UST TPSF Policy Board

UST-TPSF POLICY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2 s. 2024-2025

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE CLASS ELECTIONS INACCORDANCE TO THE INSTITUTIONALIZED CLASS ELECTION ACT OF 2019 FORTHE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

APPROVED, on the 20th day of August 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University
of Santo Tomas

UST-TPSF POLICY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 s. 2024-2025

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INTERIM OFFICERS OF THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FORUM FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

APPROVED, on the 8th day of June 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas

UST-TPSF POLICY BOARD MEMORANDUM No. 1 s. 2024 - 2025

Resignation of President-elect Joseph Lorsan Coronel

APPROVED, 7th day of June, 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas.

Ang PUV Modernization Program ng pamahalaan na pinangungunahan ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) sa ilalim ng administrasyong Duterte at ipinagpatuloy sa kasalukuyan, ay may layuning repormahin ang sistema ng transportasyon sa bansa upang bawat mamamayan ay maka dama ng anila’y "ligtas at komportableng transportasyon" at "patas na regulasyon." Mula nang ito'y inilunsad noong 2017, may mga plano nang palitan ang mga tradisyonal na jeepney at iba pang PUV, bukod pa sa iminungkahing franchise consolidation, ng mga makabagong bus na tinatawag ding E-bus na siyang nagdudulot ng pangamba sa mga PUV drivers at operators.

Sa ilalim ng administrasyong Marcos Jr. ay mas naging mahigpit ang pamahalaan sa paghikayat sa mga operator na palitan ang kanilang mga jeepney at ikonsolida ang prangkisa ng mga ito upang maging sentralisado ang sistema at mabawasan anila ang polusyong dulot ng mga lumang makina ng mga tradisyonal na PUV. Sa kabila ng tila marangal na layunin na kaligtasan para sa mga commuters at operator, ang mga "modernized" jeepneys, ay higit na mas mahal at magastos para sa mga manggagawa at ordinaryong mamamayan.

Taliwas sa pangako ng gobyerno na “Babangon Tayong Muli”, ang modernisasyon ng PUVs ay nagdudulot ng banta sa kabuhayan ng daan-daang libong mga tsuper at operator na sumusuporta sa kani-kanilang mga pamilya. Sa halip na tulungang ayusin ang industriyang kanilang pinagkukunan ng hanap-buhay ay mas pinili ng gobyerno na magpatupad ng batas na ‘di makatao at walang pakundangang mga plano na nagbibigay ng kaunti at halos walang tulong sa mga PUV driver na Pilipino. Marahil sa planong ito ay magiging ligtas at komportable ang mga komyuter, ngunit paano naman ang pagiging patas ng regulasyon para sa mga kababayan nating nasa laylayan at ang tanging inaasahan ay ang kinikita mula sa pagmamaneho? Mahalagang muling suriin ng pamahalaan ang programang ito upang tiyakin na mapabuti ang kasalukuyang sitwasyon ng transportasyon sa ating bansa.

Ang THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FORUM (UST - TPSF) POLICY BOARD ay nakikiisa sa panawagan ng mga tsuper, operator, mga iskolar at researchers na muling suriin ang panukalang batas ng modernisasyon sa sistema ng ating transportasyon. Hindi sapat ang pangangarap ng modernisadong sistema ng transportasyon, dapat ang pagbabago ay nakaayon sa kakayanan ng mga taong maaapektuhan nito. Kailangan nating isulong ang mga polisiya na magbibigay ng mas magandang kinabukasan para sa lahat, hindi lamang para sa iilan. Tayo ay tumatayo bilang isa at nananawagan sa pamahalaan na pakinggan ang tinig ng mamamayan at tugunan ang daing ng ating mga kababayan.

Re-evaluate PUV Modernization Program! Isulong ang makataong solusyon para sa lahat!

🟠 UST - TPSF RESOLUTION No. 15 s. 2023-2024

"A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE POLITICAL PARTY ACCREDITATION FOR THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FORUM REGULAR GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR A.Y. 2024-2025"

APPROVED, on the 20th day of April 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas

🟠 UST - TPSF RESOLUTION No. 14 s. 2023-2024

"A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FORUM REGULAR GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR A.Y. 2024-2025"

APPROVED, on the 20th day of April 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas

🟠 UST - TPSF RESOLUTION No. 13 s. 2023-2024

"A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE SCHEDULE FOR THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FORUM REGULAR GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR A.Y. 2024-2025"

APPROVED, on the 20th day of March 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas

UST-TPSF POLICY BOARD MEMORANDUM No. 2 s. 2023 - 2024

Resignation of Rep. Nomer T. Jatico, 2nd Year Batch Representative and Chairperson of the Policy Board.

APPROVED, 21st day of March, 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas.

It was a very insightful journey during the Bills, Bills, Bills: Fostering Spartan’s Knowledge on Legislative Process. We got the chance to learn about the process of decision-making in our nation's legislation and our organization. 📝

Thank you for coming along with us, here are the pictures during our momentous events 📷

Photos by: Carlyn Caranto and Venisse Dequinan
Caption by: Carlyn Caranto
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🟢 UST-TPSF Statement
February 26, 2024

EDSA-PWERA ANG TAONG BAYAN SA MGA GANID SA KAPANGYARIHAN!

TPSF Commemorates the 38th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution

Are you Ready?✅📜

Don’t miss out on your chance to join the TPSF Policy Board's Bills, Bills, Bills program headed by one of the innovators in community Policymaking, Mr. Raymond John S. Naguit MD, RN. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn about Legislative processes that will help you grasp the art of Political Science. Join us on February 22, 2024, 2:00-4:00 PM at TARC Auditorium. See you there!

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Caption by: Francis Glenn Gajelloma

Want to know more about the BILLS, BILLS, BILLS: Fostering Spartan’s Knowledge on Legislative Process? Waiting no more!

Here are the Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Seminar on February 22, 2024. Let’s all come together as we discover the ins and outs of the legislative processes in the Philippine Congress and Policy Board!

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WHO'S UP FOR 1DERFUL LEGISLATION SEMINAR? 💫📃

Just 24 hours left until we convene at the seminar! Get ready to dive into a day filled with insightful discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and transformative solutions. Let's make every moment count and shape the future of policy together. ✍️

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Caption by: Alexisse Calibo

🟢 UST-TPSF STATEMENT
February 20, 2024

UST - TPSF STATEMENT ON PRESS FREEDOM

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT, LET'S GO EMPOWER 2ROUGH KNOWLEDGE!

Only 2 days left until the transformative Bills, Bills, Bills seminar! 🌟 Get ready to engage, learn, and collaborate as we explore pivotal legislation that will shape our future. Your voice matters in this crucial dialogue. Let's go together and witness this momentous event that promises to empower and enlighten. See you there! 📝

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3 DAYS TO GO! ARE YOU R3ADY, SPARTANS?

Keeping track of down the days until the legislative seminar, where voices will be heard, ideas will be ignited, and change will be started. Come along with us as we set out on this path of advancement and change. Together, let's shape the future, one conversation at a time 🗣📃

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Caption by: Alexisse Calibo

"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." - Warren Bennis

This characteristic of a leader has the power to improve the system by aligning it with the holistic of the students!🌟

In the BILLS, BILLS, BILLS: Fostering Spartan's Knowledge on Legislative Process seminar, we are proud to present to you, RAYMOND JOHN S. NAGUIT, MD, RN, an exceptional leader who goes above and beyond in aiding the people and formulating community policies. 🩺📝

Come along with us to illuminate the path towards more student-centered policy-making! ✨

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“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right and a desire to know.” — John Adams

Discovery of knowledge and navigating the realms of the unknown; let your understanding be your compass on this path of insightful exploration and discussion. Together, let’s collectively unravel the threads of legislation that weave the fabric of our nation’s governance; we present to you Bills, Bills, Bills!

All aboard, Spartans, join us in this intellectual journey as we navigate the corridors of decision-making and delve into the role our legislative branch plays in sculpting the future of our society. Let us open our minds for a better grasp, open our eyes to see problems, and open our mouths only to speak truth to power.

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Board by: Zyleena Narrido and Jan Viernes
Caption by: Carlyn Precious Caranto and Francis Gajelloma

SPARTANS, The choice is yours!

As we are continuously bombarded by news on the call for Charter change, the Policy Board has been compelled to know its constituents' position and stands regarding the issue through the Neo Dialogos (Survey form). This form contains questions that will guide you in analyzing your political leanings and help us formulate the TPSF-Policy Board's statement regarding the issue through your answers.

The Neo Dialogos form is open to all UST The Political Science Forum members to answer and will receive responses until February 14 (Wednesday), 11:59 pm. Invite your fellow UST-PolSci students to answer the form. This is your chance to speak up regarding the current political issue! Are you for ChaCha or against it? The choice is yours.

Survey Form:
🔗: https://forms.gle/YhFRx9JrHt8fWeDh8
🔗: https://forms.gle/YhFRx9JrHt8fWeDh8
🔗: https://forms.gle/YhFRx9JrHt8fWeDh8

🟠 UST-TPSF POLICY BOARD: Transparency Report on the 1st Term Budget Expenses

As we continue to traverse into the Academic Year 2023-2024, we stay true to our ideals of transparency and honesty. In light of this, the Policy Board in cooperation with several Committees under the TPSF Executive Board, worked together to come up with a cohesive and trustworthy transparency report on the expenses that the forum has incurred last semester.

The details of the budget expenses of The Political Science Forum for the 1st Term in the Academic Year 2023-2024 are shown below.

🟠 UST - TPSF RESOLUTION No. 12 s. 2023-2024
"A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE CLASS SPECIAL ELECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE INSTITUTIONALIZED CLASS ELECTION ACT OF 2019 FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024"

APPROVED, on the 23rd day of January 2024 at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas

Iba’t-ibang mga transport group ang nag-organisa ng mga kilos protesta bilang pagtutol sa nalalapit na deadline ng consolidation ng mga pampasaherong jeep ngayong December 31, 2023. Ayon sa kautusang inilabas ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), ang sinumang operator o tsuper na hindi makakasunod sa itinakdang huling araw ng consolidation ay matatanggalan ng prangkisa at hindi na makaka biyahe pa. Ayon sa grupong “Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide” o PISTON, humigit-kumulang 28.6 na milyong komyuter ang maapektuhan sa buong bansa at 200,000 na mga tsuper ang nanganganib na mawalan ng trabaho. Ayon sa GMA News, mahigit 73.5% pa ng mga jeepney sa buong Metro Manila ay nanatili pang unconsolidated. Habang 9.5% pa lamang ang naaprubahang ruta ng LTFRB sa buong bansa. Habang nalalapit ang deadline ng consolidation, ang iba’t-ibang mga transport group ay nagpoprotesta para sa makatarungan, makatao, at accessible na modernisasyon at hindi pasan lamang ng mga jeepney drivers at operators ang bigat tungo sa modernisasyong pinaplano ng gobyerno. Ang palahaw ng mga driver at operator sa lansangan ay sumisimbolo sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino na humihingi ng tulong sa gobyerno upang alalayan ang mga karaniwang mamamayan sa mga kinakaharap na pagbabago at dagok sa ating bayan.

Kami, ang THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FORUM (UST-TPSF), ay nakikiisa sa panawagan ng mga tsuper at operator na mas palawigin ang napipintong deadline ng consolidation ng mga Jeepney upang mabigyan pa ng mas mahabang panahon ang ating mga pang karaniwang tsuper na makasabay sa pangangailangan ng panahon. Atin ding hinihimok ang gobyerno na pahabain pa ang deadline at bigyan ng mas malaking subsidiya’t naaangkop na tulong ang mga jeepney drivers at operators na nahihirapang makabuo ng kooperatiba at hindi makayanan bumili ng mga makabagong pampasaherong jeep, upang mabigyan ng naaangkop na panahon at mas maging madali para sa ating mga tsuper ang pag-transisyon mula sa tradisyunal tungo sa mga makabagong pampublikong transportasyon.

SPARTANS, halina’t sumama sa busina ng mga tsuper at operators upang ihinto ang napipintong deadline ng consolidation ng mga tradisyunal na jeepney sa ating bansa. Walang maiiwan, lahat la-larga patungo sa isang makabago at progresibong Pilipinas!




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🟠 UST-TPSF POLICY BOARD: Rebranding of Name Transparency Report

Spartans once more!

Earlier this month, the UST Department of Political Science through the UST-TPSF, initiated a planning and the process of a rebranding of the UST Political Science Community from its former name: "Spartan Community". However, during the process, we have received comments from our constituents that led us to reevaluate the steps that we have taken and listen to the opinions of our fellow Pol-Sci students.

In light of the supposed name change and rebranding of the UST Political Science Community, we share with you the whole process and happenings that occurred leading to the current state of the issue.

🟠 UST-TPSF POLICY BOARD: Membership Fee Transparency Report

The UST The Political Science Forum (Policy Board) is pleased to release its Official Transparency Report from the previous Membership Fee collection of the Forum.

Maintaining the faith of all Spartan students is TPSF's top priority. The Forum, therefore, intends to use these funds to improve the organization and welfare of the Spartans in light of this.

Please read the transparency report and familiarize yourself with the details listed below.

🟢 UST-TPSF STATEMENT
September 21, 2023

UST - TPSF STATEMENT ON JEEPNEY TRANSPORT STRIKE

ACCESS THE FULL STATEMENT HERE:
🔗: https://tinyurl.com/ycxwt497
🔗: https://tinyurl.com/ycxwt497
🔗: https://tinyurl.com/ycxwt497

SPARTANS, WE HEAR YOU!

Do you have any grievances you would like to report? We, The Political Science Forum - Policy Board, would like to help the whole Spartan community in addressing your concerns. Hence, we would like to introduce the Constituency Assessment Forms!

In accordance with the TPSF ACT No.1 s. 2022 - 2023, or the Constituency Assessment Act of 2022, the Policy Board will be mandated to create a more accessible grievance platform for the POLSCI Community. The Forms will be available for the whole Academic Year to address the concerns, grievances, and sentiments of the Spartan Community. From student to student to student to the Forum, the Policy Board would mediate and help you to address your grievances. Just answer the forms and wait for the Policy Board to address your concerns.

May this platform promote a more accessible grievance channel for everyone and increase the participation of Spartans.

To a more student-centric Forum!

Are you counting the days down before the TPSF's event entitled IGNITE: the Route to Spartan Familiarity General Assembly? 🤨

With only one day to the event, here are some frequently asked questions regarding the General Assembly to help you prepare for the most awaited Glory! ❤️‍🔥





Board and Caption by: Alexa Salinas

THE TPSF POLICY BOARD COMMITTEES

Earlier this October, the members of The Political Science Forum – Policy Board had a meeting where the Chairman announced the appointment of the committee chairs and co-chairs. The four Policy Board Committees that will be working to fully represent the needs of the Spartan community have been distributed equally to all the members of the board.

For public information, the email addresses of the committee chairpersons are shown herein.

The Policy Board is now ready to conquer the Academic Year and prepare us all for Glory!





Caption by: Gabriel De Vela
Board by: Alexa Salinas

🟢 TPSF CONSTITUENCY CHECK (Typhoon Goring and Hana)

Due to the bad weather brought by Typhoon Goring and Hana, The Political Science Forum (TPSF) would like to check up on its constituents about their current situation.

ACCESS THE SURVEY HERE:

🔗: https://forms.gle/r81Wtx8pGG6TfyP96

📣 SPARTANS ASSEMBLE!

Did you know that the ICE ACT or the Institutionalized Class Elections Act is a mandated law within the The Political Science Forum to promulgate and regulate the class elections within the Department of Political Science to promote clean, fair, and honest elections. It also sets the duties and responsibilities of each officer of the block to further strengthen and give the officers a more clearer definition on what is their role within their respective block.

The elections will be held on August 29 & 30, 2023 and duly facilitated by the TPSF COMELEC Unit Commissioners.

For more information about the ICE ACT kindly refer to the Resolution No. 3 s. 2023-2024.

Access it here:
🔗: https://tinyurl.com/Reso-No-3-s-2023-2024