scap primer

STUDENT COUNCIL ALLIANCE OF THE PHILIPPINES

“In every beginning lies an opportunity for change…this has been the guiding light of more than a hundred student

council leaders from major universities and colleges nationwide when they

convened to forge greater solidarity and unity in 1996.”

HISTORY

The unity produced the ground for an alternative venue where student councils and leaders shared commitment to reinvent the student movement out of its continuous decline.

It is in this context that a new alliance of student councils was born to become an instrument for change not only within the political landscape of higher educational institutions, but also in the vast arena of sectoral and national concerns and contemporary issues besetting

our interest and welfare.

WHO WE ARE

Who we are

Student Council Alliance of the Philippines is a national

organization of student councils/governments and

leaders established for substantive exchange of ideas, perspectives and concepts to reinvent the

student movement.

Who we are

We are actively involved in local, sectoral and national campaigns, with a focused leadership capable of responding to new challenges and

opportunities.

Who we are

It is also working for progressive reforms in the educational system through executive and

legislative advocacy by forging dynamic partnership with various organizations and institutions that

advances the advocacy for an accessible, relevant and quality education

OUR VALUES

PrinciplesWe recognize the importance of free discussion and the interplay of different ideas in the pursuit of its aims. It recognizes and upholds the freedom of its members to adhere and

promote various ideas, beliefs, and ideologies such as freedom

on the principle of mutual respect.

AUTHENTIC HUMANIZATION

Principles DEMOCRATIC PERSUASION

We firmly adhere to the principle of democratic participation and consultation in all activities and endeavors. We commit

ourselves to uphold the right of each member, be consulted and be heard on any

matter that is of concern of the alliance.

Principles STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

We devote ourselves to creating venues and providing

opportunities for the promotion of student empowerment and

for the development of student leadership. It recognizes the right of a student body to

self-governance and self-determination; the right of students to access adequate means for free speech and

expression.

Principles UNITY AND SOLIDARITY

We call for unity, solidarity and true comradeship not just among

our member student councils, but among student councils in the Philippines. In doing so, however, we recognize that

solidarity must allow for differences , and that the

right of the minority must always be respected.

Principles NATIONAL PRIDE AND IDENTITY

We uphold the principles of nationalism, national pride and national identity while recognizing to

likewise develop a global outlook and an international perspective, particularly with regard to the various issues confronting both Philippine society and the

world.

Principles GENDER EQUALITY

We commit ourselves to strive for the attainment of a true

equality of status and opportunities among the various

genders, such equality being based on mutual consideration

and respect, as well as recognition of each individual’s

uniqueness and humanity

Principles ENVIRONMENTALISM

We recognize the relevance and urgency of the issue on the environment and commit ourselves to the promotion

of care and respect for natural environment throughvarious methods such

as consciousness raising and education, education and mass

action.

Programs

Youth Active Participation, Policy Engagement and Lobbying

for Reforms

This is our means to intervene in the political process, from executive and legislative branches of

the government to as much wider arena of engagement, to push for progressive reforms in the

education sector. This strategy involves direct organizational intervention, personal influence,

research oriented engagement, and lastly pressure politics and network formation.

ACtive Citizenship Program

Active Citizenship Program is an issue advocacy campaign covering a unified stance on national and sectoral issues like education and popular

empowerment. It was coined to unify andconsolidate members and non-members towards advancing common advocacy. Likewise, it was named to encapsulate

the fact that social and education reforms can only be achieved through

active citizenship.

Student Organizing and networking

Constituency building is the main objective of this program. On this area, SCAP aims to

create a substantial impact on a national scale while maintaining its influence in the

community. Laying down the foundation for addressing concerns effectively and responding to issue efficiently, SCAP

organize its members within territorial and geographical lines as well as according to its nature. This is done to support the effort of

member councils to confront community and territorial issues while addressing problems

unique to the nature of their schools.

OUR STUCTURE

NAtional EXECUTIVE Board (NEB)

serves as the highest executive body of the alliance and is elected during the National Congress

Chairperson Vice-Chairperson:

for Luzon, NCR, Visayas and Mindanao

Secretary General Finance Officer Comptroller 4 Members-at-Large

Non-Sectarian, Sectarian,Political Parties and State Colleges and Universities

National Congressserves as the highest legislative body of the alliance

convenes every two years

REgional Assemblies

Serves as the legislative body of the four island regions (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and NCR)

CHAPTERSServes as the functioning body in the local level

(Province, City, Municipality, District or Island)

In Visayas alone, SCAP currently has 8 Chapters.

MEMBERSHIP

MembershipTo be a member, you/your student council/organization must submit a resolution affiliating itself to SCAP.

Membership fees are collected as follows:

Federated Student Council

University Student Council (campus-wide)

Local/Department Student Council

Student Organisation

Student Political Party

Individual Membership

Php 600

Php 600

Php 600

Php 500

Php 500

Php 150

CAMPAIGNS AND

ADVOCACIES

Students Rights And Welfare

Reproductive Health

#MALAYA Going AgAinst Trafficking

First Time Voters Network

Youth for BBL

Freedom of Information (FOI) YOuth Initiative

#Build better together

SOGIE

Youth against pork

Here’s Something to

ponder on

We are given this rare chance to lead

most times we belittle the opportunity

we take it for granted

We waste it on endless concerts and outreach programs

Being a leader is rare opportunity

often times it is taken for granted

What about you?

Will you take it for granted, as well?

Or are you going to step up?

Join the alliance

now

Contact us

Capiz Coordinator: Anthony Colmo

Cebu Coordinator: Isaac Saguit

Iloilo Coordinator: Tammi Enriquez

Leyte Coordinator: Gyermie Carpeso

Neg Occ Coordinator: Von Maungca

Neg Or Coordinator: Rojan Talita

Samar Coordinator: Duane Lim

0909 462 2647

0922 215 0296

0917 771 4670

0916 321 6353

0943 539 6156

0916 922 2135

0905 472 5698

Contact us

scap.vis@gmail.com

facebook.com/SCAP.TheAlliance

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