To have such powers and perform such other duties as the university authorities may from time to time grant or delegate to the USC.To adopt its own Constitution and promulgate rules and by-laws for its own internal and general government.To organize and direct student activities of inter-collegiate nature.To advise the President of UP on student matters, affairs, activities of distinctly inter-collegiate concern.To develop university spirit among the ranks of students and promote their general welfare.It would take two more years before the constitutional convention for the creation of a USC would take place. In 1922 the EC approved the adoption by the student body of a so-called 'bill of rights of the USC'. On January 21, 1921, the Executive Committee (EC) of the University approved a memorandum embodying the idea of creating an inter-collegiate student council.

Romulo and Jose Romero held a rally from UP to Sta Cruz Bridge at The Manila Times office to protest the editorial of the newspaper criticizing UP President Ignacio Villamor. On July 17, 1918, students led by Carlos P. On March 12, 1918, there was a protest by Freshmen, who petitioned to Board of Regents to extend their scholarship. The police mistook the first editor of College Folio as part of an unruly crowd. On December 15, 1917, the first student protest took place against a Manila police captain and his men for arresting Victoriano Yamzon during the first University Day. On October 6, 1913, the USC participated in the popular demonstration in honor of Governor-General Harrison. Manuel Tabora of the UP College of Law was the first Chairman of the Student Council. The Student Council of UP was instituted in 1913 under the auspices of UP President Barlett. It also receives grants for specific projects and activities. The USC is financed by the compulsory Student Fund generated from the fees collected from students upon registration, sponsorships from the activities and donations. Mass Media Committee headed by the Public Relations Officer.

Ways and Means Committee headed by the Business Manager.Finance Committee headed by the Treasurer.Secretariat Committee headed by the Secretary General.The chairperson supervises the standing and special standing committees of the USC, which is organized at the beginning of each term. In addition, each degree granting college is represented in the USC by a College Representative(s). The USC is composed of the following officers: Chairperson (who serves as chief executive officer), Vice Chairperson (who serves as convenor of the League of College Councils or LCC), and twelve (12) University Councilors, all elected at large. Reflecting the collegiate nature of the University of the Philippines itself, USC is both an association of UP's more than 28,000 individual students and a federation of the different college student councils in UP that represent all undergraduate and graduate students. Among others, the offices of the UP Diliman University Student Council and the Philippine Collegian are located here.

UP students’ disaster risk management system reached the finals of the Google Challenge 2021.Vinzons Hall, named after student leader Wenceslao Vinzons, is the student affairs center of the University. to serve as judges at the Country-Level Semi-Finals of the 3M Inspire Challenge held virtually on 24 August 2021. Buendia were invited by 3M Philippines, Inc. de la Peña and Assistant Secretary Leah J. The competition started on April 23 and will run until 21 September 2021.ĭepartment of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. The 3M Inspire Challenge is an inaugural competition that aims to hunt for/inspire great ideas in Innovation, Sustainability, and Technology while supporting the next generation of great leaders, thinkers, and creators. The winning team will be crowned as the “Regional Champion” and will receive a USD 2,000 cash prize. The University of the Philippines team will next compete in the second stage or the regional-level finals in a face-off among the Country Champions. The Philippine event attracted a total of 16 teams. The students’ winning pitch for the Hyacinth-esized Packaging, a non-toxic, pro-marine-life compostable plastic made from water hyacinth, bested Team XVR from Ateneo de Davao University and Team Ad Astra from Ateneo de Manila University in the Country-level Semi-finals in the Philippines.

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