫𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷. 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒍𝒊𝒎.🎉

We thank you for your continued guidance, unwavering support, and leadership to the Council. Your reliability, dedication, and willingness to serve have constantly inspired us to work with greater purpose and commitment. Through your leadership, the Council continues to grow stronger in advancing the interests and welfare of the student body.

May this special day bring you happiness, good health, and renewed strength as you continue to lead and inspire others.

Enjoy your day, Kuya Dex!

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆. 𝑰𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒚, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓, 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔, 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚.¹

Our mothers were among the very first to hold us, care for us, and love us unconditionally. Through their warmth, sacrifices, and unwavering support, they have shown us the true meaning of love. Indeed, a mother’s love remains one of life’s most enduring strengths. It is irreplaceable, selfless, and constant.

Their quiet sacrifices and unwavering presence continue to bring light to our journeys, guiding us with compassion and resilience. Truly, there can never be a substitute for a mother’s love.

Today, the Bicol University College of Law – College Student Council pays tribute to all mothers and mother figures within the College of Law community and beyond. We honor the hands that first held us and the hearts that continue to love and support us unconditionally.

To all mothers, in every form and in every place, thank you for being a source of light, strength, and care. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
¹ Perez v. Court of Appeals (G.R. No. 118870, March 29, 1996)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐞ñ𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬!

The Bicol University College of Law – College Student Council extends its warmest congratulations to our future Bueñong Abogado debaters for emerging as 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊-𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 in the recently concluded 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒋𝒂 & 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒂𝒘 𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑.

Representing the College with distinction were 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐑. 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬, 𝐕𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐉. 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐚, and 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐃. 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚, whose commendable performance reflected excellence in advocacy, critical thinking, and legal discourse.

The competition was held on May 4 to 5, 2026, at the Sorsogon State University Main Campus.

Your Bicol University College of Law family takes pride in your achievement and wishes you continued success in your future endeavors.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞.¹

The hard work of every Filipino laborer constitutes the backbone of our economy. The significance of their contribution to nation-building is beyond dispute. Yet, despite their indispensable role, they continue to endure harsh working conditions—long hours, inadequate wages, and unsafe workplaces. To add insult to injury, many laborers are still subjected to social stigma and are unjustly regarded as inferior.

For years, Filipino laborers have persistently fought for fair wages and improved working conditions—a struggle not for excess, but for what is rightfully due to them. Their demands are neither unreasonable nor extravagant; they seek only fair compensation, safe and humane workplaces, and accessible public transportation to ease the burden of their daily commute.

In times of crisis, laborers are invariably among the first to bear the brunt. Whether confronted with fuel price hikes, worsening traffic conditions, rising costs of living, or inflation, they are compelled to work harder while receiving far less in return.

As future legal professionals, we must remain ever mindful of the plight of Filipino laborers. It is incumbent upon us to ensure that labor laws are not only upheld but are responsive to the evolving needs of the working class. We must continue to advocate for policies that recognize and uphold the dignity and value of every Filipino worker.

This 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, the Bicol University College of Law – College Student Council stands in solidarity with every Filipino laborer in the promotion and protection of their rights. Let this serve as a reminder that it is our collective duty to ensure that the contributions of our workers are not only remembered, but meaningfully recognized—through the effective implementation of mechanisms that safeguard their welfare and advance their well-being.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨!

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:

¹Section 18, Article 2, 1987 Constitution.

𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲

The Bicol University College of Law – College Student Council successfully held its 2nd General Assembly for the Academic Year 2025–2026 last Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The assembly served as an avenue to update the student body on key initiatives, foster stronger engagement within the college, and reinforce our shared commitment to academic excellence and service.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended and actively participated, as well as to those who worked behind the scenes to make this event possible. Your continued support strengthens our community and inspires us to serve with greater purpose.

📢 Join the 𝐁𝐔 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 this April 21-22, 2026. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This user testing is designed to evaluate the 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 of the 𝐢𝐁𝐔 𝐎𝐕𝐒 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑.𝟎 in preparation for the upcoming University Student Council and College Student Council Elections 2026.

Visit iBU Online Voting System v3
👉 https://ibu.bicol-u.edu.ph/

How to vote:
1. Visit the official iBU portal: https://ibu.bicol-u.edu.ph/
2. Sign in using your Bicol University email account.
3. Once logged in, click the “Vote” link on the top navigation bar, or select the “Election Services” card on the welcome page.
4. You will be redirected to the iBU Online Voting site.
5. Carefully read the instructions, then click “I understand, start voting” to proceed.
6. Select your preferred candidates:
- Start with the University Student Council
- Then proceed to the College Student Council
7. After selecting candidates for all positions, click the Submit button.
8. A pop-up window will appear showing a summary of your selected candidates. Review your choices carefully.
9. Click “Yes, submit my vote” to confirm your submission.
10. After voting, you will be asked to rate your experience and provide comments, suggestions, or feedback.

For concerns, please send us an email at 𝐛𝐮-𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨@𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥-𝐮.𝐞𝐝𝐮.𝐩𝐡. We can also be reach through our website, send us a service request at https://icto.bicol-u.edu.ph/

𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘

The Bicol University College of Law – College Student Council (CSC) will be having its 2nd General Assembly this April 25, 2026, Saturday, at the Old CAL Amphitheatre. Registration shall begin at 12:00 noon, and the assembly proper shall promptly commence by 1:00 p.m.

Attendance at the assembly shall be 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 as all students of the College are deemed members thereof as provided under Article IV, Section 1 of the BUCL CSC Constitution and By-Laws.

In line with this, we are once again calling for the submission of resolutions and proposed policies. To ensure an efficient yet comprehensive policy-making process, the current CSC has adopted a standard format for submissions, which may be accessed through the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/4evystwp
https://tinyurl.com/4evystwp
https://tinyurl.com/4evystwp

You may submit your proposed resolutions through this link:

https://tinyurl.com/2yz6x5nc
https://tinyurl.com/2yz6x5nc
https://tinyurl.com/2yz6x5nc

The 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 for submission is on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝑰𝒏 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓.

PUBLIC ADVISORY | APRIL 20, 2026
Conduct of Asynchronous Classes and Work-From-Home Arrangement for Non-Teaching Personnel in view of the Scheduled Transport Strike on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21-22, 2026

In anticipation of the scheduled transport strike on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21-22, 2026, and to ensure the safety and convenience of our personnel and students, the following measures shall be observed:

(a) Conduct of Asynchronous Classes. On the specified dates, all faculty members are directed to conduct classes asynchronously. Learning materials, assignments, and instructions must be made available to students through the official learning management system or other online platforms mutually agreed upon by faculty and students. Faculty members are expected to provide clear guidance and maintain open communication channels to address student concerns.

Additionally, faculty are required to submit an accomplishment report, which shall be attached to their daily time record for the month.

(b) Implementation of work-from-home arrangement. Effective April 21-22, 2026, all non-teaching personnel shall adopt a work-from-home arrangement, except for security staff and drivers with scheduled travel duties who are required to report onsite; supervisors must ensure that essential tasks and deliverables are properly assigned, monitored, and completed remotely, while employees are expected to remain accessible during regular working hours through official communication channels; utility personnel (Job Order) may opt to report onsite, but those who choose not to report shall be subject to the "no work, no pay" policy; and to ensure the prompt processing of financial claims, concerned administrative, budget, and finance personnel are strongly encouraged to report onsite.



Source: Office Memorandum No. 102, series of 2026