17/09/2026
LOOK | CTHTM STUDENT COUNCIL CALLS FOR SOLIDARITY IN THE PUP WALKOUT
Today, September 17, 2026, The PUP CTHTM Student Council sought the endorsement of our college for the participation of CTHTM students in the upcoming PUP Walkout on September 18, 2026.
The request, however, was not endorsed by the College administration, on the grounds that students are free to make their own decisions and that the administration cannot dictate whether students should participate in the action.
We recognize that participation in a collective action must ultimately remain a matter of individual choice. But for many students, exercising that choice is not as simple as deciding whether to attend or not. With the walkout taking place during a regular academic period, students may hesitate to participate because of concerns over attendance, missed requirements, and possible academic consequences.
This is precisely why the Council sought an endorsement, not to compel anyone to join, but to provide students with institutional assurance that their participation would not be treated as an act of disobedience. It is a way of creating a safer space for students who freely choose to participate.
As a student council that represents the Hasmin community, we believe that student welfare includes the right to make informed choices without unnecessary fear or uncertainty. The University itself recognizes student participation and collective action as part of campus life, while PUPβs student leaders have previously raised concerns over academic consequences faced by students who participate in peaceful protests.
We therefore encourage every Hasminian to learn about the issues, make an informed decision, and exercise their rights responsibly.
Walang sapilitan ngunit wala rin dapat pangamba sa pagpili na manindigan.
Sa laban para sa sapat na pondo sa edukasyon, pananagutan, at karapatan ng mga Iskolar ng Bayan, ang pagpapasya ay nasa bawat estudyante.
GABAY NG BAYAN, TULOY-TULOY ANG LABAN!