UP Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council

𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 | 𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

The AIT Student Council hereby releases the 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 for the AITSC Special Appointments 2026–2027.

The individuals listed below have successfully submitted the required documents and have been deemed eligible to proceed to the screening and deliberation process to be conducted by the AIT Student Council. This list shall serve as the official list of applicants for the Special Appointments process, subject to any valid protest filed within the prescribed period.

As we continue the process of filling the Council's remaining vacant positions, we encourage all Tagapagtaguyod ng Turismo to stay informed and engaged. Every step toward a stronger AIT community begins with students who choose to take part in its future.

For inquiries and additional information, you may reach out to the UP Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council through [email protected] or contact Asst. Prof. Maria Carmela M. Ibañez, EnP of the Office of the Institute Secretary through [email protected].

DALAWANG BUWAN NA MULA NANG PASLANGIN ANG TOBOSO 19.

Kasama ng buong komunidad ng UP at ng sambayanang Pilipino, nakikiisa ang Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council sa panawagan para sa hustisya para kay Alyssa Alano at sa lahat ng biktima ng Toboso 19.

Dalawang buwan matapos ang masaker sa Toboso, Negros Occidental, nananatiling walang pananagutan ang mga responsable sa pagpaslang sa 19 na indibidwal. Habang patuloy ang militarisasyon at mga pag-atake sa mga komunidad ng magsasaka, patuloy rin nating ipinapanawagan ang hustisya, pananagutan, at paggalang sa karapatang pantao at International Humanitarian Law.

Hindi namin malilimutan sina Alyssa at ang iba pang biktima ng Toboso 19.
Hindi kami tatahimik hangga't walang hustisya.

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐀𝐈𝐓: 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐂 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟒
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Check this out, mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Turismo!

During the AITSC General Assembly, the Council discussed updates and developments across Women’s Month initiatives, batch and committee reports, university-wide updates, and upcoming institutional projects. Key highlights included the rescheduling and refinement of Women’s Month activities, positive feedback on visibility and coordination of initiatives, and continued alignment of promotional efforts across committees.

The Council also tackled internal updates such as practicum and academic coordination, COCA-related activities, merchandise planning, and financial and logistical matters. Discussions also included upcoming events like EducAIT, Handog ng Linangan, Pamanang Panlasa, Kapihan sa AIT, and graduation-related preparations, alongside updates from university-wide and student council-level initiatives.

Overall, the assembly emphasized improved coordination, schedule adjustments due to academic constraints, stronger inter-committee collaboration, and continued efforts to streamline both internal operations and student-centered programs.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: For a more detailed and transparent breakdown of the discussions, make sure to check the Full Minutes of the Meeting.

Padayon!

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬:
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗔𝗜𝗧
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCMeetingMinutes2526
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCAttendanceAgenda2526
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗚𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCGSPOASCTracker2526
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCExternalCalendar2526

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐀𝐈𝐓: 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐂 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟑
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Check this out, mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Turismo!

During the AITSC General Assembly, the Council reviewed the implementation and outcomes of key projects, including AIT Sportsfest 2026, ArteFacts, Lenteng Pinoy, Frame by Frame: 50 Years of AIT, Love, Life: Holding Space for the Heart and Mind, MarkAIT! MarkAIT! & Anik-Anik Fair 2026, and Sintala: Pailaw 2026. The discussion highlighted both successful ex*****ons and key areas for improvement such as earlier scheduling and coordination, improved task delegation, stronger participation and engagement, better logistical preparation, and enhanced visibility of materials and activities.

The Council also discussed upcoming and rescheduled initiatives, including Eco-Fashion Show (Cancelled), Handog ng Linangan (Rescheduled), Sablay 2026 coordination, EducAIT planning, and Women’s Month initiatives. Overall, the assembly emphasized strengthened collaboration, improved planning mechanisms, and more efficient ex*****on of Council initiatives moving forward.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: For a more detailed and transparent breakdown of the discussions, make sure to check the Full Minutes of the Meeting.

Padayon!

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬:
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗔𝗜𝗧
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCMeetingMinutes2526
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCAttendanceAgenda2526
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗚𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCGSPOASCTracker2526
𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿
🔗 https://bit.ly/AITSCExternalCalendar2526

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 | 𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

Several positions in the AIT Student Council remain vacant following the recently concluded elections. To ensure the continuity of student representation and service, the Special Appointments process is now open for interested applicants.

Applications are open for the following positions:
• Councilor
• 4th Year Level Representative

The submission of applications will run until June 19, 2026 (Friday), 5:00 PM.

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
Certificate of Candidacy – https://bit.ly/4dVRyhD
Individual or Party Platform
• Required for all applicants.

𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒
To review the qualifications, responsibilities, and other relevant provisions, kindly refer to the AIT Student Council Election Code: https://bit.ly/ELECTIONCODE

Submit all requirements through email to:
• UP Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council ([email protected] )
• Asst. Prof. Maria Carmela M. Ibañez, EnP ([email protected] )

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒
Start of Submission of Applications │ June 15, 2026
Deadline for Submission of Applications │ June 19, 2026
Release of Initial List of Applicants │ June 19, 2026
Start of Filing of Protest │ June 20, 2026
Deadline for Filing of Protest │ June 22, 2026
Release of Official List of Applicants │ June 22, 2026
AITSC Deliberation │ June 22, 2026
Release of Unofficial Results │ June 23, 2026
Start of Filing of Post-Appointment Protest │ June 23, 2026
Deadline for Filing of Post-Appointment Protest │ June 24, 2026
Release of Official Special Appointments Results │ June 24, 2026

The future of AIT needs student leaders who are ready to act. Submit your application and take part in strengthening the AIT community.

For inquiries and additional information, you may refer to the official channels of the UP Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council and the Office of the Institute Secretary, EnP Maria Carmela M. Ibañez.

Noong Hunyo 12, 1898, idineklara ang ating kalayaan na bunga ng dugo, pawis, at tapang ng mga rebolusyonaryong Pilipino. Hindi nila hiningi ang kalayaan. Ipinaglaban nila ito—ipinaglaban nila nang may pagkakaisa. Ngunit malinaw din na hindi natatapos sa pagwagayway ng watawat ang tunay na kalayaan.

Sa kabila ng pormal na deklarasyon ng kalayaan, hindi natin lubos na naranasan ang tunay na kasarinlan. Mula sa pananakop hanggang sa kasalukuyan, nananatiling nakapailalim ang ating ekonomiya at iba pang mahahalagang sektor sa impluwensya at dikta ng imperyalistang Estados Unidos. Sa ilalim ng mga polisiyang nagpapahintulot sa malayang pagpasok ng dayuhang kapital at kontrol sa ating likas-yaman, unti-unting nailalayo ang kapangyarihan sa kamay ng sambayanan. Ang mga administrasyong pumapayag at nagtataguyod ng ganitong kaayusan ay nagbubukas ng ating industriya sa interes ng dayuhan kaysa sa pambansang kaunlaran. Sa ganitong kalagayan, paano natin masasabing tunay ang ating kalayaan kung ang direksyon ng ating ekonomiya at patakaran ay hinuhubog ng panlabas na kapangyarihan at hindi ng kolektibong interes ng mamamayang Pilipino?

Walang saysay ang soberanya kung marami pa ring Pilipino ang lugmok sa kahirapan, kung ang manggagawa’y kapos pa rin ang sahod, kung ang mga magsasaka’y walang lupa, kung ang kabataan ay nalilimitahan ang akses sa dekalidad na edukasyon at seguridad. Anong klaseng kalayaan ang meron tayo kung tumataas ang presyo ng bilihin pero hindi ang sahod? Kung ang edukasyon ay nagiging pribilehiyo imbes na karapatan? Kung laganap ang kontraktwalisasyon at walang seguridad sa trabaho? Kung tinatakot ang mga kritiko at sinisikil ang espasyo para sa malayang talakayan?

Ang kasaysayan mismo ang nagsasabi: malaki ang papel ng kabataan at ng mga estudyante sa paghubog ng pambansang diskurso. Sa bawat yugto ng krisis, naroon ang tinig ng kabataan—mapanuri at matapang. Bilang mga Iskolar ng Bayan, dala natin ang tradisyon ng paglilingkod sa bayan. Hindi tayo pinalaki ng pamantasan para maging tahimik sa harap ng mali. Sa panahon ng kawalang-katarungan, hindi makatuwirang gawi ang pananahimik. Nararapat tayong maging kritikal at makilahok, dahil ang mga ito ay makabayang tungkulin.

Dapat manatiling espasyo ang akademya para sa katotohanan, diskurso, at prinsipyadong pagtutol. Ang kabataan ay hindi lang “mga lider ng bukas.” Tayo ay mga aktor ng kasalukuyan. Ang laban sa mataas na matrikula, para sa academic freedom, at para sa tunay na representasyon ay konektado sa mas malawak na laban ng sambayanan. Kapag ipinagtatanggol natin ang karapatan ng sangkaestudyantehan, ipinagtatanggol din natin ang karapatan ng manggagawa, magsasaka, katutubo, at iba pang nasa laylayan, sapagkat isang mahalagang plataporma ng pagpapaigting ng mga panawagan ang edukasyon.

Ang paggunita sa Araw ng Kalayaan ay walang saysay kung hindi ito hahantong sa paninindigan. Kaya, hinihikayat ng UP AIT Student Council ang bawat estudyante na maging mapanuri, makialam, at makilahok—sa diskurso, sa pananaliksik, sa komunidad, at sa adbokasiya. Hindi sapat ang mag-aral lang para sa sarili; mag-aral tayo para sa lipunan.

Naninindigan din kaming ipagtanggol ang karapatan at kapakanan ng mga estudyante sa pamamagitan ng inklusibong pamamahala, malayang dayalogo, at pamumunong may prinsipyo. Sa pag-alala sa mga bayani, huwag lang nating banggitin ang kanilang pangalan—ituloy natin ang kanilang laban. Sa pagkakaisa at tapang, ipagpapatuloy natin ang pakikibaka para sa isang lipunang tunay na malaya, makatarungan, at makatao.

Hindi pa tapos ang laban. At hindi tayo aatras.

Too many people are judged for who they are.

Too few feel truly safe being themselves.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭. ✨

Understanding SOGIESC helps us recognize that gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and sexual characteristics are natural parts of human diversity. By learning about LGBTQIA+ identities and supporting equal rights, we move closer to a society built on respect, dignity, and inclusion. 🏳️‍🌈

How’s It, AIT? 📣

The UP Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council, the official student governing body of the UP Asian Institute of Tourism, remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold students’ rights, welfare, and collective aspirations. Guided by the shared values of the AIT Student Body, we continue to work toward fostering unity and strengthening the AIT Community.

As we approach the conclusion of the semester, we would like to once again invite you to participate in the evaluation of our performance. Your honest and constructive feedback is essential in helping us assess our initiatives, improve our programs, and better represent your needs and concerns.

Your voice matters, and your insights will greatly contribute to our continued growth and service to the AIT Community.

You may access the evaluation form through this link:
🔗 https://bitly.cx/HowsItAIT2ndSem
🔗 https://bitly.cx/HowsItAIT2ndSem
🔗 https://bitly.cx/HowsItAIT2ndSem

The evaluation form will be open until 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠. For any inquiries or clarifications, you may contact us at 𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗰.𝘂𝗽𝗱@𝘂𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵.

Thank you for taking the time to help us grow and improve. 🌻

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 🔥

We proudly celebrate and honor the incredible performance of our AIT players who showed up with determination, discipline, and unwavering spirit throughout the entire competition.

Here are the victories brought home by our teams who fought with heart and perseverance:

🥇 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 – 𝐓𝐮𝐠-𝐨𝐟-𝐖𝐚𝐫 (𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲)
- Denz Butiong

🥈 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 – 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧
- Rhianna Frances M. Lilo-an
- John Dexter B. Ramos
- Alyssa Joy D. Padrique
- Elijah Joshua Z. Vinuya

🥉 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 – 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥
- Mark Louie A. Martirez
- Leonard Cristian C. Fernandez
- John Michael Soriano
- Juan Miguel B. Navarro
- Joseph Roland C. Mingoy

⭐ 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 – 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥
- Hosae Matthew V. Cruz

Shoutout to all our athletes who gave their all and proudly represented AIT across these events:
- Men's Basketball
- Women’s Volleyball
- Game of the Generals
- Agawan Panyo
- Valorant
- Mobile Legends

Every game was a testament to the dedication of our players and the support system behind them. Thank you for representing AIT with pride and excellence every step of the way.

So excited for next year’s DilGames! 🔥

📸 Photo Credits: DilGames 2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 | 𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

UP AIT is shaped by the students who choose to take part in its growth and direction. As Tagapagtaguyod ng Turismo, each of us has a role in strengthening the community we share. With several positions still vacant following the recently concluded AIT Student Council Elections, the filing of candidacy is now open for interested applicants for the following positions:
• Councilor
• 4th Year Level Representative

The filing of candidacy period will run until June 12, 2026 (Friday), 5:00 PM.

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
1. Certificate of Candidacy – https://bit.ly/4dVRyhD
2. Individual or Party Platform
• Required for all candidates, whether running independently or under a political party.

𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒
For qualifications, responsibilities, electoral procedures, and other provisions, please refer to the Election Code: https://bit.ly/ELECTIONCODE

Submit all requirements through email to:
• Asst. Prof. Maria Carmela M. Ibañez, EnP ([email protected])
Applicants are requested to furnish copies (CC) of their submission to:
• AIT Office of the Institute Secretary, UP Diliman ([email protected])
• UP Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council ([email protected])

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒
Start of Filing of Candidacy │ June 8, 2026 (Monday), 8:00 AM
Deadline for Filing of Candidacy │ June 12, 2026 (Friday), 5:00 PM
Release of Initial List of Candidates │ June 13, 2026 (Saturday), 6:00 PM
Start of Filing of Protest │ June 13, 2026 (Saturday), 6:00 PM
Deadline for Filing of Protest │ June 14, 2026 (Sunday), 6:00 PM
Release of Official List of Candidates │ June 15, 2026 (Monday), 8:00 AM
Official Campaign Period │ June 15–18, 2026
Miting de Avance │ June 19, 2026 (Friday), 6:00 PM
Campaign Silence │ June 19, 2026 (Friday), after the Miting de Avance
Start of Voting Period │ June 19, 2026 (Friday), after the Miting de Avance
End of Voting Period │ June 20, 2026 (Saturday), 7:00 PM
Canvassing of Votes │ June 20, 2026 (Saturday), 7:00 PM
Release of Unofficial Results │ June 22, 2026 (Monday), 10:00 PM
Start of Filing of Post-Election Protest │ June 22, 2026 (Monday), 10:00 PM
Deadline for Filing of Post-Election Protest │ June 23, 2026 (Tuesday), 10:00 PM
Release of Official Results │ June 24, 2026 (Wednesday), 6:00 PM

The future of AIT needs student leaders who are ready to act. File your candidacy today.

For inquiries and additional information, you may reach out to the UP Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council through [email protected] or contact Asst. Prof. Maria Carmela M. Ibañez, EnP through [email protected].