The University of the Philippines stands firmly by the constitutionally protected rights of its students and the broader academic community to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. These rights are essential to a vibrant democracy.  The University supports its students who exercise their rights within legal and constitutional bounds. We are extending assistance to […]

  Theories of democracy generally value citizen activism as an essential component of a healthy democratic system. Hence, when people engage in protests, participate in signature campaigns, and contribute to online and offline public discourse, there are bound to be inconveniences, but democracy would certainly still be thriving. What happens, however, if instead of individuals, […]