24/05/2026
We, the officers of the BSU-College of Information Sciences Student Government, affirm our collective support for the solidarity statement issued in response to the call of the National Union of Students of the Philippines, opposing the appointment of Senator Joel Villanueva as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education.
Our statement was made in the exercise of our responsibility as student leaders to speak on issues that directly affect education, public accountability, and the future of Filipino students. We recognise that student governments are not only organisers of campus activities, but also representatives of student welfare, conscience, and democratic participation.
We understand that the statement has reached a wider audience than expected. We welcome questions, dialogue, and even disagreement, provided these are made in good faith. However, we stand by the principle that students have the right to participate in national conversations, especially when the matter concerns the leadership of education in the country.
Should we be called to explain our position, we will do so respectfully, truthfully, and collectively. Should there be any request to take down or retract the statement, we will ask for the proper basis, consult as a body, and respond through the appropriate process.
We remain firm, but humble. We remain critical, but responsible. We remain open to dialogue, but we will not be easily silenced for raising a legitimate student concern.
For students, faculty, or members of the public who may have questions about our statement, we encourage them to reach out to the official channels of the College of Information Sciences Student Government.
Our call remains steadfast: leadership must be rooted in integrity, accountability, and genuine service to the Filipino people.
