INCUMBENT'S
CHECKLIST

Coordinated with The Varda Group to make 2Gonz an alternative all-night study space in light of Matteo Ricci’s renovation.

Suggested the addition of tables and chairs along Kostka Extension as well as the Science Education Complex (SEC) A Foyer to the Central Facilities Management Office (CFMO).

Established One Katipunan with Miriam College and University of the Philippines Diliman throuhg an inaugral anti-corruption mobilization for National Students' Day.

Reestablished the #SabihinSaSanggu Student Form as a centralized channel for student concerns and feedback.

Conducted ConstiConversation to gather community insights for the revisions of the 2019 Undergraduate Constitution.

Coordinated stakeholder meetings with the Gonzaga cafeteria concessionaires and the University Business Affairs Office (UBAO) regarding student concerns on dining hall.

Released public briefers on various Central Assembly (CA) session updates and University-wide announcements.

Facilitated sectoral engagement by onboarding the Sector Representatives and aligning their plans for AY 2025–2026, while also offering consultative guidance and support on their legislation efforts.

Oriented newly-elected course representatives on their participation in the CA sessions through the Intersession Course Representatives Convention.

Spearheaded the Legislative Convention, where Legislative Affairs heads convened to examine policy-making processes and improve the bill-drafting skills of Sanggunian members.

Spearheaded the Human Resources Convention in which Sanggunian internal units’ heads held a capacity-building session centered on prioritizing organizational welfare and strengthening internal support systems.

Facilitated a training seminar centered on effective leadership and organizational management for Sanggunian Unit heads.

Established the Hello, Sanggu! Weekly whiteboard challenges to cultivate better member engagement within the Sanggunian organization room.

Released an internal Sanggunian Student Perception survey to gather insights on the current performance of the Sanggunian, while also assessing member satisfaction and activeness within the organization.

Conducted the Leadership Seminar 2026, bringing together student leaders to engage in discussions on human resources, policy making, and financial management skills.

Utilized the Sanggunian Telegram Chat as a centralized avenue for communication within the student council.

Led the Sanggunian room clean-up and rehabilitation to replenish inventory and supplies, while also offering an additional space for members.

Initiated Office of the Vice President (OVP)-wide Planning Seminar to assess the initiatives during the first semester, while also looking at what the office can improve for the second semester.

Facilitated the CA Planning Seminar to evaluate the performance of the CA regarding their legislation and efforts for the student body.

Facilitated the coordination across sectors and organizations during the Anti-Corruption Student Body Walkout

Facilitated the Educational Discussion on the Youth’s Role Against Corruption to emphasize the youth’s responsibility in promoting transparency and accountability.

Spearheaded Talakayang Alay sa Bayan (TALAB) – HAKBANG: A Policy Mapping Workshop led by the OVP Policy Planning Unit to introduce gender-responsive policy frameworks and highlight the lived experiences of persons with disabilities.

Organized Lehis-laturuan, an educational initiative aimed at equipping students with a deeper understanding of legislative processes, while empowering them to actively participate in student governance.

Conducted the Gonzaga Cafeteria survey and townhalls, gathering over 400 student responses and successfully advocating for students to stay on the second floor.

Conducted University on-ground awareness campaigns to inform the Ateneo student body regarding the proposed 6% Tuition and Other Fees Increase and gather their insights regarding other campus issues.

Now titled the Coalition of Business-Oriented Organizations (CBOO), including around 15 organizations related to business as its members.

Aimed toward building mutual support between organizations related to certain business functions or business-related courses, while also providing a platform to raise concerns and issues these organizations face.

The council hopes to eventually create a blueprint for a student business environment to facilitate success for its members in the following years.

While Telegram and Facebook channels were created at the end of the previous academic year, these platforms were only properly used and “revived” around the time of the recruitment of new Sanggunian members in August.

Created announcement templates for easier communication.

Formed new clusters and divisions, such as the Social Entrepreneurship and Advocacies Division (SEAD), during the Intersession recruitment from June to July.

Bonding sessions occurred in the form of cabinet meetings, a Valentine’s Day picnic, and other outings hosted by the Member Integration and Welfare Division.

When possible, SOM 402—and the green screen and mini studio area inside it—has been internally offered to some student organizations to use for events.

The School Assembly represents the legislative arm of the JGSOM Sanggunian and serves as a practice ground for learning the organization’s legal processes.

Passed Sanggunian Act No. 0041, an act repealing the JSEC Benefit Team Act of 2021, with the goal of providing necessary support for JSEC workers in the post-pandemic context.

Led First Day Fight to “strengthen inclusive governance through responsive leadership and accountable institutions,” collaborating with multiple political organizations within and outside the Ateneo.

Facilitated POSpektibo ng Mamamayan by inviting citizen speakers into second-year Political Science classes, where they shared their stories and personal views on political issues. This deepened the students’ awareness and engagement with topics such as Comparative Politics and History of Political Theory.

Hosted Talakayang Alay sa Bayan events, including “Unseen, Unheard, Understood: A Conversation on Invisible Disabilities in the Philippines” and “The Other Side of Justice: The Voice Beyond Bars” to shed light on marginalized groups.

Organized a community outreach program entitled Akap to the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly, fostering meaningful interactions with the elderly.

Facilitated Queering the Campus during Pride Month through a printed map where students can post anonymous notes and pins to highlight their safe spaces around campus.

Organized an online campaign to highlight the experiences of Martial Law and Drug War survivors, educating the Ateneo community and promoting historical awareness.

Organized the UN@80 in the Philippines traveling photo exhibit that highlighted the long-standing partnership of the Philippines and the United Nations.

Published SOSS Makialam to provide monthly reports on the RGLSOSS Sanggunian’s initiatives.

Hosted SOSSpeaks to provide a platform for students to raise concerns, ask questions, and engage directly with RGLSOSS Dean Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu, PhD and representatives on academic and community matters, fostering open dialogue and improving student experiences.

Organized SOSSalubong and Sealubong, to welcome SOSS freshmen, providing them with guidance and support during the first weeks of AY 2025–2026.

Organized SOSS Spaces Community Pantry during Midterms and Final exams to provide a dedicated space for their academic needs.

Enacted the RGLSOSS Code of Legislative Procedures Amendment Act, which seeks to update the School Assembly Code of Legislative Procedures (CLP) to be more relevant to the realities of law-making, including accessibility for lawmakers with disabilities.

Passed the Broadening Awareness and Support for the Mental Health Needs resolution, which aims to recognize students and workers of the Ateneo community with neurodivergent identities, mental health conditions, and other disabilities to prevent discrimination and encourage dialogue and support.

Welcomed freshmen, transferees, and all current SOSE students to the new academic year through SOSE Kickstart.

Set up the SOSE Community Pantry, which offered drinks and snacks for SOSE students in preparation for their final examinations.

Held the annual mass for the National Medical Admission Test takers in partnership with the Office of Campus Ministry and several science-based organizations.

Launched SOSE Stories, an initiative showing recognition to SOSE students who have participated in local and global competitions.

Assisted in relief operations for communities affected by the southwest monsoon, in collaboration with the Ateneo Disaster Response and Management Team and the Tanging Yaman Foundation.

Sustained the Una sa SakUNA initiative to disseminate pertinent information on incoming natural disasters and disaster response.

Conducted two Talakayang Alay sa Bayan sessions in October 2025, helping educate the community on social issues through talks about women in prostitution and the labor sector.

Partnered with the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability for “Refill+” to promote eco-friendly habits and low-waste lifestyles.

Organized “BlueSteps,” a campus walkathon to promote physical activity in daily routines, in partnership with the Office of Health Services and various student organizations.

Financially supported seven organizations, such as Project LAAN and the Ateneo Biological Organization, as well as 16 SOSE students through the SOSE Sanggunian Resource Partnership Program (RPP) and Academic Subsidy (SAS) in the first semester, achieving budget utilization rates of 102.05% and 101.50%, respectively.

Launched the SOSE Calendar, which is an initiative aimed at promoting and supporting events hosted by science-based organizations.

Released the SOSE Sanggunian Job and Service Order Form for AY 2025–2026 to streamline services provided by the SOSE Sanggunian, such as subsidies, email blasts, and access to Zoom Premium.

Created a Google Form available year-long to systematically collate student enlistment concerns.

Conducted SOSEssions to realign goals and discuss plans with SOSE Sanggunian Division Heads as well as School Assembly members.

Held courtesy calls with SOSE departments and various student organizations to ensure support for SOSE constituents and discuss upcoming initiatives.

Established SOSE-mahan—an internal communication channel which allows home and independent organizations to collaborate with each other and communicate their needs.

Passed a resolution to establish the SOSE School Assembly and enact the Code of Legislative Procedures.

Launched the SOSE Sanggunian Course Representatives Evaluation Google Form to collect feedback from students on the performance of SOSE course representatives.

Arranged a SOSE Sanggunian Bonding during the first semester to internally reinforce bonds among members.

Conducted a comprehensive re-evaluation of the SOH Sanggunian’s organizational structure at the start of the academic year

• Streamlined divisions to better support cross-functional work and reduce manpower dispersion by omitting the Logistics Department.

Organized specialized workshops and training sessions for SOH members to build capacity and quality of internal resources.

Created SOHmbayanan, an online community through Facebook and Messenger groups to help students identify with their school.

Implemented the SOH Local Board to address the school’s relatively disconnected community work, providing students with opportunities to reach out and help their coursemates navigate college life.

Collaborated with different performing arts organizations within the University for ticket giveaways for productions such as Ateneo Blue Repertory’s “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals”, Ateneo Musicians’ Pool’s “Kundiman”, and Tanghalang Ateneo’s “Paano Man ang Ibig”.

Prioritized connections with humanitarian organizations, such as HEIGHTS Ateneo, PLUME, and Writerskill, to foster a sense of community within the SOH courses.

Conducted at least 20 individual consultations with group-led event organizations to understand their needs and better support their initiatives.

Opened lines of communication with humanities-inclined organizations to build and expand a mutual network of support.

Organized an exhibit to help showcase the collected works and foster dialogue on democracy, freedom, and civic participation.

• Called for artistic submissions within and beyond the SOH community to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Formulated the Service Hours Request System in coordination with the Office of Admission and Aid to request and open scholar service hours opportunities.

Modified the current system of Food Stubs SCHOpport meal discounts eligibility from catering only to Financial Aid scholars to all types of scholarships.

Provided support through Perfect SCHOre during the first semester final examinations for scholars to have more study spaces, alongside donation drives for books and required academic items in partnership with Ateneo GABAY.

Collaborated with Ateneo GABAY to form the Scholar’s Card, which provided discounts to scholars across different stakeholders and concessionaires within and outside Ateneo.

Established DiSCHOurse as a two-day focus group discussion (FGD) to gather and understand scholars’ concerns on their food, dorm, and commute experiences.

Created SCHOCheck as a data gathering initiative to address various scholars’ issues and to serve as a preliminary data for crafting legislation reports.

Developed DiSCHOssion on the GO—a series of short-form explainer videos that provide scholars with information and tips relevant to their scholar life, such as affordable karinderyas and talipapa near the campus.

Facilitated the Salubong with Ateneo Gabay, which aimed to welcomes scholar freshmen.

Spearheaded SSB’s first Talakayang Alay sa Bayan (TALAB) talk, which tackled the opportunities and struggles faced by scholars.

Initiated a Board Planning Seminar as recommended by the previous term

• Facilitated a three-day and two-night seminar to evaluate the previous semester’s systems while ensuring that the board is aligned with its planned initiatives for the second semester.

As an integral part of SSB’s system of operations, the first semester was spent finalizing the ratification of its Code of Internal Procedure (CIP) to streamline internal procedures and standardized operations.