OFFICE OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL 1

University of the Philippines Cebu 2

Room 165, Arts and Sciences Building 3
Minutes of the Meeting 4
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Last May 13, 2014, the University of the Philippines Cebu Student Council 2014- 6
2015 conducted its 6
th
official meeting at the Student Council Office. The meeting was 7
called to order at 6:17PM with 12 members present and 2 absent. The meeting was 8
presided by the Student Council Chairperson, Ms. April Dyan Gumanao. 9
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The following were present in the meeting: 11
1. April Dyan Gumanao (Chairperson) 12
2. France Kevin Degamo (Vice-Chairperson) 13
3. Vince Francis Dingding (Councilor) 14
4. Angel Rose Trocio (Councilor) 15
5. Darl Octa Henessa Santos (Councilor) 16
6. Chatch Calderon (Councilor) 17
7. Christine Meriz (4
th
Year Representative) 18
8. Cristine Hellery Libres (4
th
Year Representative) 19
9. Carmen Jonahville Matarlo (3
rd
Year Representative) 20
10. Justine Luis Raphael Balane (3
rd
Year Representative) 21
11. Patrick Byron Gattoc (2
nd
Year Representative) 22
12. Damsel Mondido (FA Representative) 23
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The following were absent in the meeting: 25
1. Hannah Lois Tidalgo (2
nd
Year Representative) family matters 26
2. Narlyn Dura (FA Representative) still in Samar 27
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I. CALL TO ORDER 29
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The meeting was called to order at 6:17PM. Quorum was established. 31
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II. AGENDA 33
After the quorum was reached, the meeting was called to order and 34
Chairperson Gumanao presented the following agenda. 35
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1. Business Arising 37
2. Enrollment Assistance Update 38
3. KSUP Orientation and attendance to the KSUP National Congress 39
4. Communications from OSA 40
5. Other Matters 41
- Communication from the Dean: Tate Publishing (added by Chair 42
Gumanao) 43
- STS Appeals (added by Chair Gumanao) 44
- Cebu City STRAW Ordinance (added by Rep. Balane) 45
- International Day against Homophobia (added by Rep. Balane) 46
- VYLH Report (added by Councilor Calderon) 47
- Cookout Matters (added by Vice Chair Degamo) 48
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Representative Gattoc moved to approve the order of the business with 50
proposed amendments and was duly seconded by Representative Meriz. 51
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A. BUSINESS ARISING: Approval of the minutes of the 5
th
meeting 53
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The body affirmed that Rep. Tidalgo already posted three revisions of the 55
SCs minutes of the fifth meeting. Some members of the body were able to spot 56
typographical errors of the said minutes. However, a few members were not able 57
to read the minutes due to internet inaccessibility. Hence, Chair Gumanao tasked 58
these members to make sure that they read the minutes until the following day. 59
She also added that the publicity committee should make sure that the approved 60
minutes must be posted every Thursday evening and, to be able to have a wider 61
reach, these minutes must be posted on batch orgs, UNISO and other UP Cebu 62
organizations Facebook groups. 63
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B. ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE UPDATE 65
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Chair Gumano commended Rep. Meriz and Councilor Dingding for its 67
consistent presence in the enrollment assistance desk. She also added that she 68
could no longer commit to working full time for the enrollment assistance since 69
her internship has already started. 70
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The following changes were made in the enrollment process: 72
a. On dormitory application 73
Whoever wishes to apply for a regular stay should proceed directly 74
to OSA to procure a form but can process their application during 75
the start of classes. On the other hand, SBP students for July- 76
August must secure a form but interview will no longer be 77
applicable. 78
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Rep. Gattoc opened up the problem some parents and students 80
encountered upon STS application. Some parents reported the lack of 81
information dissemination on the STS process. Also, upon filling out the 82
information on the STS online application, some parents claimed the 83
discrepancies of the form when their true status was not found in any of the 84
choices provided. 85
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Councilor Calderon suggested that the council can always call for 87
volunteers for the remaining days of the enrollment. Chair Gumanao said it would 88
be fine and the SC members should always make sure that they get to inform the 89
head and co-head if they can come for the enrollment assistance or not. She also 90
tasked the head and co-head to conduct a follow up on the enrollment problems 91
that the course orgs have encountered. 92
To prevent Pre-enrollment Requirements submission problems, Chair 93
Gumanao suggested that whoever is stationed in the enrollment assistance desk 94
has to make sure that the students have memorized/recorded their student 95
numbers and PINs and have made a duplicate copy of important documents. 96
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C. KSUP ORIENTATION AND ATTENDANCE TO THE KSUP NATIONAL 98
CONGRESS 99
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Chair Gumanao told the body that there will be an upcoming KASAMA sa 101
UP National Congress this May 22-24 at the UPV Tacloban College. Although 102
the Nat Con is part of the previous SCs affair, the current SC is still encouraged 103
to send delegates. The previous SCs delegates are last SCs Rep. Ynna Bisnar, 104
Councilor Trocio and Vice-Chair Degamo. With this, Councilor Santos and Rep. 105
Gattoc volunteered to represent the new SC to the Nat Con. 106
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Councilor Trocio, as the current KASAMA sa UP Secretary General, gave 108
the Student Council a comprehensive orientation and history of the KASAMA sa 109
UP. KASAMA sa UP is the first, the broadest and most comprehensive alliance 110
of student councils across UP System. In the past, KSUP played a significant 111
role in the reestablishment of the student councils and in campaigning for an 112
installment of a student representative to the Board of Regents. At present, it 113
serves as the Office of the Student Regents campaign wing. 114
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After the orientation, Vice Chair Degamo asked what campaigns KSUP is 116
currently pushing for. Councilor Trocio said that KSUP has been firm in calling for 117
the speedy rehabilitation of devastated UP campuses in Eastern Visayas, 118
particularly the UPV Tacloban College and UPM School of Health Sciences in 119
Palo, Leyte. 120
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A motion for the UP Cebu Student Council 2014-2015 to reaffirm its 122
membership to the Katipunan ng mga Sangguniang Mag-aaral sa UP was raised 123
by Vice Chair Degamo and was duly seconded by Rep. Matarlo. No objections 124
were raised. 125
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D. Communications from OSA 127
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OSA wrote a letter to the Student Council to remind all student institutions, 129
including SC and Tug-ani, and student organizations to submit accomplishment 130
and financial report on or before June 2014. 131
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E. OTHER MATTERS 133
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a. STS APPEALS 135
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The STS Appeals Committee is tasked to entertain appeals from students 137
who initially got their STS brackets (now called tuition discounts) but were 138
dissatisfied with the results. The members of the STS Appeal Committee were 139
Councilor Dingding, Dr. Patricia Nazareno (CSO), Ms. Bugash (OSA), Dr. 140
Almocera (ADAA), and Ms. Baricuatro (Sec Gen). 141
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The new STS replaced the bracketing system of STFAP to tuition 143
discounts. According to Councilor Dingding, out of 200+ students who applied for 144
STS, only less than 10 students were assigned to FDS (full discount with stipend) 145
while 87 students were assigned to the 60% tuition discount (or P400 per unit). 146
Also, out of the 22 students who applied for STS appeal, only one student was 147
not granted. 148
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Unlike the STFAP, STS has two indicators: household characteristics and 150
household income. Whichever of these two indicators will have the higher 151
bracket will become the students final STS bracket. 152
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Three questions pertaining to the appeal will be the basis for determining 154
the students final bracket. However, Councilor Dingding said that these 155
questions are vague which can be prone to subjective judgments. 156
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The Student Council shall launch an STS campaign to expose the face 158
STS as STFAP. The Council will be conducting a study. Data gathering will be 159
from May to August. 160
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Rep. Balane raised the motion to create an STS campaign, with Councilor 162
Dingding as Head, and Councilor Trocio and Chair Gumanao as co-heads. 163
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b. Cebu City STRAW Ordinance 165
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According to Rep. Balane, the STRAW Bill of the Akbayan Partylist has 167
been a pending legislation in the Congress for 15 years. It was through Hon. 168
Alvin Dizon of the City Government that the City Council will soon be drafting a 169
STRAW Ordinance. Here are the following reasons for pushing for the STRAW 170
Ordinance: 1) landmark legislation in the making, 2) mandate of the SC and 3) 171
UP Cebu is in the City Councils watch list. 172
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Rep. Balane presented an invitiation letter to invite Councilor Trocio to the 174
consultation to discuss the Student Rights and Welfare violations of schools 175
within Cebu City that would help the City Council gather data for research work. 176
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Vice Chair Degamo emphasized that among the reported issues on 178
students rights violations, the students, especially those who come from private 179
colleges and universities, continue to be victims on the commercialization of 180
education with the rampant tuition and other fees increase. He also emphasized 181
that Kabataan Partylist has already pushed for Students Rights Bill. Thus, Vice 182
Chair Degamo suggested that NUSP sit on the STRAW Ordinance consultation 183
since NUSP has gathered data from its STRAW Profile. 184
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Councilor Trocio is tasked to attend the Consultation which is scheduled 187
on first week of June. 188
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c. IDAHOT 190
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International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is a campaign 192
which highlights the importance of LGBTs freedom of expression. Rep. Balane 193
mentioned that this marks the mainstreaming of a movement for LGBT rights. 194
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Thunder clap campaign, releasing of statements of supports in the social 196
media, photo ops campaign, and tapping the LGBT organizations in Cebu are 197
some to ways to make sure that the campaign is realized.. 198
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Councilor Calderon, Rep. Balane and Councilor Trocio were tasked to 200
write a support statement for the said campaign. Aside freedom of expression, 201
Chair Gumanao also highlighted the importance of reiterating problems that 202
LGBTs are currently facing such as discrimination in work places which leads to 203
the onward degradation of their economic value, violence they face, and more. 204
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d. VYLH Report 206
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Councilor Calderon presented the VYLH Report (See Appendix A for 208
written report). He also suggested that the UP Cebu Student Council be a 209
member of VYLH. Vice Chair Degamo asked if what would be the perks, 210
privileges and responsibilities of the council. Councilor Calderon said that aside 211
from the task of raising awareness, the goal is to spread the advocacy, and 212
assign delegation to its camps. In the College level, Councilor Calderon also 213
expressed his plans to conduct seminars and camps. 214
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e. COOKOUT MATTERS 216
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This agendum is off the record. 218
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III. ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING 220
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Having no agendum to discuss further, Councilor Santos moves to adjourn 222
the meeting, seconded by Rep. Gattoc. The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 pm. 223
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Prepared by: 225
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ANGEL ROSE C. TROCIO 227
Councilor 228
Acting Secretary General 229
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APPENDIX A 231
Committee Report on Health and Environment 232
TO University of the Philippines Cebu Student Council 233
SERVICE AREA Intosan Resort, Danao Cebu 234
DATE May 10-11, 2014 235
SUBJECT VOLUNTEER YOUTH LEADERS FOR HEALTH PHILIPPINES 2
nd
REGIONAL 236
CAMP 237
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RECOMMENDATION 239
THAT the Committee on Health and Environment report dated May 13, 2014 entitled Volunteer Youth 240
Leaders for Health Philiippines Network (Invitation) be received; 241
AND THAT Council authorize the Committee on Health and Environment Chairperson to execute the 242
invitation, including future amendments, with the Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health (VYLH) and make 243
the Student Council part of the youth network. 244
BACKGROUND 245
The Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health Philippines (VYLH) is a youth network that aims to mobilize the 246
youth to a healthier Philippines by equipping them with knowledge and encouraging them to reecho 247
what they learned in the camp. The network is composed of different youth leaders and organizations in 248
the whole nation who advocates in health specifically: Newborn Screening, Folic Acid Supplementation 249
and support for Rare/Orphan Disease patients. 250
VYLH is important because it establishes network of youth volunteers which are equipped with 251
knowledge and materials which could be beneficial in forwarding the advocacies in the school and the 252
community. 253
Aside from this, VYLH helps in lobbying laws in the government which could address their advocacies. 254
NEWBORN SCREENING 255
- It is a program for EARLY IDENTIFICATION of disorders that can lead to mental retardation and 256
death 257
GOALS 258
- Early detection and prevention of diseases among infants 259
- Reduce morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases 260
- Improve quality of life and longevity for individuals affected with any disorder included in the 261
NBS Panel 262
SUMMARY
Purpose of the Report:
To inform the council about VLYH advocacies and make the UP Cebu Student Council part
of the volunteer network.
Council Action:
To advocate and inform other students about Rare/Orphan Disorders, Folic Acid
Supplementation and Newborn Screening.
CONSISTS of: 263
- Screening 264
- Follow-up 265
- Diagnosis 266
- Management 267
- Evaluation 268
- Education/advocacy/promotion on the significance on NBS 269
- Quality Assurance 270
DISORDERS TESTED 271
- Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) 272
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) 273
- Phenylketonuria (PKU) 274
- Galactosemia (GAL) 275
- Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PD Deficiency) 276
- Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) 277
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? 278
- Babies with these disorders look normal at birth 279
- One will never know the baby has this disorder unless the irreversible signs and symptoms appear 280
such as mental retardation and death 281
WHEN IS THIS DONE? 282
- 24
th
to 72
nd
hours from birth 283
- Premature babies must be screened by the 7
th
day of life 284
FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION 285
WHAT IS FOLIC ACID? 286
- It is a water soluble vitamin (B9) that is essential for cell development. 287
- It is needed by everyone especially women of reproductive age and pregnant women. 288
IMPORTANCE OF FOLIC ACID 289
- Taking the right amount of folic acid before and during pregnancy helps prevent certain types 290
of neural tube birth defects to the baby. 291
- Pregnant women should get enough folic acid everyday especially one month before getting 292
pregnant and during the first three months of pregnancy. 293
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH FOLIC ACID? 294
- The babys brain and/or spine may not develop properly. 295
- The neural tube forms in the first 28 days of pregnancy, before a woman knows she is 296
pregnant. 297
RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF FOLIC ACID 298
- 400 micrograms (0.4mg) daily 299
- If women have had a previous child with neural tube defect should receive 4000 micrograms 300
(4mg) daily. 301
VOLUNTEER YOUTH LEADERS REGIONAL CONGRESS: Educate, Empower, Engage, Experience 302
The VYLH Congress happened last May 10-11 at Intosan Resort in Danao. It is a 2-day camp that is 303
composed of lectures and team building activity organized by Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health in 304
partnership with Department of Health, March of Dimes and Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders. 305
The activity invited community and school-based youth leaders to participate the camp. The first day of 306
camp was dedicated for lectures. The lecture included the Philippine Health situationer, the role of the 307
youth in the Health of the Philippines and the different advocacies carried by the network. The team- 308
building activity was held in the evening. The purpose of the team-building is to create a bond between 309
the participants because they will become part of the network which aims to advocate a healthier 310
Philippines. The 2
nd
day of the camp is the cultural presentation and the awarding ceremony. The 311
participants were officially welcomed in the network during the closing activity. There is also an 312
awarding ceremony for the participants. Overall, the congress developed bond among the participants 313
to prepare them for their future involvement with each other to push for the advocacies. Aside from the 314
bond, the congress also informed the participants regarding the different health issues in the country. 315
They gave the participants the relevant information with regards to the issue that they are advocating. 316
As the Chairperson on the Committee on Environment and Health of the UP Cebu Student 317
Council, Councilor Chatch Calderon became the official representative of the University. The council sees 318
the importance of the network and the need to spread awareness of their advocacies. With this, the 319
University of the Philippines Cebu Student Council agrees to be part of the network and will help in 320
spreading the advocacies of the network. 321
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