SOSE Sanggunian

[READ] An Open Letter to the Ateneo de Manila Community, Administration, and PH Government Calling for Response, Solidarity and Support in light of the Transport Strike and Oil Price Hike

Amid the oil crisis and the university's decision to proceed onsite amid the transport strikes, we, the undersigned students of Ateneo de Manila University, call for solidarity with the transportation sector and the Filipino people at large in light of the nationwide transport strikes amid the oil price hike.

We also call on our fellow students to join or support the national mobilization tomorrow:

Protestang Bayan
March 27, 2026, 12 PM @ Welcome Rotunda

🗒Read the open letter:
bit.ly/ADMUMakiisaSaStrikeLetter
bit.ly/ADMUMakiisaSaStrikeLetter
bit.ly/ADMUMakiisaSaStrikeLetter

📝Sign on to the open letter:
bit.ly/ADMUMakiisaSaStrike
bit.ly/ADMUMakiisaSaStrike
bit.ly/ADMUMakiisaSaStrike

For any further concerns, please reach out to us through our email [email protected] or submit it through Sabihin sa Sanggu at bit.ly/SabihinSaSanggu2526

You may also contact your respective School Sanggunians:
🔵 JGSOM Sanggunian
🟡 SOH Sanggunian
🟢 SOSE Sanggunian
🔴 SOSS Sanggunian
🟠GBSEALD ([email protected])

[UPDATES] On class modality adjustments in line with the nationwide transport strikes

Good day, Ateneans!

This coming March 26 and 27, the No to Oil Price Hike coalition declared a nationwide transport strike, involving public utility jeepneys, UV Express, buses, trucks, motorcycle taxis, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS). It is expected to paralyze major transportation routes, affecting students and workers. In response, the administration declared a mostly onsite modality for these dates, despite the forecasted impacts on students.

In line with this, hears the concern of our fellow students who will be affected by the transport strike. We maintain our disposition towards the pursuit of inclusive and empathetic mitigation measures that take into consideration the hardships of a significant portion of students who use these modes of transportation. We are currently corresponding with the administration and forwarding concerns and findings from our constituency checks on the impacts of the oil crisis on students.

At the same time, we call on our fellow students and the larger community to express solidarity with the transport workers and situate our own struggles as commuters, as students, as citizens in the larger struggle of the Filipino masses being devastated by this crisis.

We also encourage students to continue answering the constituency check for a more comprehensive view of our experiences and conditions.

🗣ANSWER HERE: bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck
bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck
bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck

The Sanggunian will also be holding a community meeting regarding the oil price hike and prospective adjustments:

📣 REGISTER HERE:
bit.ly/OPHAssembly
bit.ly/OPHAssembly
bit.ly/OPHAssembly

For any further concerns, please reach out to us through our email [email protected] or submit it through Sabihin sa Sanggu at bit.ly/SabihinSaSanggu2526

You may also contact your respective School Sanggunians:
🔵 JGSOM Sanggunian
🟡 SOH Sanggunian
🟢 SOSE Sanggunian
🔴 SOSS Sanggunian
🟠GBSEALD ([email protected])

HPV is usually spread through skin-to-skin intimate contact, which means it can be passed during sexual activity. This is why awareness about HPV is especially important. Knowing about HPV does not mean assuming anything about a person’s behavior—it simply means being informed.

Most HPV infections go away on their own and never cause problems. However, some types of HPV can lead to health issues later in life, including cervical cancer and other cancers that affect both women and men. The good news is that these risks can be greatly reduced through awareness, vaccination, regular screening, and open conversations with healthcare professionals.

We invite you to join us for a talk titled Caring for Life: Cervical Health & HPV Awareness

The session will feature Ma. Socorro Bernardino, MD, FPOGS, FIFEPAG, who will share valuable insights on cervical health and HPV awareness. A personal testimony will also be shared by Isabella Fernando-Dela Cruz

📅 Date: March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Venue: Social Sciences Case Study Room

Kindly register through the link: https://go.ateneo.edu/CaringForLife

We look forward to seeing you there!

For those interested in receiving the HPV vaccination, Healthway Medical Network Inc, will be offering discounted rates during the talk. Registration for onsite vaccination at cost is available through this link https://bit.ly/VacineRegistration (discounted rates are available only until March 31).

This program is spearheaded by the Office of the AVP for Health, Care, and Well-Being, Office of the University Physician and Clinic, Higher Education Office of Health Services - College Clinic and University Human Resource, in collaboration with , Healthway Medical Network Inc, Merck Sharpe and Dohme Co., Inc, Ateneo Occupational Safety and Health Committee (OSH), Ateneo University Gender and Development Office, Ateneo School Parents Council (ASPAC), and the Ateneo Food Safety and Nutrition Advisory Council (AFSNAC), with members from other unit offices and student organizations namely: Office of Student Activities (OSA), the Sanggunian ng mga Mag aaral ng Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila (SANGGU).

[CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: SOSE Kapihan 2026: A Cup of Health Dialogue]

Sometimes, all you need is coffee and a good conversation. 🍵

The SOSE Sanggunian is now accepting volunteers for SOSE Kapihan 2026: A Cup of Health! 💚🗣️

"SOSE Kapihan 2026: A Cup of Health Dialogue is a subproject under the Public Health Days 2026. It is a set of informal roundtable discussions led by faculty and experts from the School of Science and Engineering, allowing students to engage in dialogue on pressing health system challenges "

🗓️ Event Preparation Date: March 12 - April 7, 2026
🗓️ Application Deadline: March 23, 2026

🔗 Application Form Link: https://bit.ly/SOSEKapihanVolApps2026




As always, SOSE Sanggunian is here for you! 💚

💌 For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to connect with us!

🟢 Email: [email protected]
🟢 Facebook: SOSE Sanggunian
🟢 Instagram: sosesanggu
🟢 Website: oursanggu.net

HOW ARE ATENEANS FARING WITH THE OIL PRICE HIKES?

Last February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks on multiple cities of Iran, which escalated war in the region and caused a global oil crisis amid the closure of vital oil chokepoints.

In just the past few weeks, the Philippines saw a double-digit increase in fuel prices, with diesel being driven to well over PHP 100 this week.

Transport groups and agencies are also set to implement fare hikes, along with a forecasted spike in the prices of basic goods and services, doubling down on Filipinos’ financial hardship with the rising costs of living.

In line with this, asked Ateneans on their current situation given the rising prices of oil and transportation. The initial results and recommendations from this constituency check have been forwarded to the administration to provide insight on possible mitigation measures.

You may continue answering the survey below: �bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck
bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck
bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck

For any further concerns, please reach out to us through our email [email protected] or submit it through Sabihin sa Sanggu at bit.ly/SabihinSaSanggu2526

You may also contact your respective School Sanggunians:
🔵 JGSOM Sanggunian
🟡 SOH Sanggunian
🟢 SOSE Sanggunian
🔴 SOSS Sanggunian
🟠GBSEALD ([email protected])

[READ] We are incredibly proud to announce that our fellow students clinched the title of Overall Champions at the recently concluded PACSiklaban 2026! 💚

Held on March 8, 2026, this nationwide competition is a highly anticipated annual event organized by PACS, Inc. We highly commend the winning team comprised of Joaquin Iñigo G. Castillejos (4 BS/MS CH), Bennedict Joaquin H. Chua (4 BS CH), John Joseph S. Liwag (4 BS/MS CH), James Tyrone M. Biñas (4 BS CH-MSE), Aaron Joseph P. Gavino (3 BS CH-MSE), Darren Franco D. Antonio (3 BS CH-MSE), and Louis Isaac M. Mercader (2 BS CH).

We extend our warmest congratulations to the team for showcasing excellence and representing us with immense pride on a national stage! 👏🏻

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This feature is brought to you by SOSE Stories, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the diverse accomplishments of our student body.

Submit your entries here to be featured:
🔗 bit.ly/SOSEStories2526
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As always, SOSE Sanggunian is here for you! 💚
💌 For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to connect with us!
🟢 Email: [email protected]
🟢 Facebook: SOSE Sanggunian
🟢 Instagram: sosesanggu
🟢 Website: oursanggu.net

[READ] Updates on the Tuition and Other Fees Increase
Last February, the Sanggunian met with the Vice President for Higher Education (VPHE) to present a position paper against the 6% TOFI, as well as a proposed stakeholder engagement mechanism that addresses the experienced lack of awareness and avenues for contentions of the wider student body on university policies. It also aims to bridge the shortcomings of student representatives for information dissemination and broader constituent engagement on pertinent issues.
Following this, the Sanggunian remains committed to upholding the interests of the student body to stand firmly against the tuition and other fees increase, especially amid an emerging global economic crisis. We continue to urge the studentry to participate in the avenues below to campaign against a tuition fee increase for A.Y. 2026-2027.
Join the coordination GC:
bit.ly/BreakTheStreakGC
bit.ly/BreakTheStreakGC
bit.ly/BreakTheStreakGC
For any further concerns, please reach out to us through our email [email protected] or submit it through Sabihin sa Sanggu at bit.ly/SabihinSaSanggu2526
You may also contact your respective School Sanggunians:
🔵 JGSOM Sanggunian
🟡 SOH Sanggunian
🟢 SOSE Sanggunian
🔴 SOSS Sanggunian
🟠GBSEALD ([email protected])

[READ] Congratulations to our fellow students for securing a spot as Top 5 Finalists in the Health Track at the 1st Naga City Mayoral Hackathon! 💚

From February 20 to 22, 2026, Alexi Roth Luis A. Canamo (2 BS CS), Edward Joshua M. Diesta (2 BS CS), Raphaelle Abby U. Montayre (2 BS CS), and Eduardo Louis S. Zablan (2 BS ITE) competed against other tech enthusiasts to design scalable solutions for the city's real-world challenges.

We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication! 👏🏻

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This feature is brought to you by SOSE Stories, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the diverse accomplishments of our student body.

Submit your entries here to be featured:
🔗 bit.ly/SOSEStories2526
🔗 bit.ly/SOSEStories2526
🔗 bit.ly/SOSEStories2526

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As always, SOSE Sanggunian is here for you! 💚
💌 For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to connect with us!
🟢 Email: [email protected]
🟢 Facebook: SOSE Sanggunian
🟢 Instagram: sosesanggu
🟢 Website: oursanggu.net

Hey, SOSE! Hoping everything is going well with midterms upon us! But fret not, SOSE orgs have a lot of events in store for you!

Mar 2–6 • 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
🍏 CompSAt Connects 2026: Career Fair — Zen Garden

Mar 2–6 • 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
🍏 CompSAt COAllective Booth — Red Brick Road

Mar 3 • 5:00–6:30 PM
🍏 CompSAt Learn-2-Dev 2026: Orientation Day — CTC 112

Mar 6 • 5:00–6:30 PM
🍏 CompSAt Learn-2-Dev 2026: Workshop: Web Development Fundamentals 1 — CTC 112

Mar 7 • 1:00–5:00 PM
🍏 CompSAt Ignition 2026: Cluminating Day — Pending

Mar 9
🍏 CompSAt Fortnight: Code Royale — Online (Codeforces)

Mar 9 • 5:00–6:30 PM
🍏 CompSAt Mahjong Mondays 2026: Session 4 — SEC-C Foyer

Mar 10 • 5:00–6:30 PM
🍏 CompSAt Learn-2-Dev 2026: Workshop: Web Development Fundamentals 2 — CTC 112

Mar 12 • 5:00–8:00 PM
🍏 CompSAt Community Nights: Git Ready to Commit — Faura AVR

Mar 13 • 5:00–7:00 PM
🍏 CompSAt Company Talks: Phitopolis — CTC 112

Mar 16 • 5:00–6:30 PM
🍏 CompSAt Mahjong Mondays 2026: Session 5 — SEC-C Foyer

Mar 28–29 • 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
🍏 CompSAt Blue Hacks 2026 — CTC 413
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SOSE Sanggunian CreaComms are now accepting April submissions for the SOSE Calendar. If you want your events featured for the SOSE community to see, submit your events in the link below!

🔗: https://bit.ly/SOSECalendarSubmissions

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As always, SOSE Sanggunian is here for you! 💚
For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to connect with us through:

🟢Email: [email protected]
🟢Facebook: SOSE Sanggunian
🟢Instagram: sosesanggu
🟢Website: oursanggu.net

📣 Constituency Check on the Effects of the Oil Price Hike and Rising Transportation Costs

Kumusta, Atenista?

Following the crisis in the Middle East, gasoline companies and suppliers have implemented double-digit oil price hikes to the detriment of millions of Filipinos already struggling with the costs of commodities and basic needs. Fare prices are also set to increase, affecting commuters, especially students and workers.

The Sanggunian wants to know how our fellow students are being affected by rising fuel prices and transportation costs. Results from this survey shall be used to lobby and formulate contingency measures to abate the adverse effects of the oil price hike.

bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck
bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck
bit.ly/OPHConstiCheck

For any further concerns, please reach out to us through our email [email protected] or submit it through Sabihin sa Sanggu at bit.ly/SabihinSaSanggu2526

You may also contact your respective School Sanggunians:
🔵 JGSOM Sanggunian
🟡 SOH Sanggunian
🟢 SOSE Sanggunian
🔴 SOSS Sanggunian
🟠GBSEALD ([email protected])

[LOOK] We achieved our step goal during BlueSteps! 👟

Last February 18, 2026, the Public Health Division of SOSE Sanggunian conducted BlueSteps, an initiative to bring the community together by encouraging daily movement through shared goals, friendly challenges, and collective milestones.

This event won't be possible without those who participated! Let's continue building a culture of active living - one step at a time. 💚

Photos by Louise Chan

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As always, SOSE Sanggunian is here for you!

💌 For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to connect with us!
🟢 Email: [email protected]
🟢 Facebook: SOSE Sanggunian
🟢 Instagram: sosesanggu
🟢 Website: oursanggu.net

[𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: 𝗔𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✨]

Let’s build something meaningful together. 💙

We are officially opening our doors to 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 who want to be part of this long-awaited celebration.

Your partnership helps bring ideas to life, create meaningful experiences, and make this year’s College Fair bigger, more vibrant, and more memorable for everyone in the community.

Whether you’re looking to collaborate, showcase your brand, or connect with students, the Ateneo College Fair would love to work with you. We would be thrilled to have your organization be a part of our journey. 🎪

🔗 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
https://bit.ly/ACF2026CallForPartners
https://bit.ly/ACF2026CallForPartners
https://bit.ly/ACF2026CallForPartners

If you have any questions or inquiries, feel free to contact us through our official email ✉️ [email protected]

We look forward to creating something extraordinary together, one partnership at a time.