06/02/2021
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE ONGOING TALKS BETWEEN THE UP ADMINISTRATION AND THE DND
04 February 2021
The principle of academic freedom lies at the cornerstone of any functioning democracy. The right to study, to explore, and to teach without sanction only improves the condition of man. We have nothing to fear from an independent academe that only seeks to expand the breadth of human achievement.
In this light, the Upsilon Sigma Phi strongly supports the ongoing dialogue between the University of the Philippines, under President Danilo Concepcion ‘89, and the Department of National Defense in pursuit of a mutually satisfactory resolution to the matter. When there is still recourse to peaceful actions and civil dialogue, those should always be preferred.
As a fraternity which considers diversity as one of its core strengths, the Upsilon Sigma Phi only welcomes these developments. Although coming from diverse backgrounds, Upsilonians remain steadfast to the ultimate guiding principle of our alma mater— the freedom of speech and expression. After all, there is no fraternity if there is no university. Upsilonians are enjoined to actively participate in seeking a lasting solution to the present crisis.
