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30th Buklod Atenista National Leaders Summit A Report by Renzo Blanco, ADNU Ambassador I. What is Buklod Atenista?

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Buklod Atenista, more commonly known as Buklod, is the union of student governments of the 5 Jesuit tertiary educational institutions in the Philippines namely the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU), Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU), Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan (XU), and Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU).

The Logos of the 5 Member Schools of Buklod Atenista (L-R): ADDU, ADMU, XU, ADNU, and ADZU

To cite the preamble of the Buklod Atenista Constitution 2013 Constitution, the member schools of Buklod Atenista, imploring the aid of the Almighty, recognize the need to unify all Ateneans in order to effect a more active participation in the economic, social, cultural, and political development of the Filipino nation and guided by the principles of justice, freedom , and peace in the light of Ignatian values. The alliance has been in existence for 30 years already, since the Marcos era, with the original objective of facilitating rendezvous between the 5 Ateneo schools in light of the Martial Law. Now, Buklod has evolved into an institution that unites all Ateneans in the spirit of service to our beloved universities and the community. II. The 30th Buklod Atenista Originally, the 30th Buklod Atenista Leadership Summit was going to be held in ADNU. Every year, the 5 Ateneo schools take turns in hosting Buklod in their respective universities. For this year however, in solidarity with the centennial (100th) foundation anniversary celebration of ADZU, it was decided during the 29th Buklod Atenista summit that ADNU would transfer its hosting rights to ADZU for this particular year. Thus, the Ateneo de Zamboanga University hosted the 30th Buklod Atenista Leaders Summit last May 27 June 1, 2013.

Ateneo de Zamboanga celebrates its 100 Anniversary Taken by Kristiana Embate, ThePILLARS Editor-in-Chief

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III. The Delegates

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The official representatives of Ateneo de Naga University in the 30th Buklod Leaders Summit are as follows: Gabriel N. Asuncion, 4 BSA SSG President; Joseph Roe V. Ondis, 4 BSBA CMA SSG EVP; Kristiana Michaela P. Embate, 4 AB BSE English; ThePILLARS Publication Editor-in-Chief and; Renzo Enrico DG. Blanco, 4 BSBA BMHP Buklod Atenista Ambassador for ADNU.

The ADNU Delegates. (L-R): Renzo Blanco, Kristiana Embate, Gabriel Asuncion, Roe Ondis

The summit was also attended by 23 other student representatives from the other 4 Ateneo Schools. From ADMU (6), the delegates were Micha Aldea, COA President; John Dimla, SOH Chairperson; Tadeo Chua, DRS Chairperson; Dan Remo, President; Cate Sison, previous Buklod Atenista Permanent Secretariat (BAPS) Secretary-General and; Ray Gomez, Ambassador for ADMU.

The ADMU Delegates. (L-R): Cate Sison, John Dimla, Dan Remo, Ray Gomez, and Micha Aldea

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From ADDU (6), the delegates were Dan Dayao, CCO EVP; Irvir Dormile, IVP; Peter Paras, BAPS Secretary-General; Patricia Regino, Secretary-General; Robin Tongcua, President and; Ivy Torregosa, Ambassador for ADDU.

The ADMU Delegates. (L-R): Cate Sison, John Dimla, Dan Remo, Ray Gomez, Tadeo Chua, and Micha Aldea

The ADDU Delegates. (L-R): Robin Tongcua, Peter Paras, Ivy Torregosa, Patricia Regino, Irvir Dormile, and Dan Dayao

From XU (5), the delegates were Gilbert Banabana, Jr., ONE CDO Convener; Jan Banuag, Associate Secretary; Pauline Montellano, DEAN Head; Princess Ubay-Ubay, President and; Albert Daba III, Ambassador for XU.

The XU Delegates. (L-R): Jan Banuag, Pauline Montellano, Princess Ubay-Ubay, Albert Wences III, and Gilbert Banabana

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From ADZU (6), the delegates were Ruby Calletor, outgoing Ambassador for ADZU; Lizette Carpio, EAO Vice Governor; Kris Hacut, NAO Vice Governor; Geraldine Jaji, NAO Governor; Earl Toribio, President and; Rommel Ong, Ambassador for ADZU.

The ADZU Delegates. (L-R): Ruby Calletor, Earl Toribio, Rommel Ong, and Geraldine Jaji

The following are the pictures of the Presidents and the whole delegation of the summit.

The Presidents in what is dubbed as the TraPo (Traditional Politician) Pose. (L-R) Earl Toribio, ADZU; Gabriel Asuncion, ADNU; Dan Remo, ADMU; Princess Ubay-Ubay, XU and; Robin Tongcua, ADDU

The whole delegation of the 30 Buklod Atenista Leaders Summit

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IV. The Role of the Ambassadors

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The Ambassador is the official representative of his/her university in Buklod Atenista. It is the Ambassadors duty to Represent his/her University in Buklod Atenista; Be the official coordinating representative of Buklod to his/her University and Student Government; Author and approve resolutions to be adopted by the alliance; Execute resolutions that are applicable to his/her institution; Exercise his/her sole right to vote in the National Congress and; Closely coordinate with other Ambassadors and member schools in the implementation their respective institutions programs and resolutions.

The ambassadors, chaired by the BAPS Secretary General, compose the highest decision and policy-making body of the alliance, which is called the National Congress. The ambassadors are expected to lead his/her student government and university in carrying out the plans and resolutions they have created during the leadership summit for their University and community within their 1-year term.

The Ambassadors with the BAPS Secretary-Generals. (L-R): Cate Sison, Outgoing BAPS Secretary General; Albert Daba III, XU; Ray Gomez, ADMU; Ivy Torregosa, ADDU; Rommel Ong, ADZU; Renzo Blanco, ADNU; Peter Paras, BAPS Secretary General

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V. The Summit | Day 1 May 27, 2013

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In this section of the report, I will discuss on what had transpired in the 5-day leadership summit in Ateneo de Zamboanga, University last May 27 June 1, 2013.

The ADNU delegates arrived at the Zamboanga International Airport by 7:30 AM of May 27. We were welcomed and picked up by the working committee with Earl Toribio, President of El Consejo Atenista, ADZUs student government.

The ADNU Delegates with the ADDU Delegates.

We were brought to the Student Activity Center of Ateneo de Zamboanga to be given time to settle down and rest. We were assigned to check in at the Grand Astoria Hotel by 3:00 PM. By 9:00 AM, we were introduced to the delegates of ADDU. They arrived a day earlier in Zamboanga. After the exchange of short pleasantries, together we went for breakfast. We immediately had a taste of Zamboanga as they served us Satti, a dish of grilled chicken with cubed rice dipped in Satti sauce.

Satti, a delicacy of Zamboanga

After that, we were brought to the Barter where we were given time to shop for souvenirs and pasalubong. The Barter offers so many Zamboanga products like chocolates, malong, pashmina, printed bags, keychains, fancy fans that can be turned into a hat, and many more items.

Some of the products in the Barter

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When we returned to the Student Activity Center, the delegates of Xavier University were already waiting for us. Altogether, we went to Mano Mano for lunch which served delectable Zamboanga and Philippine dishes. We were then later joined by the last batch of delegates to come, Ateneo de Manila University after lunch. In the afternoon, we were all given time to rest and prepare for the welcome opening dinner prepared by ADZU.

The Opening Welcome Dinner. (L-R): Dan of ADDU and Gia of ADZU do a duet; Dancing Fountain in Paseo; Knicker bucker, a famous fruit mixture dessert in Zamboanga

During the Opening Welcome Dinner, the program committee of ADZU prepared a few games and intermission numbers to entertain the delegates and to encourage camaraderie between the member schools. Kape Zambo served us great food, mostly seafood. At the end of the course, we had Knicker Bucker, a famous dessert in Zamboanga. We then proceeded to Fort Pilar before going back to our hotel to end the night.

Fort Pilar, a major landmark of Zamboanga and a symbol of its cultural heritage

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| Day 2 May 28, 2013

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The day started with a prayer in the shuttle from the hotel on the way to ADZU Campus followed by a hearty breakfast with the whole delegation. This was how a typical morning would start for us in Zamboanga. The summit was officially opened by ADZU El Consejo Atenista President, Earl Toribio. After that, the outgoing Buklod Atenista Permanent Secretariat (BAPS) Secretary General, Cate Sison, recapped the updates and events for the 29th Buklod Summer and Midyear convention.

Ano ang Koneksyon mo sa Mindanao? Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ presents the Bangsamoro Structure to the student-leaders in Buklod

After the presentation of schedule of activities and an ice breaker, there was a talk on the Bangsamoro Structure prepared and given by Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ. Father began his talk by asking the student-leaders present in the congress Ano ang koneksyon mo sa Mindanao? Father then talked on how the Bangsamoro was established and its implications to the Philippines and the Philippine government. Father Albert also substantially discussed the contents of the Bangsamoro Agreement and the Bangsamoro Law. The Bangsamoro Law is equivalent to our Philippine Constitution. Father ended his talk with a statement that There should be shared peace attained through the confidentiality of the peace talks, and confidence in the peace process. I am to expound on the Talk on Bangsamoro in the Alternative Class Program to share it with the students of ADNU.

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Father Albert Alejo, SJ with the delegates of the 30 Buklod Atenista Leaders Summit

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A plenary session followed after the talk of Father Albert. The delegates were grouped into 5. The student-leaders were guided with the following questions on their reflection: 1. What struck you most in the Talk on the Bangsamoro Structure? What are your realizations? 2. Do you agree or disagree with the current structure of the Bangsamoro? Why or why not? 3. What course/s of action could Buklod take as an alliance to support the Bangsamoro Agreement and the peace process?

Plenary Session on the Talk on Bangsamoro Structure. (L-R) Group 5: Dan Remo from ADMU; Renzo Blanco from ADNU; Nika Montellano from XU; Irvir Dormile from ADDU

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For some, the Talk on Bangsamoro Structure was an eye opener on how the Bangsamoro Agreement affects the Filipinos and the Philippines as a nation. Especially for the 2 Ateneo Schools situated in Luzon, the student-leaders have realized their significant connection to what is happening in Mindanao and in the Bangsamoro. With regards to the current structure of the Bangsamoro, the participants are torn between fully supporting its good cause and the structures abstract nature. Although the salient points of the structure are truly beneficial for the parties involved, we recognize that the structure is still changing and is not that clear as of the moment. The student-leaders identified the need to raise awareness on the Bangsomoro Structure not only in our respective universities but also in our communities. Thus, Buklod will exert extensive efforts to lobby these information to the student governments, student body, and in our respective universities through various medium. By afternoon, we were supposed to have a talk on the current pressing issue in Mindanao that is the Mindanao Power Crisis. However, due to the unavailability of the speaker, we proceeded with the next activity, which is the updating of resolutions that were passed during the 29th Buklod Leaders Summit in Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan last May 28 31, 2012. Every Summit, the Buklod Ambassadors craft resolutions to be implemented in the Ateneo schools. The scope of these resolutions is mostly University-wide, community-wide, and this year, it has gone to the extent of crafting nationwide resolutions. Some of the resolutions that were implemented in Ateneo de Naga University are the resolution on protecting the sanctity of activity hours; resolution on implementing a waste management scheme in the university; resolution on the extensive support for the No To Mining in Palawan movement; resolution on establishing umbrella organizations for all accredited organizations (The Ateneo Directorate of Student Organizations, or ADSO) and; resolution on the implementation and evaluation of the university uniform policy, among many others.
Resolution Updating. The ADNU Ambassador lays out the developments of the resolutions the previous Ambassador has implemented in his term.

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The next agenda for the day was the updating on the Service Learning Program (SLP) in our respective universities. The service learning program is defined as a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities; integrated within the curriculum of a course that is thus not just an ordinary voluntary extension but an academic requirement. The resolution on the implementation of SLP in our universities was crafted way back in the 28h Buklod Atenista Leaders Summit in Xavier University Cagayan de Oro. The resolution states that the member schools of Buklod Atenista shall implement the SLP in the next 3 years. On the 30th Buklod Atenista Leaders Summit, we had our last updating of SLP in our respective universities. A closing report on this will be published by our BAPS Secretary-General soon.

Updates on SLP. This is from the presentation on SLP updates which was prepared and presented by the ADNU Ambassador together with the ADNU-SSG President.

The creation of the University Social Involvement Council by our then University President, Father Joel Tabora, SJ, was a big help in the implementation of SLP in Ateneo de Naga University. For one, the ADNU-SSG has a seat in the said council, which made it easier for the student government to lobby its efforts to promote SLP in the university. Also, there are courses currently integrating SLP in their programs like NSTP-CFFP. The establishment also of adoptive barangays was a big leap towards integrating social actions with the university programs and activities.

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Our last agenda for the day was the presentation of proposed house bills that are pending in the Congress that may be supported by Buklod Atenista. The move was initiated by Peter Paul Paras, BAPS Secretary-General. In our Facebook Group, Peter posted some house bills that Buklod Atenista could support as an alliance. He also solicited from other Ateneo shools for other house bills to be supported by Buklod. Finally, the following house bills were presented by the BAPS Secretary-General: HB4315: Peoples Mining Bill HB3052: Anti-Epal Bill HB270: Moro History, Culture, and Identity Studies Act SN2649: Prohibition to Establish Political Dynasty Revised Freedom of Information Act 2012 SB3300: Crowdsourcing Act of 2012

Presentation of House Bills. Peter Paras, BAPS Secretary General, presents the salient points of the HB4315 aka Peoples Mining Bill

Peter presented the background, rationale, and salient points of each bill. After the presentation, the member schools were given time to further study the bills and to make a stand on whether they are willing to support the bills or not, and for what reasons. The support for house bills will then be discussed on a later date. The meeting for the day was then adjourned.

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| Day 3 May 29, 2013

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After our usual morning routine, we immediately started the days session with the Best Practices Sharing of each school. The objectives of the best practices presentation are 1) For the Ateneo schools to be familiarized with the structure of other student governments; 2) For the Ateneo schools to know the old and new best practices of other student governments and be able to benchmark ideas, activities, and projects from them; 3) To be knowledgeable about their sister schools programs, activities, and developments and; 4) To be able to identify the current issues and problems of their sister schools student government and be able to offer suggestions and assistance for them if necessary. After each schools presentation, a discussion would immediately follow after. The discussion was more on inquiries and clarifications from the presenter, thorough discussion on the presentations highlights, and generating of plans of actions towards the current issues and problems of each school. During the discussion also, the sister schools offered assistance to the other schools through sending of pertinent Presentation of ADNU Best Practices. SSG President documents and sharing their current Gabriel Asuncion presents to the assembly ADNUs practices that may resolve the structure, activities, and other developments. existing issues with other universities. One of the common problems of the Ateneo student governments was the existence of student apathy among its student body. Although manifested in different ways and in different levels, still, the underlying problem is one and the same. Among the plans of actions that were identified to address the problem are improving student governments activities, increasing student participation, interaction, and involvement to student government and university activities, empowering student organizations, among others. The next agenda for the day was the amendment of the Buklod Atenista Constitution. Amended last 2011, the body deemed it necessary for the revision of the constitution to address the needs of the alliance to further strengthen its structure and to set its goals and objectives clearer. One of the major amendments was that the hosting of BAPS Rights, which was originally for evaluation every 5 years, is now on rotation just like the mechanism on the hosting rights of Buklod. The rotation of BAPS Rights follows the rotation of hosting rights: ADMU, ADDU, ADNU, ADZU, and XU. The amendment was initiated by ADMU.

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The next agenda for the day was the discussion of Buklods Code of Finance Process and Procedures (CFP). The need to discuss the CFP arose from the externalization plans of Buklod and the recurring issue on generation and allocation of fund and expenses for Buklod. The following were talked about during the discussion: 1. Guiding Principles (Declaration of Policy, Title, etc.) 2. Financial Reports 3. Source/s of Fund 4. Budget Allocation 5. Budget Review and Deliberation 6. Mode of Disbursement 7. Reimbursement Policy 8. Penalty for Non-payment, delay, or non-compliance with CFP 9. Amendment 10. Other Matters During the settlement of CFP, the organization heads and Presidents were in a separate plenary session to discuss matters respective to their functions. After the CFP was settled, all of the delegates returned to the session and Ateneo de Davao University was given time to present the Current Situation of Loyola College of Culion (LCC). LCC is one of the sister schools of Ateneo. It is located in Culion, northernmost of Palawan. It offers two tertiary courses, namely Bachelor of Arts Major in Literature and Bachelor of Science Major in Entrepreneurial Tourism. It is the only educational institution that offers tertiary education in the area. Although faced with financial and societal difficulties, LCC is continuously ran by the Jesuits.
Presentation on Loyola College of Culion (LCC). Initiated by ADDU, they discussed the current situation and issues faced by LCC.

Some of the problems faced by Culion, as presented by ADDU, are the following: Relies on solar power; no reliable source of electricity Former leprosarium during the American period and the Commonwealth of the Philippines. With this, there is a stigma that Culion dwellers are leprosy carriers High prices in terms of water Culion is a 3rd class municipality, not a city LCC is the only school offering college education in Culion ANESVAD, the funding institution for LLC, contract had expired last May 2009 which led to the closure of the Grade School department and the lack of teachers.

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The sources of their report are the LCC Official Website, Ms. Lyra Versoza, a psychologist who went through a field exposure in Culion, and a student-leader from Culion who wished for his identity to be kept confidential. Primarily, the concern of the body was whether or not LCC should be given a slot in the Buklod Atenista to be part of the alliance, being one of the Jesuit tertiary schools in the Philippines, given its present situation as an institution. However, ADNU raised that the concern is just secondary to a more urgent concern which is addressing the needs and difficulties of our sister school LCC. Then, the body concentrated on finding ways on how Buklod, as an alliance, can be of help to its sister school, LCC. However with these, Buklod has recognized the following difficulties in the alliances end: Lack of financial resources Lack of first-hand information about Culion Difficulty of access to communication with LCC

Discussion on the present situation of LCC. Earl Toribio of ADZU, President of El Consejo Atenista, talks about how he does not see LCC as a member school of Buklod at the moment given its present difficulties.

It was then agreed by the body to lobby for the support of the member schools respective administrations with its efforts to raise awareness and generate courses of action in order to help its sister school with its present situation, Loyola College of Culion. The body also agreed that all member schools will equally share in the responsibility of making these extensive efforts possible.

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The last discussion for the day was the discussion on the Externalization efforts of Buklod Atenista. The need for the discussion arose from the fact that the alliance has existed for 30 years already but only a few knows of its existence and that externalization will help the alliance in further implementations of its projects, stands, and resolutions. Initiated by Cate Sison, outgoing BAPS Secretary General, the body was able to think of ways on how Buklod can externalize the alliance like partnership with other organizations and local government units, branding and heavy promotion of Buklod activities, use of official Buklod logo and theme song in the conduct of activities, use of various social media platforms, front lining of Ambassadors in Buklod activities, among others. The meeting for the day was then adjourned at exactly 8:40 PM. | Day 4 May 30, 2013 The first agenda for the day was the continuation on the discussion of proposed bills that Buklod Atenista could support as an alliance. Of the 6 house bills that were presented, the following bills, after being thoroughly discussed and voted for by the majority of the Ambassadors, will be supported by Buklod: Moro History, Culture and Identity Studies Act Freedom of Information Bill There was a bill, however, that was labeled for research, meaning Buklod will not yet make a stand on the bill until the midyear conference when thorough research has already been done by the alliance. The bill was The Peoples Mining Bill. There was a bill that was labeled for table, meaning the discussion on the said bill will be postponed until the midyear conference. The bill was the Prohibition against Political Dynasty Act. There was also a bill for monitoring, meaning Buklod supports the legislation but will monitor its progress. The bill was the Crowdsourcing Act of 2012.
Discussion on Proposed House Bills. ADMU Sanggu President Dan Remo and BAPS Secretary General Peter Paras

The next agenda, which was huge part of the day, was dedicated to the discussion, crafting, presentation, revision, and approval of resolutions to be implemented by Buklod Atenista as an alliance in the alliance itself; the member schools respective student governments, universities, and communities and; the nation.

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Crafting of Resolutions. The Ambassadors, together with the BAPS Secretary General, works in full force for the crafting of resolutions. (L-R): Albert Daba from XU(not facing); Ray Gomez from ADMU; Renzo Blanco from ADNU; Peter Paras, BAPS Sec-Gen; Ivy Torregosa from ADDU (not facing), and Rommel Ong from ADZU (not in photo)

The following is the list of resolutions that were passed and approved by 2/3 vote of the National Congress consisting of the ambassadors dated May 30, 2013. These resolutions will be presented to the Supreme Student Government by the ambassador. RESOLUTIONS A Resolution Calling on Buklod Atenista Member Schools to Support the Revised Freedom of Information Act of 2012 A Resolution Calling the Buklod Atenista Member Schools to Monitor the Senate Bill No. 3300, also known as the Crowdsourcing Act of 2012 A Resolution to Formally Recognize the Buklod Atenista Ambassadors for the Year 2013 - 2014 Resolution to Call All Student Governments to Collaborate in Establishing a Research Unit in their Respective Schools A Resolution Calling on the Buklod Atenista Member Schools to Externalize the Efforts of Buklod Atenista AUTHOR/S ADZU ADDU ADMU, ADNU, ADZU, XU, and ADDU ADMU ADNU ADMU, ADNU, ADZU, XU, and ADDU

Internet and Social Networking Sites: Responsible Usage and Protocol to ADDU Address Blocking A Resolution Mandating Buklod Atenista Member Schools to Disseminate ADZU

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XU ADMU, ADNU, ADZU, XU, and ADDU ADMU

Information Regarding the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement A Resolution Institutionalizing the Buklod Atenistas Engagement in the Local Government through Partnership with the Universitys Social Involvement Office A Resolution calling the Student Governments of the five Ateneo Universities to Invite Loyola College of Culion in the 30th Mid-Year Buklod Atenista Conference A Resolution on the Inclusion of the Heads of Umbrella Organizations for Recognized/Accredited Organizations and their Agenda in the Annual Buklod Atenista Summit A Resolution Calling the Student Governments of the Five Ateneo Universities to Support House Bill 270 of the 15th Congress also known as Moro History, Culture and Identity Studies Act A Resolution Encouraging All Student Governments to Lobby For FullDisclosure and Transparency in their Respective Schools Finances

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| Day 5 May 31, 2013 This was the last day of the summit. While the delegates were weary due to lack of sleep from the previous nights event dubbed as Socials Night which was prepared by ADZU, still everyone was up and game for the last and final session of Buklod. The first agenda of the day was timeline setting for the first semester on the implementation of resolutions and activities of Buklod in the next 12 months. In order to facilitate this, the body categorized the resolutions into two classifications: according to priority (high, medium, low) and according to span of implementation (short term and long term.)

The last activity for the day was the post-processing of the delegates Buklod
Timetable for First Semester. The timeline was set according to the priority of resolutions to implement and its corresponding span of implementation.

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experience for the past 5 days. For many, it was an eye opener to them how Buklod is indeed relevant to the Ateneo schools respective student government, institutions, and communities. The delegates were also thankful for the opportunity to serve their institution and the community through Buklod. Were in high hopes that we, together as an alliance of the Jesuit tertiary schools in the Philippines, will be able to implement all the programs, resolutions, and activities we have planned for the next school year in the nations and Gods greater glory. We are also thankful for the gift of new friendships and relations with our sister schools. May this further strengthen our thrust for a better Ateneo, a better community, and a better Philippines. There may be challenges ahead, but we take comfort knowing that we have the utmost support of our sister schools in the months and years to come.
Post-Processing. BAPS Sec-Gen Peter Paras facilitates the sharing of the delegates experiences in Buklod. implement and its corresponding span

During the closing program of the same day, the working committee of ADZU paid tribute to the delegates of Buklod, prepared a program for the delegates, and lead us into looking back at the past 5 days that have transpired in the summit. Also, during the program, the passing of BAPS and Buklod Hosting Rights were done. The BAPS, Buklod Atenista Permanent Secretariat, was passed from ADMU onto ADDU. For the next 5 years, ADDU will be the BAPS for Buklod. The Buklod hosting rights was then passed from ADZU onto ADNU. Ateneo de Naga will be hosting the 30th Midyear Conference come October 2013 and the 31st Summer Summit come May 2014.

Passing of BAPS from ADMU to ADDU

Passing of Hosting Rights from ADZU to ADDU

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The Presidents and the Ambassadors of the Buklod Atenista Member Schools. (L-R) From ADNU, President Gabriel Asuncion and Ambassador Renzo Blanco; From ADDU, President Robin Tongcua and Ambassador Ivy Torregosa; From ADMU, President Dan Remzo and Ambassador Ray Gomez; From ADZU, President Earl Toribio and Ambassador Rommel Ong; From XU, President Princess Ubay-Ubay and Ambassador Albert Daba III with; Peter Paul Paras, BAPS Secretary General and; Cate Sison, previous BAPS Secretary General.

The (hard) working committee of the 30 Buklod Atenista Leadership Summit. Thank you for a wonderful and successful Buklod. Great job and congratulations, Ateneo de Zamboanga and El Consejo Atenista.

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Special thanks to the following for helping in the conduct of this report: Kristiana Embate, ThePILLARS Publication and ADZU Documentation Committee for the Photos. Peter Paul Paras, BAPS Secretary General, for checking through the report and the logos; Irvir Dormile, ADDU Samahan IVP, for the official letterhead. Prepared by: RENZO ENRICO BLANCO Ambassador, ADNU
CC: ADNU-SSG, OSA, DAVP, Ateneo Community

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